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Isner Wins Opener at BB&T

By Rick Limpert @RickRoswell · On July 30, 2015

Two-time defending champ, John Isner, squeeked by in his by his opening round match on Thursday night at the 2015 BB&T Atlanta Open, being held at Atlantic Station in Midtown.

Isner edged former top-10 player, Radek Stepanek, 7-6 7-6 in a match that featured high quality tennis from both players. The former University of Georgia Bulldog pounded out 33 aces on the night. Isner raised his all-time record to 17-3 at the Atlanta event and he now moves into the quarterfinals where his will play Ricardas Berankis on Friday afternoon.

John Isner is playing in this week's BB&T Atlanta Open

John Isner is playing in this week’s BB&T Atlanta Open

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Rick Limpert

Rick Limpert is an Atlanta-based freelance writer that covers events, sports and technology on a regional and national basis. He writes a daily tech column for Examiner.com, weekly pieces for CBS Atlanta and monthly for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He has contributed to Yahoo News and Sports, Sports Illustrated, NBA.com and others. He co-authored the best selling tennis book, "The Invaluable Experience" with pro tennis player, Danielle Lao. Rick's "Wireless Wednesday" tech segment on SportsRadio 92.9 The Game is something Rick looks forward to each week. Follow Rick on Twitter @RickRoswell.

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