Isner advances to final in Atlanta

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07/24/2010 - Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Second-seeded American John Isner advanced to the final of the Atlanta Tennis Championships after defeating Kevin Anderson in three sets.

Isner will have an opportunity for his second career title against either top- seeded Andy Roddick or Mardy Fish, both of whom are set to face off later Saturday.

The tall American, who famously played the longest match in tennis history at Wimbledon this year, notched a 6-3, 6-7 (7-9), 6-3 win over Anderson in 2 1/2 hours. Isner squandered a match point in the second set at 7-6 in the tiebreaker, but broke Anderson at 4-3 in the third set to help wrap up the victory.

The winner of the tournament will receive $95,845.

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