description Marin Cilic Overview
Marin Cilic is a Croatian professional tennis player who competes on the ATP Tour. He is best known for winning the 2014 US Open men's singles title, where he defeated Kei Nishikori in the final to secure his first Grand Slam championship. Cilic achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 3 in 2018, a year in which he also reached the finals of both the Australian Open and Wimbledon.
Standing 6 feet 6 inches tall, his playing style relies heavily on a powerful serve and aggressive baseline shots.
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Who did Marin Cilic beat to win the 2014 US Open?
Cilic defeated Kei Nishikori in straight sets in the final. The title was Cilic's first Grand Slam singles championship and made him the first Croatian man since Goran Ivanišević to win a major.
Which other Grand Slam finals has Marin Cilic reached?
Cilic reached the Wimbledon final in 2017 and the Australian Open final in 2018. He lost those championship matches to Roger Federer.
What are the defining features of Marin Cilic's playing style?
At 1.98 metres tall, Cilic builds points around a powerful serve and aggressive groundstrokes. His flat two-handed backhand and ability to take control from the baseline are particularly effective on faster courts.
When did Marin Cilic reach world No. 3?
Cilic reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 3 in January 2018. The milestone followed his run to the Australian Open final that month.
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