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WASHINGTON -- When Juan Martin del Potro is healthy, and his shots are on target, hes as dangerous as they come on the sort of hard courts used at the U.S. Open. Getting his game in shape ahead of the years last Grand Slam tournament, the top-seeded del Potro solved John Isners big serve and pulled away for a 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 victory in the Citi Open final Sunday, winning his third championship and 14th consecutive match in Washington. "His forehand is widely regarded as maybe the best in the world," Isner said. "I couldnt do anything about it. I actually wasnt really surprised. Ive seen him do that a lot of times. Thats what he does. Hes got a lot of talent, and a lot of talent on that forehand side." Back in 2009, del Potro followed up a title in the nations capital with a trophy at the U.S. Open, which starts in three weeks. "Fantastic memories," the seventh-ranked del Potro told the crowd. When the Argentine arrived in Washington this time, he came with some questions about his body and his game. He hadnt played a hard-court match since the spring. He hadnt competed at all in nearly a month -- a five-set loss July 5 to No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the longest semifinal in Wimbledon history, more than 4 1/2 hours. And he hadnt fully tested the left knee he hyperextended in a tumble during a match at the All England Club. "Im surprised to win this tournament," del Potro said. He came through without any problems, other than that first-set hiccup, which might have been due to a short turnaround: His semifinal was delayed by rain Saturday night and ended after midnight. He didnt get to sleep until about 3 a.m., 12 hours before the final started, which he said was "a little frustrating." In the womens final, seventh-seeded Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia beat unseeded Andrea Petkovic of Germany 6-4, 7-6 (2) to win the Citi Open for the second consecutive year. The 43rd-ranked Rybarikova is 10-0 in Washington, where shes won half of her four career titles. With wind whipping around at 15 mph and temperatures at 80 degrees, Isner got off to a terrific start Sunday -- thanks in part to his powerful and always effective serve, not surprisingly, but also with other aspects of his still-evolving game. It took Isner less than 10 minutes to create a cushion, breaking at love for a 3-1 edge and soon was up 5-2. Given that Isner never had won a set against del Potro in three previous meetings, it made sense that nothing would come easily this time, either. So Isner required five set points before eventually cashing in with a 137 mph service winner. And then, everything changed. Perhaps Isner was bound to falter after such impeccable serving all week. Perhaps the fatigue of playing his ninth match in 11 days -- the American won a hard-court title at Atlanta last week -- caught up to him. After all, Isner thanked his chiropractor during the trophy ceremony, drawing chuckles from fans. Del Potros take: "It was strange to hear that." While Isner acknowledged he was tired, del Potro had a lot to do with the way the match shifted. Starting off way behind the baseline to receive serves and using every bit of his considerable wingspan, Del Potro broke Isner four times in all, including three in a row while winning seven consecutive games to take control. Isner -- best known for winning the longest match in tennis history, 70-68 in the fifth set at Wimbledon in 2010 -- had not even faced a break point over any of his previous three matches. Del Potro also limited Isner to six aces after the eighth-seeded and 20th-ranked American pounded 29 in the semifinals. "Im sure that was his game plan, just to get my serve back and go from there," Isner observed. "He was standing so far back that the guy calling the sideline had to move out of the way." Del Potro added to his Washington titles from 2008 and 2009. He skipped the tournament for various reasons from 2010-12. He earned his first break point Sunday -- and the first Isner faced since his opening match -- 35 minutes into the final, in the second sets second game. But a 14-stroke point ended with del Potro sailing an easy forehand long for an unforced error. He hung his head, leaned over with hands on knees, then crouched down and stared at the net. Isner also took the next two points to hold for 1-1. But Isner wouldnt win another game for a substantial stretch. A bad drop shot into the net, a poor overhead smash right at del Potro that resulted in a cross-court forehand winner, a long forehand and a long backhand all added up to a break at love. That ended a run of 50 consecutive service games won by Isner across four matches and put del Potro up 3-1 in the second set. Clearly, he was in charge. After only 1 1/2 hours, the final was finished. 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Murray beat Sam Querrey 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-1, 6-3 to clinch Britains opening-round victory against the United States on Sunday at Petco Park. "Im proud of the way Im playing just now, because I had to do a lot of work to get back to where I want to be," Murray said after celebrating with his teammates on the red clay court in a temporary stadium in left field of the downtown home of baseballs San Diego Padres.Danny Care hopes some of the magic of Jamie Vardys season at Leicester rubs off on England in Saturdays Grand Slam match against France. Care and Vardy spent their early teenage years playing at Sheffield Wednesdays academy until the former opted for rugby, and the long-standing friends remain in touch.Against all odds Leicester are in pole position to win the Barclays Premier League with Vardys 19 goals laying the foundation for their title bid, while in Paris Cares England will attempt to complete their first Grand since 2003. Every now and then we have a little chat. Its pretty amazing his story, how hes getting on. Its good for him. Hopefully we can celebrate something of our own, Care said. Jamie Vardy was released by the Owls at the age of 16 He was my understudy at Wednesday! No, he was a similar player to what he is now. Very feisty, wanted the ball at his feet, very quick, liked to score goals.Id like to say I taught him everything he knows but no, I definitely didnt. Hes played unbelievably and hes deserving everything. We were both similar - wingers or up front. Little fast kids. Care, Vunipola start against France Danny Care and Mako Vunipola start for England against France Care, who has been restored to Englands starting XV for the trip to Paris, hopes 2016 will be a memorable year for the two Wednesday graduates.It would be nice. Obviously Leicester are flying. Its an unbelievable story. They deserve everything theyre getting at the moment, Care said.You look at Leicesters team and the way football is - the money, the big four clubs - and Leicester have just come and blown them away. James Haskell says the England players have not celebrated their Six Nations victory as they go in search of a Grand Slam It shows that a bit of team spirit and a couple of fantastic players in and around some very good squad players can get you the rewards.ddddddddddddYou look at other sports for inspiration and it would be amazing if Leicester can do it. Theyre not there yet. Hopefully they will get it done.I think theyve done enough - well they will have in the next few weeks. For us to win a Grand Slam would obviously be massiveNo-one has done it in this squad and it hasnt been done by England for a long time. A handful of us have won a Six Nations, but this is the one we really want. And were going to Paris to try and get it. 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