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Cilic battles way into Queen's Cup finals

Croatian Marin Cilic hits a shot during his French Open mens third round match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina at Roland Garros in Paris on June 1, 2012. Del Potro defeated Cilic 6-3, 7-6 (7), 6-1. UPI/David Silpa
Croatian Marin Cilic hits a shot during his French Open mens third round match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina at Roland Garros in Paris on June 1, 2012. Del Potro defeated Cilic 6-3, 7-6 (7), 6-1. UPI/David Silpa | License Photo

LONDON, June 16 (UPI) -- Sixth-seeded Marin Cilic of Croatia advanced to the finals of the Wimbledon tune-up Queen's Club tournament Saturday with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win over Sam Querrey.

Cilic will face Argentine veteran David Nalbandian, the No. 10 seed, in Sunday's final in London.

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Nalbandian, a runner-up at Wimbledon 10 years ago, advanced by ousting Grigor Dimitriov of Bulgaria 6-4, 6-4.

Sunday will be the third meeting this year between the two finalists. Nalbandian., who is 4-1 against Cilic in his career, won in straight sets in the second round at Indian Wells this year. Cilic prevailed when the two met in Davis Cup play in April.

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