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{{short description|Croatian tennis player and coach}} |
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|residence=[[Mali Lošinj]], Croatia |
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| country = {{CRO}} |
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|birth_date={{birth date and age|df=y|1988|2|18}} |
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| residence = [[Mali Lošinj]], Croatia |
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|birth_place=Mali Lošinj, [[SR Croatia]], [[SFR Yugoslavia]] |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|2|18}} |
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|height=1.80 m |
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| birth_place = Mali Lošinj, [[SFR Yugoslavia]] |
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|turnedpro=2006 |
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| height = 1.80m |
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|plays=Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
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| weight = 74 kg (163 lbs) |
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|careerprizemoney=$556,771 |
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| turnedpro = 2006 |
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|singlesrecord=11–24 |
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| plays = Right-handed; two-handed backhand |
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|singlestitles=0 |
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| careerprizemoney = $219,343 |
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|highestsinglesranking=No. 119 (14 May 2012) |
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| singlesrecord = 5-8 |
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|currentsinglesranking=No. 249 (20 July 2015) |
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| singlestitles = 0 |
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|AustralianOpenresult=2R ([[2010 Australian Open – Men's Singles |2010]]) |
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| highestsinglesranking = 157 (October 4, 2010) |
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|FrenchOpenresult=3R ([[2011 French Open – Men's Singles |2011]]) |
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| currentsinglesranking = 217 (April 18, 2011) |
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|Wimbledonresult= Q1 ([[2012 Wimbledon Championships – Men's singles qualifying|2012]]) |
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| AustralianOpenresult = 2R (2010) |
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|USOpenresult= Q3 ([[2011 US Open – Men's singles qualifying|2011]]) |
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| FrenchOpenresult = 3R (2011) |
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|doublesrecord=3–5 |
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| Wimbledonresult = DNP |
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|doublestitles=0 |
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| USOpenresult = DNP |
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|highestdoublesranking=No. 120 (19 November 2012) |
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| doublesrecord = 0-1 |
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| highestdoublesranking = 538 (September 8, 2008) |
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| updated = February 9, 2009 |
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'''Antonio Veić''' (born 18 February 1988) is a Croatian former professional [[tennis]] player and a coach. His highest singles ranking is 119, which was reached on 14 May 2012. |
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==Tennis career== |
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'''Antonio Veić''' (born February 18, 1988 in [[Mali Lošinj]]) is a professional Croatian [[tennis]] player. His highest singles ranking is 183, which was reached on February 1, 2010. |
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===2009=== |
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=== 2009 === |
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Veić received a [[wild card (sports)|wild card]] for [[2009 PBZ Zagreb Indoors|Zagreb Indoors]] and caused an upset<ref>[http://sportal.vecernji.hr/vld/sportal/tenis/atp/3229032/index.do;jsessionid=D0D1D9432E932836E153F2578310605D.1 Veić shocks Cañas in Zagreb]</ref> as he beat ex- |
Veić received a [[wild card (sports)|wild card]] for [[2009 PBZ Zagreb Indoors|Zagreb Indoors]] and caused an upset<ref>[http://sportal.vecernji.hr/vld/sportal/tenis/atp/3229032/index.do;jsessionid=D0D1D9432E932836E153F2578310605D.1 Veić shocks Cañas in Zagreb]</ref> as he beat ex-top 10 player [[Guillermo Cañas]] 4–6, 6–4, 6–2. [[Betfair]] started an internal investigation after Cañas had been "trading as a rank outsider" although Veić was considered an underdog before the match.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Scott |first1=Matt |title=New tennis scrutiny unit facing big decision |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2009/feb/04/digger-tennis-integrity-unit |access-date=23 October 2020 |work=The Guardian |date=4 February 2009}}</ref> Veić issued a brief statement calling the allegations 'ridiculous and unfounded'.<ref>[http://www.sportskenovosti.hr/index.php?cmd=show_clanak&clanak_id=8422 Veić denying charges] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090206003504/http://www.sportskenovosti.hr/index.php?cmd=show_clanak&clanak_id=8422 |date=6 February 2009 }}</ref> Veić continued his successful run following a 3–6, 7–6, 6–4 victory over [[Evgeny Korolev]].<ref>[http://www.tportal.hr/sport/ostalisportovi/8431/Antonio-Veic-i-dalje-sokira-u-Zagrebu.html Veić continues his run in Zagreb]</ref> It came to an end after he lost to fellow Croat [[Marin Čilić]] 6–2, 7–6.<ref>[http://sportal.vecernji.hr/vld/sportal/tenis/atp/3232792/index.do Veić's run comes to an abrupt end]</ref> |
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===2010=== |
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Veic qualified for the [[2010 Australian Open]] [[2010 Australian Open – Men's |
Veic qualified for the [[2010 Australian Open]] [[2010 Australian Open – Men's singles|Men's Singles]] draw, where he beat [[Daniel Köllerer]] of [[Austria]] 6–4, 3–6, 6–7, 6–1, 6–4. He fell to [[Gaël Monfils]] 6–4, 6–4, 6–4. |
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==Challenger finals== |
==Challenger finals== |
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=== Singles: 1 (0-1) === |
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===Singles: 5 (1–4)=== |
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|[[ATP Challenger Tour]] (1–4) |
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!Tournament |
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|width=125|'''Date (Final)''' |
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|1. |
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|12 April 2009 |
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|[[2009 Mitsubishi Electric Europe Cup|Monza]], Italy |
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|Clay |
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| {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Mitsubishi Electric Europe Cup|Monza]], Italy |
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|{{flagicon|ESP}} [[David Marrero]] |
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| Clay |
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|7–5, 4–6, 4–6 |
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| {{flagicon|ESP}} [[David Marrero]] |
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| 7–5, 4–6, 4–6 |
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|bgcolor=FFA07A|Runner-up |
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|2. |
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|11 March 2012 |
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|[[2012 Cachantún Cup|Santiago]], Chile |
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|Clay |
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|{{flagicon|CHI}} [[Paul Capdeville]] |
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|3–6, 7–6<sup>(7–5)</sup>, 3–6 |
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|style="background:#98FB98"|Winner |
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|1. |
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|15 April 2012 |
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|[[2012 Aberto Santa Catarina De Tenis|Blumenau]], Brazil |
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|Clay |
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|{{flagicon|CHI}} [[Paul Capdeville]] |
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|3–6, 6–4, 5–2 RET |
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|bgcolor=FFA07A|Runner-up |
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|3. |
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|4 August 2014 |
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|[[2014 San Marino GO&FUN Open|San Marino]], San Marino |
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|Clay |
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|{{flagicon|ROM}} [[Adrian Ungur]] |
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|1–6, 0–6 |
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|bgcolor=FFA07A|Runner-up |
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|4. |
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|15 September 2014 |
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|[[2014 Arimex Challenger Trophy|Trnava]], Slovakia |
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|Clay |
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|{{flagicon|AUT}} [[Andreas Haider-Maurer]] |
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|6–2, 3–6, 6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup> |
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==References== |
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| NAME = Veic, Antonio |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Tennis player |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = February 18, 1988 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = Mali Lošinj, [[Socialist Republic of Croatia|SR Croatia]], [[Yugoslavia|SFR Yugoslavia]] |
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Latest revision as of 11:37, 27 December 2024
Country (sports) | Croatia |
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Residence | Mali Lošinj, Croatia |
Born | Mali Lošinj, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia | 18 February 1988
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
Turned pro | 2006 |
Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
Prize money | $556,771 |
Singles | |
Career record | 11–24 |
Career titles | 0 |
Highest ranking | No. 119 (14 May 2012) |
Current ranking | No. 249 (20 July 2015) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (2010) |
French Open | 3R (2011) |
Wimbledon | Q1 (2012) |
US Open | Q3 (2011) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 3–5 |
Career titles | 0 |
Highest ranking | No. 120 (19 November 2012) |
Last updated on: 20 March 2014. |
Antonio Veić (born 18 February 1988) is a Croatian former professional tennis player and a coach. His highest singles ranking is 119, which was reached on 14 May 2012.
Tennis career
[edit]2009
[edit]Veić received a wild card for Zagreb Indoors and caused an upset[1] as he beat ex-top 10 player Guillermo Cañas 4–6, 6–4, 6–2. Betfair started an internal investigation after Cañas had been "trading as a rank outsider" although Veić was considered an underdog before the match.[2] Veić issued a brief statement calling the allegations 'ridiculous and unfounded'.[3] Veić continued his successful run following a 3–6, 7–6, 6–4 victory over Evgeny Korolev.[4] It came to an end after he lost to fellow Croat Marin Čilić 6–2, 7–6.[5]
2010
[edit]Veic qualified for the 2010 Australian Open Men's Singles draw, where he beat Daniel Köllerer of Austria 6–4, 3–6, 6–7, 6–1, 6–4. He fell to Gaël Monfils 6–4, 6–4, 6–4.
Challenger finals
[edit]Singles: 5 (1–4)
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ATP Challenger Tour (1–4) |
Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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Runner-up | 1. | 12 April 2009 | Monza, Italy | Clay | David Marrero | 7–5, 4–6, 4–6 |
Runner-up | 2. | 11 March 2012 | Santiago, Chile | Clay | Paul Capdeville | 3–6, 7–6(7–5), 3–6 |
Winner | 1. | 15 April 2012 | Blumenau, Brazil | Clay | Paul Capdeville | 3–6, 6–4, 5–2 RET |
Runner-up | 3. | 4 August 2014 | San Marino, San Marino | Clay | Adrian Ungur | 1–6, 0–6 |
Runner-up | 4. | 15 September 2014 | Trnava, Slovakia | Clay | Andreas Haider-Maurer | 6–2, 3–6, 6–7(4–7) |
References
[edit]- ^ Veić shocks Cañas in Zagreb
- ^ Scott, Matt (4 February 2009). "New tennis scrutiny unit facing big decision". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ Veić denying charges Archived 6 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Veić continues his run in Zagreb
- ^ Veić's run comes to an abrupt end