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USA's John Isner is defeated by Spain's Rafael Nadal, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 6-2, 6-4, in their First Round Men's singles, Day 3, at the 2011 French Open tennis championship at Roland Garros
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USA's John Isner is defeated by Spain's Rafael Nadal, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 6-2, 6-4, in their First Round Men's singles, Day 3, at the 2011 French Open tennis championship at Roland Garros
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Spaniard Rafael Nadal (L) meets American John Isner at the net after winning their French Open mens first round match at Roland Garros in Paris on May 24, 2011. Nadal defeated Isner
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