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Isner and Mahut recall longest match in Wimbledon history

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Isner and Mahut recall longest match in Wimbledon history

Summary

John Isner and Nicolas Mahut faced off in the longest match in tennis history at Wimbledon from June 22-24, 2010. The match lasted 11 hours and 5 minutes, with Isner winning the final set 70-68 after both players held serve without a break deep into a dramatic fifth set. This first-round encounter featured 183 games and a total of 216 aces. The match’s unprecedented length has led to changes in tennis rules, including the introduction of a final-set tie-break at 12-12. These rule changes are aimed at preventing similar marathon matches in the future.

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By the Numbers

•Isner won the match 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 7-6, 70-68.
•Match spanned over three days at Wimbledon’s Court 18.
•Total of 183 games played, with 138 in the final set.
•Wimbledon adopted a final-set tie-breaker rule in 2019.
•Isner served 113 aces, Mahut hit 103 aces.

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John Isner and Nicolas Mahut played out the longest match in tennis history on Wimbledon’s Court 18 between 22 and 24 June 2010. Their first-round encounter stretched over three days, lasting an 11 hours and 5 minutes, and set records that still stand today.
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