The Longest Tennis Match

The longest tennis match in recorded history took place at the Wimbledon Championships in 2010 between John Isner of the United States and Nicolas Mahut of France. The match started on June 22, 2010, and concluded on June 24, 2010, lasting for a total of 11 hours and 5 minutes of play spread over three days.

The match was a first-round Men's Singles match, and the final score was 6-4, 3-6, 6-7(7), 7-6(3), 70-68 in favor of John Isner. The fifth set alone lasted for 8 hours and 11 minutes, making it longer than any previous complete match in tennis history.

The match holds several records, including the most games in a set (138), most games in a match (183), most aces in a match (Isner hit 113 aces, while Mahut hit 103), and the longest time spent on court by both players.

This extraordinary match captivated the tennis world and became an enduring symbol of endurance, mental fortitude, and the never-give-up spirit of tennis players. It remains an iconic moment in the history of the sport.