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John Isner celebrates winning the Miami Open final. Rhona Wise / EPA
John Isner celebrates winning the Miami Open final. Rhona Wise / EPA
John Isner becomes first American since Andy Roddick to win Miami Open
The big server, who will move up to No 9 in the ATP rankings as a result, defeated Alexander Zverev 6-7, 6-4, 6-4