News

13/02/06

Giacomo Campus - Giacomino "idemo!"

In 2004, Giacomo Campus played Smrikva Bowl. Giacomo’s true passion is tennis. Since the last summer he has been away from the courts, and is stll fighting to come back to play. He had a long surgery but his will, strength and smile should win and he should be back stronger than before. After the tournament Giacomo remembered croatian word “Idemo” that croats use to encourage their players. So the only message to encourage Giacomo would be: “IDEMO” Giacomo!

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09/02/06

Astrid Besser improved its WTA ranking

February 2006, Astrid Besser, the 4th Smrikva Bowl 1999 winner, three weeks ago was 966, while currently she is ranked 888 on WTA list.

07/02/06

Ivana Lisjak on WTA tournament in France

February 2006, Ivana Lisjak (ranked 130 on WTA list), 2nd Smrikva Bowl 1997 winner, passed the qualifications at the 600.000 dollars WTA tournament in France and lost in the first round from Vera Ducevina (ranked 46 on WTA list).

03/02/06

Jennifer Ren - OCS Young Sportperson of the Year 2005

Jennifer Ren fought off stiff competition from across the UK and impressed the judges with her outstanding achievements and her huge potential. Jennifer won nearly every National junior title at her level, many European accolades, and was Semifinalist at last Orange Bowl. In 2003, Jennifer won 8th Smrikva Bowl.

OCS has a long history in supporting sport through the development of young promising sports people. Over the last seven years many of the youngsters who have received sponsorship through the awards have gone on to compete for Great Britain and become accomplished athletes.

31/01/06

Ivan Ljubicic - #5 in the World

30 January 2006, Ivan Ljubicic continues to increase his ranking and After the Australian Open he reached the highest ranking in his career: #5 on ATP list.

27/01/06

Adelchi Virgili entered the ATP doubles ranking

January 2006,
Adelchi Virgili, 5th Smrikva Bowl 2000 winner, entered the ATP doubles ranking list. Adelchi is 15 years old and is ranked 1223 (16 January 2006).

27/01/06

Vilim Visak, Ivana Lisjak, Mateja Horvat, Astrid Besser are the Smrikva Bowl winners ranked on ATP and WTA lists

January 2006,
Vilim Visak, the 1st Smrikva Bowl 1996 winner, was 642 on ATP list at the end of December.

Ivana Lisjak, the 2nd Smrikva Bowl 1997 winner, is ranked 128 on WTA list.

Mateja Horvat, the 3rd Smrikva Bowl 1998 winner, is ranked 841 on WTA list.

Astrid Besser, the 4th Smrikva Bowl 1999 winner, is ranked 966 on WTA list.

Adelchi Virgili, Tereza Mrdeza, Deni Zmak, Marin Draganja, Petra Martic, Akiki Indire, Javier Marti, Giacomo Miccini, Martina Caregaro, Ajla Tomljanovic, Ema Burgic, Jennifer Ren, Silvia Njiric, Dominic Thiem, Ciprian Porumb, Ivan Levar, Miki Jankovic, Saska Gavrilovska, Ecaterina Opriou, Olga Yanchuk, Matteo Donati, Gyore Laszlo, Gianluigi Quinzi, Harry Busby are some of the names of very talented kids that obtained top results on Smrikva Bowl.

24/01/06

Smrikva Bowl top players' results on Australian Open

Ivana Lisjak finished its Australian Open experience in the second round of the qualifications. Ivana Lisjak is 18 years old and she won the 2nd Smrikva Bowl 1997. Last year Ivana Lisjak reached 3rd round of the US Open. Currently, Ivana Lisjak is ranked 128 on WTA list.
Tereza Mrdeza finished its Junior Australian Open experience in the first round. Tereza Mrdeza is 15 years old and she won the 5th Smrikva Bowl 2000. Currently, Tereza Mrdeza is ranked 68 on ITF G 18 list.

17/01/06

Petra Martic won the Croatian under 16 Indoor Championship

17. January 2006., Petra Martic, 6th Smrikva Bowl 2001 winner, won the Croation under 16 Indoor Championship and confirmed her strong tennis potential.

17/01/06

Deni Zmak received the Prize for Sport and Fair Play from the International Olimic Committee

17 January 2006., Deni Zmak, played four times Smrikva Bowl and on 3rd and on 4th Smrikva Bowl in 1998 and 1999 was the finalist of the tournament. During the last year, Deni was for the long time #1 ranked in Europe in under 16 cathegory.
The Prize for the Sport and Fair Play that Deni received is related with the 7th Olimic Youth Festival that took place last year in Lignano Sabbiadoro in Italy. During the match several times he corrected the judge’s desicions in his disadvantage. In end he lost that game but he won forever as a person.
Deni’s behavour should be an example. He showed that integrity is one of the most important human values. It is very nice that young and educated players can be taken as examples.

16/01/06

Javier Marti continues to show his great talent

Javier Marti, 7th Smrikva Bowl 2002 winner, continues to show his great talent. In November 2004, he won “Master Internacional” Nike Junior Tour under 12 and in July 2005, Javier was the finalist of the Les Petits Princes, one of the most important tennis tournaments under 13 in the World.

16/01/06

Ajla Tomljanovic #1 under 14 in Croatia

Ajla Tomljanovic, 7th Smrikva Bowl 2002 runner up and 8th Smrikva Bowl 2003 3rd place, arrived to the quarterfinals in the last under 12 Orange Bowl and to the finals in the Eddie Herr International under 12. Ajla also won the doubles with Blazena Lukac in the last Eddie Herr International. In addition to this great results, Ajla currently holds number 1 under 14 ranking in Croatia.
We are pleased to remember that Ajla Tomljanovic with Ema Burgic represented Europe on 1st “Little Mo”/Smrikva Bowl that was played in Austin, Texas. Ajla and Ema went across the Ocean, without fear, to play a friendship match with the top US players and came back to Europe with the victory. Ajla, Ema and their parents allowed this dream to become true thanks to their courage and belief. This year in Pula, on 9th of july, the 5th “Little Mo”/Smrikva Bowl will be played.

16/01/06

Ivan Levar #1 under 12 in Croatia

Ivan Levar, 9th Smrikva Bowl 2004 winner, is currently ranked #1 under 12 in Croatia. When he played Smrikva Bowl in 2004 he played the whole tournament with injured legs because his tennis shoes were too small. In end with incredible determination and will he succeeded to win the tournament. The year later he broke his hand in Umag on Croatian under 12 championship and today he is back as number 1 under 12 in Croatia. Ivan Levar’s preferred players are Andre Agassi and Ivan Ljubicic. It is funny that Andre Agassi is born the same day as Ivan Levar.

16/01/06

Matteo Donati in Paris

26-30. December 2005., Paris, Matteo Donati, 10th Smrikva Bowl 2005 winner, reached quarterfinales in one of the most important ETA under 12 tournaments.

13/01/06

Smrikva Bowl top players' results on last Lemon Bowl

January 2006
Under 12 boys
Miki Jankovic, 9th Smrikva Bowl 2004 runner up, arrived in finals of the Lemon Bowl.
Under 10 boys
Gianluigi Quinzi won the tournament.
Gianluigi ranked 3rd on 10th Smrikva Bowl 2005 when he was 9 years old. Gianluigi was also the winner in the 9 year cathegory of the “Little Mo” and will be part of the “Little Mo” team on 5th “Little Mo”/Smrikva Bowl 2006.
Borna Coric, played 10th Smrikva Bowl 2005 and is expected to play 11th Smrikva Bowl 2006. Borna is currently ranked 6th in Croatia in under 12 cathegory.
Under 12 girls
Francesca Palmigiano, played 9th Smrikva Bowl 2005, arrived in the semifinals.

13/01/06

Saska Gavrilovska 2x Smrikva Bowl winner

Saska Gavrilovska won 9th Smrikva Bowl in 2004 when she was 9 years old and defended the title with the victory of the 10th Smrikva Bowl in 2005. No one in 10 years tournament history has ever won two consecutive Smrikva Bowl titles.

13/01/06

Blair Shankle alredy part of the "Little Mo" history

On October 24th 2005, in Austin, Texas, Shankle won her fourth consecutive title in the “Little Mo” National Championships, the only US national tournament for boys and girls ages 11 and younger. No one in tournament history has ever won four consecutive titles ” not even Andy Roddick, the event’s most celebrated former champion.
Blair Shankle represented the United States on 3rd “Little Mo”/Smrikva Bowl and won the only two matches the U.S. team captured in the 2004 “Little Mo”/Smrikva Bowl.

13/01/06

Tereza Mrdeza will play junior Australian Open

January 2006 – Tereza Mrdeza, 5th Smrikva Bowl winner in 2000, will participate for the first time on junior Australian Open tournament.

13/01/06

Ciprian Porumb jr and Andras Szekely Romanian champions

In 2005 both Ciprian jr and Andras Szekely became Romanian champions, U12 and U10 respectively.
Ciprian Porumb jr played 8th Smrikva Bowl in 2003 and ranked 3rd. Andras Szekely played 10th Smrikva Bowl in 2005.

13/01/06

Smrikva Bowl top players' results on last Orange Bowl

Under 14 girls
Indire Akiki, 6th Smrikva Bowl 2001 runner up, arrived to the semifinals in the main tournament.
Petra Martic, 6th Smrikva Bowl 2001 winner, won the consolation tournament.
Under 12 girls
Jennifer Ren, 8th Smrikva Bowl 2003 winner, arrived to the semifinals in the main tournament.
Ajla Tomljanovic, 7th Smrikva Bowl 2002 runner up and 8th Smrikva Bowl 2003 3rd place, arrived to the quarterfinals in the main tournament.