John Isner lost to Michael Mmoh in the second round of the U.S. Open on August 31 by scores of 3-6, 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-4, and 7-6(7).
After losing in the second round of the Grand Slam, John Isner’s professional tennis career as a singles player came to an end, and he broke down in tears during his farewell post-match press conference at the US Open.
Isner spoke during the on-court interview and cried while talking: “Yeah, you know this is why, I’ve worked as hard as I have my whole life too. You know, playing in an atmosphere like this, and of course, I may not win them all, as we know. Just like today to play in this crowd, in front of this crowd, and have the support I had is pretty special. So thank you.”
John Isner in 2023
Now ranked no.
157, Isner played his last match on the 31st of August when he lost to world no.89 Michael Mmoh 3-6 4-6 7-6(3) 6-4 7-6(7) in the 2nd round of the U.S. Open (draw).At present, during this year the American owns a compiled 9-14 record. John Isner’s best result of the current year was getting to the final in Dallas.
John Isner |
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