17 Results for ivo karlovic

Here's why Roger Federer won't win the U.S. Open

Peter Bodo

I've got news for all you front-runners who think Roger Federer is going to win an unprecedented sixth consecutive U.S. Open. I hate to break it to yo...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 28, 2009

Tuesday, August 11

...have tennis, soccer, women's basketball and of course, baseball. In the morning Tommy Haas and Ivo Karlovic have equal odds in Montreal. We also have Carling Cup action in which the Tranmere Rovers...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 10, 2009

Blake not the only player singing the blues

Tom Perrotta, TENNIS.com

...lowest point of his season so far. Blake blew a two-sets-to-love lead against Ivo Karlovic on clay, not exactly the best surface for the 6-foot-10 serving machine. Granted, Blake...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 14, 2009

Wednesday, July 1

...win day with a total of 12 matchups. We start in London once again, beginning with Ivo Karlovic going up against Roger Federer. The odds are even for Federer winning in straight sets and...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 30, 2009

Rafa's withdrawal is someone's gain -- but whose?

Ravi Ubha, ESPN.com

...the Swiss on July 5. (The dangerous likes of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Philipp Kohlschreiber, Feliciano Lopez, Ivo Karlovic and Robin Soderling feature in Federer's quarter, but come on, this is Federer on grass...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 11, 2009

Krajicek, Lisicki have big games, bigger potential

Peter Bodo, TENNIS.com

...had a chance to watch a slew of players, including Jelena Jankovic, Kei Nishikori, Sabine Lisicki, Ivo Karlovic and Michaella Krajicek. It was a feast for a tennis-starved soul and perhaps a preview...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 22, 2008

REPORTING FROM ... KOURNIKOVA AMONG "CHAMPIONS"

David Higdon

...crowds more interested in watching dudes with the name power of Ivanisevic as opposed to say, Ivo Karlovic (the current top Croat on the ATP circuit). Indeed, the eight Outback Champions Series tournaments feature...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 29, 2008

Gold medal up for grabs

Sarah Unke, TENNIS.com

...t be an easy road to gold. In the third round, he could face either giant Ivo Karlovic, who played giant killer last week in Cincinnati by beating Federer, or Tomas Berdych, who knocked...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 08, 2008

Time for the little people

Peter Bodo, TENNIS.com

So, is this going to be the start of something big for Alize Cornet? How about for Victor Hanescu, Juan del Potro or Sara Errani? All of those obscure...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 14, 2008

Federer feeling the heat

Peter Bodo, TENNIS.com

...answer that question for us. If you saw how Nadal toughed out a good win over Ivo Karlovic on fast grass at Queens Friday (three tiebreaker sets, Nadal winning the decisive one, 7-4...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 13, 2008

Ivo's evolving game

Kamakshi Tandon, TENNIS.com

Ivo Karlovic is the tallest player on tour at 6-foot-10, so it's no surprise that...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 10, 2007

What you won't see at U.S. Open

Peter Bodo, TENNIS.com

...see at the U.S. Open, starting on Monday, which include: humongous serves from Andy Roddick, Ivo Karlovic, Tomas Berdych and John "wild card" Isner, ice cream cones so expensive you have to buy...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 24, 2007

What to watch at Wimbledon

James Martin, TENNIS.com

1. Can Justine Henin finally win The Championships? You won't find a more versatile player. Henin can drive the ball, slice it, drop it, and volley i...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 19, 2007

Grass is always greener

Peter Bodo, TENNIS.com

...anything away from Cilic or Tsonga (or any of the other Artois warriors, including gentle giant Ivo Karlovic, who blasted Marat Safin out of the tournament today). But the combination of the French Open...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 14, 2007

Karlovic: A giant among men

James Martin, TENNIS.com

...and no, before you ask, it isn't Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer. His name is Ivo Karlovic. One look at Karlovic, who's from Zagreb, Croatia, and you immediately ask yourself, "Why is...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 31, 2007