Analysis for Tsonga-Karlovic (ATP Wimbledon)

Head-to-head record 1:0

Two big servers will fight for the third round spot at Wimbledon today. It is not a secret that Karlovic loves grass ad his serve is almost unbreakable on this surface. His primary strategy is serve-and-volley, and he is considered one of the best servers on tour. His height enables him to consistently serve with high speed and unique trajectory. Thanks to his serve, he has also defeated several highly ranked opponents including Roger Federer, Lleyton Hewitt, Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick, Fernando Gonzalez, or James Blake. He already lost to Tsonga at Surbiton challenger but we think that today´s match will be very tight and few balls will decide. Karlovic was impressive in first two rounds and we don’t think he deserves to bu such a big underdog here. Tsonga is also known for his powerful, precise serves, as well as heavy forehands. Additionally, his backhand down the line has become one of the best in men's tennis. He has an offensive baseline style of play, and is also known for his superb feel at the net. He is currently one of the very few remaining players who often utilize a serve-and-volley type of play. All of these weapons make him a force to behold on faster surfaces, such as grass and hard courts. We can expect a great battle of two typical grass courters and tiebreakers will probably decide this match. Karlovic´s odds above 2.5 are thus too high for us.