Emanuel ivanisevic, Son of Wimbledon Champion, Secures Maiden ITF Doubles Title
Emanuel Ivanisevic, the son of Wimbledon legend Goran Ivanisevic, has captured his first professional title, winning the M15 International Tennis Federation (ITF) doubles event in Porec, Croatia.
Croatian Duo Dominates at M15 Porec
The young Ivanisevic teamed up with fellow Croatian Mili Poljicak to secure the victory. In a thrilling final, they defeated Karlo Kajin and Deni Zmak, also of Croatia, with a score of 6-3, 3-6, [10-5]. This win marks a notable milestone for Ivanisevic in only his fifth ITF doubles tournament.
Poljicak: A Wimbledon Champion Himself
Notably, IvanisevicS partner, Mili Poljicak, also boasts a Wimbledon title. Poljicak won the junior title at the prestigious tournament in 2022.The victory in Porec marks Poljicak’s 13th tournament win with Poljicak currently ranked 312nd in doubles.
Ivanisevic Credits Partner for Success
“I want to thank Mili for playing with me,” Ivanisevic said following the win. “Without him, I wouldn’t have made it this far. I am really happy to have won this title.”
Early Exit in Singles
The doubles triumph provided some consolation for Ivanisevic after an early exit in the singles competition. The 17-year-old was defeated in the first round by Dominik Kellovsky with a score of 4-6,2-6.
Building Experience on the Pro Tour
Ivanisevic is currently ranked 1791 in the ATP rankings and is still finding his footing on the professional circuit. He has advanced beyond the first round in only one of six tournaments so far. He also holds the 143rd spot in the junior rankings.
* **Q: Beyond improving rankings, what specific skills or strategies might Emanuel ivanisevic gain from focusing on doubles tennis?**
Emanuel Ivanisevic’s Maiden Doubles Title: Your Questions Answered
Following Emanuel Ivanisevic’s recent doubles title win, here’s a Q&A to delve deeper into his journey and the world of tennis:
Q&A
- Q: Who is Emanuel Ivanisevic?
- A: Emanuel ivanisevic is the son of Goran ivanisevic, the 2001 Wimbledon men’s singles champion. He’s a young tennis player starting his professional career.
- Q: what title did he win?
- A: He won the M15 ITF doubles title in Porec, Croatia, his frist professional title.
- Q: Who was his doubles partner?
- A: his partner was fellow Croatian player mili Poljicak. They defeated Karlo Kajin and Deni Zmak in the final.
- Q: What’s notable about Mili Poljicak?
- A: Poljicak won the Wimbledon junior title in 2022. he is currently ranked 312th in doubles.
- Q: How did Emanuel Ivanisevic perform in singles?
- A: He had an early exit, losing in the first round to Dominik Kellovsky.
- Q: What are his current rankings?
- A: He’s currently ranked 1791 in the ATP rankings (singles) and 143rd in the junior rankings.
- Q: What is an ITF tournament?
- A: ITF stands for International Tennis federation. M15 tournaments are professional tournaments at the entry level, providing opportunities for players to earn ranking points and gain experience.
- Q: How vital is doubles experience?
- A: Doubles can be beneficial to a player’s overall progress. It can increase a player’s court awareness, improve their net play, and is a good way to hone their abilities under pressure.
- Q: what’s next for Emanuel?
- A: he’s building experience on the pro tour, aiming to improve his rankings and achieve more meaningful results.Keep an eye on his progress as he continues to develop.
Emanuel Ivanisevic’s journey is just beginning, and this doubles victory is a promising sign of his potential. Follow his progress on the professional circuit as he carves his path in the world of tennis!
