John Isner, ace machine watch Australian Open 2013 - Page 7

Relinquis · 01-23-2013, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ark_28

[...] tough for anyone to handle they would have been under consistent pressure knowing that if you get broken once then the set is pretty much done

Isner must live in constant fear of this seeing as he finds it so difficult to break his opponent's service games.

always_crosscourt · 01-23-2013, 06:08 AM

I wonder what else we can relate to Isner's serve...

...Cookies?

Ah, yes - cookies. Cookies are made from flour. Flour is a made from wheat. Wheat is a plant. Plants are related to trees. When Isner serves really well, some commentators have called it 'treeing' - as if Isner was serving from a tree. When he's like that he's an unstoppable force, playing big man tennis the way it is meant to be played - taking the match out of his opponent's hands. With a serve like that, Federer would have had real trouble against him.

Sreeram · 01-23-2013, 06:18 AM

I really appreciate Isner's hard work. Agreed he is gifted by height, but he worked a lot harder on his movement. His movement is always going up and improving. His stokes as well. He has this hunger to make big. But will be become big without born talent? That will be the big question.

ark_28 · 01-23-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Relinquis

Isner must live in constant fear of this seeing as he finds it so difficult to break his opponent's service games.

When John is confident it transfers to all parts of his game! Davis Cup last year v Federer that 4th set he was crushing the return as he ran away with the set 6-2.

ark_28 · 01-28-2013, 04:35 AM

Just a few days till Davis Cup starts and the tennis world will get to see the huge serving and massive hitting John Isner terrorising opponents and bullying them around the court with his huge game once more!

Great news for the USA that he has back in the team to face Brazil last year he carried the USA to the Semis with amazing wins over the likes of Federer and Tsonga.

batz · 01-28-2013, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ark_28

Just a few days till Davis Cup starts and the tennis world will get to see the huge serving and massive hitting John Isner terrorising opponents and bullying them around the court with his huge game once more!

Great news for the USA that he has back in the team to face Brazil last year he carried the USA to the Semis with amazing wins over the likes of Federer and Tsonga.

Go Big John and USA!

Only a few weeks until we can see him smashing down 149 mph aces at Indian Wells.

ark_28 · 01-29-2013, 07:05 AM

John tweeted today about his DC preperation just 3 days now before the tennis world gets to watch this guys big time tennis it was surelu missed at the Australian Open!

Doubles · 01-29-2013, 08:31 AM

^Reality check time: no one cares.

Mainad · 01-29-2013, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ark_28

Just a few days till Davis Cup starts and the tennis world will get to see the huge serving and massive hitting John Isner terrorising opponents and bullying them around the court with his huge game once more!

Great news for the USA that he has back in the team to face Brazil last year he carried the USA to the Semis with amazing wins over the likes of Federer and Tsonga.

Lol... and to think you called ME out for being an unpaid member of Murray's team!

Seriously, it's good news for the USA that Isner is back. He's clearly their #1 player now and I'm sure he will do some serious damage to his opponents. They need him!

ark_28 · 01-29-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mainad

Seriously, it's good news for the USA that Isner is back. He's clearly their #1 player now and I'm sure he will do some serious damage to his opponents. They need him!

Agreed! The fact is Isner plays big time tennis that can trouble anyone in the world! He was badly missed at the Australian Open and it is great for the tennis world that he will be back in action this weekend!

batz · 01-29-2013, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ark_28

Agreed! The fact is Isner plays big time tennis that can trouble anyone in the world! He was badly missed at the Australian Open and it is great for the tennis world that he will be back in action this weekend!

BBJ is ready. He tweeted this a little while ago:

John Isner ‏@JohnIsner
My preparation for davis cup. Working on the confidence for the weekend

Anaconda · 01-29-2013, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Doubles

^Reality check time: no one cares.

Reality check: Not everyone gloryhunts for the top 4.

Doubles · 01-29-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Anaconda

Reality check: Not everyone gloryhunts for the top 4.

Reality check: neither do I.

Anaconda · 01-29-2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Doubles

Reality check: neither do I.

Reality check: Your original premise is incorrect. Thanks for playing.

Doubles · 01-29-2013, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Anaconda

Reality check: Your original premise is incorrect. Thanks for playing.

Reality check: your statement is false.

ark_28 · 01-29-2013, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by batz

BBJ is ready. He tweeted this a little while ago:

John Isner ‏@JohnIsner
My preparation for davis cup. Working on the confidence for the weekend

Fantastic news!! Am sure the crowd in Florida feel humbled that, that is where Isner will make his comeback! The tennis world has missed him and is eager for this comeback that is for sure!

Ico · 01-29-2013, 12:58 PM

Isner has already peaked. I don't understand your obsession.

ark_28 · 02-01-2013, 10:30 AM

All set for John's comeback today in jacksonville Florida! The tennis world awaits with a lot of excitement! He has been missed that is for sure!

kragster · 02-01-2013, 10:49 AM

Eagerly awaiting the return of the golden giraffe.

Love you John Sizzler.

ark_28 · 02-02-2013, 12:06 AM

Excellent performance from John on his comeback! Was serving tremendously well with 32 aces!

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If the 3,400 fans on hand thought that Querrey dominated with his serve, they were in for an even more dominant performance by Isner. The 6-foot-9 right-hander had 32 aces and 29 other serves that Alves was helpless to get back across the net.

“I always rely on my serve,” Isner said. “I wouldn’t have such a pretty good ranking if it wasn’t for my serve. I wasn’t as sharp in other facets of my game. It was certainly choppy out there at times. I littered up the stat sheet, for sure.”

01-23-2013, 06:18 AM	#123
Sreeram Semi-Pro Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	I really appreciate Isner's hard work. Agreed he is gifted by height, but he worked a lot harder on his movement. His movement is always going up and improving. His stokes as well. He has this hunger to make big. But will be become big without born talent? That will be the big question. __________________ Donay Gold 99 with Tourna Bighitter blue 16g.

01-29-2013, 08:31 AM	#128
Doubles Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2010 Location: Approaching the net Posts: 3,264	^Reality check time: no one cares. __________________ All aboard the Gulbis bandwagon!

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