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Mario Ancic© ATP
Nationality: CRO (Croatia)
Birthdate: March 30, 1984
Birthplace: Split, Croatia
Residence: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Turned Pro: 2001
Plays: Right-handed
2008 Ranking: 36
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Began playing tennis at age seven...Practiced with countryman Goran Ivanisevic at age 10 ...After defeating Federer on Centre Court at Wimbledon in 2002, earne ... Read Full Bio

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Tennis Notes: Rafa Opens School, Serena Drama Dodger
ANCIC ILL -- AGAIN -- Mario Ancic is still struggling with the mono he first contracted two years ago, and has announced he will take a break from the tour again, missing Wimbledon and Croatia's Davis Cup meeting against the U.S.: "Don't ask me when I'll return, because I don't even know the answer myself," Ancic told the p...
2009-06-04

Croatia Will Put Roddick, Blake(?) on Clay in Davis Cup Encounter
ly led the Croats over the U.S. "Dream Team" of Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick, winning two singles matches and beating the Bryan brothers in doubles with Mario Ancic. The only other time the two countries met, in 2003, Ljubicic also led the way for a Croat win with two singles and a doubles win, with James Blake and Mardy F...
2009-04-07

Andy Murray Interview - Miami, Mar 26
ot told it's not glandular fever, and then the next morning I got a call saying this it could be. Then I was starting to panic a little bit. You know, I think Ancic has had to go home again this week because he's struggling again with, you know, illness and stuff. Those things can drag on for a long time. Especially for sp...
2009-03-27

UPDATE1: Roddick Blasts Opponent Off Court with Forehands, Obscenities at Indian Wells
iktor Troicki dropped only four games against No. 21 Tomas Berdych, Nicolas Lapentti upset No. 25 Robin Soderling, Ivan Ljubicic beat No. 28-seeded Croat Mario Ancic when he retired at 3-3 with injury, and Tommy Haas beat No. 29 Rainer Schuettler in an all-German three-setter. Querrey was forced to keep his temper in che...
2009-03-16

ATP/WTA Indian Wells -- Sunday Order of Play
etta5. ATP: Gasquet/Wawrinka vs. Nestor/ZimonjicCourt 6 (from 11.00hrs)1. ATP: Kiefer vs. Reynolds2. ATP: Seppi vs. Wawrinka3. ATP: Russell vs. Tursunov4. ATP: Ancic/Tsonga vs. Melo/Sa5. ATP: Parrott/Polasek vs. Gonzalez/Robredo...
2009-03-15

Croats Want Roddick, U.S. on Clay in Davis Cup
ced over the weekend, the Croats say bring on Andy Roddick and the Americans. "We won both matches against USA, and we hope to do that again," said Mario Ancic, who helped the Croats roll past Chile 5-0.The U.S. defeated Switzerland, and will travel to Croatia in July"If I had to chose the surface to play against Andy...
2009-03-08

Roddick Shuts Down Federer-less Switzerland in Davis Cup; Croatia Next
was without world No. 2 Roger Federer, who opted out of the tie citing an injured back.Next the U.S. will travel to Croatia in July to face Marin Cilic, Mario Ancic, Ivan Ljubicic and Ivo Karlovic in a big-serving contest....
2009-03-08

Will Nadal, Spain Reign Again in 2009 Davis Cup Play?
f Wimbledon, the match could very well be played on slow red clay and with that I have to give the slight edge to the improving Marin Cilic and a healthy Mario Ancic. Both Croats are faster court players but better on clay than Roddick and James Blake. In the bottom half, Russia should take care of the reeling Swedes and...
2009-03-05


Recent fan comments for Mario Ancic:



Stefan Ristić
Says:

kad su hrvati bili teniseri, majke vam ga nabijem hrvatske, od tebe bolje igra i Zec Peškirič, kakve su vam one reči nacrpkam ti ga majke u pičku, jebem te usta, da ispušiš kurac, i da znaš niko te ne voli konju ružni, čak i majka te mrzi jer si konj a i tenis igraš kao konj pa nije čudo što te zovu MARIO KONJ


Posted on February 9, 2009 at 14:38 ET



Sportdude
Says:

Go Mario Ancic!
I can't believe he won Rodger federer in 2002 at Wimbledon


Posted on January 3, 2009 at 01:17 ET



Adelene in SA
Says:

I was so sad for u when i read u r ill again. Take care and hav a speedy recovery.


Posted on August 4, 2008 at 12:33 ET



Adelene
Says:

I hope ur recovering well. Missed seeing u play in Cincinatti. Hav a gud time @ Olympics. U biggest fan in SOUTH AFRICA


Posted on August 1, 2008 at 19:04 ET



Adelene
Says:

Wot a comeback after injury! I njoy watching u play. Seen ur interview with Hendrien @ Wimbledon. Hope 2 c u play here in South Africa nxt yr. Luv u stacks.


Posted on July 1, 2008 at 13:30 ET



oranges
Says:

It's great to see Mario back in top action again. The match with Ferrer in Wimbledon was an amazing treat for all tennis fans. The one with Verdasco a testimony to what a great fighter Mario is. Deepest respect for a great comeback.


Posted on June 30, 2008 at 08:44 ET



Minor
Says:

Mario, kick butt at the French Open and continued success on your return from your injury/illness. Many of us in the States follow your career and are rooting for you.


Posted on May 5, 2008 at 05:15 ET



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