Gentle giant Cilic profits from new aggressive streak


  • Tennis
  • Sunday, 25 Jun 2017

Tennis - Aegon Championships - Queen’s Club, London, Britain - June 24, 2017 Croatia's Marin Cilic celebrates after winning his match against Luxembourg's Gilles Muller during the semi finals Action Images via Reuters/Tony O'Brien

LONDON (Reuters) - "Mr Nice Guy" Marin Cilic believes a more aggressive attitude on court can propel him towards a title push at Wimbledon.

On the surface the 28-year-old has the A-game for the All England Club's lawns -- a mighty serve, bludgeoning groundstrokes and, for a such a tall man, nimble court coverage.

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