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Isner, Rochus in Hall of Fame final in Newport

The Columbian
Published: July 9, 2011, 12:00am

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Top-seeded John Isner will play Olivier Rochus in the final at the Hall of Fame championship.

Isner advanced with a 7-5, 7-6 (4) victory over Tobais Kamke. Rochus made it to the championship match by beating qualifier Michael Yani 6-2, 6-4.

Isner is 6-foot-9 — the second-tallest player on the ATP tour — and Rochus is the smallest at 5-6.

Isner says it will make for some good pictures before and after the match.

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