Anderson comeback rolls on; joins Paul, Isner in Newport QFs

Four-time champion Isner wins back-to-back matches for the first time since February

Kevin Anderson during the 2018 Wimbledon singles final Image Credit: AI/Reuters/Panoramic

July 20, 2023

Former world No 5 Kevin Anderson is now two for two in his comeback after he scored a second consecutive straight sets win to reach the quarter-finals of the Hall of Fame Open in Newport – his first tournament back since March 2022.

The 37-year-old, who won this title in 2021, defeated Dutchman Gijs Brouwer 6-3, 7-6(6) to move into the last eight of the grass court tournament where he will next meet third seed Ugo Humbert. The Frenchman defeated American Steve Johnson 6-4, 6-4 in another second round match on Thursday.

Kevin Anderson 🇿🇦 out of retirement and BACK into the Newport ATP 250 quarterfinals!

Tops Brouwer 6-3, 7-6 (6) @TennisHalloFame #InfosysHallOfFameOpen pic.twitter.com/41riHkAXiM
— TennisONE App (@TennisONEApp) July 19, 2023

Meanwhile, top seed Tommy Paul, will face off against four-time Newport champion John Isner in another quarter-finals after both advanced with straight sets wins.

Paul, ranked No 14 in the world, scored a 6-4, 6-2 win against Ethan Quinn, the reigning NCAA singles champion who made his ATP Tour debut this week and turned pro just last week.

Top seed touch on show 😏#Newport2023 pic.twitter.com/yzpx5wGvy6
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) July 19, 2023

Isner, who most recently won the Newport title in 2019, scored a 6-3, 6-4 win over No 8 seed Corentin Moutet. This is the first time that Isner has won back-to-back matches on tour since February.

Isner holds a 2-0 edge over Paul in career head-to-head with both those wins coming on hardcourts.

That one friend who can't stay focused 🙄#Newport2023 pic.twitter.com/JAblJv982s
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) July 19, 2023

Also moving into the last eight was second seed Adrian Mannarino, scoring a 6-3, 6-4 win over Rinky Hijikata to set up a quarter-final clash against Jordan Thompson, who defeated Great Britain’s Liam Broady 6-2, 6-2.

2nd seed, through in 2 ✌️

Mannarino defeats Hijikata 6-3 6-4 to advance to the quarter-finals in Newport#InfosysHallOfFameOpen pic.twitter.com/a4e2S8x6XZ
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) July 19, 2023

Fourth seed Mackenzie McDonald will face off against fellow American Alex Michelsen in the quarters. McDonald defeated qualifier Li Tu 6-4, 7-6 while Michelsen scored a 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 win over James Duckworth.

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