Tennis - Isner sent packing in first round by Nakashima


  • Tennis
  • Tuesday, 31 Aug 2021

Aug 30, 2021; Flushing, NY, USA; Brandon Nakashima of the United States faces John Isner of the United States (not pictured) on day one of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wildcard Brandon Nakashima toppled fellow American John Isner 7-6(7) 7-6(6) 6-3 in the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday.

The 20-year-old tamed his 6'10" compatriot's fearsome serve, while Isner contributed to his own downfall with 28 unforced errors.

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