Tennis
The gigantic American tennis player, owner of two incredible records on the ATP circuit, will hang up his racket at the age of 38. After the US Open, he will end his career.
24/08/2023 – 12:33hs CLT
© Getty ImagesJohn Isner is the tennis player with the most aces in history.
Despite not winning any Grand Slam and never having entered the top 5 of the ranking ATP, John Isner can proudly say that his career was legendary. Well, it still is, since he’ll put an end to it after the US Open.
He giant american tennis playerwho at 2.08 meters tall is one of the tallest on the circuit, became eight in the world in 2018 and won 16 titles, including a Masters 1000 de Miami, in addition to owning two incredible records. And now he will hang up the racket.
Isner’s Last Dance
Isner, currently ranked 158 in the world, has only managed to win eight games this season. Therefore, he chose the US Open to end his career.
The native of Dallas, Texas, has been a professional for 17 years, and is the tennis player with the most aces in history. With 14,411 direct serves, he leaves Ivo Karlovic and Roger Federer in the last two places on the podium.
Along with that, he also played the longest match on record. At Wimbledon 2010, for the first round, he faced Nicolás Mahut for 11 hours and five minutes. He went 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 7-6 and 70-68 for his rival.
“After 17 years on the circuit, it is time to say goodbye. This transition will not be easy, but I look forward to enjoying every second with my amazing family. The US Open will be my last tournament,” Isner said in a statement.
Isner’s best Grand Slam performance was in 2018, at Wimbledon. After more than seven hours of battle against Kevin Anderson, he fell in the semifinals. After that duel, the British tournament changed its rules in the way of breaking off duels.
When does the US Open start?
Monday, August 28, is the day the US Open will begin. Tournament that will be the goodbye of John Isner and to which the Chilean Nicolás Jarry arrives as seed.
How many Chileans are there in the US Open?
After the falls of Cristian Garin, Alejandro Tabilo and Tomás Barrios in the qualy, only Nicolás Jarry will represent Chile in the United States Open. The Prince is seeded in the tournament.
2023-08-24 16:56:01
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