AJC photos from the 2013 BB&T Atlanta Open tennis tournament

Sports

2013 BB&T Atlanta Open (photo gallery)

Tennis returns to Atlanta as players take part in the BB&T Atlanta Open at Atlantic Station.

John Isner pumps his fist after defeating Kevin Anderson to win the BB&T Atlanta Open.

072813 ATLANTA: --John Isner throws tennis balls to his fans after defeating Kevin Anderson 6-7 (3), 7-6 (2), 7-6 (2) to win the BB&T Atlanta Open on Sunday, July 28, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

John Isner nets the trophy after defeating Kevin Anderson to win the BB&T Atlanta Open 6-7 (3), 7-6 (2), 7-6 (2).

John Isner returns a serve to Kevin Anderson on his way to winning the BB&T Atlanta Open 6-7 (3), 7-6 (2), 7-6 (2) on July 28, 2013, in Atlanta.

John Isner stretches to return a serve to Kevin Anderson on his way to winning the BB&T Atlanta Open 6-7 (3), 7-6 (2), 7-6 (2) on Sunday, July 28, 2013, in Atlanta.

John Isner serves an ace to Kevin Anderson.

Kevin Anderson, South Africa, returns a shot to John Isner in the championship match.

John Isner returns a shot to Kevin Anderson on his way to winning the BB&T Atlanta Open 6-7 (3), 7-6 (2), 7-6 (2) on Sunday, July 28, 2013, in Atlanta.

Fans wave American flags and cheer local favorite John Isner on to victory in the BB&T Atlanta Open on Sunday, July 28, 2013, in Atlanta.

John Isner serves an ace to Lleyton Hewitt in their semi-finals match at the BB&T Atlanta Open on Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

John Isner serves and ace to Lleyton Hewitt in their semi-finals match at the BB&T Atlanta Open on Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

John Isner prepares to serve to Lleyton Hewitt in their semi-finals match at the BB&T Atlanta Open on Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

John Isner returns a shot to Lleyton Hewitt at the net in their semi-finals match at the BB&T Atlanta Open on Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

John Isner hits a backhand to Lleyton Hewitt in their semi-finals match at the BB&T Atlanta Open on Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Lleyton Hewitt reacts to winning the second set against John Isner in their semi-finals match at the BB&T Atlanta Open on Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Lleyton Hewitt beats his chest with his fist reacting to winning the second set against John Isner in their semi-finals match at the BB&T Atlanta Open on Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

John Isner pumps his fist winning the first set against Lleyton Hewitt in their semi-finals match at the BB&T Atlanta Open on Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

John Isner reacts to defeating Lleyton Hewitt 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (5) to win their semi-finals match and advance to the final at the BB&T Atlanta Open on Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

John Isner reacts to defeating Lleyton Hewitt 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (5) to win their semi-finals match and advance to the final at the BB&T Atlanta Open on Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Fans show support for John Isner who defeated Lleyton Hewitt 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (5) to win the semi-finals match and advance to the final at the BB&T Atlanta Open on Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Lleyton Hewitt, Australia, falls to the court trying to return a shot by John Isner in their semi-finals match at the BB&T Atlanta Open on Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Atlanta. Hewitt was defeated by Isner 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (5) failing to advance to the final. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Andy Ram, Israel, returns a shot in his semi-finals doubles match at the BB&T Atlanta Open on Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Andy Ram, Israel, returns a shot in his semi-finals doubles match at the BB&T Atlanta Open on Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Edouard Roger-Vasselin, France, returns a shot a the net in his semi-finals doubles match at the BB&T Atlanta Open on Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Jonathan Erlich (left) and Andy Ram, Israel, confer between serves in their semi-finals doubles match against Edouard Roger-Vasselin, France, and Igor Sijsling, Netherlands, at the BB&T Atlanta Open on Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Atlanta. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

1/25

John Isner pumps his fist after defeating Kevin Anderson to win the BB&T Atlanta Open.

Today's Gallery Headlines

The Center tour

PHOTOS: An early look at CNN Center's redevelopment in downtown Atlanta

Wayfair Tour

PHOTOS: Wayfair opens first Atlanta store

Atlanta Hawks host the Boston Celtics

PHOTOS: Hawks defeat Celtics in key East battle

People march in Bishop Park in Athens on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Protesters gathered in 10 different locations around Georgia’s Congressional District 10, leading up to a “Democracy Fair” at Bishop Park as part of a nationwide day of “No Kings” demonstrations. Organizers estimate that a few thousand people participated, many of them first-time protesters. (C.J. Bartunek for the AJC)

PHOTOS: 'No Kings' rally at Bishop Park in Athens, Ga.

More Galleries

Georgia's NFL Pro Day

PHOTOS: UGA Pro Day draws Falcons, others

Atlanta Hawks host the Orlando Magic in an NBA game

PHOTOS: Magic night as Hawks continue winning streak

6A Girls Grayson vs. North Paulding

Photos: North Paulding girls defeat Grayson for a 6A basketball state championship

6A Boys Wheeler vs. Pebblebrook

Photos: Wheeler defeats Pebblebook to claim 2026 state championship