Newport: Groth upsets defending champion Mahut

Samuel Groth is well known just because he fired the fastest serve in tennis history (263 km/h in Busan). Now he is going for more.

The Australian is at the top of his form and her has the chance to reach his first ATP final.

Samuel upset Mahut 6-3 6-4 breaking the Frenchman twice without conceding a single service game. “I’ve got myself in great shape. I’m not losing my mind out on court. I’m doing a lot of things better. I’ve tightened up my groundstrokes. I’m volleying better than I ever have. I’m making it tough for guys to break me. I’m becoming a more complete player.”

Next vs. Karlovic

The Australian will face boom boom Karlovic for a place in the final. Head to head is 1-0 for Ivo