John isner finally brought an end to the longest match in tennis history today as he broke the serve of nicolas mahut to secure a 7068 victory in the deciding set of their firstround wimbledon. Mahut is known for being part of the longest match in professional tennis history against john isner in the first round of the 2010 wimbledon championships. American john isner held his nerve to overcome nicolas mahut 7068 in the deciding set of their unforgettable firstround encounter at wimbledon. This years firstround tie is the fourth match on court three on tuesday. Jun 29, 2015 since losing the longest match of all time at wimbledon to john isner, nicolas mahut has turned his tennis career around. The isner mahut match at the 2010 wimbledon championships is the longest tennis match in history. Roger federer, rafael nadal qualify to quarterfinals of the tournament. The 11 hour, 5 minute match spanned over 3 days and finished when john isner hit a solid down the. The american isner entered the action as the tournaments number 23 seed on the mens singles side.
Jun 23, 2010 comfortably setting a new record for the longest tennis match in history, the match finally ended this morning after a fantastic half volley at the net. John isner vs nicolas mahut the longest match in full youtube. Ahead of wimbledon 2019, heres a throwback to john isner vs nicolas mahut classic from wimbledon 2010 and the longest match ever played watch video tennis indian wells championship 2019. But as the games and sets wore on, mundane gave way to. Kevin anderson beats john isner in longest semifinal tennis. Until the match in the 2010 wimbledon first round, the isner vs mahut, apparently a match like any other. The rematch between recordbreaking duo john isner and nicolas mahut will be one of the highlights at day two at wimbledon, with serena williams, roger federer, novak djokvoic and a host of. Mahut could have concluded much, much earlier in the day. The wimbledon 2010 first round match between nicolas mahut and john isner played from the 22nd24th june, 2010 46. John isner ensured there would be no repeat of his marathon 2010 match with nicolas mahut when he won their rematch in just two hours and three minutes. Isner previously won the longest ever grand slam singles match against nicolas mahut, lasting 11 hours and five minutes over three days in the 2010 wimbledon first round.
He holds a number of tennis records and awards for the match, including the most points won in a single match 502 and most games won by a losing player 91. In an astonishing display of endurance, the players fought for 11 hours and 5 minutes, breaking all records for length of match, games played, and aces served. The isnermahut match at the 2010 wimbledon championships is the longest tennis match in history. The latest tennis stats including head to head stats for at. John isner v nicolas mahut wimbledon 2010 first round extended. In the first round, isner played nicolas mahut in the longest match in tennis history, prevailing 64. Nicolas mahut fixtures tab is showing last 100 tennis matches with statistics and winlose icons. Jul 10, 2017 john isner and nicholas mahut s epic match lasted 11 hours. John isner left defeated nicolas mahut right 64, 36, 67, 76, 7068 in a record 11 hours and 5 minutes. Jun 24, 2010 american john isner held his nerve to overcome nicolas mahut 7068 in the deciding set of their unforgettable firstround encounter at wimbledon. John isner and nicolas mahut are still playing in the longest match in tennis history after the match was suspended due to darkness. Isner held a match point all the way back in the 20th game of the fifth set, when he was ahead 109 with mahut. John isner and nicolas mahuts epic match goes into third day two lines of rudyard kiplings poem if hang over the players entrance to centre court at the all england.
Luckily, he only took 65 minutes to close the fifth set at 4. Nicolas mahut live score, schedule and results tennis. After beating isner 2624 in a final set slog, anderson believes the current format. The match clocked in as the secondlongest in wimbledon history, topped only by isners epic 64, 36, 67 79, 76 73, 7068 victory over nicolas mahut in the 2010 edition of the tournament. The championships 2018 will run from 2 july 15 july. John isner son latest news information updated on april. Neither john isner nor nicolas mahut expected to be involved in the longest tennis match in history when they kicked off their 2010 wimbledon championships runs. This article details longest tennis match records by duration or number of games. When did john isner play nicolas mahut at wimbledon in. Jun 26, 2010 john isner finally managed to end the match during day three of the marathon, winning by the score of 64, 36, 67, 76 and 7068. Get the latest stats and tournament results for tennis player nicolas mahut on. John isner of the us and nicolas mahut of france c with chair umpire mohamed lahyani after the longest match in grand slam history. Kevin anderson and john isner call for change after mammoth. You can obtain a copy of the code, or contact the council.
Feb 07, 2018 this is the official youtube page of the all england lawn tennis club championships, home of wimbledon. Isner eventually triumphed in the sports longest ever match, winning 64. John isner gegen nicolas mahut war eine erstrundenbegegnung beim tennis grandslamturnier in wimbledon im jahr 2010. Isner took full advantage of his good fortune, recording his first wins over top100 players. Their match would become the longest tennis match in history. John isner and nicolas mahut competed at the 2010 wimbledon championships. During the 2010 wimbledon championship, john isner and nicolas mahut played out a first round match of epic proportions. Kevin anderson and john isner call for change after mammoth 50game final set in semifinal. Marathon men mahut and isner paired off in wimbledon first round. Roger federer vs john isner shanghai 2010 r2 full match. Jun 24, 2010 john isner wins marathon match with nicolas mahut at wimbledon this article is more than 9 years old isner wins 64, 36, 67, 76, 7068 firstround match lasted 11 hours five minutes. Jun 24, 2010 wimbledon, england john isner of the united states outlasted nicolas mahut of france, 7068, in the fifth set of their epic threeday firstround match at wimbledon on thursday.
John isner beats nicolas mahut 7068 in longest match in. Jul, 2018 because, of course, isner s name is already next to the longest match ever, when he took more than 11 hours to beat nicolas mahut in 2010. Tennisstatistics for john isner v nicolas mahut reuters. Thats right 70 games to 68 games in the fifth set because one must win by two in the fifth set at wimbledon. In 2010, john isner faced frances nicolas mahut in the first round at wimbledon. John isner wins marathon match with nicolas mahut at wimbledon this article is more than 9 years old isner wins 64, 36, 67, 76, 7068 firstround match lasted 11 hours five minutes. When you are so focussed and every point feels like a match point you just dont even think about eating or needing the bathroom. Quite a few of us have a bit more time on our hands than usual. Kevin anderson beats john isner in longest semifinal tennis match in wimbledon history, to face nadal vs djokovic match winner in 2018 final. In 2010 john isner and nicolas mahut played the longest match in tennis history, 11 hours and 5 minutes over 3 days, at wimbledon. Jul, 2018 the only longer match was isners 64, 36, 67, 76, 7068 victory over nicolas mahut in the first round in 2010, which at 11 hours and five minutes is the longest match ever played anywhere. John isner wins marathon match with nicolas mahut at. American john isner has backed the change which will see the deciding.
Jun 24, 2010 john isner of the us and frances nicolas mahut, right, pose for a photo next to the scoreboard following their epic mens singles match at the all england lawn tennis championships at wimbledon. Isner vs mahut, longest tennis match record world most. John isner vs nicolas mahut, wimbledon 2010, the longest match in full on. Nicolas mahut vs john isner head to head stats and betting tips. Isnermahut match at the 2010 wimbledon championships. Jun 24, 2010 london, june 24 reuters match statistics from the recordbreaking wimbledon mens singles first round match between john isner u. John isner and nicolas mahut s epic match goes into third day two lines of rudyard kiplings poem if hang over the players entrance to centre court at the all england. A match which went down as the longest match in tennis history, clocking in at 11 hours and 5 minutes over three days with the deciding. John isner v nicolas mahut wimbledon 2010 first round extended highlights duration. Jul 14, 2010 never before had a first round match played on a minor court became an instant classic. Read on wikipedia edit history talk page print download pdf. Wimbledon 2010, john isner vs nicholas mahut scoreboard. Meeting in the first round of play at the grand slam, isner met qualifier mahut. Isner vs mahut photo session in june 24, the committee restarted the unfinished game and it was a time for isner to win the fifth set or he should work harder to win another set.
John isner holds his nerve to beat nicolas mahut 7068 in the deciding. It was a firstround mens singles match, in which the american 23rd seed john isner played french qualifier nicolas mahut. The fifth and final set alone required a total of eight hours. Jul 11, 2018 when did john isner play the longest tennis match ever and what was the result. John isner wants new wimbledon tiebreak rule named after him. John isner v nicolas mahut the story of an epic clash ahead of their rematch at wimbledon, the key figures tell the story of last years epic john isner v nicolas mahut clash. The isnermahut match at the 2010 wimbledon championships holds the record for the. There are also all nicolas mahut scheduled matches that they are going to play in the. Defending womens champion serena williams is first on centre court. John isner v nicolas mahut wimbledon 2010 first round.