John Isner in San Jose semifinals

[truebluefan]

On one of the most important points of the match, John Isner walked up to the baseline, bounced the ball between his legs and wasted no time smacking an adrenaline-fueled 138 mph ace.

So long, break point.

So long, set point.

Isner advanced to the SAP Open semifinals for the first time in his career Friday, rallying in a first-set tiebreaker before overpowering Xavier Malisse 7-6 (8), 6-2 behind his booming serve. The bone bruise in his right knee that forced him to drop out of last month's Australian Open is no longer an issue, and apparently neither is his confidence.