News

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.

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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.

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!

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.