Romance off the court

The prosecutor who helped put Dubravko Rajcevic behind bars for stalking Martina Hingis testified during a new trial hearing that he saw nothing wrong with dating the tennis star just days after the trial ended. Rajcevic used the relationship as grounds for an appeal once he discovered the romance.

The prosecutor who helped put Dubravko Rajcevic behind bars for stalking Martina Hingis, admitted he began dating the tennis star just days after the trial ended. Rajcevic has used the relationship as grounds for his appeal.

The man convicted of stalking Martina Hingis was handed two years in prison, leaving Dubravko Rajcevic in prison for another year with time he's already served.

A Florida jury convicts Dubravko Rajcevic of stalking Martina Hingis and trespassing at last year's Ericsson Open. The verdict followed closing arguments that painted the defendant as either an innocent man in love or an obsessed fanatic.

  • April 3: Rajcevic jokes on cross
  • April 2: Rajcevic takes the stand
  • April 2:Hingis testifies she was afraid
  • March 30: Openings: Love sick or obsessed?
  • March 29: On eve of openings, Hingis bounced from Ericsson Open
  • March 29: Defendant lashes out during jury selection
  • March 27: Top women players are subpoenaed by the defense
  • Tennis no stranger to stalkers
  • Case background
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      Tennis star Martina Hingis must testify against the man accused of stalking her at last year's Ericsson Open. Dubravko Rajcevic, 46, faces misdemeanor charges of stalking and trespassing in the Florida case.
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    The Law
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  • Court TV's courthouse report
  • Tennis player Monica Seles is attacked in 1993
  • Message Boards
     
  • Love Letter
    In this fax, Rajcevic tells Hingis that despite time and distance his love is unstoppable
  • Love Letter #2
    Rajcevic tells Hingis to use his love for her as inspiration on the tennis court to win the Ericsson Open
  • Competency Report
    A psychological evaluation determines Rajcevic is fit to stand trial
  • Arrest Report
    Police prepared this report after apprehending Rajcevic following the 2000 Ericsson Open
  • Prosecution's Motion
    The state seeks permission for Martina Hingis to testify without setting foot in court
  • Defense's Response
    Rajcevic's lawyer successfully responds to the prosecution's motion by saying the defendant has a right to face his accuser in court
  • Williams' Affidavits
    Pro-tennis sisters Venus and Serena Williams submitted these affidavits which ultimately compelled the judge to quash defense subpoenas.


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