Smrikve is home to Smrikva Bowl, Villa Smrikve, Smrikve Lounge, La Bottega and Istria from Smrikve Smrikve is evolving into tennis heritage place.
It is home to Smrikva Bowl, Villa Smrikve, Smrikve Lounge Villa, Smrikve Library, limited collections of Smrikve olive oil & wine, and also Istria from Smrikve cultural e-book was born here in Smrikve. Almost 2700 families have been touched directly by Smrikva Bowl experience since its foundation back in 1996 and the idea of this page is to gather past Smrikva Bowl players, families, coac
hes and all Smrikve friends. Smrikva Bowl mission is to inspire, develop and spread cosmopolitan values. Love, friendship and empathy are cosmopolitan values per excellence. 10 things we dream for Smrikva Bowl children to distinguish in are: Common sense, Patience, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Manners, Character, Code of Ethics, Class and Love. Many famous tennis players left footprints on Smrikve tennis courts and we are proud to present the names of the players who reached TOP 100 ATP/WTA during their career so far... and those who among their titles holds Grand Slam titles. Smrikva Bowl *Top 100 ATP/WTA Club* (56 players -> 46players planted our olive legendary trees):
ATP singles (23):
Carlos *Alcaraz* (planted in 2013), Dominic *Thiem*, Holger *Rune* (planted in 2013), Alex *De Minaur* (planted in 2009), Lorenzo Musetti (planted in 2012), Tommy *Paul* (planted in 2007), Borna Coric (planted in 2005),Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (planted in 2009), Flavio Cobolli (planted in 2012), Alexei Popyrin (planted in 2008-09), Tomas Machac (planted in 2009-10), Laslo Djere (planted in 2005), Miomir Kecmanovic (planted in 2008-09), Lloyd Harris (planted in 2007), Luciano Darderi (planted in 2012), Mattia Bellucci (planted in 2010), Hamad Medjedovic (planted in 2013), Luca Nardi (planted in 2013), Filip Misolic (planted in 2011), Jaime Faria (planted in 2013), Dino Prizmic (planted in 2015), Daniel Merida (planted in 2014) Martin Landaluce (planted in 2016)
ATP doubles (7):
Marin Draganja, Matej Sabanov, William Blumberg, Ivan Sabanov, Dino Marcan, Patrik Rikl (planted in 2008-09), Nino Serdarusic (planted in 2005)
WTA singles (20):
Belinda *Bencic* (planted in 2006), Petra Martic, Donna Vekic (planted in 2005), Martina Trevisan, Ana Konjuh, Katie Boulter (planted in 2006), Ajla Tomljanovic, Olga Danilovic (planted in 2010-11), Viktoria Kuzmova (planted in 2008), Linda Fruhvirtova (planted in 2014-15), Claire Liu (planted in 2010), Alexandra Eala (planted in 2015), Nina Stojanovic (planted in 2006), Ivana Jorovic (planted in 2007), Antonia Ruzic (planted in 2013), Tereza Valentova (planted in 2017), Maria Timofeeva (planted in 2012), Ivana Lisjak, Jana Fett (planted in 2005), Petra Marcinko (Planted in 2015)
WTA doubles (6):
Igrid Neel (planted in 2008), Tereza Mihalikova (planted in 2008), Irina Maria Bara (planted in 2005), Maia Lumsden (planted in 2007-08), Angelica Moratelli, Camilla Rosatello (planted in 2005)
Smrikva Bowl Grand Slam Club (42 players – 35 players planted our legendary olive trees): Dominic Thiem, Borna Coric (planted in 2005), Alex De Minaur (planted in 2009), Tommy Paul (planted in 2007), Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (planted in 2009), Alexei Popyrin (planted in 2008 and 2009), Gianluigi Quinzi (planted in 2005 and 2006), Nicola Kuhn (planted in 2010), Lorenzo Musetti (planted in 2012), Holger Rune (planted in 2013), Daniel Rincon (planted in 2013), Marin Draganja, Dino Marcan, Yshai Oliel (planted in 2010), Daniel Berta, Patrik Rikl (planted in 2008 and 2009), George Morgan, Robin Kern, Flavio Cobolli (planted in 2012), Mili Poljicak (planted in 2014), Belinda Bencic (planted in 2006), Ana Konjuh (planted in 2007), Olga Danilovic (planted in 2010 and 2011), Claire Liu (planted in 2010), Petra Marcinko (planted in 2015), Alexandra Eala (planted in 2015), Tereza Mihalikova (planted in 2008), Ajla Tomljanovic, Viktoria Kuzmova (planted in 2008), Paula Arias Manjon (planted in 2010), Rose Marie Nijkamp (planted in 2016), Martin Landaluce (planted in 2016), Carlos Alcaraz (planted in 2013), Dino Prizmic (planted in 2015), Mara Gae (planted in 2015), Kylan Bigun (planted in 2016), Tereza Valentova (planted in 2017), Niels McDonald (planted in 2018), Dimitar Kisimov (planted in 2018), Ksenia Efremova (planted in 2019), Ziga Sesko (planted in 2018), Alisa Oktiabreva (planted in 2018).
31st edition was played in June 2026. SB players are spread today in 114 countries and six continents. As of August 10th, 2026 their track record includes the following:
=> 161 professional ATP/WTA titles (8 Grand Slams) conquered by 39 players
=> 60 GRAND SLAM titles (including junior titles) conquered by 42 players
=> 7 Olympic medals (singles, doubles & mixed doubles)
=> 4 Davis Cup titles & 2 Billie Jean King titles
=> 2 NEXT GEN ATP Finals titles
=> 109 players reached TOP 200 ATP/WTA ranking => 56 players reached TOP 100 ATP/WTA ranking => 19 players reached TOP 20 ATP/WTA => 8 players reached TOP 10 ATP/WTA ranking => 1 player reached #1 ATP ranking
=> 16 players reached #1 ITF ranking; 1 player reached #1 ATP ranking
407 + SB players received scholarships to study in the US & play tennis. In 2005 Smrikva Bowl players started to plant old olive trees and the olive oil made from those trees represent their heritage and is the highest quality oil you can get... there are 22 Smrikva Bowl Olive Trees with around 2200 dedicated names so far creating a unique and one of the most special olive oil stories in the World ever told. In 2009 Smrikva Bowl players started to build the Smrikva Bowl library which counts so far around 1700 signed and dedicated books from 86 countries. Smrikve is a small window to the world of tomorrow ... built by the “seeds of the Legends”... one game one nation...
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