Ivo Karlovic and Gilles Mullers will face off in the Newport final.
Karlovic
The Croatian Giant beats Marco Baghdatis 7-6 (3) 7-6 (6). Ivo has reached the final in Newport in the last two years when he lost to Hewitt (2014) and Ram (2015). After the semi, Karlovic commented “It’s really nice that I am here again. Tomorrow won’t be easy. He has a similar game to me so it will be decided in a few points, and it will be extremely difficult for both of us. But hopefully God will be on my side, and I will be able to do it this year.”
Muller
Gilles is an extremely gifted player that hasn’t managed to win an ATP title so far (he lost in 4 finals). Muller has defeated Donald Young in the Newport semifinal 6-3 6-4. Sunday he has a clear shot to win his maiden tournament at 33 years of age.
Head to head
Karlovic and Muller have played each other twice and always on grass. Thea head to head is 1-all.
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THE DRAW
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STILL AT THE TOP AT 37
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