37-year-old Ivo Karlovic wins Hall of Fame Championships in Rhode Island

Q.  Ivo Karlovic has become the oldest champion in which tournament’s history?
- Published on 19 Jul 16

a. Hall of Fame Championships
b. Roland Garros
c. Australian Open
d. German Open

ANSWER: Hall of Fame Championships
 
Ivo Karlovic offered proof that tennis careers blossom after players cross their prime, with the 37-year-old being able to beat Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller 6-7(2), 7-6(5), 7-6(12).
  • Karlovic won the grass court Hall of Fame Championships in Newport, Rhode Island turning into the oldest champion in the history of the tournament.
  • Karlovic became the oldest tour winner since Marty Riessen in Lafayette in 1979.
  • Karlovic was also the oldest man to reach the third round of grand slam for 25 years at French Open 2016.
  • He lost to runner up Andy Murray finally at Roland Garros

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