Watch Cilic's return on Challenger TV
Marin Cilic will play his first match in more than six months Wednesday at the ATP Challenger Tour event in Manacor, Spain.
The Croatian, who underwent knee surgery in May, faces Spaniard Alberto Barroso Campos in the opening round of the Rafa Nadal Open by Movistar, held at the Academy of 22-time major champion Nadal. The match is scheduled not before 6:30 p.m. local time. Fans can tune into Challenger TV to stream all ATP Challenger Tour matches live and on demand at no cost.
Watch Marin Cilic vs. Alberto Barroso Campos:
This fortnight marks the 10-year anniversary of Cilic’s US Open title run. The former World No. 3 in the PIF ATP Rankings has enjoyed a standout career, claiming 20 tour-level titles and 582 match wins.
The 35-year-old has competed in just three tournaments this year. He also represented his home country in February’s Davis Cup action. Wednesday will mark Cilic’s first ATP Challenger Tour match since March 2012.
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