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Borna Ćorić
Singles
Ćorić at the 2022 French Open
Country (sports)	Croatia
Residence	Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Born	(1996-11-14) 14 November 1996 (age 28) Zagreb, Croatia
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Turned pro	2013
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach	Mate Delić (2022–2024), Liam Smith (2024–)
Prize money	US $ 12,955,470
Career record	223–198 (52.97%)
Career titles	3
Highest ranking	No. 12 (5 November 2018)
Current ranking	No. 88 (14 July 2025)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	4R (2019)
French Open	3R (2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2023)
Wimbledon	2R (2015, 2024)
US Open	QF (2020)
Doubles
Career record	4–16 (20%)
Career titles	0
Highest ranking	No. 413 (7 November 2016)
Team competitions
Davis Cup	W (2018)
Hopman Cup	W (2023)

Borna Ćorić (born November 14, 1996) is a professional tennis player from Croatia. He reached his highest singles ranking of world No. 12 on November 5, 2018. In 2022, Ćorić made history by winning the Cincinnati title. He was the lowest-ranked player ever to win an ATP Masters 1000 tournament. He is currently the second-highest ranked Croatian player.

Becoming a Junior Tennis Star

In 2013, Borna Ćorić showed great promise in junior tennis. He reached the semifinals at both the Australian Open and French Open junior events. Later that year, he won the boys' singles title at the US Open. He defeated Australian player Thanasi Kokkinakis in three sets. This victory helped him become the No. 1 junior player in the world. In the same year, he started playing in professional tournaments called ITF Futures, winning five singles titles.

Starting a Professional Career

2013: First Big Match

Borna Ćorić made his first appearance in the 2013 Davis Cup for Croatia. He played against world No. 3, Andy Murray, from Great Britain. Even though he played well, he lost the match.

2014: Rising Through the Ranks

In 2014, Ćorić continued to impress. He beat a top-50 player, Jerzy Janowicz, in the Davis Cup. Later, at a tournament in Umag, he reached his first ATP quarterfinal. He also played in his first Grand Slam main draw at the US Open. There, he upset the 29th seed, Lukáš Rosol.

Ćorić receiving the 2014 ATP Star of Tomorrow Award in London

Ćorić won his first ATP Challenger title in İzmir. This helped him enter the top 150 players in the world. He was only 17 years old. In October, he achieved a huge win at the Swiss Indoors. He defeated world No. 3, Rafael Nadal, which was the biggest win of his young career. This win helped him enter the top 100, making him the youngest player to do so since Nadal himself in 2003. In November, he received the ATP Star of Tomorrow award. This award is given to the youngest player in the top 100.

2015: Reaching the Top 50

In 2015, Ćorić played in his first Grand Slam main draw without needing a special entry. He reached the semifinals of the Dubai Tennis Championships. On his way, he beat world No. 3, Andy Murray. At the French Open, he reached the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time. He also achieved his highest ranking yet, reaching No. 33 in the world. He ended the year ranked No. 44.

2016: First ATP Finals and Injury

Ćorić at the 2016 US Open

In 2016, Ćorić was named in Forbes' "30 Under 30" sports list. He reached his first ATP final at the Aircel Chennai Open. However, he lost to Stan Wawrinka. He also helped Croatia reach the Davis Cup semifinals. At the Cincinnati Masters, he defeated Rafael Nadal for the second time in his career. He had to stop playing in the quarterfinals due to a knee injury. In September, he had knee surgery, which ended his season early.

2017: Winning His First ATP Title

Ćorić at the 2017 Wimbledon Championships

Ćorić started 2017 by winning his first ATP title at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Morocco. He won a tough final match against Philipp Kohlschreiber. He saved five championship points to win the title. At the Madrid Open, he surprised everyone by beating world No. 1, Andy Murray. This was his first win against a world No. 1 player. He reached the quarterfinals of that tournament. At the US Open, he upset the fourth seed, Alexander Zverev, in the second round. He ended the year ranked No. 48.

2018: Davis Cup Champion and Top 15 Player

Ćorić at the 2018 Wimbledon Championships

In 2018, Ćorić had a fantastic year. He reached his first ATP Masters 1000 semifinal at the Indian Wells Masters. He beat Kevin Anderson before losing a close match to Roger Federer. He then won his second career ATP title at the Gerry Weber Open in Germany. He defeated world No. 1, Roger Federer, in the final. This win helped him enter the top 20 rankings for the first time.

At the US Open, he reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time. In the Davis Cup semifinals, he won a crucial match against Frances Tiafoe. This sent Croatia to the final. At the Shanghai Masters, he reached his first Masters 1000 final. He beat Juan Martín del Potro and Roger Federer on his way. He lost to Novak Djokovic in the final. This amazing run pushed him to a career-high ranking of No. 13. In November, he helped Croatia win the Davis Cup final against France. He ended the year ranked No. 12.

2019: Australian Open Fourth Round and Back Injury

Ćorić at the 2019 French Open

Ćorić started 2019 by reaching the fourth round of the Australian Open. This was his best result at that tournament. He also reached the semifinals at the Dubai Championships. He had to withdraw from Wimbledon due to a back injury. He later reached his first final of the year at the St. Petersburg Open, but lost to Daniil Medvedev. He ended the year ranked No. 28.

2020: US Open Quarterfinals

Ćorić at the 2020 Australian Open

In 2020, Ćorić reached the semifinals at the Rio Open. At the US Open, he had a big upset win against fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas. He saved six match points in that exciting match. This win helped him reach the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career. He later reached the final of the St. Petersburg Open for the second year in a row. He ended the year ranked No. 24.

2021: Shoulder Surgery and Time Off

In 2021, Ćorić reached the semifinals at the Rotterdam Open. In May, he announced that he had shoulder surgery. He spent the rest of the year recovering from the injury. He ended the season ranked No. 73.

2022: Amazing Comeback and Masters 1000 Champion

Ćorić at the 2022 Monte-Carlo Masters

Ćorić returned to tennis in March 2022 after his shoulder surgery. He slowly started to find his form. In June, he won an ATP Challenger title in Italy. At the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, he had an incredible run. He upset second seed Rafael Nadal in the second round. This was his 10th career win against a top-5 player. He then beat Félix Auger-Aliassime and Cameron Norrie to reach the final.

In the final, he defeated fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas to win his first Masters 1000 title. This made him the lowest-ranked champion in the history of the Masters 1000 series. This huge win boosted his ranking from No. 152 to No. 29. He ended the year by reaching the quarterfinals in Tokyo and the semifinals in Vienna.

2023: Reaching New Heights

Ćorić started 2023 by representing Croatia at the United Cup. He won both of his singles matches there. He also helped Croatia qualify for the Davis Cup Finals by winning his matches against Austria. At the 2023 Mutua Madrid Open, he reached his first Masters quarterfinal of the season. He then went on to reach his fourth Masters semifinal, and his first on clay courts. At the 2023 Italian Open, he achieved his 200th career win. He became only the eighth male player born in 1995 or later to reach this milestone. At the 2023 French Open, he reached the third round for the fifth time. As a result, he became the top-ranked Croatian player on June 12, 2023.

2024-2025: Challenger Titles and Comebacks

In 2024, Ćorić reached his ninth ATP final at the 2024 Open Sud de France. He also had good wins at the 2024 Winston-Salem Open. After struggling with his ranking, he won four consecutive ATP Challenger titles in 2025. These wins helped him climb back into the top 100 and then the top 90 rankings.

Playing Style and Coaching

Borna Ćorić is known for his defensive style of play. He is very strong and consistent from the back of the court, especially with his two-handed backhand. He moves very well around the court. His style often leads to long rallies, where he tries to wear down his opponents. Because he is naturally left-handed but plays with his right hand, his movement and backhand are key strengths. He also has a powerful and accurate serve, which helps him win points easily and save energy. He is good at turning defense into attack when opponents hit short balls. Some people compare his playing style to Novak Djokovic because of his strong mental game in tough situations.

Ćorić has had several coaches throughout his career. He is currently coached by Mate Delić.

Personal Life

Borna Ćorić started playing tennis when he was 5 years old. He was inspired by watching his father, Damir, play. He has one sister named Bruna. When he was growing up, his tennis idols were Rafael Nadal and fellow Croatian player Goran Ivanišević. His favorite tennis surface to play on is outdoor hard courts. His favorite sports personality is Mike Tyson, whom he met in 2016.

Career Achievements

Masters 1000 Tournament Finals

Borna Ćorić has played in two Masters 1000 finals:

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Loss	2018	Shanghai Masters	Hard	Djokovic, NovakNovak Djokovic	3–6, 4–6
Win	2022	Cincinnati Open	Hard	Stefanos Tsitsipas	7–6^(7–0), 6–2

Awards

ATP Star of Tomorrow (2014)
ATP Comeback Player of the Year (2022)