NEWPORT, Rhode Island (AP) — Nakopo ni top-seeded John Isner ang ikatlong Hall of Fame Open title nang gapiin si Australian qualifier Matthew Ebden, 6-3, 7-6 (4), nitong Linggo (Lunes sa Manila).
Naging kampeon ang hard-serving American sa grass-court event noong 2011 at 2012. Tangan niya ang 11th career titles sa ATP World Tour 250 level.
"It's hard to win a tournament," pahayag ni Isner.
"It's no small feat to come out here and be the last man standing. I'm very happy about that. It's been two years since I won a tournament, so I had that weighing on my mind."
Goodbye PBA? John Amores, tinanggalan na ng professional license!
Nailista rin si Isner sa kasaysayan bilang ikalawang player na nagwagi ng ATP title na hindi naharap sa break point mula nang magsimula ang Open record noong 1991. Unang itong nagawa ni Tommy Haas noong 2007 sa Memphis, Tennessee.
"I'm very happy with how I played all week," sambit ni Isner.
"It was a perfect week and I couldn't ask for anything better."
