Isner, who is 6ft 10in, was chasing down a ball close to the net when his left foot went from underneath him and he collapsed onto the court. The American was clearly in intense pain as he dragged his legs along the court before taking a breather.
Isner was remarkably able to continue, although he lost his match against Nishioka With several casualties due to the court surface, Wimbledon chiefs released a statement saying the conditions would improve after an unusually wet weather.
This is at a time when the grass plant is at its most lush and green, which does result in additional moisture on what is a natural surface. The Serbian was on the deck twice in the first two sets, but like Isner was able to shake off the impact of the fall to continue. Highlights: Zverev wins dramatic match against Isner to extend Europe lead.
John Isner, the American tennis player is considered as one of the best servers ever to play on the tour. Isner, who is known for his towering height currently has the second-most aces in the history of men's tennis, with over 11, aces.
John Isner is one of the tallest players on the tour with a height of cm 6 ft 10in. He achieved a career-high ranking of No. Article continues below this ad.
Isner's best performance at the Grand Slam events came at the Wimbledon Championships, where he reached his maiden major semifinals. John Isner has also been part of both the longest and the second-longest matches in tennis history - the Wimbledon first-round match against Nicolas Mahut, and the Wimbledon semifinal against Kevin Anderson.
He also has the highest record of hitting the most number of aces in a single match - aces. The American also stands alone in the record of hitting the most number of aces in a single set - 85 aces. I made this decision last night. I thought long and hard about it. But I feel comfortable with my decision right now and looking forward to getting home.
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