If you are currently sitting at home at 2:25 pm EST reading this, turn your TV onto ESPNU and watch the match-up between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut. The two are currently battling the longest match in Wimbledon history as they have been playing for over 8 hours!
The match is currently tied at 46-46 in the 5th set.
The final set has been going on for over 5 hours on it’s own, as both players are struggling to even return a serve. There have been numerous records set in this game already, including longest match, set, and most aces in a single match by John Isner.
I just can’t even imagine the pain these guys are going to be in tomorrow! I understand they are professional athletes, but I am in fairly good shape, and playing tennis for an hour leaves me feeling about the same as I do after doing P90X. It is absolutely miserable, but a great way to stay in shape.
You know the fans that are able to stick around for the entire match are going to have a horrible case of stiff neck. But at least this time it wont go along with lock-jaw, right ladies?
UPDATE: The match was suspended due to darkness with the score tied 59-59 in the 5th set. They have a total playing time of exactly 10 hours. The 5th set alone has been going on for 7 hours 6 minutes.
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annnnnnd it is still going on, a day later ……..