John Isner
June 2010 | by Monticelli
The lanky American has a surprisingly poor record on grass, with only one win on the surface and five defeats.
His 2008 grass court season saw first round defeats at the Nottingham Open and Wimbledon, although he picked up his maiden success on the green stuff at Queen's Club in London.
Missed 2009 Wimbledon with illness, so keen to show the British public exactly why he climbed into the world's top 20.
Voted 2009 ATP Most Improved Player, and shortly afterwards moved into the world's top 30 after capturing the 2010 Heineken Open in Auckland, New Zealand for his first ATP Tour title and donated US$5,000 of the winnings to the 2010 Haiti Earthquake charity appeal.
Reached third round of 2010 French Open.
Realistic chances of winning // Solid serve and the confidence of being the top seed should lift him, although a semi-final place is the best that the tall American can really expect to achieve.
Factfile
June 2010 | by Monticelli
Nickname // Big John
Country // United States
Residence // Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
Date of birth /// April 26, 1985
Place of birth // Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Height // 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)
Weight // 240 lb (110 kg)
Turned pro // 2007
Plays // Right-handed; two-handed backhand
| Injury | Tournament | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 19.08.2009 - 31.08.2009 | Cincinnati - Masters | retired |