Goran Ivanisevic, born on September 13, 1971, in Split, Croatia, is a former professional tennis player known for his powerful left-handed serve. He is most famous for winning Wimbledon in 2001 as a wildcard, making him the only player to achieve this feat. Throughout his career, he reached a career-high ranking of World No. 2 and won 22 singles titles. Ivanisevic was also a key figure in Croatia's Davis Cup team. Post-retirement, he became a successful coach, notably working with Novak Djokovic from 2018 to 2024, helping him win multiple Grand Slam titles​.