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Marin Čilić

Marin Čilić is a Croatian professional tennis player known for winning the 2014 US Open and reaching a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Marin Čilić is a Croatian professional tennis player known for winning the 2014 US Open and reaching a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 3. He has been a regular competitor on the ATP Tour since turning professional in 2005.

Early life and background

Čilić was born in Međugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 28 September 1988 and is Croatian. He turned professional in 2005 after developing in junior tennis.

Professional career

Čilić has competed on the ATP Tour since 2005 and became one of Croatia's leading men's players. His career highlights include winning the 2014 US Open men's singles title, reaching the Wimbledon final in 2017, and the Australian Open final in 2018.

Playing style

He is a right-handed player with a two-handed backhand. At 1.98 m, he is known for a strong serve and aggressive baseline game.

Rankings and titles

Čilić reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 3 in January 2018. Recent sources list him with 21 ATP singles titles, including one Grand Slam and one Masters 1000 title.

Key facts

  • Won the 2014 US Open men's singles title.
  • Reached the Wimbledon final in 2017 and the Australian Open final in 2018.
  • Achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 3 in January 2018.
  • Turned professional in 2005.
  • Has won 21 ATP singles titles according to recent career statistics.
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Canadian context

Marin Čilić has competed in major ATP and Grand Slam events that are followed by Canadian tennis audiences, including tournaments and television coverage available in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Marin Čilić?
Marin Čilić is a Croatian professional tennis player best known for winning the 2014 US Open and reaching world No. 3 in singles.
When was Marin Čilić born?
He was born on 28 September 1988.
What is Marin Čilić's career-high ranking?
His career-high ATP singles ranking is world No. 3.
How many Grand Slam singles titles has he won?
He has won one Grand Slam singles title, the 2014 US Open.
What is Marin Čilić's playing hand?
He plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand.

References

  1. Roland Garros — https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/11674-m.cilic
    Supports: Nationality, age, birth place, height, weight, and turn-to-pro year.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/tennis/player/_/id/464/marin-268ili263
    Supports: Nationality, birth date, height, weight, turn-to-pro year, and ATP ranking.
  3. Tennis Majors — https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/us-open-title-davis-cup-champion-career-resurgence-10-questions-about-marin-cilic-604193.html
    Supports: 2014 US Open title, career-high ranking, and ATP singles title count.
  4. CoreTennis — https://www.coretennis.net/tennis-player/marin-cilic/3956/profile.html
    Supports: Country, birthplace, residence, playing hand, backhand, turn-to-pro year, height, and career-high ranking.
  5. Marin Čilić official website — https://marincilic.com/biography/
    Supports: Biographical background and foundation information.