The Guardian Liveblogger is still in therapy, however. September 3, 2010 8:39 AM Subscribe
Follow-up: Remember the Long Match? The Smithsonian's American History Museum has acquired John Isner's racquet from that match.
(Also: Xan Brooks' live blog for the Guardian)
To refresh your memory, the match lasted 11 hours and 5 minutes over three days. The previous record for length, 6 hours and 33 minutes, was set at the 2004 French Open.
To refresh your memory, the match lasted 11 hours and 5 minutes over three days. The previous record for length, 6 hours and 33 minutes, was set at the 2004 French Open.
Interesting! I was just thinking about that match yesterday. I "watched it" here. John McEnroe was worried about permanent damage to their bodies. How are they doing these days?
posted by ThatCanadianGirl at 9:27 AM on September 3, 2010
posted by ThatCanadianGirl at 9:27 AM on September 3, 2010
How are they doing these days? Isner is currently playing in the US Open but is fresh off an ankle injury.
posted by ghharr at 9:51 AM on September 3, 2010
posted by ghharr at 9:51 AM on September 3, 2010
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They also took my kidneys.
posted by John Isner at 8:42 AM on September 3, 2010 [10 favorites]