Ugo Humbert’s three-year Auckland reign ends with first round loss to Christopher Eubanks
2 years ago

Ugo Humbert’s three-year Auckland reign ends with first round loss to Christopher Eubanks

The Hindu  

Ugo Humbert’s three-year reign as Auckland Open champion came to an end on Tuesday as Christopher Eubanks defeated the Frenchman 7-6, 7-6, with sixth-seeded American John Isner also exiting the tournament in the first round. “I was playing some pretty good balls throughout the match, and I think being comfortable and playing a lot of tiebreakers in a lot of my games showed a pretty good effect today, so I’m pretty happy,” said Eubanks. READ |Dominic Thiem remains optimistic after overcoming injury woes The Auckland Open has returned after a two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Tuesday’s matches were moved indoors and played without fans due to the impending arrival of Cyclone Hale. Eubanks will next face Belgium’s David Goffin, while Barrere meets fellow Frenchman Constant Lestienne in the second round.

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John Isner heads to retirement after US Open last-set tiebreaker losses in singles and doubles
1 year, 4 months ago

John Isner heads to retirement after US Open last-set tiebreaker losses in singles and doubles

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — John Isner rested his chin on clasped hands, the words coming slowly, the tears welling in his eyes, as he spoke during a news conference at the U.S. Open on Thursday, his last day as a professional tennis player. The 6-foot-10 Isner announced the week before play began at Flushing Meadows that this Grand Slam tournament would …

Medvedev weathers Eubanks storm to reach semis
1 year, 5 months ago

Medvedev weathers Eubanks storm to reach semis

Hindustan Times  

Third seed Daniil Medvedev curtailed American debutant Christopher Eubanks' extraordinary Wimbledon adventure as he weathered a ferocious storm to come through their quarter-final 6-4 1-6 4-6 7-6 6-1 on Wednesday. Medvedev took the opening set but was blown completely off course for the next two as unseeded Eubanks unleashed a barrage of first-strike tennis that stunned the Russian and had …

ASB Classic: Two-time Auckland champion John Isner, defending champion Ugo Humbert eliminated
2 years ago

ASB Classic: Two-time Auckland champion John Isner, defending champion Ugo Humbert eliminated

Firstpost  

John Isner, the Auckland champion in 2010 and 2014, sent down 28 aces to add to his ATP Tour record tally but lost in three sets against Gregoire Barrere. Auckland: Former champion John Isner and reigning title-holder Ugo Humbert were both eliminated as the first-round upsets continued at the weather-hit Auckland Classic on Tuesday. Rising to the occasion ✨ Qualifier …

Auckland Classic: John Isner Loses to Gregoire Barrere, Ugo Humbert Crashes Out Too
2 years ago

Auckland Classic: John Isner Loses to Gregoire Barrere, Ugo Humbert Crashes Out Too

News 18  

Former champion John Isner and reigning title-holder Ugo Humbert were both eliminated as the first-round upsets continued at the weather-hit Auckland Classic on Tuesday. The Frenchman Barrere admitted it was a big factor in his 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 defeat of 37-year-old American Isner. “This morning, when I knew we were going indoors, I was quite happy because it’s my best …

Auckland Open 2020: Unseeded Frenchman Ugo Humbert beats countryman Benoit Paire in three sets for maiden ATP Tour title
4 years, 11 months ago

Auckland Open 2020: Unseeded Frenchman Ugo Humbert beats countryman Benoit Paire in three sets for maiden ATP Tour title

Firstpost  

Paire looked jaded in the decider, having played five three-setters throughout the week, but refused to throw in the towel when Humbert served for the championship at 5-3 Wellington: Ugo Humbert won his maiden ATP Tour title with a 7-6, 3-6, 7-6 win over fifth seed Benoit Paire in a thrilling all-French final at the Auckland Classic on Saturday. Rising …

Auckland Open 2020: Unseeded Ugo Humbert makes all-French final against fifth-seed Benoit Paire
4 years, 11 months ago

Auckland Open 2020: Unseeded Ugo Humbert makes all-French final against fifth-seed Benoit Paire

Firstpost  

Humbert has been the giant killer this week beating second-seeded Denis Shapavalov and 20th-ranked Isner Auckland: Unseeded Ugo Humbert will play fifth-seeded Benoit Paire in an all-French final of the ASB Classic. Humbert beat fourth seed and two-time champion John Isner 7-6, 6-4 on Friday to reach his first career final. “I know him, he’s young and he’s a very …

Newport Open: John Isner beats first-time finalist Alexander Bublik in straight games to win fourth title
5 years, 5 months ago

Newport Open: John Isner beats first-time finalist Alexander Bublik in straight games to win fourth title

Firstpost  

Isner converted all three of his break points in the game, including on match point when the Kazakh failed in his bid to catch the American with an underarm serve on the final point. American John Isner captured his fourth title at the ATP grasscourt tournament at Newport, Rhode Island, on Sunday, beating Alexander Bublik 7-6, 6-3. He converted all …

ATP Tour: USA's John Isner remains on course in Newport
5 years, 5 months ago

ATP Tour: USA's John Isner remains on course in Newport

The Hindu  

John Isner once again got the better of Matthew Ebden at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships to remain on course for a fourth title on the grass at Newport. He will face seventh seed Alexander Bublik, who reached his first semifinal on the ATP Tour by beating American Tennys Sandgren. Read | US Open to surpass USD 57 million, …

Tsitsipas sets up Kukushkin decider in Marseille, Isner misses out on Delray Beach final
5 years, 10 months ago

Tsitsipas sets up Kukushkin decider in Marseille, Isner misses out on Delray Beach final

The Hindu  

Stefanos Tsitsipas' fine start to 2019 continued on Saturday as he eased past David Goffin and into the final of the Open 13 in Marseille. "I found rhythm in the worst possible moment," Tsitsipas told the ATP Tour's official website. - Isner stunned in Delray Beach semis - John Isner was stunned by Daniel Evans in the semifinals of the …

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