John Isner Coming of Age at Indian Wells

ATP Masters Series 1000 - Quarterfinal

11 John Isner d 13 Gilles Simon - 63 16 75

John is poised to join the top 10 for the first time.

His Sf showing may not be quite enough but a win over Novak might do it.

And/or another strong week at Miami. (Oh that tricky rankings math.)

This is John's 2nd Masters 1000 Sf. He lost a thriller to Tsonga at Paris '11.

Speaking of Novak - they've played twice and Novak has won twice.

But that was in 2010 - John is playing much better. But, Novak is too.

Should be quite an interesting match. Can John gain his first 1000 final?

It's possible. I say this Sf is only 55-45 in Novak's favor. Maybe even 51-49.

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