Cilic Finds His Form Again, Storms Into Wimbledon Third Round
Marin Čilić is back, and not just in form—but in fighting spirit. After years of battling injuries and undergoing not one but two knee surgeries, many wondered if the Croatian powerhouse would ever return to the top tier of tennis. But here he is, charging into the third round of Wimbledon 2025, and proving that experience, grit, and passion still have a place on the grass courts of the All England Club.
On Thursday, Čilić took down Britain’s rising star Jack Draper in a four-set thriller, a match that reminded us exactly why Čilić was once a Grand Slam champion and Wimbledon finalist. His performance wasn’t just dominant—it was calculated, confident, and under pressure, cool as ever. Draper had been seen as one of the tournament’s dark horses, but Čilić didn’t flinch. Instead, he absorbed the pressure and delivered vintage tennis with clinical serving, aggressive baseline play, and the kind of mental toughness that comes only from years at the top.
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This recent resurgence didn’t happen overnight. Čilić’s journey back began with a Challenger title in Nottingham just weeks ago—a smaller stage, but an important confidence booster. And now at Wimbledon, he’s carried that momentum into back-to-back wins over Raphael Collignon and Draper. Next up? Jaume Munar, a solid competitor, but someone Čilić has already beaten twice in their previous encounters.
Wimbledon has placed Čilić’s third-round match on Court 18, scheduled right after the Bencic vs. Cocciaretto clash. There’s a bit of nostalgia in the air—Court 18 was once the battleground of the legendary Isner-Mahut marathon. Now, it's where Čilić will aim to write his own chapter.
He hasn’t reached the Round of 16 at Wimbledon since 2017. That’s eight long years. But based on what we’ve seen this week, there’s a real chance that drought ends now. Munar is a clay-court specialist, and while he’s had a good run, including an upset over Bublik, grass isn’t where he shines. Čilić, on the other hand, is comfortable and confident here, and it shows.
Bookmakers agree—Čilić is the favorite going into this matchup. But beyond the odds, what stands out is the passion in his game, the fire in his eyes, and that unmistakable hunger to prove he still belongs.
So if you’ve counted Čilić out, it might be time to rethink that. Because the 2025 edition of Marin Čilić isn’t just back—he’s playing like he never left.
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