2022 U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships – Singles Explained

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Reilly Opelka defeated John Isner in the final, 6–3, 7–6^(9–7), to win the singles tennis title at the 2022 U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships. It marked Opelka's fourth career Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) singles title and his first on clay. With Opelka's height at and Isner's at, the combined heights of both players made the final the tallest one ever contended during the Open Era. At the age of 36, Isner was also playing to become the oldest champion at the tournament in the Open Era.^[1]

Cristian Garín was the defending champion from when the tournament was last held in 2019,^[2] but lost in the semifinals to Isner.^[3]

Seeds

The top four seeds received a bye into the second round.

Draw

Bottom half

Qualifying

Qualifying draw

Fourth qualifier

External links

• Main draw
• Qualifying draw

Notes and References

1. Web site: 10 April 2022 . Opelka Beats Isner In 'Battle Of The Bots' For Houston Title . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220411040250/https://www.atptour.com/en/news/opelka-isner-houston-2022-final . 11 April 2022 . 16 April 2022 . Association of Tennis Professionals.
2. Web site: April 14, 2019 . Garin Lifts First ATP Tour Title In Houston . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220323001936/https://www.atptour.com/en/news/garin-ruud-houston-final-2019 . March 23, 2022 . March 30, 2022 . Association of Tennis Professionals.
3. Web site: April 9, 2022 . Opelka Outduels Kyrgios To Reach First Clay Final In Houston . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220410063527/https://www.atptour.com/en/news/opelka-houston-2022-sf . April 10, 2022 . April 9, 2022 . Association of Tennis Professionals.