Davis Cup Rubber 5 Review: Ivo Karlovic vs Federico Delbonis

Both players came into this match knowing that the winner of this match would win the tie, and the title. Therefore, this match holds a lot of meaning and importance. Karlovic comes into this match as the favourite as he is higher-ranked and has a 3-1 head to head record against Delbonis. The only win by Delbonis was also a retirement by Karlovic, so Karlovic was definitely the favourite here.

Argentinian Davis Cup team with the Davis Cup title. Photo from Eurosport website.

Davis Cup Rubber 4 Review: Marin Cilic vs Juan Martin del Potro

The Croatian team came into the final day of the final knowing that a single win would steer them to the title for the first time since 2005. The opening match on the final day would be contested by Marin Cilic and Juan Martin del Potro, both former US Open champions. Croatia comes into the final day as the favourites, especially with Argentina feeling the massive amount of pressure after being down 2-1. However, Del Potro would come into this match as the favourite because he has an 8-2 head to head record against Marin Cilic, and he would want to make it 9-2 after this match.

The battle of the former US Open champions. Photo by Getty Images

Davis Cup Rubber 3 Review: Marin Cilic / Ivan Dodig vs Juan Martin del Potro / Leonardo Mayer

The doubles rubber in the Davis Cup final was contested by Marin Cilic / Ivan Dodig and Juan Martin del Potro / Leonardo Mayer. Cilic and Dodig comes in as the favourite as Dodig is a doubles specialist and they have previously beaten the Bryan brothers and the No.1 pairing of Mahut and Herbert in Davis Cup competition this year. 

Davis Cup Rubber 2 Review: Ivo Karlovic vs Juan Martin del Potro

Croatia enters this tie with a 1-0 lead after Cilic came through in 5 sets against Federico Delbonis. Del Potro, who has came back from an injury early this year, has rose to the Top 100 in the rankings from No.1042 in February. Del Potro would be the favourite coming into this 2nd rubber, having a 5-1 head to head record against Ivo Karlovic.

Both players pose for a picture during the draw ceremony. Photo by La Nacion

Davis Cup Rubber 1 Review: Marin Cilic vs Federico Delbonis

Marin Cilic went up against Federico Delbonis in the first rubber of the Davis Cup, with Cilic being the heavy favourite having not lost a single set against Delbonis in their previous matches.

The Croatian team poses along with the trophy.Photo by AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic