Roger Federer won the title at the Gerry Weber Open today, defeating Alejandro Falla, 7-6(2), 7-6(3.) It was just the tune-up he would have been hoping for as he prepares for the start of Wimbledon in one week.
Ana Ivanovic won her first grass title and third of this year in Birmingham over Zahlavova-Strycova, 6-3, 6-2. And Grigor Dimitrov also won his first trophy on grass, beating Feliciano Lopez in three tight sets, 6-7(8), 7-6(1), 7-6(6).
Ivo Karlovic, of Croatia, beat the Colombian Alejandro Falla in the final of the Claro Open Colombia, 6-3, 7-6(4). The tall Croatian served 16 aces for the match, a hallmark of his game, and a total of 106 for the tournament.
Karlovic, who was sick for several months with viral meningitis, has only recently started playing again. Although he bested the local man for the title, it seemed hard for anyone to begrudge him, after his comeback from frightening illness. Today’s win is his 5th singles title.
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