Isner downs Hewitt to set up final clash with Anderson

ATLANTA: Top seed John Isner and second-seeded Kevin Anderson set up an Atlanta Open final billed as the tallest in ATP Tour history with semi-final triumphs on Saturday.

Isner fired 21 aces in a 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7-5) victory over Australian veteran Lleyton Hewitt, while South Africa’s Anderson saved two set points in the 12th game of the second frame to force the tiebreaker en route to a 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) victory over Ryan Harrison.

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