John Isner came through a fascinating serve-dominated quarter-final against Marin Cilic on Friday, when the fortunes and confidence levels of both players fluctuated, at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia. Winning 69 per cent of his second serves, Isner struck 21 aces to edge past sixth seed Cilic 7-6(3), 2-6, 7-6(2) in two hours and 38 minutes for a place in the semi-finals. The 6’10” Isner is the first American to reach the last four at the Foro Italico since Andy Roddick in 2008. He will now play #NextGenATP No. 16 seed Alexander Zverev, who beat fifth seed and 2014 semi-finalist Milos Raonic, on Saturday. Isner trails 20-year-old Zverev 0-2 in their FedEx ATP Head2Head series. Watch Isner Hot Shot "It doesn't...
Watch highlights as Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut survive a quarter-final marathon against Rohan Bopanna and Pablo Cuevas. Watch highlights at tennistv.com. Photo: Getty Images
Watch highlights as Ivan Dodig and Marcel Granollers win a hard-fought battle over John Isner and Jack Sock at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia. Watch live matches at tennistv.com. Photo: Getty Images
John Isner says it's all between the ears as he explains how his relaxed state has carried him to the Rome semi-finals. Watch live matches at tennistv.com.