PARIS — Borna Coric would like to eat a tiramisu, perhaps even explore some of Paris's night spots like most 18-year-olds, but what the Croatian really wants is to become the best player in the world.
As progress goes, he is making huge strides towards that goal and took another leap on Thursday when he beat Spain's Tommy Robredo, the 18th seed, in five sets at the French Open to reach the third round of a grand slam for the first time.
Coric, ranked 46th and boasting past wins over Rafa Nadal and Andy Murray, looks at home amongst the world's best players and it is hard to believe he is making his French Open debut.