john isner (157) defeated Argentina in the first round of the US Open on Tuesday Facundo Diaz Acosta (94) and thus delayed his farewell to tennis, since the American announced last week that he will retire after this ‘grand slam’.
The 2.08-meter, 38-year-old giant defeated the Argentine 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(1) in two hours and 36 minutes.
Isner will face his compatriot in the second round michael mmoh (89), who was surprised by the departure of the Russian Karen Khachanova (11) by 6-2, 6-4 and 6-2 in two hours and 20 minutes.
No matter how far he travels in singles competition, Isner has one last challenge left on the racket as he will also participate in doubles this US Open with the American. Jack Sock.
In any case, his family and friends went to the Louis Armstrong track on Tuesday because of the possibility that this will be his last singles match.
“I’ve had an incredible career. I’ve been very lucky to have played this game for so long,” said an emotional and sometimes tearful Isner.
“Without tennis I wouldn’t have met my wife and I wouldn’t have the amazing family and beautiful children I have. I hope I can play some more matches (…). I’m still alive in the tournament and really it feels good so I will try to continue it as long as I can,” he added.
When it’s time to say goodbye, Isner will retire with two victories for the history books as the tennis player with the most aces (this Tuesday he added 11 ‘aces’ to the more than 14,400 he has hit in his career ) and also won the longest match of all time: a memorable eleven hour and five minute battle at Wimbledon 2010 against the Frenchman Nicolas Mahout.
Source: La Verdad
I’m Robert Maynard, and I am a passionate journalist with experience in sports writing. For the last few years, I have been writing for Today Times Live. My main focus has been on sports-related stories and features. With my strong background in journalism and extensive knowledge of the industry, I am able to provide readers with well-crafted pieces that are both informative and engaging.
