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Sports Briefing | Tennis: Top Seed John Isner Falls Early in Newport

John Isner, the top seed, was upset in the first round of the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships in Newport, R.I., by Rajeev Ram, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 7-6 (8).

u25a0 The United States Open became the richest Grand Slam event as the United States Tennis Association announced a 10.5 percent increase in prize money for the tournament, which will have a purse of $42.3 million. (REUTERS)