Leonard Ivic, a native of Split, Croatia, was a standout junior tennis player, earning a place among his country's top ranks by age 18. He represented Croatia in the European Junior Davis Cup, leading his team to victory, and was crowned Croatian National Champion at 16. In 2007, Leonard was ranked No. 3 in Europe, winning multiple European tournaments and an ITF title. He also competed in professional ATP events, achieving a World Ranking of No. 1649. Ivic moved to the U.S. to continue his academic and athletic journey, playing for Laredo Community College and helping his team win the American National Championship. He later transferred to the University of the Incarnate Word, where he played in the No. 1 position and excelled academically, earning a Bachelor's in International Business and a Master's in Marketing with a Minor in Kinesiology. Leonard has since coached numerous young tennis talents across Europe and the U.S. and has worked at prestigious academies like the John McEnroe Tennis Academy and John Newcombe Tennis Ranch. Now based in San Antonio, Leonard continues to develop young athletes, sharing his passion and expertise in the sport.
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