John Isner Receives 2018 U.S. Open Sportsmanship Award
September 6, 2018 | By Press Release
Photo courtesy of USTA/Andrew Ong
U.S. Open quarterfinalist John Isner was awarded the men’s 2018 U.S. Open Sportsmanship Award on Tuesday. The award is presented to the professional tennis players who best demonstrate excellence in sportsmanship throughout the U.S. Open Series and the U.S. Open. The women’s honoree will be announced at a later date.
Eligibility requirements for winners include participating in at least two Series tournaments, as well as the 2018 U.S. Open. Each U.S. Open Sportsmanship Award winner receives a trophy and a $5,000 donation to the charity of his or her choice.
The USTA started a Sportsmanship Committee in 2011. Its charge is to “educate and inspire youngsters and their parents to develop and exhibit a high degree of sportsmanship and an attitude of fair play and mutual respect on and off the tennis court. Underlying the charge is the ethical imperative that fairness is more important than winning.”
The USTA Sportsmanship Award Selection Committee is comprised of USTA representatives, former players and journalists, including Co-Chairs Todd Martin and Lars Rosene, Jon Vegosen, Mary Carillo, Mary Joe Fernandez, Chanda Rubin, Joel Drucker, Steve Flink and Matt Cronin.
