Gael Monfils tops Ivo Karlovic in the Citi Open final.
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Sunday, July 24, 2016
Video: Monfils vs Karlovic Final Highlights Washington 2016
Gael Monfils tops Ivo Karlovic in the Citi Open final.
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Video: Monfils Makes Pristine Shot For Championship Point Washington 2016
In the Washington, D.C. heat, Gael Monfils puts some heat on a backhand that gets him to championship point against Ivo Karlovic at the Citi Open.
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Monfils beats Karlovic to take Citi Open title
Gael Monfils saved a match point to beat Ivo Karlovic 5-7, 7-6(6), 6-4 and claim the 2016 Citi Open title.
Monfils takes home 500 ATP Rankings points and $348,200 in prize money.
"It's a real pleasure for me," Monfils said during the trophy presentation. "When I first came, I saw big names like Arthur Ashe and Yannick Noah and I said 'I want to have my name next to them'. They have been big inspirations for me. Every time I come here, the crowd has been really great to me and amazing."
Video: Human Highlight Is Back Monfils Karlovic Highlights Washington 2016
Ivo Karlovic and Gael Monfils won on Saturday to move into the Citi Open final.
Video: Karlovic Discusses Washington SF Win 2016
Ivo Karlovic talks about his big semi-final win against Steve Johnson at the Citi Open in Washington.
Saturday, July 23, 2016
Video: Karlovic Discusses Tight Quarter-Final Triumph Washington 2016
Ivo Karlovic talks about his win against Jack Sock at the Citi Open in Washington.
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Young vs Karlovic in Delray Beach Open final
Donald Young scored a 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 semifinal victory over Bernard Tomic and reached the Delray Beach Open final.
Young will face Ivo Karlovic, a 6-3, 6-4 winner over Adrian Mannarino. At a week shy of his 36th birthday, Karlovic, the 2010 runner-up, is the oldest finalist in the 23-year history of the tournament.
Against Tomic, Young hit eight double faults in the swirling wind - two in a row to lose his serve in the fifth game of the first set--but he also saved seven of 10 break points, including two at 4-4 in the second set, another while serving at 3-1 in the third and two more to hold for 5-2.
"I took a two-hour nap before the match and woke up irritated," said Young, who admitted that he was bothered by everything from the way a ball boy handed him his towel to the engine-revving of a courtside promotional car. "Usually those days don't turn out too well."
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Thursday, January 8, 2015
Nole upset by Karloic in Doha
Ivo Karlovic upset Novak Djokovic 6-7(2), 7-6(6), 6-4 at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in two hours and 16 minutes.
Karlovic fired 21 aces and 49 winners to advance to the Doha semi-finals.
"It was unbelievable," said Karlovic. "When I arrived here, I didn't expect that one. He wasn't able to show his full range because it was windy. I just focused on my game and in the end I was a little luckier."
Karlovic will next face David Ferrer, who beat Dustin Brown of Germany 6-2, 6-2, for a berth in the final.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Karlovic out of London Olympics, replaced by Petzschner
Karlovic out of London Olympics, replaced by Petzschner
Ivo Karlovic pulled out from the Olympic Games in London because of a foot injury, and he'll be replaced by Philipp Petzschner.
Petzschner will face Lukas Lacko in the first round.
The change was announced shortly after Thursday's draw.
The Croat was considered a dangerous floater in the draw because of his dominating serve.
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Ivo Karlovic pulled out from the Olympic Games in London because of a foot injury, and he'll be replaced by Philipp Petzschner.
Petzschner will face Lukas Lacko in the first round.
The change was announced shortly after Thursday's draw.
The Croat was considered a dangerous floater in the draw because of his dominating serve.
Source Yahoo Sports
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Croatia takes 2-1 lead over Japan in Davis Cup
Croatia takes 2-1 lead over Japan in Davis Cup
Ivo Karlovic and Ivan Dodig overpowered Tatsuma Ito and Yuichi Sugita 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in doubles as Croatia took a 2-1 lead over Japan in their first-round Davis Cup World Group series.
Karlovic made the most of his powerful serve, combining with Dodig for 24 aces in a match that lasted 2 hours, 50 minutes.
Croatia captain Zeljko Krajan replaced Lovro Zovko after determining that Dodig was in good shape after Friday’s five-set loss to Go Soeda that took more than 4 hours, and the move paid off.
“Ivo and Ivan played great today,” Krajan said. “It’s a big difference between 2-1 up and 2-1 down. Tomorrow we have to win one out of two matches, not two out of two matches. We are in a little bit better position than them.”
Ivo Karlovic and Ivan Dodig overpowered Tatsuma Ito and Yuichi Sugita 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in doubles as Croatia took a 2-1 lead over Japan in their first-round Davis Cup World Group series.
Karlovic made the most of his powerful serve, combining with Dodig for 24 aces in a match that lasted 2 hours, 50 minutes.
Croatia captain Zeljko Krajan replaced Lovro Zovko after determining that Dodig was in good shape after Friday’s five-set loss to Go Soeda that took more than 4 hours, and the move paid off.
“Ivo and Ivan played great today,” Krajan said. “It’s a big difference between 2-1 up and 2-1 down. Tomorrow we have to win one out of two matches, not two out of two matches. We are in a little bit better position than them.”
Friday, February 10, 2012
Croatia and Japan tied at Davis Cup
Croatia and Japan tied at Davis Cup
Ivo Karlovic beat Kei Nishikori 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 to leave Croatia tied 1-1 with Japan in the first round of the Davis Cup World Group.
Go Soeda scored a 6-7 (3), 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-5 win over Ivan Dodig.
Karlovic overpowered Nishikori with 18 aces in the day’s second singles.
“I tried to mix my shots a lot and not rally a lot with him,” Karlovic said. “I try to win as quickly as I can on every point and I was trying to be as aggressive as I could.”
Ivo Karlovic beat Kei Nishikori 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 to leave Croatia tied 1-1 with Japan in the first round of the Davis Cup World Group.
Go Soeda scored a 6-7 (3), 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-5 win over Ivan Dodig.
Karlovic overpowered Nishikori with 18 aces in the day’s second singles.
“I tried to mix my shots a lot and not rally a lot with him,” Karlovic said. “I try to win as quickly as I can on every point and I was trying to be as aggressive as I could.”
Friday, January 20, 2012
Federer into fourth round at Australian Open
Federer into fourth round at Australian Open
Roger Federer advanced to the fourth round with a 7-6 (6), 7-5, 6-3 over Ivo Karlovic at the 2012 Australian Open.
The former world number 1 will next play against the winner of Aussie Bernard Tomic, who upset Alexandr Dolgopolov in 5 sets.
Karlovic held a set point in the first-set tiebreaker, but that was the closest the Croatian player would come to holding any advantage in the match which featured few service-break opportunities and even fewer long rallies.
This was Federer´s 813th victory in 998 matches.
“I don't know how it feels to play 1000 matches,” Roger Federer said with a slight smile. “I'm only at 999, right?”
Roger Federer advanced to the fourth round with a 7-6 (6), 7-5, 6-3 over Ivo Karlovic at the 2012 Australian Open.
The former world number 1 will next play against the winner of Aussie Bernard Tomic, who upset Alexandr Dolgopolov in 5 sets.
Karlovic held a set point in the first-set tiebreaker, but that was the closest the Croatian player would come to holding any advantage in the match which featured few service-break opportunities and even fewer long rallies.
This was Federer´s 813th victory in 998 matches.
“I don't know how it feels to play 1000 matches,” Roger Federer said with a slight smile. “I'm only at 999, right?”
Ivo Karlovic Australian Open Interview Third Round Day 5 January 20th 2012
Ivo Karlovic Australian Open Interview Third Round Day 5 January 20th 2012
R. FEDERER/I. Karlovic 7‑6, 7‑5, 6‑3
Q. Obviously crucial point was the first set when you had a set point. Talk me through the Federer lob. Was it a good shot? Did you mistime the shot?
IVO KARLOVIC: Well, I don't know. It is like one in, I don't know, hundred that I'm going to lose that point. I don't know. It was really unlucky, you know.
I didn't really expect him to do that, but I was there. You know, I just, how you say, miscalculate how much on his jump. It was really unlucky.
Then, you know, if I would have won that, everything would have been different. But that is life, you know. Tennis, that's how it is.
R. FEDERER/I. Karlovic 7‑6, 7‑5, 6‑3
Q. Obviously crucial point was the first set when you had a set point. Talk me through the Federer lob. Was it a good shot? Did you mistime the shot?
IVO KARLOVIC: Well, I don't know. It is like one in, I don't know, hundred that I'm going to lose that point. I don't know. It was really unlucky, you know.
I didn't really expect him to do that, but I was there. You know, I just, how you say, miscalculate how much on his jump. It was really unlucky.
Then, you know, if I would have won that, everything would have been different. But that is life, you know. Tennis, that's how it is.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Photos: Del Potro vs Karlovic at Roland Garros 2011 1st Round
Photos: Del Potro vs Karlovic at Roland Garros 2011 1st Round
Enjoy some tennis pictures from the first round match between Ivo Karliovic of Croatia and Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina on day two of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris, France.
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Enjoy some tennis pictures from the first round match between Ivo Karliovic of Croatia and Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina on day two of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris, France.
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Sunday, April 10, 2011
Nishikori to face Sweeting in Houston final
Nishikori to face Sweeting in Houston final
Kei Nishikori defeated Pablo Cuevas 6-3 7-5 and will next met Ryan Sweeting, who upset Ivo Karlovic 7-6 6-3, at the U.S. Clay Court Championship final in Houston.
Sweeting survived three break points in the fourth game and rallied from a 3-2 deficit in the tie breaker with five consecutive points to take the first set.
The American broke to take a 4-2 lead in the second set and closed out the match on serve.
“I feel great here in Houston,” Sweeting said. “Ivo had a three-hour match and was in a little bit of pain out here today. I knew he’d be serving big, but you can’t let that bother you. You’ve just got to take care of your own serve.
“It’s good to get to my first final here in the States and here in Houston.”
"I had trouble with allergies today and I was not at my best," Karlovic admitted after the match. "I could not breathe properly and I felt worse and worse as the match progressed. But all in all it was a good week. Ryan played really well and i wish him all the best in the final."
In their semifinal encounter, Cuevas got the break in the fourth game of the second set but Nishikori broke back in the following game.
Pablo broke again in the sixth game but his opponent recovered by breaking him back in the 11th games. Nishikori saved two break points to close the match with a forehand volley.
“I played great today, grinding away despite not being good on serve. It was tough conditions, hot and humid, but I battled through,” said Nikishori.
Nishikori is currently ranked 61st, but would better Shuzo Matsuoka’s career best of 46th, if he defeats Sweeting, to become Japan's best tennis player in history.
“It’s not like I can promise to win, but with the conditions in Japan I hope I can win tomorrow and give them a little bit of hope. It’s always in my mind but when I play my match I have to concentrate.”
Source Yahoo/ATP
Kei Nishikori defeated Pablo Cuevas 6-3 7-5 and will next met Ryan Sweeting, who upset Ivo Karlovic 7-6 6-3, at the U.S. Clay Court Championship final in Houston.
Sweeting survived three break points in the fourth game and rallied from a 3-2 deficit in the tie breaker with five consecutive points to take the first set.
The American broke to take a 4-2 lead in the second set and closed out the match on serve.
“I feel great here in Houston,” Sweeting said. “Ivo had a three-hour match and was in a little bit of pain out here today. I knew he’d be serving big, but you can’t let that bother you. You’ve just got to take care of your own serve.
“It’s good to get to my first final here in the States and here in Houston.”
"I had trouble with allergies today and I was not at my best," Karlovic admitted after the match. "I could not breathe properly and I felt worse and worse as the match progressed. But all in all it was a good week. Ryan played really well and i wish him all the best in the final."
In their semifinal encounter, Cuevas got the break in the fourth game of the second set but Nishikori broke back in the following game.
Pablo broke again in the sixth game but his opponent recovered by breaking him back in the 11th games. Nishikori saved two break points to close the match with a forehand volley.
“I played great today, grinding away despite not being good on serve. It was tough conditions, hot and humid, but I battled through,” said Nikishori.
Nishikori is currently ranked 61st, but would better Shuzo Matsuoka’s career best of 46th, if he defeats Sweeting, to become Japan's best tennis player in history.
“It’s not like I can promise to win, but with the conditions in Japan I hope I can win tomorrow and give them a little bit of hope. It’s always in my mind but when I play my match I have to concentrate.”
Source Yahoo/ATP
Friday, March 18, 2011
Indian Wells Photos: Rafael Nadal vs Ivo Karlovic
Indian Wells Photos: Rafael Nadal vs Ivo Karlovic
Enjoy some great tennis pictures of the quarterfinal match bewteen Rafael Nadal and Ivo Karlovic at the BNP Paribas Open....
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Enjoy some great tennis pictures of the quarterfinal match bewteen Rafael Nadal and Ivo Karlovic at the BNP Paribas Open....
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