Ivo Karlovic defeated Jose Acasuso 6-3 7-6 in the Cincinnati Masters round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Ivo Karlovic came in defending last year's round of 64.
Karlovic I. took it in straight sets.
Karlovic I. and Acasuso J. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Karlovic I. went 3–4 (43%) against them, Acasuso J. 2–3 (40%). Results against comparable opponents are close (1 : 0 better-results split).
Ivo Karlovic beat Jose Acasuso 6-3 7-6. Umpiry, "Ivo Karlovic vs Jose Acasuso — Cincinnati Masters Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2008-07-28/acasuso-vs-karlovic-cincinnati-masters-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 28 July 2008).