5 reasons why Goran Ivanisevic is the coolest of the 'legends' playing in the IPTL

#2 Won Wimbledon as a wildcard

Ivanisevic with the Wimbledon title in 2001

Ivanisevic is the only tennis player in history to win Wimbledon as a wildcard entrant, afeat he achieved back in 2001. This win was also significant because it came after adecade of heartbreaking losses at the All-England club - it was the Croat's nirvana.

Ivanisevic held his nerve on the Centre Court on that eventful day in 2001, beatingPatrick Rafter 63, 36, 63, 26, 97 in a nerve-racking final. He was ranked 125th inthe world before the start of the tournamentbut rose to No. 16 rank after his incrediblewin.

Ivanisevic's Wimbledon heroics will always be a source of inspiration for people all overthe world, and his genuine, heartfelt celebration after match point endeared him to thefans even more.