Mario Ancic

Mario Ancic has confirmed he has withdrawn from Wimbledon and the Davis Cup tie against USA due to illness. Ancic has still not regained full fitness having been struck down with mononucleosis two years ago and has now opted to take a break from the game. Ancic, who wasn't able to play at the French Open, will now also miss Wimbledon and admits he is unsure when he will return to action. "Don't ask me when I'll return, because I don't even know the answer myself. Health is most important. I have to listen to my body. The fact that I cancelled my favourite ... Read Full Story

Second seed Mario Ancic overcame a stiff challenge from Olivier Rochus by showing that he is the better man. The Croatian won the first round match 7-6, 6-2 at the Stockholm Open. As what Down the Line! suggested, Ancic is all excited about coming back to tournament after a bout with mononucleosis. Guys, if you don't want to be caught in an embarrassing moment like this, don't wear a yellow shorts when playing with a fuzzy yellow ball. (Via downthelinetennis.com ) Read Full Story

David Nalbandian and Mario Ancic have withdrawn from the U.S. Open. The United States Tennis Association said Friday that the 15th-ranked Nalbandian is recovering from hip surgery and the 90th-ranked Ancic is battling mononucleosis. Ivan Navarro and Karol Beck will replace Nalbandian and Ancic in the main draw of the Grand Slam tournament that runs from Aug. 31 to Sept. 13. Read Full Story

Men's Singles Seeds Record: 12-3 Upset of the Day: Simon Stadler def. Ivo Karlovic [18] Ivo Karlovic has been able to win the grass court tournament in Nottingham two years in row, but for the second year in a row he falls in the first round of Wimbledon. I don't know whether it is mental problems for Karlovic or something else, like fatigue from playing last week, but he certainly should not be losing in the first round. Karlovic could go far in the draw, he was able to give Nadal some problems in the Artois Championships, and Federer a tough match at Wimbledon ... Read Full Story

Gilles Simon and Mario Ancic practice in Indian Wells on March 11, 2009. Read Full Story