Isner fights back to beat teen Auger-Aliassime in Miami semis

Mar 29, 2019; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; John Isner of the United States returns a shot back to Auger-Aliassime of Canada (not pictured) during the men's semi-final at the Miami Open at Miami Open Tennis Complex. Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports - Copyright Steve Mitchell(Reuters)

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Published on 29/03/2019 - 22:03•Updated 24/04/2024 - 07:03

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(Reuters) - Reigning champion John Isner twice fought back to end Canadian teenager Felix Auger-Aliassime's run at the Miami Open with a 7-6(3) 7-6(4) win in the semi-finals on Friday.

American Isner overcame 3-5 deficits in both sets to set up a final clash against either Swiss Roger Federer or Canadian Denis Shapovalov on Sunday.