Roger Federer defeats John Isner in Miami Open final

Roger Federer became tennis’ first repeat champion of 2019 when he won his 101st career title Sunday by beating a hobbled John Isner in the Miami Open final, winning 6-1, 6-4 in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Federer neutralized Isner’s big serve and won 32 of 35 points on his own serve. Isner, who’s 6-foot-10, scrambled so desperately to stay in rallies that he hurt his left foot and limped badly through the final few points.

Isner said he didn’t know the nature or severity of the injury.

Federer, by contrast, is just fine. He was the Dubai champion March 2 and the runner-up to Dominic Thiem at Indian Wells two weeks ago.

“This is a good phase, a good stretch for me right now,” Federer said. “I really feel super healthy. That’s why I have been able to play every day for the last four weeks. That’s something that maybe hasn’t always been the case for the last few years. So you appreciate these moments.”

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