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John Isner

Residence: Tampa Bay, Fla.

Birthplace: Greensboro, N.C.

Birthdate: 04/26/85

Height: 6' 9'' Weight: 245

Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand)

Season: 3rd

Facts:

Has played three seasons for the Boston Lobsters (2010-2012).
Currently ranked No. 16 in the world in singles (Feb. 2013).
Broke into the top 10 for the first time in his career in March 2012 after defeating No. 1 Djokovic en route to Indian Wells final. This was his first Masters 1000 final.
In April 2012, became the highest ranked American singles player for the first time in his career after reaching the finals of the U.S. Clay Court Championships.
Reached the quarterfinals of the 2011 US Open.
Won the longest match in tennis history at Wimbledon in 2010, defeating Nicolas Mahut after 183 games and three days of tennis.
In 2010, he reached the fourth round of the Australian Open; reached the finals in Memphis; won the title at the Heineken Open in Auckland.
In 2009, he was named the Most Improved Player of the Year on the ATP tour.
Has won five singles titles and three doubles titles on the ATP tour.
From 2004 - 07, John earned All-American honors at the University of Georgia, where he helped win a NCAA team title in 2007.
He is Georgia’s all-time leader in singles and doubles wins.
Official website: www.johnisnertennis.com
Twitter: @johnisner

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