John Isner took home his second consecutive ATP in Newport Sunday with a 7-6 (7-1), 6-4 victory over Lleyton Hewitt.
Isner will return to the Ferncroft Country Club's Joan Norton Stadium on Monday, July 23 for a 6 p.m. match against the Philadelphia Freedoms. He will then travel to London where he will represent the U.S. in the Summer Games.
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"It's huge for me," Isner told the Associated Press of his win over Hewitt. "It's the first time I've ever defended a title. I'm very happy to come through today against a great opponent -- in my opinion one of the greatest ever. It's a big win for me."
