Ancic to make return in 2010

Gugafan · 12-30-2009, 06:38 AM

Hard-luck Croat Mario Ancic is desperately working for another comeback after several years of battling glandular fever, training over the holiday period with his coach in the heartland of Swedish tennis, Vaxjo.

Since 2007, it's been a struggle with his health rather than ATP opponents for the legally-trained Ancic, 25 and now ranked 95th in the world. His illness returned six times to thwart his efforts of returning full-time to the circuit.

And Ancic is concerned only about taking baby steps to get himself back into the game. “I don't even want to consider a return to the Top 10," said the one-time No. 7. "The most important thing is to start to roll now.”

Ancic is pointing towards a possible Davis Cup appearance for the March tie against Ecuador, followed by the winner from Serbia and the US.

“I'm in Sweden, preparing for a new start,” says Ancic, who spoke with Magnus Norman, a former hip surgery subject and a former player familiar with comeback efforts.

"He told me that the most important thing is to start playing as soon as possible and play as much as possible”, said Ancic.

http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20..._tennis_sticks

Nice to see Norman (Soderlings coach) lending out a hand. Ancic at his best, is definitely one of the most talented serve/volleyers left on the tour. Good luck to him.

zagor · 12-30-2009, 07:10 AM

Great news,looking forward to seeing him play next year.Had some really bad luck in his career,great player to watch,all-court game and a big heart.

AsgerHO · 12-30-2009, 08:32 AM

Thats great news. I´m a big fan of Ancic, and I feel very sorry for him that he had to go through all this illness. Otherwise I´m convinced he would have been up there among the top players.

I really hope he can stay clear of injuries and illness and can get a good streak in 2010

Tad-X · 12-30-2009, 08:42 AM

Thanks Gugafan for this. I am also fan of Ancic and I wish him the best. IMO the worst thing is when your health doesn't allow you to play, because you have a little control of it... You can take care of yourself but sometimes it's not enough... Also, nice to hear that Norman will help him.

tacou · 12-30-2009, 01:53 PM

ahh yes! Ancic is such a great player and in my opinion very underrated. during all of his mini-come backs he did very well. and he's only 25! hopefully he can play a decent amount this year and get back to top20 in 2011.

egn · 12-30-2009, 02:29 PM

Ancic =] YAY

Cyan · 12-31-2009, 04:37 AM

Poor guy. A REAL victim of mono.

mawashi · 12-31-2009, 05:17 AM

If he's serious maybe he should stop smooching about so much.

Mono or kissing disease

mawashi

AM95 · 12-31-2009, 05:48 AM

love watching the guy.

i actually like him more then cillic

12-30-2009, 06:38 AM	#1
Gugafan Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Birmingham, England Posts: 3,882	Ancic to make return in 2010 Hard-luck Croat Mario Ancic is desperately working for another comeback after several years of battling glandular fever, training over the holiday period with his coach in the heartland of Swedish tennis, Vaxjo. Since 2007, it's been a struggle with his health rather than ATP opponents for the legally-trained Ancic, 25 and now ranked 95th in the world. His illness returned six times to thwart his efforts of returning full-time to the circuit. And Ancic is concerned only about taking baby steps to get himself back into the game. “I don't even want to consider a return to the Top 10," said the one-time No. 7. "The most important thing is to start to roll now.” Ancic is pointing towards a possible Davis Cup appearance for the March tie against Ecuador, followed by the winner from Serbia and the US. “I'm in Sweden, preparing for a new start,” says Ancic, who spoke with Magnus Norman, a former hip surgery subject and a former player familiar with comeback efforts. "He told me that the most important thing is to start playing as soon as possible and play as much as possible”, said Ancic. http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20..._tennis_sticks Nice to see Norman (Soderlings coach) lending out a hand. Ancic at his best, is definitely one of the most talented serve/volleyers left on the tour. Good luck to him.

12-30-2009, 08:32 AM	#3
AsgerHO Rookie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Aarhus, Denmark Posts: 384	Thats great news. I´m a big fan of Ancic, and I feel very sorry for him that he had to go through all this illness. Otherwise I´m convinced he would have been up there among the top players. I really hope he can stay clear of injuries and illness and can get a good streak in 2010 __________________ SuperMario rules!! - probs to Del Potro!

12-30-2009, 08:42 AM	#4
Tad-X New User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Warsaw/Poland Posts: 62	Thanks Gugafan for this. I am also fan of Ancic and I wish him the best. IMO the worst thing is when your health doesn't allow you to play, because you have a little control of it... You can take care of yourself but sometimes it's not enough... Also, nice to hear that Norman will help him. __________________ Wilson Six.One 95 18x20 BLX 2012+Wilson Premium Leather+Signum Pro Poly Plasma 1,23mm.

12-30-2009, 02:29 PM	#6
egn Hall Of Fame Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4,539	Ancic =] YAY __________________ =]

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