Isner hopes to keep momentum going into US Open
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JOHN Isner, coming off a victory last week in Atlanta, is counting on a solid showing at this week’s Washington Open to keep his momentum strong heading into the US Open.
“I’m on a little bit of a roll right now. If I’m able to keep that going that would be a good thing,” Isner said on Tuesday.
Big-serving Isner, ranked 12th in the world and seeded fifth this week, won at Auckland early in the season and defended his Atlanta crown, making this his fourth year in a row with two titles.
“It does wonders for your confidence,” Isner said of his title run. “Physically I feel great. I felt like I got stronger each and every match. So it gets my summer rolling.”
And that, Isner said, he what he needs to make the jump back to his career best of ninth in the rankings and jump to the next level.
“Just do what I’ve been doing. Just winning matches. That’s what gives you confidence,” Isner said. “I have to be as aggressive as I can, especially when I’m returning serves.”
Isner is the top-ranked American but has deflected the pressure of trying to match the feats of US stars such as Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi or Andy Roddick. “I don’t think it puts too much pressure on me.”
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