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There's way more to John Isner than the longest tennis match in history

The lanky 6-foot-10 player won 16 singles titles and hit over 14,000 aces— an ATP Tour record.

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Published on Sep 01, 2023 10:49 AM IST

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John Isner breaks down after losing last match of tennis career at US Open

Isner surrendered a two-set lead as world number 89 Mmoh saved a match point and came back to win 3-6, 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-4, 7-6 (10/7) in just under four hours.

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Published on Sep 01, 2023 07:41 AM IST

AFP |

John Isner retiring after US Open. He played in the longest tennis match

“Time to lace ‘em up one last time,” the 38-year-old Isner said, referring to the year’s last major tournament, which begins in New York on Monday.

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Published on Aug 24, 2023 08:00 AM IST

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Two-time Wimbledon champ Andy Murray loses to Isner in 2nd round

Andy Murray’s shortest stay at Wimbledon came to a close. Unable to overcome big John Isner’s big serves, the way he always has in the past, the revered Murray lost in the second round to the 20th-seeded American 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-7 (3), 6-4.

Wimbledon: Britain's Andy Murray reacts during his second round match against John Isner of the U.S.(REUTERS)

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Published on Jun 30, 2022 07:18 AM IST

AP |

Rafael Nadal breezes into semi-finals at Acapulco tennis

Top seed Nadal eased into the semi-finals with his best performance of the week as he continues to jackhammer his way through the men’s singles draw at the hardcourt event in Acapulco, Mexico.

Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates defeating Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic.(AP)

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Updated on Feb 28, 2020 02:13 PM IST

Los Angeles | ByAgence France-Presse

Australian Open 2019: Medvedev cruises to set up Wawrinka last-16 clash

Wawrinka, a former world number three who has never returned to his best since knee surgery in 2017, said he was happy to be in the second week of a Slam once again.

Russia's Daniil Medvedev celebrates after his match.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Jan 25, 2020 05:31 PM IST

Melbourne | ByAgence France-Presse

Benoit Paire, Ugo Humbert set up all French final in Auckland

Ugo Humbert attacked Isner at his strongest point, the serve, on his way to a 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 victory, while fifth-seed Benoit Paire beat Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 7-6 (7/1), 6-2.

Benoit Paire of France reacts during his match against Dusan Lajovic of Serbia.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Jan 17, 2020 04:32 PM IST

Auckland | ByAgence France-Presse

Denis Shapovalov falls to French qualifier Ugo Humbert in Auckland

There was only one break in each set of the evenly contested clash with Humbert winning 7-5, 6-4, clinching the victory with the Canadian’s sixth double fault.

Canada's Denis Shapovalov reacts during his Quarter Final singles match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Jan 16, 2020 04:36 PM IST

Auckland | ByAgence France-Presse

Nadal praises young Norwegian slammed as ‘boring’ by Kyrgios

The 21-year-old, a product of Nadal’s tennis academy in Mallorca, has beaten top-20 players John Isner and Fabio Fognini to make his mark at the international teams tournament in Australia.

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Updated on Jan 07, 2020 09:06 AM IST

Perth | ByAFP

Djokovic begins Shanghai defence with easy win

Fresh from winning career title 76 in Tokyo, the world number one will play big-serving American John Isner in the last 16 after a 6-3, 6-3 victory

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Updated on Oct 09, 2019 05:44 PM IST

Shanghai | ByAgence France-Presse

Roger Federer battles past John Isner to save Team Europe in Laver Cup

Federer had to win a tense tie-break over world number 20 Isner to take the three points, smashing an ace on the final point to raise the roof in Geneva after the American had somehow shot wide with the court at his mercy.

Team Europe's Roger Federer in action during his singles match against Team World's John Isner.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Sep 22, 2019 11:32 PM IST

Geneva | ByAgence France-Presse

Roger Federer beats Nick Kyrgios to put Europe ahead in Laver Cup

The 38-year-old Federer had won his last two matches against Kyrgios in straight sets, but dropped the opener in a tie-break.

Team Europe's Roger Federer in action during his singles match against Team World's Nick Kyrgios(REUTERS)

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Updated on Sep 21, 2019 09:11 PM IST

Geneva | ByAFP

Nick Kyrgios reverts to type with towel tantrum in Montreal

Kyrgios’ outburst comes after the Australian seemed to be reinventing himself as a crowd favourite in the weeks following his Wimbledon defeat by Rafa Nadal.

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Updated on Aug 07, 2019 02:56 PM IST

Reuters | ByReuters

John Isner beats Alexander Bublik for fourth Newport ATP title

Isner, who was sidelined by a stress fracture in his left foot for three months after reaching the Miami final in March, was the top seed in the tournament that he also won in 2011, 2012 and 2017.

John Isner celebrates after winning his fourth Newport ATP title.(Twitter)

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Updated on Jul 22, 2019 08:59 AM IST

New York | ByAgence France-Presse

Wimbledon 2019: Cabal and Farah create men’s doubles history for Colombia

Farah punched away a backhand volley winner on match point before promptly collapsing to the ground in triumph.

Colombia's Juan Sebastian Cabal (R) and Colombia's Robert Farah (L) celebrate beating France's Nicolas Mahut and France's Edouard Roger-Vasselin won their men's doubles final(AFP)

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Updated on Jul 14, 2019 11:28 AM IST

Reuters | ByReuters

Djokovic says Gimelstob right to quit ATP board, praises contribution

The 42-year-old Gimelstob stepped down from his post amid controversy after pleading no contest in a Los Angeles courtroom to felony assault charges reduced by a judge to a misdemeanour.

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Updated on May 07, 2019 09:38 AM IST

Madrid | ByAFP

Roger Federer back to third after Alexander Zverev’s Munich knockout, Naomi Osaka retain top spot

Federer, who has won a record 20 Grand Slams, is making his return to clay at the Madrid Open this week after three years’ absence.

Roger Federer, of Switzerland returns to John Isner, during the singles final of the Miami Open.(AP)

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Updated on May 06, 2019 03:31 PM IST

Paris | ByAgence France-Presse

Djokovic heads into clay season secure as world number one

The Serb is almost 2,500 points ahead of Rafael Nadal while third-placed Alexander Zverev will hope to pick up points.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action against Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain during the Miami Open tennis(AFP)

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Updated on Apr 08, 2019 03:06 PM IST

Paris | ByAFP

ATP Rankings: Roger Federer jumps to fourth spot after Miami triumph

The Swiss great switched places with Austria’s Dominic Thiem, who had briefly climbed to fourth after defeating Federer in the final at Indian Wells two weeks ago.

Roger Federer, of Switzerland,holds the trophy after defeating John Isner in the singles final.(AP)

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Updated on Apr 01, 2019 03:47 PM IST

Miami | ByAFP

Roger Federer refutes Stefanos Tsitsipas preferential treatment claim

Swiss great Roger Federer has refuted claims by Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas that the most experienced players on the ATP Tour receive preferential treatment from officials.

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Updated on Apr 01, 2019 10:47 AM IST

Miami | ByAFP

Roger Federer defeats Isner in Miami final for 101st title

Federer has been the form player in South Florida and his performance against big-serving Isner proved it as the 33-year-old home-nation hero was overwhelmed by the Swiss star’s incredible consistency.

Roger Federer, of Switzerland, reacts after defeating John Isner in the singles final of the Miami Open tennis tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Miami Gardens(AP)

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Updated on Apr 01, 2019 01:04 AM IST

Miami | ByAFP

Roger Federer ready for John Isner shoot-out for Miami crown

Roger Federer produced a 6-2, 6-4 masterclass at Hard Rock Stadium to leave up-and-coming star Denis Shapovalov, who grew up idolizing the Swiss, chasing shadows during a difficult first set.

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Updated on Mar 30, 2019 10:31 AM IST

Miami | ByAFP

Miami Open: Roger Federer beats Kevin Anderson to set up Denis Shapovalov clash

Roger Federer gained a measure of revenge against Wimbledon nemesis Kevin Anderson, beating the South African 6-0 6-4 at the Miami Open on Thursday to set up a mouthwatering semi-final against a player barely half his age

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Updated on Mar 29, 2019 10:22 AM IST

Reuters | ByReuters

Roger Federer ready for Kevin Anderson barrage after Miami romp

Roger Federer is preparing himself for a barrage of Kevin Anderson big serves after the Swiss superstar sealed his place in the ATP and WTA Miami Open quarter-finals in just 61 minutes on Wednesday

Roger Federer returns a volley to Daniil Medvedev during their Miami Open clash.(AP)

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Updated on Mar 28, 2019 11:17 AM IST

Miami | ByAgence France-Presse

Miami Open: Roberto Bautista Agut stuns Novak Djokovic, Ashleigh Barty topples Petra Kvitova

Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of a record seventh Miami Open ATP title ended in dramatic fashion on Tuesday as Roberto Bautista Agut superbly recovered from a first set destruction to win 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 and book a place in the quarter-finals

Novak Djokovic after his loss against Roberto Bautista Agut at the Miami Open.(AFP)

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Updated on Mar 27, 2019 11:03 AM IST

Agence France-Presse | ByAgence France-Presse

Novak Djokovic beats Federico Delbonis, stays on track for seventh Miami Open title

Djokovic found it tough going against an unseeded opponent before prevailing in two hours in the Florida twilight.

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Updated on Mar 25, 2019 08:22 AM IST

Miami | ByReuters

Indian Wells Masters: Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, steam into quarters

Former champions Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal edged closer to a blockbuster semi-final showdown at the ATP Indian Wells Masters on Wednesday with brisk fourth-round wins

Roger Federer of Switzerland plays a forehand against Kyle Edmund at the Indian Wells.(AFP)

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Updated on Mar 14, 2019 09:13 AM IST

Indian Wells, United States | ByAFP

Nick Kyrgios to face Alexander Zverev in Mexico Open final

Kyrgios, the former world number 13 who has slipped to 72nd in the rankings, defeated Isner 7-5, 5-7, 7-6 (9/7), following victories over 17-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal and three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka.

Australia's Nick Kyrgios hits a return to John Isner, of the United States.(AP)

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Updated on Mar 02, 2019 02:05 PM IST

Acapulco | ByAgence France-Presse

Nick Kyrgios out-lasts Stan Wawrinka to reach Mexico Open semi-finals

Kyrgios out-lasted Wawrinka 7-5, 6-7 (3/7), 6-4 to book a meeting with either John Isner or John Millman for a place in the final.

Australia’s Nick Kyrgios in action during his match against Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Mar 01, 2019 12:19 PM IST

Acapulco | ByAgence France-Presse

John Isner, Daniel Evans advance to ATP Delray Beach semi-finals

Isner, who has dropped only one set in seven career wins over the left-hander, needed only 93 minutes to book a spot in the last four against Britain’s Daniel Evans.

John Isner of the US hits a return against Reilly Opelka of the US.(AFP)

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Updated on Feb 23, 2019 02:05 PM IST

Miami | ByAFP

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The lanky 6-foot-10 player won 16 singles titles and hit over 14,000 aces— an ATP Tour record.

Isner surrendered a two-set lead as world number 89 Mmoh saved a match point and came back to win 3-6, 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-4, 7-6 (10/7) in just under four hours.

“Time to lace ‘em up one last time,” the 38-year-old Isner said, referring to the year’s last major tournament, which begins in New York on Monday.

Andy Murray’s shortest stay at Wimbledon came to a close. Unable to overcome big John Isner’s big serves, the way he always has in the past, the revered Murray lost in the second round to the 20th-seeded American 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-7 (3), 6-4.

Top seed Nadal eased into the semi-finals with his best performance of the week as he continues to jackhammer his way through the men’s singles draw at the hardcourt event in Acapulco, Mexico.

Wawrinka, a former world number three who has never returned to his best since knee surgery in 2017, said he was happy to be in the second week of a Slam once again.

Ugo Humbert attacked Isner at his strongest point, the serve, on his way to a 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 victory, while fifth-seed Benoit Paire beat Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 7-6 (7/1), 6-2.

There was only one break in each set of the evenly contested clash with Humbert winning 7-5, 6-4, clinching the victory with the Canadian’s sixth double fault.

The 21-year-old, a product of Nadal’s tennis academy in Mallorca, has beaten top-20 players John Isner and Fabio Fognini to make his mark at the international teams tournament in Australia.

Fresh from winning career title 76 in Tokyo, the world number one will play big-serving American John Isner in the last 16 after a 6-3, 6-3 victory

Federer had to win a tense tie-break over world number 20 Isner to take the three points, smashing an ace on the final point to raise the roof in Geneva after the American had somehow shot wide with the court at his mercy.

The 38-year-old Federer had won his last two matches against Kyrgios in straight sets, but dropped the opener in a tie-break.

Kyrgios’ outburst comes after the Australian seemed to be reinventing himself as a crowd favourite in the weeks following his Wimbledon defeat by Rafa Nadal.

Isner, who was sidelined by a stress fracture in his left foot for three months after reaching the Miami final in March, was the top seed in the tournament that he also won in 2011, 2012 and 2017.

Farah punched away a backhand volley winner on match point before promptly collapsing to the ground in triumph.

The 42-year-old Gimelstob stepped down from his post amid controversy after pleading no contest in a Los Angeles courtroom to felony assault charges reduced by a judge to a misdemeanour.

Federer, who has won a record 20 Grand Slams, is making his return to clay at the Madrid Open this week after three years’ absence.

The Serb is almost 2,500 points ahead of Rafael Nadal while third-placed Alexander Zverev will hope to pick up points.

The Swiss great switched places with Austria’s Dominic Thiem, who had briefly climbed to fourth after defeating Federer in the final at Indian Wells two weeks ago.

Swiss great Roger Federer has refuted claims by Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas that the most experienced players on the ATP Tour receive preferential treatment from officials.

Federer has been the form player in South Florida and his performance against big-serving Isner proved it as the 33-year-old home-nation hero was overwhelmed by the Swiss star’s incredible consistency.

Roger Federer produced a 6-2, 6-4 masterclass at Hard Rock Stadium to leave up-and-coming star Denis Shapovalov, who grew up idolizing the Swiss, chasing shadows during a difficult first set.

Roger Federer gained a measure of revenge against Wimbledon nemesis Kevin Anderson, beating the South African 6-0 6-4 at the Miami Open on Thursday to set up a mouthwatering semi-final against a player barely half his age

Roger Federer is preparing himself for a barrage of Kevin Anderson big serves after the Swiss superstar sealed his place in the ATP and WTA Miami Open quarter-finals in just 61 minutes on Wednesday

Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of a record seventh Miami Open ATP title ended in dramatic fashion on Tuesday as Roberto Bautista Agut superbly recovered from a first set destruction to win 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 and book a place in the quarter-finals

Djokovic found it tough going against an unseeded opponent before prevailing in two hours in the Florida twilight.

Former champions Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal edged closer to a blockbuster semi-final showdown at the ATP Indian Wells Masters on Wednesday with brisk fourth-round wins

Kyrgios, the former world number 13 who has slipped to 72nd in the rankings, defeated Isner 7-5, 5-7, 7-6 (9/7), following victories over 17-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal and three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka.

Kyrgios out-lasted Wawrinka 7-5, 6-7 (3/7), 6-4 to book a meeting with either John Isner or John Millman for a place in the final.

Isner, who has dropped only one set in seven career wins over the left-hander, needed only 93 minutes to book a spot in the last four against Britain’s Daniel Evans.

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