Nikola Mektic
Nikola Mektic
Nikola Mektic
Nikola Mektic
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  • Personal
  • Career
    • Began playing tennis at age 6 after his brother took up the sport.
    • Father, Mirko; mother,Visnja; brother, Luka.
    • Named ATP Doubles Team of the Year in2021 with countryman Pavic.
    • Favourite surface is grass,shot is backhand and tournament is Wimbledon.
    • Idols growing up were Pete Sampras and Greg Rusedski. Now admires Roger Federer.
    • Enjoys watching TV shows and movies.
    • Supports LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA).

    (UPDATED 9 NOVEMBER 2022)

    • Became World No. 1 doubles player in October 2021 and ended season as No. 1 doubles team w/Pavic after winning 9 titles in 12 finals with his countryman.
    • Earned 18 straight victories w/Pavic during summer 2021, becoming 1st Croatians to win Wimbledon men’s doubles title and 1st All-Croatian team to win a Grand Slam men’s doubles title.
    • Also earned gold medal at 2020 Tokyo Olympics w/Pavic (held in 2021), defeating Cilic/Dodig in All-Croatian final.
    • Added 5 titles in 8 finals w/Pavic during 2022 season, qualifying for 2nd straight Nitto ATP Finals as a team.
    • In 2020, won Australian Open mixed doubles title w/Krejcikova, reached US Open final w/Koolhof and captured Nitto ATP Finals title w/Koolhof, becoming 1st Croatian doubles or singles champion in tournament history and 1st team to win its 1st title at year-end championships.

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