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John Isner eases through at Wimbledon

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John Isner eases into round two of Wimbledon with a 7-5 6-3 6-4 win over British wildcard Daniel Smethurst.

John Isner has eased into the second round of Wimbledon with a straight-sets win over British wildcard Daniel Smethurst.

John Isner of the United States celebrates after winning his Gentlemen's Singles first round match against Daniel Smethurst of Great Britain on day two of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club at Wimbledon© Getty Images

The American, who is seeded ninth, took the opening set 7-5 before tightening his grip on the match by claiming the second 6-3.

World number 11 Isner then made sure of the victory as he closed out the one-sided contest 7-5 6-3 6-4.

Waiting for him in the next round will be either Finland's Jarkko Nieminen or Argentine Federico Delbonis.

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