Gerry Weber Open 2015: Saturday Tennis Scores, Results and Finals Schedule

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Published: June 20, 2015

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Roger Federer and Andreas Seppi will meet in the final of the 2015 Gerry Weber Open on Sunday in only their second meeting since the Italian shocked the world by beating the Swiss star at the Australian Open.

Federer got his revenge at the Indian Wells Masters and will like his chances in Halle, Germany, after surviving two tie-breaks against Ivo Karlovic in Saturday's semi-final. Seppi took advantage of an injury to Kei Nishikori to advance, having qualified for the semi-finals in similar fashion, thanks to a retirement by Gael Monfils.

For the full schedule of the 2015 Gerry Weber Open, click here.

 

Roger Federer defeats Ivo Karlovic: 7-6 (3), 7-6 (4)

Federer qualified for his 10th final in Halle on Saturday, according to ESPN.co.uk, twice besting Karlovic in a tie-break to negate the latter's excellent serving form.

The tall Croat finished the match with 20 aces and didn't give Federer a single break chance, but the veteran didn't let that faze him, as he patiently waited for his chances and stepped up when he needed to.

Before the match, the New York Times' Ben Rothenberg noted Karlovic has become a more aggressive player over the years, something that suits him well on the European grass courts:



The Croat surrendered just five points during the first set, but a marvelous passing shot gave Federer the lead in the tie-break, and the Swiss star carried that advantage to a win in the first set.

Per Rothenberg, Karlovic's serve was once again clicking:



Karlovic came close to breaking Federer's serve in the fourth game of the second set—the only break chance either player would get. After the Croat failed to capitalise, Federer once again took his chances in the tie-break to win the match.

Federer was in a great mood after the win, joking with reporters during his post-match press conference, per Fe...
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