John Isner's journey through the world of tennis has been a remarkable saga of determination, breakthroughs, and unmatched resilience. From his early days on the court to his current status as a tennis icon, Isner's story is a testament to his unwavering dedication and specialised skill set.
John Isner reached a career-high ranking of No. 8 in July 2018, and is currently ranked No. 158 by the ATP. He has won 16 ATP titles since turning pro in 2007, and has won over $22 million in prize money till date.
Isner has been part of some historic matches, including the 2018 Wimbledon where he reached his first Grand Slam semifinal. His match against Kevin Anderson lasted an astonishing 6 hours and 36 minutes, with Anderson eventually winning the fifth set 26-24.
His first round match at the 2010 Wimbledon against Nicolas Mahut is the longest tennis match in history. The match lasted 11 hours and 5 minutes, with Isner winning the fifth set 70-68.
Isner is considered by many as one of the best servers in the game and holds the record of serving the most aces on the ATP Tour and Grand Slams (14,411 aces).
Federer vs Isner
In their encounters at the Tour level, John Isner and Roger Federer have faced off 10 times, with Federer winning eight of those meetings. While Isner managed to defeat Federer in a Davis Cup match in 2012, he repeated his triumph over the Swiss maestro at the Paris Masters in 2015, showcasing his capability to fight against the best.
The competitive spirit between the two players was last ignited at the Laver Cup in 2019, underscoring their enduring rivalry on the court. Despite the challenges posed by Isner, Federer's prowess and strategic gameplay proved too much and he won in two tight sets (6-4, 7-6).
Has Isner won a Grand Slam?
John Isner hasn’t won any Grand Slam titles yet. His best Grand Slam performance came at the 2018 Wimbledon, where he reached the semifinals. He has also reached the US Open quarterfinals twice, in 2011 and 2018, losing to Andy Murray and Juan Martin del Potro respectively.
FAQs
A. John Isner has a towering height of 2.08 m (208 cm), which is approximately 6 feet 10 inches.
A. John Isner turned pro in 2007.
A. John Isner is 38 years old. He was born on April 26, 1985.
A. John Isner is currently ranked No. 158 on the ATP rankings.
