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Foundation
From the first swing of his racquet, Marin’s potential on the tennis court was immediately recognized. After many years of perfecting his craft, Marin turned pro in 2005 at the age of 16 and won his first ATP title three years later. Marin is celebrated among the Croatian tennis greats and led his country’s team to a Davis Cup title in 2018. As a fixture in the ATP Top 10 rankings, with a career-high ranking of 3rd, Marin is in search of his second career Grand Slam title.
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Career-Defining Moments

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20 Career Singles Titles

Since his first title in 2008, Marin has remained a top threat on the ATP tour. Marin has played in 35 tournament finals and holds a career winning percentage of over 65%. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Marin and his childhood friend Ivan Dodig took home the doubles Silver medal. 

2014

2014 US Open Singles Title

Marin entered the 2014 US Open as a 14-seed. His path to the finals included a third-round win over Kevin Anderson and a semifinal defeat of Roger Federer. In the finals, Marin faced Kei Nishikori of Japan, winning the match in straight sets which ultimately earned Marin his first Grand Slam title.

2018

2018 Davis Cup Title - Croatia

Entering the 2018 Davis Cup as a 4-seed, Team Croatia defeated Canada, Kazakhstan, and the United States, which led them to the finals against the top-seeded French team. Marin’s second match win in the finals against Lucas Pouille secured Team Croatia’s second-ever Davis Cup tournament title.

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ATP Players Describe Marin Cilic in One Word!

Match Highlights: Marin Cilic v Fernando Verdasco | Australian Open 2019

Hot Shot: Cilic Unleashes Forehand – Shanghai 2017

When playing, the most important part is how I’m feeling on the court. If I’m feeling great, then I’m confident that I can beat the best, regardless of the tournament or surface.