Just over a year ago John Isner retired from tennis. The big American Server was one of the most important players of his generation, especially for the USA.
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"I want to be remembered as a person who competed hard on the court. Off the court, I think the most important thing is to have the respect of my colleagues in the locker room. Tennis has been a huge part of my life. It's hard to say goodbye. The most important thing is that I have an amazing life and I look forward to every second of it. If you play for 17 years, you are able to create great memories. The most important thing is that the people I have met through tennis are everything to me. I met my wife through tennis. Now I have four beautiful children. I am very grateful to this sport for what it has given me," said the American in his last press conference before the tennis farewell.
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However, in a recent interview, Isner said (half-jokingly) that he could get back into the top 100, if he decided to return to the ATP Tour. Words that perhaps leave a glimmer of hope for a sensational return to tennis, after the emotional farewell, explaining:
"I think I could get back into the top 100 in the world if I got back on Tour. I could get a wildcard for some challengers and try to build something from there. There are some issues with my body that I would have to work out, and I would have to do some research on why my foot is still bothering me. I think if I could do that, I could be in the top 100 in the world, I would maintain myself."
