NEWPORT, United States: US top seed John Isner crashed out on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) in the opening round of the ATP Hall of Fame Championships, losing to 161st-ranked countryman Rajeev Ram 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 7-6 (10/8).

Isner, ranked 18th, was coming off a third-round Wimbledon exit at the hands of reigning US Open champion Marin Cilic after dropping the fifth set 12-10. He was seeking a third title at Newport and the 10th ATP crown of his career.

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