NEWPORT, R.I. – Former Fighting Illini men's tennis player Rajeev Ram defeated Ivo Karlovic in three sets to win the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships for the second time Sunday. Ram also won on Newport's grass courts in 2009. Today's win marks Ram's second title on the ATP Tour. Ram will move into the ATP top 100 and secured a spot in the US Open.
"Tremendous accomplishment for Rajeev," head coach Brad Dancer said. "He faced adversity all week and kept his cool. He defeated some great players along the way. We're excited for another Newport title!"
At Illinois, Ram won the national doubles title with Brian Wilson and helped the Fighting Illini go undefeated (32–0) and win the NCAA team championship in 2003.
