Is Isner On TV?
I'm not a mind-reader, but I'd have to think John Isner will get some decent air time on USA tomorrow (or this morning if you're reading this on Monday like most sane people).
Isner is scheduled to play No. 26 seed Jarko Nieminen (no, he did not play defense for the NY Islanders, that's Janne Niinimaa) as the second match in the 11 a.m. session in Louis Armstrong Stadium. USA's coverage runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The other match that's likely to be on at the same time that might cut into The Is's air time is No. 1 women's seed Justine Henin against Julia Georges. But really, which would you rather watch? Henin roll over some unknown? Or a rising U.S. star try to pull an upset? I know which one I'd choose. Let's hope the USA tv execs feel the same way.
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Surprise, surprise, the first two sets of Isner's US Open appearance went to tiebreakers. He won the second to even it up a set a piece. And he just nailed a nice winner to hold off three breaks by Teppo Numminem, er, Jarko Nieminen.
Isner, unfortunately, is yet to get a break chance in this match.
Posted on August 27, 2007 5:04 PM