Avast ye! John Isner's tennis tale be endin' after a US Open thrashin'! Farewell be a bitter pill to swallow, arrr!
2023-09-01
Arr, mateys! John Isner be sayin' farewell to his tennis career after takin' a mighty blow from Michael Mmoh at the U.S. Open. Seventeen long years he fought, but alas, he be walkin' the plank now. Fair winds, Isner!
North Carolina native John Isner, once a top-ranked tennis player, played his final match as a professional in the U.S. Open, losing to Michael Mmoh. Isner expressed mixed emotions about retiring, acknowledging the difficult decision and the emotional toll it takes. Despite the defeat, Isner appreciated the support of the crowd, who gave him a standing ovation. He described the atmosphere as cool and expressed gratitude for having one last opportunity to play at such a level. Isner also mentioned the physical toll the sport has taken on his body and the extensive preparation required to compete. He expressed satisfaction in being able to participate in one final U.S. Open. Prior to the tournament, Isner announced his retirement, and he also lost his doubles match with Jack Sock, who also declared the U.S. Open as his final tournament. Throughout his career, Isner achieved various records, including the most aces in a single match and a career-best showing at Wimbledon. Despite his fair share of losses, Isner deeply loves tennis and wants to be remembered as a hard competitor on the court and someone who earned the respect of his colleagues.