John Isner bounced from U.S. Open in final singles match
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Two familiar names were bounced from the US Open and one of them is done forever with singles.
The 6-foot-10 Isner, the United States’ best male player for a good portion of his career, bows out with final-set tiebreaker defeats in both his singles and doubles matches.
John Isner rested his chin on clasped hands, the words coming slowly, the tears welling in his eyes, as he spoke during a news conference at the US Open on Thursday, his last day as a professional tennis player. “It’s been a huge part of my life. It’s tough to say goodbye. It’s not easy,” the 38-year-old American said. “But eventually, this day would come. It’s hard to prepare for the emotions of it.”
No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula, the highest-ranked American woman, took control early and beat Patricia Maria Tig 6-3, 6-1.