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The year 2023 saw one of the legends of tennis bidding adieu to the sport. John Isner, who was probably one of the finest American players to have dominated the tennis courts announced that he will be hanging up his boots after the end of the year. However, even after saying goodbye to the sport that made him a sensation, Inser, in his final year as a professional, etched his name in the history books of tennis.

Known for his monstrous serves, the American legend made a new record this year. A record that even the young guns of the game could not reach close to.

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John Isner leaves the tennis court with a new record to his name this year

In his last year playing tennis, John Isner showed why he’s known for his incredible serves. In a recent revelation, the top ten serves of the year were revealed. Interestingly, the list was topped by none other than Isner himself. He scored an impressive number of 9.31. Even though he retired this year, his serving skills left a big mark on the game.

Isner’s powerful serves have always been a big part of his career. Even though he has retired, his legacy will live strong. Standing behind him in the list was Hubert Hurkacz who claimed the second spot with a score of 8.91. On the third spot was Italian sensation Matteo Berrettini who had a score of 8.74.

Thus, Isner’s record-breaking serves made him stand out, and people won’t forget the impact he had on the court. Even though he’s stepping away from tennis, his name will always be remembered for his amazing serves that wowed fans and opponents alike. Isner’s time on the court might be over, but his legacy as a serving legend will live on in tennis history.

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Interestingly, Isner found one of the most perfect stages to announce his retirement from the sport. Being an American international, he could not have hoped for a better exit to the game.

Isner wanted the US Open to be his last tournament

In an Instagram post that he posted a few months back, he suggested that the US Open would be the last tournament of his career. However, he went ahead to add that transitioning himself from a tennis player to a normal life won’t be easy at all but he would be looking forward to this moment with his family.

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“This transition won’t be easy but I’m looking forward to every second of it with my amazing family,” said John Isner. “Time to lace ’em up one last time,” he further added after which he bids goodbye to the sport.

 

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John Isner has undoubtedly been one of the strong forces in tennis. By dominating in his serves and retiring on his own terms, Isner has achieved what many legends couldn’t. As he bids a happy goodbye to his tennis career, fans will continue to cherish his lasting impact on the game.

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