Date of Birth: 19.03.79 Became pro: 1998 World ranking: 36

Verdict: A rising star on the circuit, Ljubicic has one of the most feared serves in the game - following the footsteps of fellow countryman Goran Ivanisevic.

That may cause opponents worries here, although Ljubicic is not the most revered volleyer in the world.

Has yet to win a match at Wimbledon, and he comes into the tournament low on confidence after a string of early exits.

Still, he did beat Juan Carlos Ferrero on clay during that period and with his serve, this could well be the year he cold break that sequence.

GRAND SLAM HISTORY
	02	01	00	99
Australian Open	3R	1R	1R	-
French Open	1R	1R	1R	-
Wimbledon	-	1R	1R	-
US Open	-	2R	1R	2R

Key: 1R (first round); 2R (second round); 3R (third round); 4R (fourth round); QF (quarter-finals); SF (losing semi-finalists); RU (Runner up); W (winner).