Viktor Troicki

Serbian tennis player and Davis Cup champion

Viktor Troicki - Serbian tennis player and Davis Cup champion
Born

February 10th, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Serbia

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This Serbian tennis player turned professional in 2003, achieving a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 12 in 2011. Significant accomplishments include winning the Serbian National Championship and contributing to Serbia's victory in the Davis Cup in 2010. Competed in multiple Grand Slam tournaments, reaching the fourth round of the Australian Open and the U.S. Open. He was part of the ATP doubles circuit as well, securing several titles throughout his career.

Achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 12

Contributed to Serbia's Davis Cup victory in 2010

Won multiple ATP doubles titles

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