Meet the only wildcard entrant who won men's singles Wimbledon championship; lost three finals before triumph
The Wimbledon story about Gorn Ivanišević’s is one of the most inspiring chapters in tennis. After meeting heartache in the Three Wimbledon Finals (1992, 1994 and 1998), the Croatian legend finally lifted the trophy in 2001. This performance made it remarkable that Ivanišević entered the tournament as a Wildcard, which was 125th place in the world - an unruly landscape for a Grand Slam. His way was filled with stressful battles and dramatic moments, which attracted global attention. In the final, he defeated the Patrick rater in the five-set thriller seen by millions of people. The victory of Ivanišević repeated beyond tennis, which symbolizes flexibility, endurance and true to obstacles. His victory is still celebrated as a Wildcard player ever claimed a single title of men in Wimbledon. Today, Ivanišević as a coach, motivates the next generation and proves that errors can have mythological return.
The Key points
- Goraran Ivanišević won Wimbledon 2001 as a wildcard.
- During the victory he ended 125. Globally.
- Defeated a dramatic five sets after Patrick in the final.
- Wimbledon first and the only joker sign for men winning singles.
- After the victory, he became a national hero in Croatia.
- Known to serve his mighty left hand.
- Before the victory drops injuries and rankings.
- Jeet became one of the biggest underdog stories in tennis.
- Currently, their experience is sharing, ATP coaches players.
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