John Isner set for Flushing Meadows farewell, former World No.8 to retire at 2023 US Open

After teasing it for sometime, John Isner will retire from tennis at the 2023 US Open, it has been confirmed heading into Thursday morning.

Isner, a previous World No.8 and perhaps most famous for the longest tennis match in history against Nicolas Mahut at Wimbledon. He also previously won the Miami Open in 2018 on home soil and reached the semi-finals of Wimbledon back in 2018.

Well known for his aces, he has produced the most of any player in ATP history with more than 14,000 overall.

A move he has hinted at for some time due to waning form heading into the twilight of his career, he has made the decision to conclude it at his home Grand Slam.

"There comes a time in every athletes' career that they have to decide to hang it up, for me, that time is now. I didn't come at this decision lightly, but I feel it is the right way to go," he said.

"When I left the University of Georgia in 2007, there was no way I could have imagined playing 17 years on the ATP Tour. Of course, there are countless matches I wish I could have back, but I am proud of what I was able to accomplish. The journey was nothing short of incredible."

"I consider myself lucky to have developed so many amazing relationships that have brought me where I am today. The people that have been in my corner both professionally and personally have played a massive role in shaping me as a player, but more importantly, a person."

"One of the best decisions I ever made was attending the University of Georgia - my 4 years in Athens was absolutely amazing. To Coach Manny Diaz, thank you for always. believing me and instilling a work ethic that served me so well as a pro.

"I won't sit here and pretend that this transition is going to be easy, because it won't be. For a large part of these past 20+ years, all I've really known is tennis. Waking up every morning with the goal of becoming a better player is something I always took immense pride in, and now I'll have to channel my energy elsewhere. It's a challenge I'm looking forward to.

"The US Open will be my last tournament, and I can't think of a better way to go out than competing in New York City. I have participated in the US Open for each of the 17 years of my career and I'm looking forward playing my last match in front of the American fans in Flushing Meadows."