Ryan Sweeting Reaches 1st ATP Final - At Houston

Houston ATP 250 - Semifinal

WC Ryan Sweeting d Q Ivo Karlovic - 76(3) 63

Big props to Ryan on getting to his very first ATP final.

A win tomorrow will bump his ranking from #93 to about #53.

A loss would get him up to about #73. Yea, nothing but smiles indeed.

He'll play Kei Nishikori in the final - H2H: 1-0/KN.

They have also played three times at the challenger level - 3-0/KN.

Hmmm, Ryan is playing the role of underdog tomorrow.

Much as he did today against an extremely exhausted Dr. Ivo.

9 American's started the tournament including...

Mardy Fish, John Isner, Sam Querrey, Ryan Harrison & James Blake.

I'm sure it feels good for him to be the last one standing.