I have been watching John Isner for about 15 years and I knew he would serve like that but his volleys at the net and his good touch surprised me. Andy Murray's has only lost about 10% of his speed but it makes such a difference at the top level.
Isner was extremely gracious in his post match interview in saying that there was no way he was a better tennis player than Murray but that he happened to be slightly better on the day.
I would much rather see a less exciting player like Isner win Wimbledon than a complete and utter tool like Kyrgios do so. Not that either is likely to.
Kyrgios through very quickly, looked very good - him v Tsitsipas in the 3rd round could be a very good match (if Tsitsipas beats Jordan Thonpson today).
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Repair shops, sowing bees, prime time TV?!??!
Isner wins 6-4 7-6 6-7 6-4.
Apart from an unbelievable serve he also has a great touch.
I would much rather see a less exciting player like Isner win Wimbledon than a complete and utter tool like Kyrgios do so. Not that either is likely to.
Think the former wins out, its more fun.
First ever time in the 3rd round of a grand slam, and what a scalp to get there.