Marin clinched a comeback victory over Novak Djokovic to win the Queen’s Club 2018 final!
In a grueling match, Marin defeated Novak Djokovic 5-7, 7-6 (4), 6-3 in two hours and 57 minutes, the longest Queen’s final in history. It was a dramatic match which saw Marin saving a match point at 5-4 in the second set and coming back from 4-1 down in the tie-break.
“I was just trying to stay mentally in it. And definitely, it was an extremely tough match,” Marin said in his interview after the match.
It was Marin’s fourth appearance in the Queen’s final and the second time he has lifted the trophy after he first won in 2012.
“(I’m) very delighted. Extremely happy for today’s win and also throughout the week, I was playing great tennis,” Marin said. “It was extremely tough today. I had to wait almost until the last game to get that first and crucial break… Novak was playing great tennis. It was definitely a joy to be a part of this final and to lift this trophy again.”
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 24: Marin Cilic of Croatia and Novak Djokovic of Serbia pose with their trophies following the final of the the Fever-Tree Championships at Queens Club on June 24, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Patrik Lundin/Getty Images for LTA)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 18: Marin Cilic of Croatia celebrates victory in the match against Fernando Verdasco of Spain during Day one of the Fever-Tree Championships at Queens Club on June 18, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Patrik Lundin/Getty Images for LTA)