Ivan Ljubicic
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Birth Date:
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19-Mar-79 |
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Height:
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6'4'' (193 cm) |
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Birthplace:
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Banja Luka,
Bosnia-Herzegovin |
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Lives:
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Monte Carlo, Monaco |
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Ivan Ljubicic was born on March 19, 1979. in Banja
Luka. He was the second child to his mom Hazira and father Marko.
His older brother's name is Vladan. A
decision to play tennis was made in the family. During the summer
school break in 1988. Ivan's dad thought it was time for his sons to
start playing some sports.
Vladan decided to play football and Ivan decided
on tennis. He was influenced by watching Wimbledon on TV.
That's how Ivan started practicing and one of his
great role models in the beginning was Stefan Edberg.
As it is with all the beginners, Ivan started practicing with a
group of children. He was a fast learner so he managed to cover a
relative late start. Soon, he was receiving first private lessons
and he won his first tournament in his native town when he was 12.
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