NEW YORK — When it was all over — not just the match but the remarkable career he wove together out of an extra tall body, a massive serve and a willingness to embrace what he was and wasn’t on a ...

The importance of the serve cannot be overstated. It can start points productively and end them instantly. It can repeatedly demoralize an opponent, as well as save energy over the course of a long ...

For example, on any surface but clay, where the lefty high-kicking serve or forehand to the Roger Federer backhand is Rafael Nadal's version of the old Green Bay Packers' "power sweep" (you know it's ...

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. By Lola ...

An emotional John Isner survived the first match of his swan-song tournament, beating Argentina’s Facundo Diaz-Acosta 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (1) on Tuesday at the U.S. Open. “It’s not goodbye yet,” Isner, who ...

Feb 1 (Reuters) - John Isner and Sam Querrey used their big serves to blast the United States into a commanding 2-0 lead over Brazil in their Davis Cup World group first round tie on Friday. Isner sat ...

As John Isner buried his face in a towel, emotions overwhelming him after his final U.S. Open singles match, Michael Mmoh celebrated the biggest win of his career. It was the story of two Americans ...

(AP) - Few players in college tennis can match Georgia's John Isner when he is serving well. Monday, he'll get a chance for redemption against the last one who did. The top-seeded Isner will play ...

The serve is arguably the most important shot in tennis… Starting a rally off with a thunderous serve often leads to players ...

DALLAS - John Isner extended his record by winning his 499th career tiebreaker, advancing to the quarterfinals of his hometown Dallas Open with a 6-3, 7-6 (1) victory over Daniel Altmaier. Isner won ...