The longest contest in ATP history refuses to end as John Isner and Nicolas Mahut must return for a third day of play to settle their first round match. Isner seems to have lightened up some.

The longest tennis match ever now tied 5959 in the fifth.

Isner came out of the bathroom break the much fresher of the two and reeled off three straight points on his serve including one that finished with Mahut diving to the center of the court. and Nicolas Mahut of France are playing what already is the longest match on record in tennis history. World CupNew York TimesJohn Isner of the United States and Nicolas Mahut of France took the court for the fifth set of.

With John Isner and Nicholas Mahuts fifth set rumbling onward at Wimbledon we got to thinking.

John Isner and Nicolas Mahut Who Isner an American and Mahut from France are in the midst of the longest tennis match in the sports history right now at.

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With all eyes on South Africa most sports fans are missing the drama unfolding thousands of miles north at Court 18 of Wimbledon.

Live coverage of the five set match between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut. What could you have done in the time its taken to play this match The fifth set is currently in its 93rd game and as we type.

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WIMBLEDON England John Isner of Tampa Fla. and Nicolas Mahut of France are playing what already is the longest match on record in tennis history. Their firstround match at Wimbledon has lasted more than 7 12 hours breaking the. A modern day duel of.

Jun 23 232p by Ben Rothenberg. Jun 23 239p by Ben Rothenberg.

Isner still hasnt faced a single break point in this set.

Wimbledon IsnerMahut Tied 4343. Is there any doubt theyll make it Only about two hours of daylight left though. Could this match really be called for darkness twice.

WIMBLEDON England John Isner of Tampa Fla.

Wimbledon IsnerMahut Tied At 4646.

Wimbledon IsnerMahut Now At 4545. Serving at 4444 Isner was down 1530 but hit a second serve so hard that it knocked Mahut down to the turf.

With John Isner and Nicholas Mahuts fifth set rumbling onward at Wimbledon we got to thinking. But it might only take one more. Its amazing how methodical this match has been. and Nicolas Mahut of France are playing what already is the longest match on record in tennis history.

But who exactly is Nicholas Mahut Well hes also something of a grasscourt specialist making this the endless match that it is. Each player has now won as many games as there have been US Presidents even when you count doubledipper Grover. There will now be at least as many games in this match. Jun 23 226p by Ben Rothenberg. Indeed this is what you might call a perfect storm of servingandvolleying. At some point though it becomes awfully similar to. No controversy no close calls.

Nicolas Mahut won his first round match in qualifying 2422 in the third set. Just rhythmic incessant tennis. He came back from two sets down in the final round of qualies to make it into this main draw match.

Wimbledon IsnerMahut Level At 4747. Their firstround match at Wimbledon has lasted more than 7 12 hours breaking the. In his second career ATPlevel tournament John Isner. Only eight games to 100. Mahut has faced only three. Ninety games down God only knows how many to go. Jun 23 210p by Ben Rothenberg.

Live coverage of the five set match between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut. The pace is slowing down understandably but the end does not look any nearer as the match enters its NINTH hour. What could you have done in the time its taken to play this match The fifth set is currently in its 93rd game and as we type.