By Simon Tomlinson PUBLISHED: 03:41 EST, 30 August 2013 | UPDATED: 06:22 EST, 30 August 2013 As an American playing at the American Grand Slam tournament, John Isner found it hard to believe so many U.S. Open spectators were cheering so vigorously for his French opponent, Gael Monfils. They clapped rhythmically while chanting: 'Let's go, Monfils!' They loudly sang his last name between points. They rose to their feet and raucously saluted Monfils's best shots. They applauded faults and other miscues by the 13th-seeded Isner, the highest-ranked U.S. man, who eventually pulled out a 7-5, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (4) victory last night.
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Flushing Meadows spectators clapped and chanted for Gael Monfils
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Saluted Frenchman's best shots and even applauded Isner's faults
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Isner: 'I was disappointed. If I was in France, it wouldn't be like that'
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American, who is seeded number 13, went on to win in four sets
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