Cilic's unreal rise to become grand slam champion

Marin Cilic struggled to comprehend his sudden elevation to become tennis’ newest grand slam champion.

Cilic's unreal rise to become grand slam champion

Marin Cilic struggled to comprehend his sudden elevation to become tennis’ newest grand slam champion.

The 25-year-old arrived in New York as a player who had never challenged for any of the sport’s biggest prizes, but leaves as US Open champion.

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