ATP Match of the Week: Isner vs. Djokovic
Friday, October 8, 2010 at 2:03PM
Rick C.Limpert in ATP Tour, China Open, John Isner, Novak Djokovic, Tennis

Hard to believe these two have only played once and that was in Davis Cup.  They will meet tomorrow in the semi's of the China Open.  Is it just me or does it look extremely smoggy in China during the tennis coverage?

Isner has appeared to regain the form he had in the summer before his ankle injury.  He is serving big and playing with a lot of confidence.  He should finish the year in the top-20 and could approach the #10 mark with a real strong finish to the season. 

Djokovic's road to the semi's was pretty easy He defeated a wildcard in Gong, had a walkover win over Mardy Fish before beating Simon in straight sets.  Novak knows Isner is a formidable foe and won't take him lightly.

Prediction:  Isner 7-6 in the 3rd set. 

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