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John Isner has backed Coco Gauff to win the US Open, despite Aryna Sabalenka entering Flushing Meadows as the defending champion and the betting favourite.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / August 28

John Isner Reflects on 15 Years of the Winston-Salem Open

As the Winston-Salem Open nears its conclusion, two-time winner Isner has arrived to watch the last remaining players and support the tournament. Isner was raised in the Triad area (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point).

Tennis News / HITC / June 28

Isner vs Mahut: Remembering the longest match in Wimbledon history

John Isner and Nicolas Mahut played out the longest match in tennis history on Wimbledon’s Court 18 between 22 and 24 June 2010. Their first-round encounter stretched over three days, lasting an 11 hours and 5 minutes, and set records that still stand today.

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Tennis News / HITC / June 7

Are we bored of Roland Garros? Sam Querrey and John Isner deliver brutal verdict

Even by Grand Slam standards, the 2026 French Open has thrown up more than its fair share of surprises. From the early rounds through to the final stages, top seeds have fallen across both draws, leaving the tournaments wide open.

Tennis News / HITC / May 6

John Isner gives his verdict on Hailey Baptiste’s chances of cracking the WTA top 10 this year

Hailey Baptiste’s strong showing in Madrid has put her firmly on the radar ahead of the Italian Open. After reaching the semifinals, Baptiste moved up seven spots to number 25 in the WTA rankings, marking a new career-high for the American.

Tennis News / HITC / May 5

John Isner explains why he’s not worried about Iga Swiatek’s Roland Garros chances

It hasn’t been an ideal start to the season for Iga Swiatek, who’s yet to hit the same heights we saw last year. Coming off a 2025 season that included her first Wimbledon title, she’s found consistency hard to come by, with a string of early exits at WTA tournaments raising questions.

Tennis News / HITC / April 21

John Isner highlights issue at Madrid Open which he believes led to Frances Tiafoe’s withdrawal

Frances Tiafoe has joined a growing list of players to pull out of the Madrid Open this year. The American hasn’t featured since the ATP 250 event in Houston, even though he was entered for both the Monte Carlo Masters and Madrid Open.

Tennis News / HITC / April 21

John Isner raises concern over Carlos Alcaraz wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz picked up a wrist injury at the Barcelona Open. As a result, he pulled out of that event and also decided not to play in the Madrid Open.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / April 17

'More titles than losses': Querrey, Isner, Sock and Johnson stunned by Rafael Nadal stats

Former ATP players Sam Querrey, John Isner, Jack Sock and Steve Johnson set out to define Rafael Nadal’s dominance on clay with a single statistic during a recent discussion in Nothing Major podcast.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / April 14

'No one can hang with him. Not even Carlos right now. And Carlos kind of admitted that' - Jannik Sinner marvelled by Isner, Querrey and Johnson after Monte-Carlo success

Another hectic week of tennis action has passed on the ATP Tour, and there is much to discuss. Most notable was the return of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner competing on court in a big final.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / March 24

'Are they being shipped there? Why are there so many?': Carlos Alcaraz' collection of 22 pairs of shoes on tour mind boggling to Querrey and Isner

Former world No. 8 John Isner and ex-top-20 pro Sam Querrey weighed in on two of tennis’s more unexpected talking points this week, a brief social media spat involving Danielle Collins and Corentin Moutet, and the eye-catching size of Carlos Alcaraz’s shoe collection.

Tennis News / HITC / March 14

John Isner tells fans to hold their horses about Carlos Alcaraz verdict

Carlos Alcaraz remains unbeaten in 2026, having already claimed two titles this season. The Spaniard has been playing at a high level and is considered the favourite heading into Indian Wells.

Tennis News / HITC / March 3

John Isner shares why he’s picking Novak Djokovic to win Indian Wells this year

Novak Djokovic has received support from former world No. 8 John Isner to claim the Indian Wells title ahead of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. The Serb has lifted the trophy five times, a record he shares with Roger Federer, though his last appearance was back in 2019 when he lost to Philipp Kohlschreiber in the third round.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / February 13

‘Performative’ Politics? John Isner Blasts Hockey Ban as Russia Sits Out 2026

When the puck drops at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, the ice is going to look a little different. Sure, the casual fan might see the usual suspects—Canada, the United States, Sweden, and defending champion Finland—battling for supremacy.

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Tennis News / HITC / February 10

John Isner shares his view on Stan Wawrinka’s retirement plans

Back in December 2025, Stan Wawrinka revealed that the 2026 season would be his final one on the ATP Tour. The announcement was met with an emotional response from fans and fellow players, who praised the three-time Grand Slam champion for his incredible career.

Tennis News / HITC / January 27

John Isner believes Novak Djokovic has received a significant boost in Australia

Novak Djokovic might start to believe that this tournament is the one he has been waiting for, as his pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam title continues. Since winning his last major at the 2023 US Open, he has been unable to get past two players: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

Tennis News / HITC / January 13

John Isner makes bold claim about Milos Raonic after he retires from tennis

Milos Raonic officially announced that he would be retiring from professional tennis. Raonic is a former Wimbledon finalist, but he had not competed since 2024 after struggling with injuries.

Tennis News / HITC / January 12

Felix Auger-Aliassime joins John Isner in paying tribute after Wimbledon finalist retires

Milos Raonic has decided to retire from tennis at the age of 35, bringing an end to a career that started all the way back in 2008. Raonic wraps up his time on the tour with a solid 383-184 record and no shortage of memorable moments.

Tennis News / HITC / January 10

John Isner names the one player most likely to beat Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner at a Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner dominated the Grand Slam scene in 2025 and look set to do the same in 2026. Alcaraz and Sinner split all four major titles between them for the second season in a row last year, and faced each other in the final of three of the tournaments.

Tennis News / HITC / January 6

John Isner gives one word answer when asked if Nick Kyrgios can reach the Australian Open quarterfinals

Nick Kyrgios will be hoping to have a resurgent run at the Australian Open this year. After Kyrgios beat Aryna Sabalenka in the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ match, he made his return to the ATP Tour at the Brisbane International.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 29

Isner, Querrey, Sock, and Johnson reveal the troubles of adapting to Asia, while discussing 'ATP University'

As the tennis circus carries on in Asia, John Isner, Sam Querrey, Jack Sock, and Steve Johnson all reminisce on their previous memories of playing in Asia on their podcast Nothing Major.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 9, 2025

'Maybe this will refresh your memory': Sergiy Stakhovsky hits back at John Isner for raising voice against flag-ban for Russian players

Former Ukrainian tennis player Sergiy Stakhovsky has responded to John Isner about his recent post regarding the Russian players. Isner, who retired from professional tennis in 2023, became the first high-profile name in the world of tennis to demand that Russian players get their flags back.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 7, 2025

John Isner calls for change in 'ridiculous' decision in tennis

Former American tennis player John Isner has made an interesting comment about Russian players not being allowed to use their flag in the sport. Russian players have been penalised for the action of their government which started the invasion of Ukraine back in the early part of 2022.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / July 10, 2025

Three times an American nearly ended 25-year Wimbledon drought

Taylor Fritz is two wins away from becoming the first American man to win Wimbledon since Pete Sampras in 2000. The 25-year drought for the prestigious grass-court major hasn't been for a lack of trying.

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