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US Open: Isner-Cilic, the promising classic

US Open: Isner-Cilic, the promising classic
The poster enters John Isner And Marin Cilic, promises to be more thrilling than ever. The two men face each other this Saturday August 31, 2019 in London. Indeed, their latest face to face suggests a new epic clash in this US Open. And even if individually, they are going through a slight slump, it promises to rumble in the London sky this Saturday. Because this match, what should be called clash of the titans. \n\n\n

Before this shock in the US Open, flashback on their journey

\n\n\nWe have to go back to 2011 when theAustralian Open, as for the first match between these two men. Croatian Marin Cilic is 15th in the world, although he was only 21 years old. Even at this young age, the man already inspired an incredible character with a mentality worthy of great champions. On the other hand, ranked 20th in the ATP, the American John Isner already showed incredible qualities. \n\nThe Croatian and the American therefore face each other in the third round and offer an extended match. After 4h33 of play, it was the Croatian who had the last word and won 4-6, 6-2, 6-7(5), 7-6(2), 9-7. His journey will end in the next round facing Rafael Nadal. A few years later, the two men found themselves again in Grand Slam, in the third round of Wimbledon. On the London grass, the two men had another great match. After an epic 4h33 of play, it's still Marin Cilic which prevails 7-6(4), 6-7(6), 6-4, 6-7(4), 12-10. The Croatian's journey will end in the quarterfinals against Novak Djokovic. \n\nAlready last year, Marin Cilic will offer himself his first Grand Slam title, atUS Open. During all this time, John Isner is having all the difficulty in the world to confirm all the good things that are said about him, although he is sacred to Newport. Nevertheless, he remains in the Top 20 in the world. \n\n\n

A reunion that will mark hearts

\n\n\nAged 34 and 31 respectively, John Isner and Marin Cilic will face each other this Saturday for the twelfth time on the circuit, only the third in a Grand Slam. And it is always at such meetings that the two men unleash themselves to make an impression. This epic clash can last a while except that at the US Open, there is a tie-break in the second set. \n\n\n\nWhile we wait for the show to start, thanks for the interest in our site.\n