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| Country (sports) |  Croatia |
|---|---|
| Residence | Mali Lošinj, Croatia |
| Born | (1988-02-18)18 February 1988 (age 37) |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Turned pro | 2006 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $556,771 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 11–24 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 119 (14 May 2012) |
| Current ranking | No. 249 (20 July 2015) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2010) |
| French Open | 3R (2011) |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (2012) |
| US Open | Q3 (2011) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 3–5 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 120 (19 November 2012) |
| Last updated on: 20 March 2014. | |
Antonio Veić (born 18 February 1988) is a Croatian former professionaltennis player and a coach. His highest singles ranking is 119, which was reached on 14 May 2012.
Veić received awild card forZagreb Indoors and caused an upset[1] as he beat ex-top 10 playerGuillermo Cañas 4–6, 6–4, 6–2.Betfair started an internal investigation after Cañas had been "trading as a rank outsider" although Veić was considered an underdog before the match.[2] Veić issued a brief statement calling the allegations 'ridiculous and unfounded'.[3] Veić continued his successful run following a 3–6, 7–6, 6–4 victory overEvgeny Korolev.[4] It came to an end after he lost to fellow CroatMarin Čilić 6–2, 7–6.[5]
Veic qualified for the2010 Australian OpenMen's Singles draw, where he beatDaniel Köllerer ofAustria 6–4, 3–6, 6–7, 6–1, 6–4. He fell toGaël Monfils 6–4, 6–4, 6–4.
| Legend |
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| ATP Challenger Tour (1–4) |
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1. | 12 April 2009 | Monza, Italy | Clay |  David Marrero | 7–5, 4–6, 4–6 |
| Runner-up | 2. | 11 March 2012 | Santiago, Chile | Clay |  Paul Capdeville | 3–6, 7–6(7–5), 3–6 |
| Winner | 1. | 15 April 2012 | Blumenau, Brazil | Clay | Paul Capdeville | 3–6, 6–4, 5–2 RET |
| Runner-up | 3. | 4 August 2014 | San Marino, San Marino | Clay |  Adrian Ungur | 1–6, 0–6 |
| Runner-up | 4. | 15 September 2014 | Trnava, Slovakia | Clay |  Andreas Haider-Maurer | 6–2, 3–6, 6–7(4–7) |
