Bumblebee Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 LONDON: Play was suspended on Wednesday in the longest tennis match ever played as France's Nicolas Mahut and John Isner of the United States came off court at 59-59 in the final set at Wimbledon. "Nothing like this will ever happen again, ever," said an exhausted Isner. "I don't know what to say." Isner had match point at 59-58, but Mahut fired down an ace to take it back to deuce, before going on to win the game. At 59-59 and 9:10pm (1910 GMT) with the light fading fast, match officials tried to suspend play, though Isner wanted to carry on. Spectators yelled "We want more" on Court 18. "Ladies and gentlemen, due to darkness, play is suspended," the umpire announced. A drained Mahut said: "We played for too long, I don't know how many hours we played." http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Sports/Events-Tournaments/Wimbledon/Top-stories/Longest-ever-match-suspended-at-59-59-in-final-set/articleshow/6084043.cms WTFFFFFF :WTF::WTF::WTF::WTF: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 :omg: Epic...that's what it is!!! Players won't be in any shape to play the 2nd round matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 WTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestarranger Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 59-59 in the last set, and still goin' strong :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sachinism Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 **** was crazy, I had to go out at 30's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sachin200 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 more than seven hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karan114 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 :omg: Epic...that's what it is!!! Players won't be in any shape to play the 2nd round matches. Yes, truly epic. I can't imagine the state these two must be in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvvslaxman Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 I gave up at 38-38. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10DuLKaR Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 When will the play resume? (IST) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roshanrocks Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 awseome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desi Cartman Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 If they were representing pakistan then they could have been banned and un-banned 10 times during the match itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumblebee Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 If they were representing pakistan then they could have been banned and un-banned 10 times during the match itself :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner_Mania Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I watched it all the way till 59-59. Isner wanted to continue playing, but Mahut didnt so they suspended play. Its a 1200 BST start, so 4.30pm India time. Its a pity they still have to continue playing on Court 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 wats 59-59?u can go on & on till u hv a winner.wont u have a tie break at 6-6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10DuLKaR Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I watched it all the way till 59-59. Isner wanted to continue playing' date=' but Mahut didnt so they suspended play. Its a 1200 BST start, so 4.30pm India time. Its a pity they still have to continue playing on Court 18.[/quote'] Thanks. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner_Mania Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 wats 59-59?u can go on & on till u hv a winner.wont u have a tie break at 6-6? No tie breaker in the 5th set. You need to win by 2 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b555 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 i started at 34-34 and watched till 59-59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner_Mania Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 The most awesome part is not just the 59-59 score line or even the other array of amazin stats like both of them have 90+ aces, but the fact that they were still playing high quality tennis even at that point. Some where around 57-58 they had a 17 shot rally for a point. Imagine Mahut has served 50+ games in the last set knowing that a break of serve would mean he loses the match. That requires some amazing metal strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panesarv Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 If they were representing pakistan then they could have been banned and un-banned 10 times during the match itself :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 No tie breaker in the 5th set. You need to win by 2 games. thanks for the info.is this rule only for Wimbledon or for all matches? n how long did the match last in time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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