Marin Cilic defeated John Isner 7-6 6-3 in the Delray Beach semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Marin Cilic came in leading the head-to-head 4–0. Marin Cilic extended the head-to-head to 5–0.
Cilic M. took it in straight sets.
Cilic M. and Isner J. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Cilic M. went 1–4 (20%) against them, Isner J. 4–1 (80%). Isner J. came out clearly better against 3 of 5 comparable opponents, Cilic M. against 0.
Hard: Cilic M. leads 4–0 · Clay: Cilic M. leads 1–0