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Isner beats Nakashima to capture sixth ATP Atlanta title

American John Isner won his sixth ATP Atlanta Open title on Sunday by defeating US teen Brandon Nakashima 7-6 (10/8), 7-5.

WASHINGTON – John Isner won his sixth ATP Atlanta Open title on Sunday, firing 21 aces to defeat teen Brandon Nakashima 7-6 (10/8), 7-5 in an all-American final.

Sixth-seeded Isner captured his 16th career ATP title and joined 20-time Grand Slam winners Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic as the only active players to win an event six times.

“I can’t believe I’ve won this tournament six times. We’ll see if I can do it seven times next year,” Isner said.

“Today I was just a little bit luckier. That’s what it came down to.”

It was 36-year-old Isner’s first ATP final since winning two years ago on Newport grass.

“It was great to be back out here playing on a Sunday again. It…

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