NEWPORT, R.I. — Robby Ginepri of USA was not able to contain the power of Ivo Karlovic (2nd seed) of Croatia, losing by 7-6 (2), 6-2 last Monday in the opening round of the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships.
Karlovic is a towering 6-foot-11 pummeled Ginepri with 17 aces and just committed two double-faults. The game is held for the induction ceremonies of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Top-seeded John Isner will be playing on Tuesday. He’s looking for his third title in Newport after winning in 2011-12.
