Longest Match in History
At the 2010 Wimbledon Championships, Isner, who was seeded 23rd, faced qualifier Nicolas Mahut in the first round. Isner won the match 6–4, 3–6, 6–7, 7–6, 70–68.
In the match, Isner set the record for most aces in a match, breaking Ivo Karlović's record of 78; Mahut passed the old mark as well. Isner served an all-time record of 113 aces, ahead of the 103 aces served by Mahut.
At 21:13 BST on June 23 the match was suspended due to darkness for a second day at 59–59 in the fifth set. The match resumed on June 24, at 15:30 BST, starting the third day of the match. Overall, the match lasted eleven hours and five minutes. Isner also set the record for most games won in a Wimbledon match with 92.
The match brought Isner a measure of fame, particularly in the United States. He had guest appearances on "Good Morning America" and the "Late Show with David Letterman", and threw the ceremonial first pitch at a New York Yankees game in Yankee Stadium. He and Mahut also won the 2010 ESPY Award for Best Record-Breaking Performance in sport.
| 1 (32') | 2 (29') | 3 (49') | 4 (64') | 5 (491') | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Mahut (Q) | 4 | 6 | 7 | 63 | 68 |
| John Isner (23rd) | 6 | 3 | 67 | 7 | 70 |
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