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Top-ranked American John Isner to Compete at the Citi Open

John Isner is the first player announced to the 2013 Citi Open Field. He has made the tournamaent a staple event on his summer calendar after numerous successes, including a Cinderella run during his ATP World Tour debut in 2007, as he entered as a Wildcard and advanced to the finals against top-seed Andy Roddick.
February 25, 2013

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When he was 11-years-old, a family friend told H’Cone Thompson about Washington Tennis & Education Foundation and encouraged him to start playing tennis. While apprehensive about the opportunity at first, Thompson was lured into joining WTEF’s program for the benefits of playing a sport, getting free lessons and receiving free clothing. Thompson’s parents, who met each other while playing tennis, also encouraged him to take advantage of the opportunity.

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