Adrian Mannarino creates to beating Marin Cilic for the best victory of his career and a spot in his first ATP World Tour 500 level final in Tokyo. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.
France’s Adrian Mannarino recorded the biggest match win of his career on Saturday to reach the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships 2017 final, his first at the ATP World Tour 500 level. Mannarino out-thought top-seeded Croatian and Nitto ATP Finals contender Marin Cilic 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-0 in two hours and 43 minutes for a shot at his first ATP World Tour title in the fourth final of his career (0-3). It was Mannarino's first victory over a member of the Top 5 in the Emirates ATP Rankings. “It was a very tough match as Marin was playing well and putting me under a lot of pressure,” said Mannarino. “Although the third set was 6-0, it wasn’t easy. I tried to...
Watch Hot Shot as Marin Cilic showcases great athleticism on Saturday against Adrian Mannarino at the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships 2017. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com. Photo: Getty Images