Nikola Mektic | Bio | ATP Tour

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.