Marin Cilic is a Croatian professional tennis player who achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 3 on January 28, 2018. Turning professional in 2005, Cilic has won 18 ATP Tour singles titles, including a Grand Slam title at the 2014 US Open.
Marin Cilic
Born on September 28, 1988 in Međugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to Herzegovinian Croat parents Koviljka and Zdenko Čilić, he was raised as a Roman Catholic. He has two older brothers named Vinko and Goran and a younger brother named Mile. Cilic’s father encouraged him and his brothers to become tennis players at a young age. He first came to international prominence by defeating world No. 2 Andy Murray in the fourth round of the 2009 US Open, and then reaching the semifinals at the Australian Open a few months later. He was also runner-up at the 2017 Wimbledon Championships and the 2018 Australian Open, losing to Roger Federer both times. He has been married to Kristina Milkovic Cilic since April 28, 2018. They have a son together.
Marin Cilic Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 28 September 1988
Birth Place: Međugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Residence: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Birth Name: Marin Čilić
Nicknames: Cilic, Chila
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Occupation: Tennis player
Nationality: Croatian
Race/Ethnicity: White
Religion: Roman Catholic
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Marin Cilic Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 196 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 89 kg
Height in Feet: 6′ 6″
Height in Meters: 1.98 m
Body Build/Type: Slim
Chest: 44 in (112 cm)
Biceps: 14.5 in (37 cm)
Waist: 34 in (86 cm)
Shoe Size: 16 (US)
Marin Cilic Family Details:
Father: Zdenko Čilić
Mother: Koviljka Čilić
Spouse/Wife: Kristina Milković (m. 2018)
Children: Baldo (Son)
Siblings: Vinko Čilić (Older Brother), Goran Čilić (Older Brother), Mile Čilić (Younger Brother) (Tennis Player)
Marin Cilic Education:
Escola Básica de Bijakovići
Tennis Career:
Year Turned Pro: 2005
Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
High Rank for Singles: No. 3 (29 January 2018)
High Rank for Doubles: No. 49 (15 April 2013)
Singles Career record: 521–289 (64.3% in ATP Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup)
Singles Career titles: 18
Doubles Career record: 82–91 (47.4% in ATP Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup)
Doubles Career titles: 0
Coach (s): Bob Brett (2004–2013), Goran Ivanišević (2013–2016), Jonas Björkman (2016–2017), Ivan Cinkuš (2018–2020), Vedran Martic (2020–), Vilim Visak (2020–)
Marin Cilic Facts:
*Born on September 28, 1988 in Međugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, he was raised as a Roman Catholic.
*Growing up, his idols were Ivan Ljubicic and Goran Ivanisevic.
*He turned professional in 2005.
*He won the junior French Open in 2005.
*He defeated Andy Murray at the 2009 US Open.
*He earned his first major championship after defeating Kei Nishikori in the US Open finals in 2014.
*Visit his official website: www.marincilic.com
*Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.