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It was by far the longest match in grand slam history; the previous record was set at Roland Garros in the 1st Round of the 2004 French Open when Fabrice Santoro beat fellow Frenchman Arnaud Clement 6-4, 6-3, 6-7, 3-6, 16-14 in 6 hours, 33 minutes.
It was also officially the longest ever match at Wimbledon, beating the previous record of 6 hours, 9 minutes set by Mark Knowles and Daniel Nestor in their 5-7, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 23-21 victory over Simon Aspelin and Todd Perry in 2006.
In addition, it was the grand slam match with by far the highest ever number of games, 183; the previous record had stood since the 1st Round of Wimbledon 1969 when Pancho Gonzalez beat Charlie Pasarell 22-24, 1-6, 16-14, 6-3, 11-9, 112 games. This was 26 fewer games than in today's 5th set alone!
Doubles match concludes with longest fifth set everComment email PrintESPN.com news servicesWIMBLEDON, England -- Marcelo Melo and Andre Sa worked hard to move into the third round of the men's doubles competition.
Melo and Sa, both from Brazil, beat Australian Paul Hanley and New Zealander Kevin Ullyett 5-7, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 7-6 (7), 28-26 in the most games ever for a men's doubles match at Wimbledon.
The 102 games broke the previous record of 98, set in Gene Scott and Niki Pilic's 19-21, 12-10 6-4, 4-6, 9-7 victory over Cliff Richey and Torben Ulrich in 1966. AP Photo/Sang TanMarcelo Melo, left, and Andre Sa needed a Wimbledon-record 102 games to defeat Paul Hanley and Kevin Ullyett.
The 54-game fifth set broke the Wimbledon men's doubles record of 46 set by Heinz Guenthardt and Balazs Taroczy over Paul Annacone and Christo van Rensburg in 1985.
The longest final set in any event was set in 1985 when Michiel Schapers and Brenda Schultz teamed to beat Tom Nijssen and Andrea Temesvari in mixed doubles, 6-3, 5-7, 29-27.
At 5 hours, 58 minutes, the match was the second-longest in Wimbledon history, 11 minutes less than Mark Knowles and Daniel Nestor's 5-7, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 23-21 victory over Simon Aspelin and Todd Perry last year.
The longest match in Wimbledon history (and tennis history) started Tuesday, June 22 and ended Thursday, June 24 at Wimbledon in 2010. John Isner of the USA beat Nicolas Mahut of France, 70-68, after a record-breaking 11 hour 5 minute match. The match had to be postponed two nights when the sun went down and the players were still tied.
Previously, the longest match ever played at Wimbledon lasted five hours, 12 minutes and included 112 games in 1969.
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Most games in final set of Wimbledon?
On June 23rd and 24th, 2010, Nicolas Mahut and John Isner played a total of 138 games in the 5th set in the first round of the 2010 Wimbledon. Isner won the set, 70-68. The match is the longest in recorded history, running just over 11 hours total over 3 days.
What is the longest tennis set?
At the 2010 Wimbledon tournament, John Isner defeated Nicolas Mahut in the first round. It was the longest recorded tennis match on record, lasting a total of 11 hours and 5 minutes, and being played on three consecutive days (6/22/10 - 6/24/10) before it was completed. The fifth set of the match was by far the longest in history, taking over 8 hours to complete, with Isner finally winning it 70-68.
What is the longest a tennis match has ever gone on for?
At Wimbledon 2010, there was a recorbreaking match between Isner and Mahut. It is the longest match ever recorded, but there could have been longer matches that weren't recorded.The match set several tennis records, including:Longest match (11 hours, 5 minutes).Longest set (the fifth set required 8 hours, 11 minutes).Most games in a set (138 in the fifth set).Most games in a match (183).Most aces in a match by one player (Isner, 113).Total aces in a match (Mahut's 103 aces, the second highest number by a player in a match, brought the total to 216).Consecutive service games held (168: 84 for each player).
What was the longest match between R Federer and R Nadal?
Wimbledon 2008 final
What is the longest Wimbledon Women's Final?
The longest Wimbledon women's final was in 1902. The match was 7-5 6-1 after the first day and finally abandoned at 4-6 13-11 on the second day (53 total games).
Who won Wimbledon's Women's Singles title in 2008?
Venus Williams won the Wimbledon Women's singles title in 2008. She defeated Serena Williams in the final. This was Venus Williams' fifth Wimbledon Singles title.
What is the highest fifth set score in tennis?
This match I am watching now must be the Highest. So far ....39/38. Hahut (France) Isner )(USA) Wimbledon 23 June 2010 Update: In the 5th set the score is now 53-54 Hahut - Isner...on serve!! 9 hours and 25 minutes into the fifth set of a second round Wimbleton match between N. Mahut and J. Isner. 54 -55 on serve!! 10 hours in, the game has been called due to darkness with the score tied at 59 each in the fifth set. This match has set records for most games, sets and aces in a match!! To be continued tomorrow June 24th, 2010!!
What is the fifth longest river in Europe?
the river rhine
What is the world's fifth longest river?
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Who are the finalists of the Wimbledon Women's Singles in 2008?
The final match was played between Serena Williams and Venus Williams. Venus Williams won the match. This was Venus Williams' fifth Wimbledon Singles title.
Who are the finalists of the Wimbledon Men's singles in 2007?
The final match was played between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Roger Federer won the match. This was Roger Federer's fifth Wimbledon Singles title.
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