Lost in the headlines of oil spills, replacement of generals etc. is a bit of history being made in the sports world-and its not the World Cup. (yes, I watch the games when I can- and I enjoy them.)
A RECORD-SETTING MATCH THAT'S NOT OVER YET
Previous full-match time record: 6 hours, 33 min. at 2004 French Open
playing time during 5th set: 7 hours, 6 minutes
Total playing time: 10 hours
John Isner had 4 match points in the 5th set
Just in the 5th set: they played 881 points
John Isner has hit 98 aces
More aces: Nicolas Mahut has hit 95 aces
previous ace record at any match: 78
Total games played: 161 (118 in 5th set)
Longest known tennis matches
10 hours - John Isner vs. Nicolas Mahut, 2010 Wimbledon (in progress)
more here:
http://www.statesman.com/sports/10-hour-wimbledon-match-shatters-all-records-765628.html
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