Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Croatia lists Karlovic, Cilic in Davis Cup vs. US

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) -Wimbledon quarterfinalist Ivo Karlovic and Marin Cilic were named in Croatia's team for the Davis Cup quarterfinal against the United States alongside Roko Karanusic and Lovro Zovko, coach Goran Prpic announced Tuesday.

Croatia, which won the Davis Cup in 2005, will face James Blake, Andy Roddick and the Bryan brothers in the July 10-12 quarterfinal on an indoor clay court in Porec, Croatia.

Karlovic advanced to the quarterfinals of Wimbledon on Monday by beating Fernando Verdasco. He faces five-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer on Wednesday.


Croatia has beaten the U.S. on both occasions the countries have played each other in the Davis Cup.




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