EDMUND 1-0 ISNER. The Brit shows n real nerves to get on the board from the off.
J. Isner vs K. Edmund | Roland-Garros
Men's Singles | Round 2 | 25.05.2016 | Paris
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J. Isner (15)
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K. Edmund
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Updated 25/05/2016 at 14:35 GMT
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GAME, SET AND MATCH! - EDMUND 4-6 4-6 4-6 ISNER. The 15th seed relies on that big serve to seal the contest, nailing 18 aces on the way to a straight sets triumph. Edmund battled hard but couldn't find the level to make a real impact on the match. Isner will meet Gabashvili next.
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EDMUND 4-6 4-6 4-5 ISNER. Solid from Edmund. The Brit holds firm to ensure Isner must serve it out for his place in round three.
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EDMUND 4-6 4-6 3-5 ISNER. Still on serve as Isner edges closer to victory. Edmund has kept the score very respectable but never looked like really pushing the American. Isner has looked in control throughout.
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EDMUND 4-6 4-6 2-4 ISNER. John consolidates as Edmund is left with little to swing at. It's looking bleak for the Brits today.
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BREAK! - EDMUND 4-6 4-6 2-3 ISNER. The first four games of the third go with serve - but Isner has now made another breakthrough and a straight sets victory is appearing quite clearly on his horizon.
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EDMUND 4-6 4-6 1-1 ISNER. The USA hopeful responds with a simple game to 15. No look-in for Kyle there.
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EDMUND 4-6 4-6 1-0 ISNER. Good battling from Edmund. The Brit fends off BP to keep his serve from deuce. It's been a tough afternoon for the youngster but he's certainly not embarrassed himself here. He's had some decent chances.
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SET! - EDMUND 4-6 4-6 ISNER. The 15th seed looks in total control here. He serves it out to love to snare a two-set lead. Hard to see Edmund taking a set off the American.
EDMUND 4-6 3-5 ISNER. A love hold for Isner as he marches towards a two-set lead. Edmund must hold to stay in it.
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EDMUND 4-6 2-4 ISNER. A painful one for Kyle. He has triple break point but can't convert as that trusty serve kicks into gear for Isner and ensures he maintains that advantage.
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EDMUND 4-6 2-3 ISNER. Big John consolidates before wasting a couple of BPs to secure the double break. To his credit, Kyle fights hard and manages to hold from deuce.
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BREAK! - EDMUND 4-61-2 ISNER. The 15th seed strikes an early blow and it looks like this is going to too big an ask for Kyle.
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EDMUND 4-6 1-0 ISNER. The Brit battles to a tough hold, but he's on the board and must keep the faith.
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SET! - EDMUND 4-6 ISNER. Predictably, Isner fires down a few missiles as he serves out the set to 15.
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Can Edmund hit back?
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EDMUND 4-5 ISNER. Kyle takes the game to 30 to stay in with a shout. Isner to serve for the set.
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How will Edmund respond?
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BREAK! - EDMUND 2-3 ISNER. The American strikes first blood. Edmund fought off BP to make deuce but couldn't shake off the big-hitting 15th seed who will be confident of taking the opener given his huge service weapon.
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