The Longest Tennis Match
The longest tennis match in history took place on June 22-24, 2010, at Wimbledon between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut. The match lasted 11 hours and 5 minutes, and spanned over three days. Isner eventually won the match 70-68 in the fifth set, winning the final game 7-5.
The Match
The first set of the match was fairly routine, with Isner winning 6-4. However, the second set was much more closely contested, and went to a tiebreaker. Isner won the tiebreaker 7-5, giving him a 2-0 lead in the match.
The third set was even more closely contested, and went to a second tiebreaker. This time, Mahut won the tiebreaker 7-5, bringing the match to 2-1.
The fourth set was another close one, and went to a third tiebreaker. Isner won the tiebreaker 7-5, giving him a 3-1 lead in the match.
The fifth set was the longest of the match, and went on for over eight hours. Isner and Mahut traded breaks of serve throughout the set, and neither player was able to gain a significant advantage.
Finally, in the 138th game of the fifth set, Isner broke Mahut’s serve to take a 6-5 lead. Isner then served out the match, winning the final game 7-5.
The Aftermath
The match between Isner and Mahut was a historic event in tennis. It was the longest match in Wimbledon history, and the second-longest match in professional tennis history. The match also set a new record for the most games played in a single match, with 183 games being played in total.
The match received widespread media attention, and was hailed as one of the greatest tennis matches of all time. Isner and Mahut became instant celebrities, and were invited to appear on numerous television shows and talk shows.
The match also had a significant impact on the sport of tennis. The ATP Tour introduced a new rule that limits the length of matches to four hours. However, this rule was later rescinded.
The match between Isner and Mahut remains the longest tennis match in history, and is unlikely to be broken anytime soon.
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