Karlovic to play the Davis Cup final with Croatia

Ivo Karlovic will be back to play the Davis Cup after his team reached the final (vs. Argentina).

The 37-year-old retired from the competition to avoid injuries, but he changed ideas to replace Borna Coric that will probably be unavailable because of a knee operation.

The announcement

Ivo announced the return to the competition on Facebook.

“Getting out of retirement to play #DavisCup final in Croatian Team. #Hrvatska.”


Now Croatia is the favorite

According to Zeljko Krajan, Croatia’s Davis Cup captain, with the injection of Karlovic in the team, the Europeans are now the favorite for the title. 
“Our chances now look much better. … I think we are the favorites,” said Krajan.