Goran Ivanišević

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Goran Ivanišević's career is defined by a singular, historic achievement: winning Wimbledon as a wildcard in 2001, a feat no other singles player has matched. That victory, achieved at age 29 and ranked World No. 125, remains one of the greatest underdog stories in tennis. His powerful serve, which produced a record 113 aces in the final, is still celebrated. Over his career, he won 22 ATP titles and reached three other Wimbledon finals, showcasing his consistency at the highest level. His 2020 Hall of Fame induction cements his legacy as one of the sport's most distinctive champions.

AwardsGoran Ivanišević's most significant award is the 2001 Wimbledon Singles Championship, his sole Grand Slam title. He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2020, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the sport. He also received the Order of Danica Hrvatska from the President of Croatia, a national honor for athletes who bring distinction to the country.

Honours & Distinctions

International Tennis Hall of Fame

International Tennis Hall of Fame·2020

Inducted for his outstanding career achievements.

Order of Danica Hrvatska

President of Croatia·2001

National honor for bringing distinction to Croatia through sport.

Rankings & Lists

Greatest Servers of All Time

Tennis Magazine·2019

Top 10 Wimbledon Champions of the Open Era

ESPN·2018

Magazine Covers

Tennis Magazine

2001-07-15

The Wildcard King

Sports Illustrated

2001-07-16

Goran's Greatest

Tennis Magazine

2020-08-01

Hall of Fame: Goran Ivanišević

Records & Feats

Only player to win Wimbledon as a wildcard

Historic First·2001

Won the 2001 Wimbledon Championships as a wildcard entry, ranked World No. 125.

Most aces in a Wimbledon final

Record·2001

Hit 113 aces in the 2001 Wimbledon final against Patrick Rafter.