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The Longest Tennis Match Ever

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The longest professional tennis match in history took place at Wimbledon 2010 between John Isner (USA) and Nicolas Mahut (France). Their epic first-round battle lasted a staggering 11 hours and 5 minutes over three days!

Match Details:

? Tournament: Wimbledon (1st Round)
? Dates: June 22–24, 2010
Total Duration: 11 hours, 5 minutes
? Final Score: Isner def. Mahut 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 7-6, 70-68

Key Facts About the Match:

? Longest Tennis Match Ever – The match holds the official record for the longest match in tennis history.

? Most Games Played in a Match183 total games, including a 138-game fifth set (longer than most full matches!).

? Most Aces in a Match – John Isner hit 113 aces, and Mahut hit 103, setting records for the most aces in a single match.

Final Set Alone Lasted 8 Hours, 11 Minutes – The fifth set (which alone lasted longer than any previous match in history) ended 70-68 in favor of Isner.

? No Tie-Break in the Fifth Set – Wimbledon rules at the time required players to win by two games, leading to the marathon fifth set.

How Did It End?
  • On June 24, 2010, after three days of grueling play, John Isner finally broke Mahut's serve to win 70-68 in the fifth set.
  • Mahut collapsed in exhaustion, while Isner could barely raise his arms in victory.
  • Both players received a standing ovation from the Wimbledon crowd.
Legacy of the Match

? A Plaque at Wimbledon Honors the Match – A commemorative plaque was placed outside Court 18, where the match took place.

? Rule Change at Wimbledon – In 2019, Wimbledon introduced a final-set tiebreak rule at 12-12 to prevent such marathon matches.

? Both Players Became Legends – Although Isner won, both players were widely praised for their endurance, sportsmanship, and historic achievement.

This legendary match remains one of the greatest endurance feats in sports history and is unlikely to ever be repeated!

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