Miami Open 2019: ‘Entirely too good’ Roger Federer masters John Isner for title 101
They may have been part of the oldest final in the Miami Open’s 35-year history: Roger Federer is 37 and John Isner is 33. They…
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Miami Open 2018: John Isner follows fellow Americans onto winner’s podium for biggest title of career
In the final playing of the Miami Open at the iconic Crandon Park on Key Biscayne, it was just possible that the home nation could…
Miami Masters 2018: On-fire John Isner dominates weary Del Potro in pursuit of first Masters crown
Perhaps the “Sunshine Double” of 2018 will come to be seen as the time when the rising generation of young players began to break the…
The rise and rise of Sascha Zverev continues as he reaches first Masters final in Rome
A year ago, the fast-improving, strapping 6ft 6in teenager Alexander Zverev was already making a name for himself when he came to the Rome Masters…
Unbroken Roger Federer falls to blizzard of aces from John Isner in Paris
Yes, it’s a cliche, but what a difference a day makes—especially in the final Masters tournament of the year in Paris Bercy. The quality of…
Queen’s 2015: Grass-court aces Anderson, Isner and Karlovic serve to victory
One statistic was soon rebounding around Queen’s Club on the last day of second-round matches at the Aegon Championships. In the match between No8 seed…
Queen’s 2015: Over-30s surge on grass – Isner beats Lopez in serving masterclass
Some things simply improve with age, and a certain Feliciano Lopez has done just that. He may be just one among an armada of eight…
Miami Open 2015: Djokovic dampens Ferrer birthday spirit to reach semis
World No7 David Ferrer probably had little expectation of celebrating his 33rd birthday with a victory over the four-time and defending Miami champion Novak Djokovic.…
US Open 2014: Kohlschreiber & Robredo deal one-handed blows to Isner & Kyrgios
A huge groan of disappointment murmured around the grounds of the US Open at the announcement, late on Saturday afternoon. The No3 seed Stan Wawrinka—one…
Indian Wells 2014: Djokovic battles past Isner to face Federer challenge
When world No2 Novak Djokovic took to court to play his way to his first final of the 2014, he was aware that John Isner…
Cincinnati Masters: Dream run drives Nadal to 26th Masters & No2 ranking
Precisely one week ago, this onlooker attempted to convey the scale of what one superlative tennis player had just achieved. That report began… “The return…
Wimbledon 2012: Tomas Berdych and John Isner felled on first day
It was the men’s defending champion who opened on Centre Court on the first day of the 126th Championships at Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic made it…
Indian Wells 2012: Roger Federer’s fourth makes it 19 Masters
There can be few locations that set off a tennis match better than the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. There can be few centre courts so…
Indian Wells 2012: Federer beats Nadal & the elements in the desert
They had to bide their time. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal may have all the star appeal, all the fan appeal and one of the…
Indian Wells 2012: Isner comes of age to beat Djokovic on home soil
It never rains in California—or so the song goes. And it certainly never rains in Palm Springs—well only five days a year—according to every local…
Australian Open 2012: Isner beats Nalbandian as Nadal cruises
It was a day that started in the most straightforward of ways. On Rod Laver, Na Li polished off the first match for the loss…
Sport review of the year: 2010 review – Part One
The Sport Review takes a look back at the year in sport starting with the first six months of an eventful 2010
Isner and Mahut win ESPY award for marathon match
John Isner and Nicolas Mahut led the representatives from tennis at the prestigious ESPY Awards ceremony in Los Angeles last night
Five memorable moments from Wimbledon 2010
The Sport Review takes a look back at five highlights from the 2010 Championships at SW19
Tweets of the Week – An Isner/Mahut tennis special
For a brief couple of hours yesterday the World Cup was overshadowed by the amazing events unfolding on Wimbledon’s Court 18