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Steely Stefanos Tsitsipas keeps cool to beat John Isner in four sets

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Fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas was handed his first real test at this year’s French Open before he subdued big-serving American John Isner 5-7 6-3 7-6(3) 6-1 to move into the fourth round on Friday.

The 22-year-old, who won two titles on clay in the run-up to Roland Garros, had to endure a torrid serving barrage in the opening set but eventually found his stride to set up a fourth round clash with Spanish 12th seed Pablo Carreno Busta.

“John is a big guy and I can learn a lot playing against him," Tsitsipas said. “His serve was a big obstacle. But things started going my way in the second set. My head cleaned up a bit."