“Today I played my best match so far this week, and I’m feeling good. I was hitting the ball well right from the beginning. For the final, Somdev is playing the best tennis of his career so far, and it will be tough for me because the crowd will be on his side as well. it’s a big occasion for him — his first final, home support,” said Cilic. “But I hope I will be able serve as good as I did today, and of course, I will have to stay calm.”

The doubles final pits a Swiss pair against an American one. Jean-Claude Scherrer and Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland defeated the US duo of Scott Lipsky and David Martin 6-4, 6-4 to take their place in the final, and Americans Eric Butorac and Rajeev Ram benefitted from Schuettler’s withdrawal as well. They were scheduled to play the German and his partner Bjorn Phau on Saturday.

Final: live on ten sports from 5 pm