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Isner Holds Off Hijikata, Sets Tsitsipas Clash In Los Cabos

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by el-admin - August 1, 2023 055

John Isner held firm in the face of a late Rinky Hijikata comeback Monday to kick-start his 2023 campaign at the Mifel Tennis Open by Telcel Oppo with a 6-2, 7-6(4) victory in Los Cabos. The big-serving Isner led Hijikata 6-2, 5-3 at the hard-court ATP 250

Defending Champs Isner/Sock Ride Stadium Support To Indian Wells SFs

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by el-admin - March 16, 2023 0212

© Peter Staples/ATP Tour Jack Sock and John Isner save all three break points against them in the Indian Wells quarter-finals. This article contains: Bopanna/Ebden beat Felix/Shapovalov After a comeback

Olympic Gold Medalist Andrew On Alcaraz’s Speed & Isner’s Swimming Potential

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by el-admin - March 12, 2023 0112

Olympic gold medalist Michael Andrew, a swimmer from the United States, met with John Isner on Saturday at the BNP Paribas Open. The pair spoke about the intricacies of their sport, with topics ranging from Isner's unforgettable three-day Wimbledon marathon to the importance of recovery from matches. Andrew, who was part

Isner Eyes Third Desert Doubles Crown: ‘It’s So Nice, You Don’t Want To Leave!’

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by el-admin - March 11, 2023 0105

For defending and two-time champions, home favourites John Isner and Jack Sock are flying under the radar this year at the BNP Paribas Open. The Indian Wells doubles draw is often loaded with a healthy smattering of singles stars in addition to the world's best duos. This year is no exception, with

Isner/Sock Make Winning Start In Indian Wells

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by el-admin - March 11, 2023 0135

John Isner and Jack Sock’s BNP Paribas Open title defence got off to the perfect start Friday when they clawed past third seeds Marcelo Arevalo and Jean-Julien Rojer 6-7(6), 7-5, 10-7. The Americans have fond memories in Indian Wells as a team, triumphing in 2018 and again last season when they

Home & Dry: Isner Rides Serve, Adrenaline Into Dallas Final

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by el-admin - February 11, 2023 0104

John Isner advanced to his 31st ATP Tour final on Saturday at the Dallas Open, but this one is extra special. With family and friends in the stands, the 37-year-old moved within one victory of the title at the ATP 250 event in his home city. The fifth seed won an

Isner Wins Milestone 500th Tie-break, Extending Record

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by el-admin - February 10, 2023 0114

Playing in his own backyard at the Dallas Open, John Isner made ATP Tour history by becoming the first man to win 500 tour-level tie-breaks. The milestone moment came in Friday's quarter-finals, during a 7-6(8), 7-5 win for the American against Emilio Gomez. He had to work hard for No. 500,

What If John Isner Only Hit First Serves?

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by el-admin - June 30, 2022 0226

Here's a thought experiment: If John Isner hit ONLY first serves, would he win or lose more service games than his career average? For clarity, the 37-year-old would still get two serves every point. But if he missed his first serve, he would hit another full-pace serve instead of a traditional

Isner/Schwartzman Battle To Rome Final

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by el-admin - May 14, 2022 0367

Day 4 Preview: Nadal Puts Perfect Records On The Line vs. Isner In Rome

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by el-admin - May 10, 2022 0234

The second round continues Wednesday at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, with 10 men's singles matches on the schedule in Rome. Three of those matches will take place on Centre Court, with defending champion Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev in early action before an all-Italian evening showdown between Jannik Sinner and