Isner enters Citi Open semis

John Isner celebrates match point against Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus during the Citi Open at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on August 2, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Getty Images)

Washington, Aug 3 (IANS): Big-serving John Isner defeated Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis from 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-4 to enter the semi-finals of Citi Open.

The 20th-ranked Isner powered 49 aces in the match. Isner will face Russia’s Dmitry Tursunov in the semis, reports Xinhua.

“I’m in a good rhythm and I’m serving well,” Isner said Friday.