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Isner vs Mahut, Wimbledon 2010: The longest match in tennis history
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Isner vs Mahut, Wimbledon 2010: The longest match in tennis history

The Hindu  

When USA’s John Isner and France’s Nicolas Mahut took the Court No. The match, that had been played for more than three hours on Tuesday, was stopped around 9:10 pm local time before the fifth set could begin. It was Mahut once again who, on his serve, won the 100th game of the fifth set and got the match back …

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20 years of Grand Slam drought: Which American man has come closest to winning a title since 2003?
1 year, 6 months ago

20 years of Grand Slam drought: Which American man has come closest to winning a title since 2003?

New York Times  

Twenty-one years ago, there was ample reason to believe that Andy Roddick’s 2003 U.S. Open title would be the start of another special era in American men’s tennis. 2005 U.S. Open — Andre Agassi The most recent American winner of the French Open and the Australian Open, Agassi is one of just eight men to achieve the career Grand Slam. …

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US Open players differ on how to approach the stress of a match point. Swing away or stay safe?
1 year, 6 months ago

US Open players differ on how to approach the stress of a match point. Swing away or stay safe?

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — One point from defeat against John Isner at the U.S. Open, Michael Mmoh faced a decision tennis players deal with all the time, whether on a public court or a Grand Slam stage: Swing away and go for broke? Serving at 30-40 while trailing 5-4 in the fifth set Thursday, Mmoh chose to approach the moment as …

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There's way more to John Isner than the longest tennis match in history: Here's the proof
1 year, 6 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

John Isner’s 17-year-long illustrious career came to an end with a heart-breaking 3-6, 4-6, 7-6, 6-4, 7-6 second round defeat against fellow American Michael Mmoh at the US Open. Isner had announced that his professional tennis career, which includes a Grand Slam semi-final fixture and 15 Davis Cup singles wins, will end at the US Open. John Isner of the …

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US Open 2023: Tearful John Isner retires after five-set loss in second round
1 year, 6 months ago

US Open 2023: Tearful John Isner retires after five-set loss in second round

Firstpost  

The 6-foot-10 Isner, a former world number eight, departs as the ATP Tour’s all-time leader in aces with 14,470. John Isner brought the curtain down on his tennis career Thursday in a five-set loss to fellow American Michael Mmoh in the second round at the US Open. pic.twitter.com/DwyKReOVTE — US Open Tennis August 31, 2023 The big-serving Isner, who famously …

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Isner calls it a career after U.S. Open loss
1 year, 6 months ago

Isner calls it a career after U.S. Open loss

The Hindu  

Big-serving John Isner bid farewell to his professional career after losing 3-6, 4-6, 7-6, 6-4, 7-6 to fellow American Michael Mmoh in the U.S. Open second round on Thursday before dropping his final doubles match later in the day. “Most importantly, man, I have an amazing life and look forward to every second of that going forward.” After a successful …

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John Isner breaks down after losing last match of tennis career at US Open
1 year, 6 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

John Isner brought the curtain down on his tennis career Thursday in a five-set loss to fellow American Michael Mmoh in the second round at the US Open. John Isner hiding his face with a towel The 38-year-old 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, …

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US Open 2023: Murray, Isner come up short
1 year, 6 months ago

US Open 2023: Murray, Isner come up short

The Hindu  

Former champion Andy Murray and big-serving American John Isner bowed out of the U.S. Open on Thursday. Briton Murray, once spoken of in the same breath as tennis’ “Big Three”, has mounted a career comeback of sorts in 2023 but could not match the firepower of 19th seed Grigor Dimitrov under blistering sun on Arthur Ashe Stadium. “Ultimately these are …

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John Isner heads to retirement after US Open last-set tiebreaker losses in singles and doubles
1 year, 6 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 …

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At U.S. Open, John Isner’s last hurrah highlights a new era for U.S. men’s tennis
1 year, 6 months ago

At U.S. Open, John Isner’s last hurrah highlights a new era for U.S. men’s tennis

New York Times  

NEW YORK — John Isner admitted a few days before the start of his final U.S. Open that, while he’s going to miss the intense competition of professional tennis from a career that began in 2007, physically preparing himself for said competition will be much easier for him to set aside. “I don’t think I’m going to miss the practice …

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America's ace tennis player John Isner set to retire after US Open 2023
1 year, 7 months ago

America's ace tennis player John Isner set to retire after US Open 2023

India TV News  

US Open 2023 will be the last major for America's star tennis player John Isner who announced a plan to retire after the last Grand Slam of the year on Thursday, August 24. He also holds the record for most serves in a single match when he registered 113 aces against Nicholas Mahut in the first round of Wimbledon 2010. …

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John Isner says he will retire from tennis after U.S. Open
1 year, 7 months ago

John Isner says he will retire from tennis after U.S. Open

The Hindu  

John Isner will retire from professional tennis after playing at the U.S. Open, he announced Wednesday, bringing an end to a career that included one Grand Slam semifinal appearance and a victory in the longest match in the sport’s history. “Time to lace ‘em up one last time,” the 38-year-old Isner said, referring to the year’s last major tournament, which …

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John Isner is retiring from tennis after the US Open. He played in the sport's longest match
1 year, 7 months ago

John Isner is retiring from tennis after the US Open. He played in the sport's longest match

Hindustan Times  

John Isner will retire from professional tennis after playing at the U.S. Open, he announced Wednesday, bringing an end to a career that included one Grand Slam semifinal appearance and a victory in the longest match in the sport's history. USA's John Isner plays a forehand “This transition won't be easy but I'm looking forward to every second of it …

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John Isner is retiring from tennis after the US Open. He played in the sport’s longest match
1 year, 7 months ago

John Isner is retiring from tennis after the US Open. He played in the sport’s longest match

Associated Press  

John Isner will retire from professional tennis after playing at the U.S. Open, he announced Wednesday, bringing an end to a career that included one Grand Slam semifinal appearance and a victory in the longest match in the sport’s history. “Time to lace ‘em up one last time,” the 38-year-old Isner said, referring to the year’s last major tournament, which …

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US Open 2023: Caroline Wozniacki, Venus Williams, John Isner awarded wildcards
1 year, 7 months ago

US Open 2023: Caroline Wozniacki, Venus Williams, John Isner awarded wildcards

Firstpost  

Wozniacki, a 33-year-old Dane, will make her first Grand Slam appearance since retiring after the 2020 Australian Open to start a family Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki and seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams were among those awarded US Open wildcard spots on Wednesday by the US Tennis Association. US star John Isner received a wildcard spot on …

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Venus Williams, Caroline Wozniacki, John Isner among wildcards for US Open 2023
1 year, 7 months ago

Venus Williams, Caroline Wozniacki, John Isner among wildcards for US Open 2023

India Today  

Ever since making his debut in 2007, former Top 10 player, John Isner, has never missed being on the US Open's main draw. 21, Steve Johnson, who clinched the US Open Wild Card Challenge, and Michael Mmoh, who scaled new heights in his career by reaching the third round at the 2023 Australian Open as a lucky loser. The final …

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Tennis roundup: Carlos Alcaraz wins but Spain lose at Hopman Cup; US teen Alex Michelsen reaches first ATP final
1 year, 8 months ago

Tennis roundup: Carlos Alcaraz wins but Spain lose at Hopman Cup; US teen Alex Michelsen reaches first ATP final

Firstpost  

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Croatia’s Borna Coric 6-3, 6-7, 10-5 but could not prevent Spain from crashing out of the rebooted Hopman Cup. Spain were knocked out of Hopman Cup on Saturday despite newly-crowned Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz winning his match, while 18-year-old American Alex Michelsen reached his first ATP final. Alcaraz defeated Croatia’s Borna Coric 6-3, 6-7, 10-5 but could …

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US teen Michelsen beats four-time champ Isner to reach first ATP final at Newport
1 year, 8 months ago

US teen Michelsen beats four-time champ Isner to reach first ATP final at Newport

The Hindu  

Teenager Alex Michelsen beat four-time tournament champion John Isner 7-6, 6-4 in an all-American semifinal at the Hall of Fame Open in Newport, Rhode Island, on Saturday. The 18-year-old Michelsen, playing in his second career ATP tournament after winning a challenger tour event in Chicago last week, advanced to the final and will face No. READ | Hopman Cup: Croatia …

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Indian Wells 2023: Rohan Bopanna, Matthew Ebden reach doubles final after beating Jack Sock and John Isner
2 years ago

Indian Wells 2023: Rohan Bopanna, Matthew Ebden reach doubles final after beating Jack Sock and John Isner

Firstpost  

This is the duo’s third final this season. Earlier they lost the final at ATP 500 in Rotterdam and won the title at the AFP 250 in Doha Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna and his partner Matthew Ebden from Australia made it to the doubles final at the Indian Wells Masters on Saturday. The duo beat Americans Jack Sock and …

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Indian Wells: Nakashima tops Isner minus Djokovic, Nadal
2 years ago

Indian Wells: Nakashima tops Isner minus Djokovic, Nadal

The Hindu  

Brandon Nakashima took advantage of two double-faults by John Isner in an error-filled game to collect the match’s only service break and went on to reach the second round at the BNP Paribas Open with a 7-6, 6-3 victory in the all-American contest on Wednesday. In other Day 1 action, Evgeniya Rodina, a 34-year-old who is ranked 427th and had …

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History maker looks to his legacy
2 years, 1 month ago

History maker looks to his legacy

China Daily  

Dallas Open victory moved Wu Yibing of China into the top 60 of the ATP rankings for the first time, after battling injuries that kept him out for almost three years on the professional stage. ALEX SMITH & DANIEL MCENRUE/DALLAS OPEN First Chinese man to triumph at an ATP tour-level event hopes to inspire the next generation After doing his …

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Wu Yibing becomes first Chinese man to win ATP title with Dallas triumph
2 years, 1 month ago

Wu Yibing becomes first Chinese man to win ATP title with Dallas triumph

The Hindu  

Wu Yibing became the first man from China to win an ATP title on Sunday as he held off home hero John Isner 6-7 7-6 7-6 in a thrilling final to claim the Dallas Open. “He is an unbelievable ballstriker and a very good talent.” On Monday Wu became the second Chinese man to crack the world top 100 and …

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China's tennis ace Wu Yibing motivates next-gen
2 years, 1 month ago

China's tennis ace Wu Yibing motivates next-gen

China Daily  

Wu Yibing of China poses with the Lamar Hunt Trophy after winning the Dallas Open in Dallas, Texas, US February 12, 2023. After making his country proud by becoming the first Chinese man to win an ATP singles title, China's top tennis ace Wu Yibing feels more pride in motivating the next generation to dream bigger, aim higher and achieve …

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Dallas Open: Wu Yibing becomes first Chinese player to reach ATP Tour final
2 years, 1 month ago

Dallas Open: Wu Yibing becomes first Chinese player to reach ATP Tour final

The Hindu  

Wu Yibing became the first Chinese player to reach an ATP Tour final, rallying for a three-set victory over top-seeded American Taylor Fritz in the Dallas Open on Saturday night. Wu will play John Isner, who also won after dropping the first set and advanced to the final of his hometown event with a victory over fellow American J.J. Wolf. …

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