TENNIS in DEPTH.

A first-time all-American battle will punctuate the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships on Sunday afternoon, with two of the country’s most promising – and tallest – rising stars meeting for the title.

John Isner and Sam Querrey – ranked No.25 and No.31 in the world, and seeded No.6 and No.8 here, respectively, both made it through tough draws and will now play each other for the very first time in the final at the Racquet Club of Memphis. They do know each other very well though – they are Davis Cup teammates and good friends.

According to ATP World Tour records, this is the tallest final ever – Isner is 6’9″, Querrey 6’6″ – and it is also the first time two Americans will play for a title since last July in Indianapolis, when Querrey was a runner-up to Robby Ginepri. Isner is going for his second career ATP World Tour title and Querrey his third.

Querrey was responsible for the departure of top seed Andy Roddick, beating the world No.7 in three sets in the quarterfinals.

After the singles final, the two will pair up in the doubles final, taking on British-Australian pairing Ross Hutchins and Jordan Kerr.

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