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Jul 31, 2017

Isner Beats Harrison In Atlanta 2017 Final Highlights

Watch highlights of the 2017 BT&T Atlanta Open final, featuring John Isner versus fellow American Ryan Harrison. Photo: Alex Smith

Jul 31, 2017

Isner Prevails For Fourth Atlanta Title

Second seed John Isner reigned supreme once again at the BB&T Atlanta Open, saving set point in both sets to pick up a 7-6(6), 7-6(7) win over fourth seed and fellow American Ryan Harrison. “It was a battle. I needed every ounce of my energy out there, but I’m so happy to win this tournament again. This tournament has meant everything to me,” said Isner. “This is always going to be my favourite time of year. I seem to play well in America every single year, so I couldn’t have asked for a better start.” Isner, who also prevailed last week in Newport (d. Ebden), earned his fourth title in Atlanta (2013-2015, 2017). He has reached the final in seven...

Jul 29, 2017

All-American Final Set For Atlanta

In a battle of big servers, John Isner again looked nearly impeccable on serve on Saturday at the BB&T Atlanta Open. The second seed blitzed past the third-seeded Gilles Muller 6-4, 6-2 in just 75 minutes to reach his seventh Atlanta final in the past eight years. Isner claimed his seventh consecutive win and again didn't drop serve, erasing all four break points. The 6'10” American has now held for 69 straight service games, dating back to his title run last week at the Dell Technologies Hall of Fame Open in Newport. “It was a very good match. Absolutely nothing to complain about today. On and off the court in pretty quick fashion and I certainly will be ready to...

Jul 28, 2017

Isner Remains Flawless On Serve In Atlanta

Second seed John Isner improved to 25-4 at the BB&T Atlanta Open with a dominant 7-5, 6-4 quarter-final win on Friday over Lukas Lacko. “I think most importantly, I’m at home in the United States and playing on my favorite surface. It’s one of the reasons I do well,” said Isner. “I don’t want to jinx it, but I’ve always played well here. I love this tournament and have fortunately been healthy enough to keep coming back here." Going back to his title win last week in Newport (d. Ebden), the American has held in 60 consecutive service games. He faced a break point at 3-4 in the opening set against Lacko, his first in 53 service games, but got...

Jul 27, 2017

Isner Learns The Tricks of the Harlem Globetrotters Atlanta 2017

John Isner learns the tricks of the Harlem Globetrotters from Kris Hi-Lite Bruton and teaches Bruton some tennis skills at the BB&T Atlanta Open. Photo: Alex Smith.