Monday 23 February 2015 09:40, UK
Ivo Karlovic became the oldest winner of the Delray Beach Open after beating Donald Young 6-3 6-3 in the final of the Florida event.
The big-serving 35-year-old, who turns 36 on February 28, smashed down 13 aces but still had to save seven break points as Young tried in vain to become a rare unseeded tournament winner.
Karlovic won all 56 of his service games on his way to a sixth ATP Tour title - he has only dropped his serve four times all year so far.
He closed out the match with two aces clocked at 142 mph.
I am healthy. I feel fast, strong. I don't know how many more years I can do this but for now I am feeling good. In all the tests I am like eight years ago.
"It is really satisfying. At my age to do this is an unbelievable feeling and this gives me a boost of confidence to go into other events," Karlovic said.
"I am healthy. I feel fast, strong. I don't know how many more years I can do this but for now I am feeling good. In all the tests I am like eight years ago."
Young said: "He kind of tosses in the same spot and can hit all the spots on the court.
"You look and see some tendencies. I was able to pick quite a few, but just not when it actually mattered.
"He played well. He beat me. I didn't play the best I wanted to play, but all credit to him."
In the doubles event, American greats Bob and Mike Bryan won their 105th title with a 6-3 3-6 10-6 win over South Africa's Raven Klaasen and Leander Paes of India.
