In the first semifinal
match, John Isner defeated J.J. Wolf in a third set tie-break and is the first
runner-up at the Dallas Open
So far, Isner had not
lost a service game in the three matches he had played in the tournament, with
wins over C.H. Tseng, Daniel Altmaier and Emilio Gomez.
Wolf came with good
sensations at the beginning of the year, after reaching the fourth round of the
Australian Open, and in Dallas he continued to show a high level. He won the
first two rounds in straight sets against Brandon Holt and Radu Albot. In the
quarterfinals, the 24-year-old had beaten compatriot Frances Tiafoe in a tight
3-setter.
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The first set started
quite even, with both players showing excellent serves. At 3-2, J.J. Wolf
changed the first break, thanks to a double fault from John Isner that gave him
the game. The 37-year-old's first break down was enough for Wolf to
win the set 6-3.
However, John Isner didn’t
give up, and they played a second set with both players winning their service
games up to 5-5, when the world No. 39 broke and closed out the set 7-5.
In the final set, both
players served excellently, leading to a tiebreaker with neither breaking the
other. This time, Isner's experience was stronger than Wolf's game, and he won
the game with a final score of 3-6, 7-5, 7-6(4).
The American will play
the final on Sunday against the winner of the match between 1st seed Taylor
Fritz and Chinese Wu Yibing.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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