Johnson Withstands Isner’s 52-Ace Barrage In US Open Thriller
Steve Johnson withstood a 52-ace barrage from close friend John Isner to beat the 16th seed 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-3, 7-6(3) and advance to the second round of the US Open. Isner’s 52 aces are the second-most at the tournament since 1991, only trailing Ivo Karlovic‘s 61 (2016 first round). “You can’t get frustrated when John’s hitting aces. If that’s the case then you’re in for a long day. He’s got the best serve in the history of tennis. You know he’s going to hit a lot of aces,” Johnson said. “I guessed right a lot and they...
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