Croatian, US Open, Davis Cup champion: Everything you needed to know about Marin Cilic (but never had the time to find out) – updated with 2024 Hangzhou Open title

Who is Marin Cilic?

Marin Cilic is a professional tennis player who competes on the ATP Tour.

What did Cilic accomplish at the 2024 Hangzhou Open?

After having played a handful of tournaments in 2023 and the first eight months of 2024, Cilic entered the Hangzhou Open ranked No 777. The Croat went on to win the title and become the lowest-ranked champion on the ATP Tour.

Cilic scored wins over Zachary Svajda, Yoshihito Nishioka, Yasutaka Uchiyama, Brandon Nakashima and Zhizhen Zhang to win the 21st singles title of his career. The win moved him up more than 500 spots in the rankings to No 212.

Was Cilic injured in 2023 and 2024?

Yes. Cilic injured his knee in the beginning of the 2023 season which forced him to pull out of his second round match at the ATP Pune Open.

He returned to play in Umag in July, losing in the first round and then shut down for the rest of the season. Cilic returned to the tour in January 2024 but after playing four events (including the Davis Cup) and going 0-4, the Croat returned to the tour in August and won the Hangzhou title in September.

When was Marin Cilic born?

Cilic was born on September 28, 1988. He turned 36 years old in 2024.

Who are Marin Cilic’s family members?

Cilic was born in Bosnia and Herzegovina to Bosnian-Croat parents. His father, Zdenko, introduced him to sports and Cilic began playing tennis when the first courts were built in their hometown in 1991. He has two older brothers, Vinko and Goran, and a younger brother, Mile, who also plays tennis.

Cilic is married to Kristina Milkovic and they have a son, Baldo.

How tall is Marin Cilic?

Cilic is listed at 6ft 6in on his profile on the ATP website.

Who is Marin Cilic’s coach?

Cilic is coached by Ivan Cinkus and Vilim Visak. He also worked with the late Bob Brett for much of his career.

How many ATP titles has Marin Cilic won?

As of September 29, 2024, Cilic has won 21 ATP singles titles. That includes the US Open (2014), a Masters 1000 (Cincinnati 2016), and Queen’s Club twice (2012, 2018).

What did Marin Cilic accomplish at the 2014 US Open?

Cilic made an improbable run to the US Open title as the No 14 seed. Most notably he crushed Roger Federer 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in the semi-finals. Cilic was just as dominant in the final, beating Kei Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 to lift the trophy.

How has Marin Cilic performed at the other Grand Slams?

In addition to his US Open triumph, Cilic has played in the final of both Wimbledon (2017) and the Australian Open (2018).

With his victory over Andrey Rublev in the 2022 French Open quarter-finals, the Croat has reached at least the semi-finals at all four Grand Slams. He is the fifth active player and the 24th in the Open Era to reach the semis at all four majors.

Is Marin Cilic part of Croatia’s Davis Cup team?

Yes, Cilic has been a consistent member of the Croatian Davis Cup team over the past decade-plus.

In 2016, he came within one set of clinching the title for his country but lost from two sets up against Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro. Argentina went on to win. In 2018, Cilic led Croatia to the Davis Cup title; he won the clinching match against France’s Lucas Pouille. The Croats made it back to the final in 2021, placing runner-up to Russia.

What is Cilic’s highest ranking?

Cilic peaked at No 3 in the world rankings in January 2018. You can find his current ranking and rankings history on his ATP Tour profile page.

How much money has Marin Cilic earned on tour?

As of September 29, 2024, Cilic has earned $31.45 million in prize money throughout his career. You can find his current prize money stats on his ATP Tour profile page.

Is Marin Cilic on social media?

Yes. Cilic is on Twitter and as of September 29, 2024, he has more than 175,000 followers. On Instagram he has more than 204,000 followers.