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Isner defeats Rochus in Newport final

NEWPORT, R.I., July 10 (UPI) -- Top-seeded John Isner won the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships Sunday with a straight-set victory over sixth-seeded Belgian Olivier Rochus.

Isner prevailed over Rochus 6-3, 7-6 (8-6) for his second career ATP singles title and first since last year's event in Auckland.

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In terms of height, it was the biggest mismatch ever in an ATP final. Isner is 6 feet 9 inches tall while Rochus measures 5 feet 6 inches.

Isner, 26, was their consecutive American to win in Newport, following Rajeev Ram in 2009 and Mardy Fish, who downed Rochus in last year's final.

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