Kevin Anderson vs Ivo Karlovic — Pune Final
Kevin Anderson defeated Ivo Karlovic 7-6 6-7 7-6 in the Pune final on hard. The result followed the form book — Kevin Anderson came in leading the head-to-head 5–1, defending last year's final. Kevin Anderson extended the head-to-head to 6–1.
Key context
- Match story: Kevin Anderson edged Ivo Karlovic in three tight sets (7–6 6–7 7–6).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedAnderson K. came through in three sets.
Common opponents
1 shared · last 12 monthsAnderson K. and Karlovic I. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Anderson K. went 1–0 (100%) against them, Karlovic I. 0–1 (0%).
1–0100%Anderson K. · better vs 1Record vs common opponents0–10%Karlovic I. · better vs 0
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
3–1Sets2–3
24–17Games30–34
0–1Tiebreaks2–1
0–0Deciding sets0–1
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
vs Seppi A.W6-3 6-7 6-3 6-4Wimbledon · grassL3-6 6-7 7-6 7-6 7-9Australian Open · hard
Head-to-head
7 meetings · Anderson K. leads 6–161
Hard: Anderson K. leads 4–1 · Clay: Anderson K. leads 1–0 · Grass: Anderson K. leads 1–0
- Anderson K.January 2019PuneThis matchHard7-6(4) 6-7(2) 7-6(5)
- Anderson K.December 2018PuneHard7-6 6-7 7-6
- Anderson K.May 2014Roland GarrosClay6-3
- Anderson K.February 2014Delray BeachHard1-0
- Anderson K.February 2014Delray BeachHard1-0
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchAnderson K.Karlovic I.1 885ELO1 8151 757Hard ELO1 7225–5Last 107–332Age39203 cmHeight208 cmRightPlaysRight