Isner beats Zverev for first Miami title
Miami: John Isner delved deep into his energy tank to outlast Germany’s Alexander Zverev 6-7(4) 6-4 6-4 and claim the biggest title of his career at the Miami Masters on Sunday. The 32-year-old American was tiring noticeably in the second set but broke Zverev in the ninth game to go up 5-4. The moment inspired Isner, who changed to a yellow shirt and won that set and the next for his first victory over world No. 5 Zverev.
“I couldn’t have scripted this,” said the 14th seed.
“(When) I came into this tournament, I had won one ATP match all year and was playing very poorly,” said the big-serving Isner. — Reuters
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