A 6-foot-10 American, Isner had announced he would retire following the tournament. Losses in singles and doubles on Thursday ended a career known for powerful serves and a marathon match.
Tag: Tennis
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At The U.S. Open, Arthur Fils Of France Keeps On Winning
At the U.S. Open, Arthur Fils, a 19-year-old Frenchman, is surpassing expectations. Britain’s Jack Draper, 21, has been there. It’s all good.
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At 19, Coco Gauff Is the Veteran Player in Her U.S. Open Matchup
Coco Gauff, at 19, was three years older than her latest opponent in the tournament, Mirra Andreeva, who turned professional last year.
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At the U.S. Open Tommy Paul Readies Himself for the Second Round
After numerous misfires with his career, Paul, an American seeded 14th at the U.S. Open, finds himself as comfortable on the court as off it, and into the second round in Queens.
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Ons Jabeur Struggles to a First-Round Win at the U.S. Open
Jabeur, who said she had been dealing with an illness before the tournament, appeared weary at the end of the match but nonetheless took the first step toward a repeat run to the final.