Wimbledon - 60 seconds with Ivo Karlovic

Eurosport - Wed, 02 Jul 18:07:00 2008

Two-time Nottingham champion Ivo Karlovic hit more than 1,000 aces last year alone, but what gives him a greater rush?

TENNIS 2008 Ivo Karlovic - 0

Who is your sporting hero?

Michael Jordan.

What's the worst country you've ever visited?

England... No, no, no. I'm just joking! I don't know.

What is your favourite film?

The one with Morgan Freeman and the older guy.... Shawshank Redemption.

How big is your television?

51 inches.

What do you enjoy doing more, slam dunking a basketball or hitting an ace?

Slam dunking. I hit an ace every day and I don't have so much chance to play basketball.

If you could choose a superpower for a day, what would it be?

It is too explicit for this... No, I'm just joking. I would like to fly.

What is the first record you bought?

Metallica. The Black Album from 1991.

What car do you drive?

Mercedes S-Class.

Who is the best player you have ever faced?

Probably Roger [Federer].

Who has the best serve you have ever faced?

[Andy] Roddick.

Is his serve better than your serve?

No, mine is better....

What is your least favourite tournament?

I like everywhere if I win, and everywhere I lose can be [considered] the worst place.

Interview by Jeremy Stahl / Eurosport

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  1. Oh, by the way, wasn't the movie with "Morgan Freeman and the older guy (Cling Eastwood?) called Million Dollar Baby? Oh well. What is with extraodinarily tall Croatians like Goran Ivanisavic (sp?)?

    From Ajax K, on Wed 2 Jul 5:20PM

  2. Question: how high is the ball above the ground when Karlovic makes contact with it when serving? Scary thought.

    From Ajax K, on Wed 2 Jul 5:19PM

  3. Metallica! Karlovic is a metalhead! Rock on :P

    From Mateja V, on Wed 2 Jul 12:35PM
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