Apr13

Russell beats Fish in Houston, Isner through to QF

by Tomas Hegedus
Houston, John Isner, Latest Tennis News, Mardy Fish, Michael Russell, Ryan Sweeting, Tennis Results no comments

American qualifier Michael Russell defeated fellow no.1 seed Mardy Fish 6-3  6-1 and booked his place in the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship quarterfinals.

Fish, who didn’t seem to be 100% focused, pulled out of the Davis Cup tie against France a couple of weeks ago due to what he called a health issue.

“What happened a couple of weeks ago scared me. Obviously, I’m not over it. I think anyone could see I wasn’t myself.” said Fish after the match.

Russell will play fellow American Ryan Harrison next, who overpowered Igor Kunitsyn of Russia, winning 6-2  6-4.

Second seed John Isner needed three sets on his way to victory as he beat the Argentine qualifier Horacio Zeballos 6-7 (3)  6-4  6-3.

He will meet another American Ryan Sweeting in the last eight. The defending champion Sweeting outplayed Bobby Reynolds in straight sets 6-3  6-2.

 

 

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