Analysis for Karlovic-Isner (ATP New Haven)

Head-to-head record 0:0

American Giant John Isner will play with another big serving man - tallest player on the circuit - Croat Ivo Karlovic. Isner is known for his booming serve which is attributed, at least in part, to his height. Commentators have also praised his composure during matches. Additionally he is known to back up his huge serves with approaches to the net, though he does not strictly serve and volley.

Isner has been compared to Croatian Ivo Karlovic. Ivo is taking advantage of his height too, he is heavily reliant on his serve. With a more acute angle from his racquet to the service line, his first serves have a higher chance of coming in, thereby rendering many of them unhittable, let alone returnable. With bad returns from his opponents, he normally just has to put the ball away for a winner without the need of a proper volley. We think he will not make his mark being a serve-only player and even when he already defeated many top players, he can easily loose to big underdogs as just a few points usually decide his matches.

Both are said to possess the best serves in tennis. Thus it will be almost impossible to break their serves. We expect a very tight match and with a bit of luck, Isner could surprise in this clash.