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30/03/06

Vilim Visak did not pass the 2nd round on "Istarska Rivijera" in Rovinj

Vilim Visak, 1st Smrikva Bowl 1996 winner, lost in the 2nd round from Ivan Cinkus 4:6, 4:6.

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29/03/06

Wellcome back Giacomino!

In 2004, Giacomo Campus played Smrikva Bowl. Since the last summer he has been away from the courts because of a long surgery that he had to go trough, but his will and smile won in the end.
Recently, Giacomo come back to the tennis courts and played a Nike tournament at “Propatria di Milano”.
After the Smrikva Bowl, Giacomo remembered croatian word “Idemo” that croats use to encourage their players. “IDEMO Giacomo” and wellcome back to the game!

29/03/06

Vilim Visak in the second round of "Istarska Rivijera" - the ITF tournament

Vilim Visak, 1st Smrikva Bowl 1997 winner, passed the first round of USD 25000 ITF tournament in Rovinj. Vilm Visak won against Savic 6:3, 5:7, 6:4.
Deni Zmak, 4th Smrikva Bowl 1999 runner up, lost against romanian Bolanu 1:6, 5:7.

28/03/06

Vilim Visak and Deni Zmak start today the 1st round of ITF tournament "Istarska Rivijera" in Rovinj

After Porec and Vrsar, the “Istarska Rivijera” moved in a beautifull old town Rovinj on western coast of Istria.
Vilim Visak, 1st Smrikva Bowl 1996 winner and #612 ranked player on ATP list, will play in the first round against David Savic. David Savic arrived in the finals of Vrsar tournament.
Deni Zmak, 4th Smrikva Bowl 1999 runner up, will play against Teodor Bolan from Romania.

28/03/06

Blair Shankle arrived in quarterfinals at an under 14 MCB tournament in the US

Carol Weyman from MCB foundation informed us that Blair Shankle continue to progress very well in her tennis. In 2004, Blair played the 3rd “Little Mo”/Smrikva Bowl in Smrikve and won both matches for the US team that year.
Blair Shankle continue to be incredible at this young age. This week end she lost in the quarterfinals at an under 14 tournament organised by the MCB foundation that took place in Texas. Currently, Blair Shankle is #269 in the U.S. in under 14’s cathegory. Blair is still 11 and won’t be 12 until August. The girls 13 and 14 years old are still mutch taller than she. Blair’s play is mature and she is playing her points like a player who is much older. Congratulations to Blair and to her very nice family!

21/03/06

Ivana Lisjak did not pass the qualifications for Miami

Ivana Lisjak, 2nd Smrikva Bowl 1997 winner and top ranked player on professional lists, lost in the 1st round qualifications against Milagros Sequera (25 years old and ranked 130 on WTA list; Milagros’ top ranking was #73 in 2004). The final result Sequera – Lisjak was: 2:6, 7:5, 6:3.
Miami ATP and WTA tournament have combined prizes fund of USD 6.9 million.

20/03/06

Ivana Lisjak #108 in the World

Ivana Lisjak, 2nd Smrikva Bowl 1997 winner and the best ranked Smrikva Bowl winner, after the 2nd round at the Indian Wells tournament, has reached her top ranking in the career. Currently Ivana is ranked 108 on WTA list.

17/03/06

Happy Birthday Ivana!

Ivana Lisjak, 2nd Smrikva Bowl 1997 winner, is born on 17th of March 1987. Happy Birthday Ivana!!!
Ivana Lisjak lost, in the 2nd round of the Orange ITF USD 50.000 tournament, from Anne Kremer (ranked 144 on WTA list) – 4:6, 6:2, 3:6.
Next tournament that Ivana will play will be in Miami in Florida.

16/03/06

Ivana Lisjak between top 16 players at ITF challenger in Orange (US)

After the second round at Indian Wells, the 5th most important tournament in the World, Ivana Lisjak, 2nd Smrikva Bowl 1997 winner, is between top 16 players at the USD 50.000 ITF challenger in Orange in the USA. Ivana Lisjak played in the first round against Melinda Czink (ranked 93 on WTA list) – 6:1, 6:3.

13/03/06

Petra Martic won the finals on ITF under 18 tournament in Sweeden

Petra Martic, 6th Smrikva Bowl 2001 winner, won both finals, single and doubles, on the swedish ITF under 18 tournament in Kramfors.

11/03/06

Petra Martic in the finals on the ITF tournament in Sweeden

Petra Martic, 6th Smrikva Bowl 2001 winner and one of the most talented players in her age group, will play in the finals of the swedish ITF tournament in Kramfors.

10/03/06

Ivana Lisjak passed 1st round at Indian Wells

Ivana Lisjak, 2nd Smrikva Bowl 1997 winner, after the great performance in the qualifications of this very important WTA tournament, Pacific Life Open – “the fifth Grand Slam” tournament, won versus Alexandra Stevenson by 7:6; 6:2. In the 2nd round Ivana Lisjak will play against Flavia Pennetta that is currently ranked number 17 on WTA list.

09/03/06

Dear Smrikva Bowl friends,

We have introduced the possibility to comment the News section. It would be very nice if any of you who are in contact with former Smrikva Bowl players and Smrikva Bowl players themselvs write something about them and about their progresses. We would be pleased to exchange the news and keep the comunity updated. This way we can cheer together every good result. Good luck to every Smrikva Bowl player!

09/03/06

Ivana Lisjak passed the qualifications for the Indian Wells WTA Tournament

Ivana Lisjak, 2nd Smrikva Bowl winner and top ranked Smrikva Bowl winner on professional tennis ranking lists, passed qualifications for the Indian Wells WTA Tournament (USD 2.100.000). Ivana Lisjak, currently ranked 121 on WTA list, won in the first round qualifications Ludmila Cervanova 6:0; 6:0 (ranked 143 on WTA list) and in the second round qualifications Ivana won 6:4; 6:4 Barbora Strycova (ranked 154 on WTA list).
Last year in August, Ivana Lisjak reached 3rd round at the US Open and this was the best Ivana’s result in her career up today.

06/03/06

Vilim Visak improved his ATP ranking

Vilim Visak, the 1st Smrikva Bowl 1996 winner, was 642 on ATP list at the end of December 2005 and as of March 6th 2006 his ranking is 612.

28/02/06

Ivan Levar won the Croatian under 12 Indoor Championship

28 february 2006, Ivan Levar, 9th Smrikva Bowl 2004 winner, won the Croatian under 12 Indoor Championship. When Ivan won Smrikva Bowl in 2004 he played the whole tournament with injured legs. The year later he broke his hand and today he is ranked number 1 under 12 in Croatia and the winner of the Croatian under 12 Indoor Championship. In 2004, after the Smrikva Bowl, Ivan Levar played 3rd “Little Mo” / Smrikva Bowl. He won both matches and contributed to the victory of the Smrikva Bowl team.

27/02/06

Silvija Njiric won the ETA under 14 tournament in Sweeden

26 february 2006, Silvija Njiric, 8th Smrikva Bowl 2003 runner up, won the ETA under 14 tournament in Helsingsborg in Sweeden. Silvija Njiric also represented Europe on 2nd “Little Mo” / Smrikva Bowl that was played in Austin in Texas and contributed to the Smrikva Bowl team victory.

24/02/06

Vilim Visak in quarterfinals of USD15000 ITF Futures in Croatia

22 February 2006, Vilim Visak, 1st Smrikva Bowl winner and the top ranked Smrikva Bowl winner on ATP list, will play the quarterfinals of USD 15000 ITF Futures in Zagreb.

14/02/06

Ivana Lisjak reached the highest WTA ranking of his career

13 February 2006, Ivana Lisjak, the 2nd Smrikva Bowl 1997 winner, is ranked 118 on WTA list. The previous Ivana’s best ranking was 126.

13/02/06

Preparations for the 11th Smrikva Bowl 2006 - one of the most important under 10 tennis tournaments in the World

13 February 2006, 10th Smrikva Bowl 2005 had top players from 21 country and 3 continents. Uptoday, we have the confirmation of the top players from 19 countries and it is very likely that before the begenning of the 11th Smrikva Bowl 2006 we will probably have more countries represented than last year.