Hall of Fame Open: Isner through to last four
John Isner edged out Benjamin Bonzi 7-6 (2), 6-7 (6), 7-6 (5) on Thursday evening. He’ll face No 4 seed Maxime Cressy in the next round
John Isner, Wimbledon 2021
American John Isner, the second seed, edged out Frenchman Benjamin Bonzi, the No 5 seed, 7-6 (2), 6-7 (6), 7-6 (5) to advance to the last four of the Hall of Fame Open at the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum in Newport on Thursday evening.
Isner, ranked No 22 at the ATP, will face No 4 seed Maxime Cressy next.
Earlier in the tournament, the 37-year-old American won against German Peter Gojowczyk (6-3, 7-6 (6)) ahead of his victory. Bonzi, ranked No 48, defeated American qualifier William Blumberg (2-6, 6-3, 6-2) and American qualifier Christopher Eubanks (6-4, 7-6 (5)).
Newport ATP 250, other quarter-finals matches (International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, grass, USD 665.330, most recent results first):
- Jason Murray Kubler vs. James Duckworth : Friday
- Alexander Bublik vs. Andy Murray : Friday
- Maxime Cressy beat Steve Johnson: 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-4
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