Former Wimbledon Finalist Marin Cilic Withdraws | ATP Tour | Tennis

Marin Cilic on Wednesday introduced his withdrawal from Wimbledon as he continues his restoration from a proper knee harm he suffered at the start of the season.

The Croatian reached the ultimate at The Championships in 2017. Cilic owns a 31-13 report on the grass-court main.

“I’m unhappy to be lacking the grass season and particularly Wimbledon; this can be a spotlight of the season for each tennis participant, however I understand how vital it’s not to hurry the restoration course of,” Cilic wrote on Instagram. Issues have usually been going nicely the previous couple of weeks with my post-surgery coaching so I am staying optimistic and targeted on my long-term restoration. 💪

“I hope that I will be competing very quickly. I miss being on Tour, the tournaments and the followers, and I can’t wait to get again to all of that, to really feel the joys of stepping on court docket & competing. Till then, I’ll maintain coaching and sharpening my motivation. Thanks to your continued assist as at all times! 🙏🏼🎾”

Cilic received his opening match of the season in opposition to Roberto Carballes Baena in Pune, however when he stepped on court docket to heat up for his subsequent match, he felt ache in his proper knee and withdrew from the event.

The Croatian has not performed a match since. Cilic is at the moment No. 100 within the Pepperstone ATP Rankings.