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WASHINGTON -- Speaking to reporters moments after losing his opening match at the Citi Open, John Isner swore, gave clipped answers and complained that he and fellow American Steve Johnson played on a secondary court instead of in the main stadium. Isner, a two-time runner-up at the hard-court tuneup for the U.S. Open, hit 29 aces but failed to earn a single break point and was beaten by the 68th-ranked Johnson 6-7 (5), 6-3, 7-6 (6) on Wednesday night. Seeded No. 5 in Washington and ranked No. 12 overall -- the highest American man by nearly 50 spots -- Isner bowed out quickly after winning a hard-court title in Atlanta last week. "I didnt like playing out there," Isner said of being placed on Grandstand 1, instead of the nearby larger arena, where he contested the finals in 2007 and last year. "I just didnt think I deserved to play on that court," he added. "Simple as that." Asked what about the main stadium helps him, Isner replied: "Its just a better court." "I like my chances better on centre court, but he beat me fair and square," said Isner, who had a first-round bye. Johnson only converted 1 of 2 break points, but that was enough to reach the third round. Isner erased one match point at 6-5 in the third-set tiebreaker, but at 6-all, he double-faulted, then smacked a ball out of the court. Given a second opportunity to close it, Johnson did. As for the court assignment, Johnson said the tournaments international TV partners chose to have higher-seeded men from other countries -- No. 1 Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic, No. 2 Milos Raonic of Canada and No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan, who all beat American opponents Wednesday -- play in the 4, 6 and 8 p.m. time slots on the Stadium Court. Isner was given the option of playing there in the days last match -- probably starting at about 10 p.m. -- or instead shifting to the smaller court, but with an earlier start time. "Its a pretty intimate court. People are right on you," Johnson said. "I thought it was kind of a bummer, because (Isner) deserves to be on the big stage. But Im not in control of that." In a statement relayed via a spokesperson, tournament director Jeff Newman said: "Many factors are at play in scheduling decisions, including domestic and international television, and many more. As a player who has played so well here in the past, we can appreciate its a tough loss (for Isner), but credit to Steve Johnson for the win." Raonic, a Wimbledon semifinalist from Thornhill, Ont., was tested by 60th-ranked Jack Sock but took the last six points of the first set, and the last five points of the second to win 7-6 (3), 7-6 (3). Vancouvers Vasek Pospisil is also moving on by eliminating American Rajeev Ram 6-0, 7-6. Nishikori edged Sam Querrey 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, while Berdych beat qualifier Robby Ginepri 6-1, 6-4. Two seeded men lost when Victor Estrella Burgos of the Dominican Republic beat No. 8 Feliciano Lopez 7-6 (5), 6-4, and Donald Young of the United States eliminated No. 17 Julien Benneteau 6-4, 6-3. In womens action, Kristina Mladenovic beat American qualifier Taylor Townsend 6-3, 6-4, and Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan stopped playing against Kurumi Nara of Japan because of a right elbow injury. Steve Larmer Jersey .ca. The NHL Play of the Year showdown kicks off with some slick moves going head-to-head with a combination of soft hands and endless patience. Corey Crawford Jersey .Y. -- It was as if Matt Moulson never left the New York Islanders. http://www.authenticblackhawkspro.com/Pierre-pilote-blackhawks-jersey/ . Andrews, Scotland - Oliver Wilson fired a final- round, 2-under 70 on Sunday and he held on to win the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship by one shot. Bobby Hull Jersey .Y. - Terry and Kim Pegula have no immediate plans to tinker with their new NFL team. Chicago Blackhawks Jerseys . A steady downpour and low temperatures were predicted for much of the night. No makeup date was immediately announced, although it was determined that the game will not be part of a doubleheader on Wednesday. CHICAGO -- Fred Jackson showed no signs of slowing down as he raced along the sideline, and the Buffalo Bills might be ready to kick things into a higher gear, too. A stunning overtime victory over the Bears was a good start. Jackson set up Dan Carpenters field goal in overtime with a 38-yard run to the 1 and the Buffalo Bills surprised Chicago 23-20 on Sunday. The veteran running back ran for just 61 yards, but he came through with a big one at the end. "I am old, but I can still play," the 33-year-old Jackson said. The Bears had just punted to open the extra period and Buffalo took over on its own 22 to start the winning possession. The Bills got the ball to the Chicago 39 when the 33-year-old Jackson turned toward the left side and broke off his big run, pushing safety Chris Conte out of the way twice inside the 10 before being knocked out of bounds at the 1. Buffalos EJ Manuel backed up 3 yards and put the ball in the middle of the field. After a delay of game, Carpenter won it with a 27-yarder. It was a good start for the Bills as they enter a new era following the death of founding father and Hall of Fame owner Ralph Wilson. Theyre trying to end a 14-year playoff drought and they started by knocking off a team eyeing a run to the post-season. "Its so difficult to win on the road in this league, especially on opening day I think its even tougher," Bills coach Doug Marrone said. "Im proud of them. It was different, Im not going to lie to you. It was different in that locker room before the game." Jackson said, "It was a great statement win for us to put all that stuff behind and focus on the season." This was not what the Bears had in mind. They got little pressure from a revamped defence despite the addition of five-time Pro Bowl end Jared Allen, and there were some questionable decisions at times by Jay Cutler, who got picked off twice while throwing for 349 yards and two touchdowns. The Bears trailed 17-7 at the half after Buffalo scored 17 unanswered points and came up short down the stretch after tying it. The Bills looked like they might pull this one out in regulation with a 20-17 lead after Dan Carpentter kicked a 33-yard field goal.dddddddddddd That came after Cutler threw across his body and tried to squeeze a pass to Martellus Bennett on a third-and-1 at the Buffalo 34. Kyle Williams came away with his first career interception, instead. But the Bears answered after the Bills grabbed the lead. They drove from the 20 to the Buffalo 19, and Cutler threw an incomplete pass to Brandon Marshall in the end zone before Robbie Gould tied it with a 37-yard field goal with 30 seconds left in regulation. "You guys are going to be as negative as possible," a surly Cutler said. "But weve got a lot of games left, we did a lot of good things. Obviously we made mistakes today and weve got to clean them up and got to keep it going." Manuel completed 16 of 22 passes for 173 yards for Buffalo. He also had a 2-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Robert Woods added 78 yards receiving. Chicagos Matt Forte ran for 82 yards and had 87 receiving. Brandon Marshall caught eight passes for 71 yards and a touchdown. Alshon Jeffery also had 71 yards receiving, although he spent most of the second half on the sideline because of a hamstring injury. Bennett had 70 yards receiving and a TD, but left guard Matt Slauson and centre Roberto Garza left the game with ankle injuries. It wasnt a great afternoon for a revamped defence, either. Allen, the star addition in the off-season overhaul, was a nonfactor in his Bears debut. But Trestman thought it was a good day overall for that group -- Jacksons long run aside. "At the end of the day you keep them in the 17 to 20-point range, that should be enough for us to win," he said. "And if we hang onto the football, take care of it we would have been in a good position to do that." NOTES: Bills LB Keith Rivers left the game because of a groin injury and S Aaron Williams was being evaluated for a concussion afterward. Buffalo also held out CB Stephon Gilmore because of a nagging groin injury. ... Trestman thought Jeffery might return at some point in the second half, but that didnt happen. ... Slauson and Garza did not think they were seriously injured. 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