Karlovic serves notice as a threat

By Howard Fendrich Associated Press Dudi Sela of Israel reacts after defeating Tommy Robredo of Spain, in their third round men's singles match at Wimbledon, Friday, June 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) WIMBLEDON, England As Ivo Karlovic unfurled his 6-foot-10 frame and pounded ace after ace after ace Friday at Wimbledon, his opponent quickly came to a realization. “You cannot do nothing,” said ninth-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. No, you can't. Not when Karlovic, the tallest player in ATP Tour history, is at his serve-smacking best. Karlovic hit 46 aces and never faced a break point, eventually putting together a 7-6 (5), 6-7 (5), 7-5, 7-6 (5) victory against Tsonga to reach the fourth round at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time since 2004. “What I can say?” said Tsonga, the 2008 Australian Open runner-up. “He... [read full story]                    

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