John Isner

23. June 2010 | 20:10

Nicolas Mahut, John Isner in longest tennis match ever at Wimbledon

Nicolas Mahut and John Isner are still playing in the longest tennis match in history.With the fifth set approaching the five-hour mark, the two are tied 41-41. That’s right 41-41. The match actually began last night, but was called because of darkness. Isner, from the United States, won the first set 6-4. Then, Mahut won the next two sets, 6-3, 7-6, before Isner tied it 7-6. The match has set … (News Source: Chicago Sun-Times - 17:04:11)

American John Isner’s match at Wimbledon sets longest match record

France’s Nicolas Mahut and John Isner of the United States just set a record for the longest Grand Slam singles match in tennis history at Wimbledon on Wednesday. (News Source: Daily Press - 18:05:59)

John Isner Vs. Nicolas Mahut Live Blog; Longest Match in Tennis History

1:29 p.m.: Elsewhere around the grounds as if anyone cared, Federer has lost a set to a qualifier. He just won the third set and is up 2-1 in sets. 15-15 at 38-38. 1:27 p.m.: John Isner has had three break points in this fifth set. He was not able to convert. Match is at 7:13 currently. The previous record was 6:33. Mahut holds for 38-38. 1:25 p.m.: John Isner holds 38-37. This is a … (News Source: Bleacher Report - 17:48:16)

Isner in epic match at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - Greensboro native John Isner is playing an epic match at Wimbledon. Isner and Nicolas Mahut of France split the first four sets Tuesday in a first-round match postponed by darkness. Today, the two have battled to a 36-36 tie in the fifth set. The match has broken a professional tennis record for most games since the introduction of the tie-breaker. read more (News Source: Greensboro News & Record - 17:26:30)

Isner’s first-round match suspended

WIMBLEDON, England - Darkness stopped John Isner’s quest to reach Wimbledon’s second round. Greensboro’s Isner split four sets with France’s Nicolas Mahut before the match was suspended. Isner will begin the fifth set today on Court 18 serving at 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7), 7-6 (3). (News Source: Greensboro News & Record - 11:43:11)

Wimbledon Live: Isner and Mahut in Epic Marathon

Live coverage of the five set match between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut. (News Source: International Herald Tribune - 17:24:15)

Longest Grand Slam match record smashed at Wimbledon

LONDON, United Kingdom - France’s Nicolas Mahut and John Isner of the United States made tennis history at Wimbledon on Wednesday as they set a new record for the longest Grand Slam singles match ever. (News Source: ABS-CBNNEWS.com - 17:32:29)

Wimbledon set over 80 games

Nicolas Mahut and John Isner have made tennis history when they set a new record for the longest Grand Slam singles match ever. (News Source: News 24 South Africa - 17:52:29)

Wimbledon 2010: Picking All 32 Second Round Matches

After a first round that saw eight seeds fall (with 23 seed John Isner set to play a fifth set in his suspended match) and the defending champion pushed to the brink, I see two more seeds going down in the Round of 64. Here’s a complete breakdown of all 32 second-round matches. Roger Federer (1) def. Ilija Bozoljac After Federer’s wake-up call in the first round, Bozoljac won’t snap Federer’s … (News Source: Bleacher Report - 21:17:27)