Anderson masters Karlovic

Kevin Anderson took three sets to beat Ivo Karlovic in the Maharashtra Open final (Photo tweeted by @ATP_Tour)

PUNE, India — Top-seeded Kevin Anderson won his sixth ATP title when he recovered from 5-2 down in the decisive tiebreaker to beat Ivo Karlovic 7-6 (4), 6-7 (2), 7-6 (5) in the Maharashtra Open final on Saturday.

It was Anderson’s fourth victory in five meetings against Karlovic.

Anderson, of South Africa, lost last year’s final against Gilles Simon but defeated the Frenchman in straight sets on Friday in the semifinals.

Karlovic became the oldest player at 39 to play a tour-level final since 1977 when 43-year-old Ken Rosewall won at Hong Kong.