TAG: Isner’s heroics lead USA
Mar/16
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USA vs AUS Davis Cup Decider – Controversy Erupts
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By Jayita Belcourt
Controversy erupts in Australia following the host nations heartbreak at the first round matchup of the Davis Cup after Bernard Tomic’s loss to USA’s John Isner 6-4, 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (7-4) in the first reverse singles. In a match that was full of high charged anticipation, with Australia needing to win the match to keep their Davis cup hopes alive in 2016, the 23 year Aussie struggled to build any lasting momentum as he moved sluggishly around the court for most of the first 2 sets against the tall American who dished down 49 aces and clocked his fastest ATP serve at 253km. A normally cool and composed Tomic spat bursts of frustration at change of ends, not only because he was a mere observer to the sheer power of his opponent, but more so because of his fellow countryman. Continue to read full article...
