Ivo Karlovic vs Roger Federer — Cincinnati Masters Round of 16
Cincinnati Masters · ATP · Round of 16
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 28 July 2008 ·
hard
Karlovic I.7-6 4-6 7-6
Federer R.
Karlovic I.
7472
Federer R.
6661
Ivo Karlovic defeated Roger Federer 7-6 4-6 7-6 in the Cincinnati Masters round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Roger Federer came in leading the head-to-head 12–0, defending the title. Ivo Karlovic claimed a first win over Roger Federer in 13 meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 12–1.
Key context
- Match story: Ivo Karlovic edged Roger Federer in three tight sets (7–6 4–6 7–6).
Head to head
0–12| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-15 | Halle | SF | grass | Roger Federer | 7-6 7-6 |
| 2014-10-20 | Basel | SF | hard | Roger Federer | 7-6 3-6 6-3 |
| 2014-03-19 | Miami Masters | R64 | hard | Roger Federer | 6-4 7-6 |
| 2012-01-16 | Australian Open | R32 | hard | Roger Federer | 7-6 7-5 6-3 |
| 2009-06-22 | Wimbledon | QF | grass | Roger Federer | 6-3 7-5 7-6 |
| 2009-04-27 | Rome Masters | R32 | clay | Roger Federer | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2009-03-12 | Indian Wells Masters | R32 | hard | Roger Federer | 7-6 6-3 |
| 2008-05-05 | Rome Masters | R16 | clay | Roger Federer | 7-6 6-3 |
| 2007-10-28 | Paris Masters | R32 | hard | Roger Federer | 6-3 4-6 6-3 |
| 2007-10-22 | Basel | SF | hard | Roger Federer | 7-6 7-6 |
| 2007-08-05 | Canada Masters | R32 | hard | Roger Federer | 7-6 7-6 |
| 2004-06-21 | Wimbledon | R16 | grass | Roger Federer | 6-3 7-6 7-6 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
65%
63%
1st serve points won·Even
83%
79%
2nd serve points won·Even
55%
59%
Service points won·Even
73%
71%
Return points won·Clear edge
27%
39%
Break points saved·Even
71%
69%
Aces / match·Dominant
21.3
8.9
Double faults / match·Dominant
4.8
1.7
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 199). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressureClutch Rating·Dominant
47
95
Break points saved·Even
96
100
Break points won·Dominant
0
90
Deciding sets·Dominant
73
99
Tiebreaks·Dominant
68
100
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Conditions
Court speed
Medium-fastrewards aggression
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