Marin Cilic celebrates his win over Tomas Berdych in their quarterfinal at the US Open. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine
Cilic, who pounded out 19 aces, had his Czech opponent under pressure right from the start, breaking Berdych at the first opportunity in the first two sets to grab a 2-0 lead.
Berdych turned the tables on the 14th-seeded Croatian in the third and raced out to a 3-0 lead but Cilic, relying on his booming serve, broke back and forced a tiebreak before clinching the match with a thundering ace and forehand winner on the final two points.
Up next for Cilic is the winner of the clash between five-time US Open champion Roger Federer and Frenchman Gael Monfils, who play later today.
