Roger Federer wins 101st title, beating John Isner in Miami Open final Globe_Sports
Roger Federer, of Switzerland, poses with the trophy after defeating John Isner in the singles final of the Miami Open tennis tournament at the Hard Rock Stadium, Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla.Orange streamers rained down while Roger Federer held another championship trophy aloft, his familiar grin as wide as ever.
Federer is 18-2 this year, best on the men’s tour, which stamps him as a threat to add to his record total of 20 Grand Slam titles in 2019. “It has been a super long journey for me here,” Federer told the crowd. “To stand here right now really means a lot after so many years.”The temporary stands inside the NFL stadium were almost full for the final, but Federer quickly defused any drama. He broke in the opening game and then twice more in a first set that lasted only 24 minutes.
“It’s a terrible feeling,” Isner said, “going up against the greatest player ever, playing in this incredible atmosphere, and my foot’s killing me.
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