US Open 2021: But no end of career? Ivo Karlovic leaves the future open
Contrary to rumors to the contrary, Ivo Karlovic only wants to decide on a possible end of career after the US Open.
by Nikolaus Fink
last edit: Aug 30, 2021, 11:51 am
42 and not a bit tired. For the 17th time, veteran Ivo Karlovic qualified for the main draw of the US Open and thus became the second oldest player after the Australian Mal Anderson to survive the preliminary round of a Grand Slam tournament in the Open Era.
"It's a big boost for self-confidence because the last time I won three matches in a row was two years ago. I didn't really start last year. After two years being able to play three matches in a row To win three days without a break is really good for me, because I know that I have the tennis level and the physical level to do it, " said the world number 221. in a conversation with the ATP .
50:50 decision
In the first round, the Croat now challenges world number seven Andrey Rublev - and Karlovic doesn't have a chance against the Russian either: "It's amazing, because he did really well. But I think I'll still have a chance if I do doing everything right. I know he probably doesn't like my style of play. So I feel like I will have options. "
However, contrary to rumors to the contrary, Karlovic will only decide after the major spectacle in New York whether Karlovic will find further opportunities to win after the US Open: "I did really well this week. I enjoyed being on the pitch But I have to decide if I want to go back to Challengers and do this. I'd say the odds are 50:50. "
Here is the schedule for the first day of the US Open 2021
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