The longest tennis match, an 11-hour Wimbledon ultramarathon over 3 days, deserves a deep rewind

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Жыл бұрын

John Isner and Nicolas Mahut started their 2010 first round Wimbledon match on a Tuesday. Two days and eleven-plus hours of play later, they were still out on the court, locked in what felt like an unbreakable tennis loop.
Isner has his fifth chance to end things and move on in the tournament. Mahut, as you can guess, successfully navigated the previous four. And the eyes of the tennis world are on them both.
But how does a match stretch to this absurd length? You need players with the right combined skill sets, a Grand Slam with a certain adherence to traditions of the sport, and a colleague willing to go on a pizza run.
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@pavarottiaardvark3431 Жыл бұрын

Then in 2018, Isner and Kevin Anderson played a six hour semi-final which left Anderson too tired to compete properly in the final. Wimbledon then adopted changes to the final set rules, meaning Isner is basically responsible for the modern tournament structure.

@siyuanhuo7301 Жыл бұрын

That then led to the iconic 2019 Wimbledon final.

@eltonalonsopompeu615 Жыл бұрын

I’d rather blame Mahut for it. It’s unfathomable to hold serve for 68 times in a set when you serve after your opponent, always needing to hold serve to stay in the match.

@Lcngopher Жыл бұрын

@@eltonalonsopompeu615 you dont always have to hold. As long as you break to tie it back up youre fine

@not-on-pizza Жыл бұрын

And then in 2020, Wimbledon uploaded the entire match to KZfaq as one 11 hour video...

@Matthew-bu7fg Жыл бұрын

@@not-on-pizza people passed away a whole day of lockdown rewatching that!

@heikothedwarf Жыл бұрын

federer saying in an interview "it's unfortunate these guys are going to be a little bit tired tomorrow and the next day and the next week and the next month" is the funniest part of this whole saga

@penultimateApogee Жыл бұрын

the way they half-hug at the end is surely a standard of sportsmanship, but it makes me wonder if they bonded over this. like, "i played three straight days of tennis with you, we understand each other's suffering" kind of thing

@andrewnotgonnatellya7019 Жыл бұрын

Befor, they were opponents. After, they were brothers.

@real_surreal_sir 10 ай бұрын

They genuinely did. Right after it mahut was apparently like In half-broken-mentally fugue state for a but, until it all hit him eventually and he just collapsed exhausted and crying for awhile; but with a bit extra time, they ended up becoming quite friendly long term and always expressed mutual respect

@penultimateApogee 10 ай бұрын

@@real_surreal_sir that's wonderful to hear! thank you for filling me in :')

@jaxsonbateman Жыл бұрын

For anyone interested - Isner lost his next match in straight sets (apparently visibiliy exhausted), and ultimately had to pull out of his doubles match because of a blister on his toe - so this match while epic, kind of ruined the rest of that Wimbledon run for him.

@TheRenster500 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. It's my only gripe with this show is they never give a follow-up

@TotterVideos Жыл бұрын

Yep, played against Thiemo de Bakker.... and had ZERO ACES... which is just insane for a guy like John... but it just amplifies how crazy tired he must have been lol

@rockthahouse1 Жыл бұрын

@@TotterVideos Didn't help he had to play it the very next day too.

@rockthahouse1 Жыл бұрын

Yep. Lost in 74 minutes without a single ace. Was the very next day too, so dude had no rest. Thiemo himself had played a lengthy rd 1 game, not to this extent but had a day of rest to make sure he was primed for this one.

@IceRanger41 Жыл бұрын

Bruh. All that, just to get knocked out in the next round.

@shawnzorf Жыл бұрын

Also credits to Mo Lahyani, who sat there at the umpire's chair for the entirety of the match. One of the nicest guys in tennis on and off court.

@sanderappel4499 Жыл бұрын

He almost stumbled over that final set score, but who could blame him...

@DehumanisedOnYT Жыл бұрын

@@sanderappel4499 not almost stumbled- he actually did read the score incorrectly (he swapped the 3rd and 4th set scores) But... yeah he did pretty well I would say 😅

@happynotredamefan3736 Жыл бұрын

If those umps get paid by game that would be terrible

@MyselfTheThird Жыл бұрын

@@happynotredamefan3736 I hope he got paid by game, what would suck is getting paid per match

@hsbdbsjsjebbdbsbsb370 Жыл бұрын

@@MyselfTheThird they get paid really bad for most it’s not their real job

@lorddalek Жыл бұрын

With all grand slams abandoning the "Win By Two" 5th Set, this is a record that will never be broken. Ever.

@Matthew-bu7fg Жыл бұрын

Yeah I was gutted that the French went the way of a 5th set tiebreak this year too. Not that the record would ever be broken at Roland Garros being it a clay court slam

@analcommando1124 Жыл бұрын

Its only a matter of time before grand slams abandon best of 5 sets for men. All ATP events are best of 3 even the Tour Finals, Olympics switched to best of 3, Davis Cup switched to best of 3.

@viksinha5410 Жыл бұрын

@@Matthew-bu7fg IMO a marathon fifth set gets boring after a while, so I'm happy that all 4 majors have a fifth set tiebreak

@sergiosarmiento1881 Жыл бұрын

Technically speaking, the win by two still applies to games and tie-breaks so there is a very small (almost insignificant) chance this record could be broken.

@charlietian4023 Жыл бұрын

This was like one of the main reasons the win by two (two games, not points) was abandoned, I believe

@deansilvers9088 Жыл бұрын

When this match was live I happened to turn on the TV at 40-40 in the fifth. My mother thought it was deuce. Boy was she wrong

@lacanm1554 Жыл бұрын

I remember seeing this match live, simply unreal experience and of course it had to happen to isner of all people

@NYCharlie718 Жыл бұрын

If I remember right, the World Cup was happening at the same time. This was the first time I saw people pick tennis over the World Cup. Insane game.

@lacanm1554 Жыл бұрын

@@NYCharlie718 You're right! It was a great summer of sport.

@matthewbrach4922 Жыл бұрын

I remember convincing my dad to turn on the game sometime the second day of the match when I heard about it and then inviting friends over to watch the third day

@weaselwag Жыл бұрын

it almost HAD to involve isner. esp back then, his only real weapon was his serve. if you were betting on who would be involved in a match like this, youd be betting heavily on a guy like isner (or a bit later maybe a raonic)

@yungsuit Жыл бұрын

Then in 2018 he and Anderson would play a match long enough to change the rules

@lucasborja3797 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the craziest matches ever in sports, and most people have no idea it exists, i remember watching the 5th set in two different days in awe

@pwndnoob4937 Жыл бұрын

I remember it well. I was showing off to my mother that you could watch any game you want online and went "see, look, there's this game that's going into tiebreakers, we can watch the end" and boy did I not know what I'd stumbled into.

@corywashington9580 Жыл бұрын

I remember watching it and having to work as a camp counselor during the day. When I checked later I was stunned it had to continue the next day. I remember watching and then leaving for work again and returning to keep watching. Felt like it may never end hahahaha

@stryke-jn3kv Жыл бұрын

I remember reading the Guardian minute by minute report while I was working in an office, and I hope it's archived somewhere as it ended up being this hilarious trip into surreality as the reporter tried to make some sense of what he was having to try to make interesting, and somehow after many many hours still managing to do so.

@JoeVideoed 8 ай бұрын

Did this end up causing lights to go onto the courts as well there? It may have also helped at least get a dome over center court to prevent further delays in action.

@brianhalligan9268 Жыл бұрын

Probably the only tennis match in my life that I made an active attempt to watch live. When people say a tennis match has been happening for 2 days it certainly peaks your interest

@lucas29476 Жыл бұрын

*piques

@JoeVideoed 8 ай бұрын

I got into it on the 2nd day & couldn't believe it was going into a 3rd. Also the whole 11+ hour match is on here, if you really want to relive this w/o a break

@EverythingTheorist Жыл бұрын

I like how a good chunk of this episode is just dedicated to explaining how tennis is scored and how to get enough points to win, because it's just that complicated of a system. That being said, I'd love to see more tennis content on Secret Base!

@sanderappel4499 Жыл бұрын

That's why I'll let my wife watch this video. I've told her about this match before, but she didn't really grasp why I was so excited about it. This weekend she was captivated by both Wimbledon finals but couldn't really keep up with the score. I tried to explain but I guess I'm not very good at it

@Matthew-bu7fg Жыл бұрын

My last school exam was on 22nd June. On the 23rd I watched the match from about 20-20, neglecting the fact my country was playing in the World Cup. My birthday was on the 24th and I still watched the conclusion of this match. Regretted nothing. Best tennis match ever. Bring back no tie breaks in the 5th set!

@berr21able Жыл бұрын

There's similarly no guarantee an MLB game will ever end. The longest pro baseball game ever played was a 33 inning epic between the PawSox and Rochester Red Wings of AAA minor league ball. The game had to be suspended after 32 innings because everyone was too exhausted. Only 20 spectators made it to that point out of around 1750! The game was made up 2 months later, which ended up selling out, partially due to the novelty of the game and partially due to the fact that MLB was undergoing a work stoppage. The game ended in only 1 inning, though, so maybe the spectators didn't get their money's worth.

@jonmendelson1104 Жыл бұрын

Similar with hockey (in the playoffs). The longest NHL game was a 6OT game in 1936. It started at 8:30pm and ended the next day at 2:25am. The game was just shy of the length of 3 hockey games (goal was scored with 3.5 minutes remaining in that 6th overtime period), so not quite on par with that 33 inning game which is basically 3 and 2/3 games of baseball. However, since your example wasn't an MLB game, in 2017 there was a game in the top pro league in Norway that had 2:46 remaining in the 8th overtime, so it was just shy of 3 and 2/3 games of hockey. Apparently the police put out a few tweets to inform people that their friends and family who were last seen heading to the game were not missing persons, the game was just still going.

@thereynard Жыл бұрын

The remaining spectators did get their money's worth! The PawSox would go on to issue life passes for the twenty spectators who stuck around.

@ghost.patrols Жыл бұрын

@@thereynard Gotta appreciate the dedication!

@liborkundrat185 Жыл бұрын

@@jonmendelson1104 To complete the information, it was game 5 of quarterfinal between Storhamar (home) and Sparta Sarpsborg. Storhamar won the game 2-1 to take 3-2 lead in the series. However, Sparta ultimately won the remaining two games to move on to the semifinal, where they lost the series 0-4 to the regular season winner (therefore top seed) and the to-be playoffs winner, Stavanger Oilers.

@Schaperart Жыл бұрын

And future MLB Hall of Famers Wade Boggs and Cal Riplen Jr both played in that game -

@KarlBainbridge Жыл бұрын

Rewind: Calais’ 2000 French Cup run. A team of dockworkers and postmen beat a host of France’s top football teams and come within three minutes of winning the whole thing.

@rockthahouse1 Жыл бұрын

This would be great. They also had a QF run in 05-06 (incidentally, also ended by Nantes). Sadly, the club has dissolved and no longer exists

@EoinJM Жыл бұрын

My distinct memory of this match was that I went from my house to Central London, walked around the city for a bit and by the time I came back home, this game was still going on. It was surreal to feel like being, in a weird way, a part of history being able to see a game throughout several hours.

@eugenegreen2285 Жыл бұрын

you must feel like a modern salvador dali having watched it in London, i caught at least 5 minutes of it on the television, life's never been the same, almost like a dmt experience.

@EoinJM Жыл бұрын

@@eugenegreen2285 Like, the funnier thing was that it was showing in every pub I walked past and by the time I got back, it was still ongoing so it felt like nothing had changed before I left haha

@eugenegreen2285 Жыл бұрын

@@EoinJM a day of deja vu

@jamesflynn3278 Жыл бұрын

I remember this well being shown on the BBC - by the end of the second day this was the main attraction, even over the likes of the Williams sisters, Federer, Murray, Nadal...a spectator even agreed to give up their seat so John McEnroe would be able to watch it live. It's worth pointing out that an exhausted Isner's second round match (which he lost, and looked like he could barely move at some points) only lasted an hour and fifteen minutes. I can't imagine anything like that ever happening again.

@jonrobles1468 Жыл бұрын

And in that match, Isner was goose-egged in a set for the only time in his career. He's been on the tour for 15 years or so and only ONCE has he lost a set 6-0: the second round of Wimbledon in 2010.

@ryleypalmer Жыл бұрын

@@jonrobles1468 Sinner beat him last year in the Davis cup 6-0, but still hella impressive.

@Matthew-bu7fg Жыл бұрын

it's also worth pointing out that Mahut had to play doubles later the same day after his match concluded (another match which extended into a second day due to light) eventually losing that looking, understandably, out of sorts

@bogdanjankovic1453 Жыл бұрын

Its never gonna happen again cause they changed rules

@AwesomeVideoFilms Жыл бұрын

the 09 final with fed and Roddick needs a rewind, imo that is one of the greatest major finals of all time

@kaleb62patriot Жыл бұрын

You I was pulling for my fellow American Roddick and was disappointed he lost a heartbreaker against a goat. Was hoping Roddick would get a major to go with his previous U.S. Open win.

@charliesquibb4218 Жыл бұрын

The greatest roddick ever played and still lost

@brianmorgan7703 Жыл бұрын

I'm a Roger fan, but I too would have loved to see Andy win that. He was playing out of his mind.

@RawJah Жыл бұрын

I remember getting the word of the longest tennis match in history going on, so I started watching on the second day but only one game before it was quit for the day. Then I watched all of day 3. What a game.

@andrewlarson7 Жыл бұрын

Fitting video after John Isner recently set the all time ace record this past Wimbledon. Truly one of the most dominant serves the game has ever seen

@QuangMinh-kd1bn Жыл бұрын

John Isner not only has the longest match in Wimbledon history but he also has the 2nd longest match playing against Kevin Anderson (6h36’)

@LiveFreeOrDieDH Жыл бұрын

I typically don't have much interest in watching tennis, but I remember I was checking sports scores online and happened to scroll past a set in progress at 50-50 and I was like, "Wait, WHAAAAAAAAT?" I managed to pull up a low-res stream at work and watch until play was suspended for the evening, because I knew we would never witness anything like this again. Incredible!

@mwrammler Жыл бұрын

I remember listening to this match live on the radio. I left on day 2 for a doctors appointment, sure I would miss an amazing ending. Needless to say, when I cam back 3 hours later, it hasn't quite ended.

@seanscott2677 Жыл бұрын

I remember watching the start of the fifth set in the morning as my mother, a big tennis fan, went off to work, and then the stunned look on her face when she got home and they were still playing. I was convinced it wasn't ever going to end. The most absurd sports thing I've ever watched

@WivoRN Жыл бұрын

This match took the internet by storm! Great stuff guys! ❤️

@purplegill10 Жыл бұрын

Oh hey, the youtube tennis OG himself

@nikolasscheeks Жыл бұрын

Tennis is such a dynamic, dramatic, and engaging sport! I’m so glad a huge sports media outlet is talking about it. Great breakdown of the complex scoring system - I’m sure newcomers appreciated it!

@joshc.6706 Жыл бұрын

Great video. This match holds a special place. 2010 was when I was in my prime so all I did was eat sleep breathe tennis. I watched this from start to finish over the days. Also as an American I was pulling for John Isner. Got to meet him, great guy. I remember a shirt at the US Open made by Nike. Some marathons are ran, some are fought. On the back it said 70-68 just do it. Should’ve bought it. Now we’ll never see it again at Wimbledon due to they’ve done away with no tiebreaker in the 5th set

@AgentSmith16 Жыл бұрын

I was working a traveling sales job in the summer of 2010, and I remember hearing tiny snippets of this match over and over throughout the three days it lasted. I saw the second set Friday before hitting the road overnight. Saturday on my breaks I heard on the radio they were in the fifth set, something like 20-all. Went back to work, forgot about it, and then got up Sunday to hit the road and saw it on NBC. My jaw hit the floor thinking “these guys are still going??!!?” For those of you who aren’t tennis fans, if you actually go back and watch this it will look pretty boring because both players are so tired they are basically just serving and waiting for their opponent to miss… The amazing part is their will and mental endurance. When I saw this match went into a third day, that quote from Rocky IV came into my head: “Forget technique, forget strategy, this is just a street fight. It’s just a question of who wants it most.”

@kicking222 Жыл бұрын

I was working a meaningless day job, and this was the first event I remember watching online and thinking, "Whoa, I can watch live TV on a computer. What a world." Quite possibly the craziest thing I've ever seen in any sport.

@baronvg Жыл бұрын

Man, I watched this when it happened and now it’s being covered like history. I feel old.

@luismiguelrodriguez6709 Жыл бұрын

Hey Secret Base, here are some ideas to do more rewinders, love your work, thank you: - Iniesta' s goal on 2010 World Cup. - Mario Gotze goal on 2014 World Cup. - Argentina' s shot against Spain in 2006 Basketball World Cup semis. - Tadej Pogacar stealing Tour de France in 2020 from Roglic in the last stage. - Kimi Raikkonen F1 title in 2007, stealing them from both McLaren drivers. - Vettel F1 title in 2012 and 2010 (especially 2012). - Rafa Nadal title in Australia 2009.

@danlapidus3827 Жыл бұрын

I remember turning this on briefly in set 5, going for a walk, and then coming back and being like, "wait, these two are still going?"

@Novedrake Жыл бұрын

Stoked! Always want more tennis videos and this is a great one! I’d love to see a reminder on Goran Ivanosevic’s unseeded win

@kaleb62patriot Жыл бұрын

They could also put together a beef history with John McEnroe and other players or umpires

@TenOlmecaShots Жыл бұрын

The only time in the history of tennis when a match between two servebots was actually fun.

@ahmadhesham1389 Жыл бұрын

it actually was not. It was exciting because it lasted multiple days and people wanted to see who would come on top in the end, but the tennis itself was boring.

@aesir1ases64 Жыл бұрын

Any match between serve bots is still much more fun than two baseline grinders, the irony is that usually the grinders that have long ass matches while the servebots usually finish it off quickly lol

@Tomwithnonumbers Жыл бұрын

@@ahmadhesham1389 and because they were so exhausted, it was even more servebot than normal. They looked like they could barely move to return a ball

@matthewforbes2969 Жыл бұрын

Rewinder: the miracle of Istanbul Collapse: how Arsenal went from the kings of England to middle of the pack Collapse: how injuries age and tragedy brought down the Larry bird Celtics Beef history: George Steinbrenner vs Billy Martin Untitled: Ted Williams Collapse: how the killer bees astros went from World Series appearance to decade long playoff drought The worst: World Cup loss, Brazil vs Germany Rewinder: 2010 World Cup final Rewinder: David Wright’s walk off in the world baseball classic Untitled: Don Nelson as a coach The worst: game of the century, lsu vs Alabama 2011 Untitled: Dennis bergkamp not winning the champions league

@r.6955 Жыл бұрын

Reggie Miller Untitled

@wessparkmon2395 Жыл бұрын

Alabama-LSU I or Alabama-LSU II, because I will die on the hill that Alabama-LSU I is a good game.

@qshot9848 Жыл бұрын

Rewind: Kendrick’s Game Sealing Dagger in Game 7 Collapse: Reds from 2010’s to present

@viksinha5410 Жыл бұрын

Or Copa America 2021 final, Messi getting his first international trophy

@80destry Жыл бұрын

I remember watching this with my mom in prime time. We haven't seen a match like that before or since this one. The two guys are truly warriors in their own right. I am glad I lived to see something like that unfold in front of me.

@ryangranger5204 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy how when Isner wins the announcer just says 'Isner, 3 sets to 2'.

@mercury_fgc2406 Жыл бұрын

Please do Crosby’s golden goal from the Vancouver olympics. Such a iconic moment in Canadian history

@muhammadfarhan581 Жыл бұрын

Secret base a murican company will never show highlights of their country losing

@Cooe. Жыл бұрын

@@muhammadfarhan581 Except they've already done so multiple times... -_-

@SHREKfromFresno Жыл бұрын

This reminds me of when Aaron Williams and Charles Poole played for the 2010 Wimbledon championship and it lasted for 7 days before they both died on the court.

@calebr5856 Жыл бұрын

Indubitably

@theleap2946 Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t believe this thing was still going on the second day, which was when I started watching it. I was fortunately able to watch the third day. Regardless of their careers and how everything worked out for them they will always have that match. I think coaches around the world should use it as a teaching moment…to always give it your best. You forgot one important thing though…they did get a plaque to commemorate the moment. Even if you didn’t win, that thing will always be there.

@alcapone8069 Жыл бұрын

The match was such a spectacle that both men were awarded special medallions in a mini trophy ceremony after the match taken place in the first round.

@JDW1110 Жыл бұрын

Finished watching the Ladies Final and then this was posted. Great timing Secret Base

@justinrouzier9148 Жыл бұрын

Man, this video didn't even get to touch on the bathroom breaks the players were granted and the amount of times Isner looked hobbled lol. An incredible feat of stamina, I watched this entire 5th set glued to my tv

@PK-ts8iz Жыл бұрын

Great to hear Ryan Nanni again!

@wanderlustwarrior Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the tennis coverage!

@tylerblessing8557 Жыл бұрын

Been asking for this video for 2 years super pumped!!

@biggsweaty Жыл бұрын

This is why I love sports. Great video. What a fantastic channel this is.

@JR_Donofrio Жыл бұрын

Love this channel!

@midleton92 Жыл бұрын

I remember watching this early on the second day and then went away in the afternoon. Back home in the evening I was looking through the Wimbledon results and could not figure out why I wasnt able to see the result and find out who won. Confused I turned on the tv to find out the match was still going on. An incredible match.

@EmpireofAngryCows Жыл бұрын

such an incredible game, and this was an excellent video covering it. would love to see more tennis content!

@RandomIndyWrestling Жыл бұрын

I remember switching over to this at 11-11 in the final set. Crazy how it became such a mammoth game after that

@Slame333 Жыл бұрын

Was a massive Isner fan at the time, so I watched all of this match live as it was happening. Absolutely surreal experience.

@RamblinPhoenix Жыл бұрын

I remember how this just started to bubble up and get attention of the media as it was happening. First just a note...then headlines noting how long the match was going...then simply showing the never ending match...it was hypnotizing to just watch it keep going and going.

@McleodSniper Жыл бұрын

YES FINALLY some tennis content on here! I’d love to see a video on the dominance of the Big 3/big 4!

@SM-rv8zt Жыл бұрын

I remember watching day 2 on replay then took a personal day for day 3 so I could watch it live 😁. They changed the tiebreaker rules so it can never happen again, but we'll always have this. Funny little sidenote is when they did the random draw the following year, the whole room busted out laughing as the guy drew the names and it was Isner/Mahut. They actually showed a clip of that on the telecast lol.

@ahmadhesham1389 Жыл бұрын

Isner and Mahut set the record for the longest match in Wimbledon (and tennis) history. eight years later, Isner participated in the second-longest match in Wimbledon history (and fourth in tennis history) where he lost to Anderson 26-24 in the final set. In the following year, Wimbledon adopted changes to the final set to include a tiebreaker after 12-12 and in 2022 all slams agreed to use a 'super tiebreaker' (first to win 10 points) after 6-6. So Isner has managed to change tennis in a way that nobody else did lol.

@alexjohnson8259 Жыл бұрын

love the tennis video, keep em coming

@martinlaidlaw4905 Жыл бұрын

Love Isner. He has made tennis history with a solid enough return game and incredible serve. Not winning any slams, but well known, a multiple record holder, and has made a stack of cash.

@adamweger40 Жыл бұрын

Great breakdown of how tennis scoring works makes it easy for people that don’t know the game

@JoseBravo-pf1le Жыл бұрын

I’ve been expecting this video for sooooo long

@o.m.c756 Жыл бұрын

Federer vs Nadal 2008 deserves a huge rewind, one of the best matches of all time and had the narrative to match

@tommylow-jj6fg Жыл бұрын

ohh lord that was golden

@yashtalaulikar3727 Жыл бұрын

I think there is already a rewinder on that.

@julianhall1866 Жыл бұрын

Oh man best tennis match ever of that year

@siyuanhuo7301 Жыл бұрын

@@yashtalaulikar3727 Yeah there is

@siyuanhuo7301 Жыл бұрын

But the 2019 final doesn't have one

@billny33 Жыл бұрын

I never saw the ending of this match even though I knew it happened. All the explanation of how important it is to break your opponent's serve really paid off at the end. Great job. I would hate to have this assignment having to look though 138 games played in the 5th set. You made it compelling though.

@bjrocks999 Жыл бұрын

Was wondering when y'all were going to cover this, and it did not disappoint!

@ZackLazo Жыл бұрын

Oooh tennis content on SB!!

@timcarney1 Жыл бұрын

I was literally working at a tennis center in my hometown when this was going on. I would get off work and went over to watch it with my grandparents, who I was living next door to at the time. Good memories.

@Elanic_ Жыл бұрын

Imagine doing anything competitively for 11 hours. That’s crazy stadia and mental fortitude

@magnifecent1swagg 2 ай бұрын

You broke it down very good thanks for that 💯👍

@fifabarcaguy7899 Жыл бұрын

Later developments: Starting in 2019 Australian Open used a first to 10 tiebreak (at 6-6) in the deciding set and Wimbledon used a regular tiebreak at 12-12 in the deciding set. But, starting in 2022, all grand slams use a first to 10 tiebreak (at 6-6). So now a score like this is not possible as no set can exceed 7-6. Fun fact: The 2019 Wimbledon final ended 13-12 to Djokovic in the final set, and unless they change the rules again this it be the only final with that unique score.

@zachbeavers1860 Жыл бұрын

clicking on this and immediately hearing Nanni’s voice is welcoming sound to the eardrums. Antioch is pleased

@Kellentm Жыл бұрын

I was at this Wimbledon when I was younger in the upper section above the court, queuing for a ticket exchange to see Federer in the big arena. A ball went out of the arena and hit me square in the back of the calf. I remember a man telling me and my Aunt who I was with, to hold on to it and get a staff member to write me a note saying what game it came from. I still have it to this day, Im not even a huge tennis fan anymore but its still a really fond memory. Looking down at Isner and Mahut, thinking they had played 2 days at that point blew my mind as a kid.

@senororlando2 Жыл бұрын

I remember being home from school watching this on ESPN2, Thinking: “wow, I’m really seeing something historic. Anyways, back to Cro-mag rally.”

@SupermanHopkins Жыл бұрын

Watching this play out over those three days cracked me up because it derailed the schedule for the first week. Because these two were wrapped up in a three-day marathon, matches that would have happened afterward had to be postponed and postponed.

@liquidpebbles7475 Жыл бұрын

You guys need to make more tennis videos, so many good stories

@hestre8959 Жыл бұрын

And of course, Isner has to back up these super long matches with the longest tiebreak in ATP history as well, losing to Opelka in a 46 point tiebreak during a Dallas Open match in February 2022.

@barkpeterbark Жыл бұрын

I remember seeing this play out. Was on a road trip with the family and it was on in the hotel room for the entirety of our trip!

@lazyradish Жыл бұрын

I listened to this on Wimbledon radio while at work. I remember being anxious whenever I had to go to a meeting because I wanted to hear the winning set. Luckily I didn’t miss it. And I became a big fan of Gigi Salmon’s ball-by-ball calling.

@kalarse Жыл бұрын

I still remember watching this live and being at awe with whatever was happening

@robwasilewski9273 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful game.

@kingofkrusaides1777 Жыл бұрын

No matter the sport… Their videos are always entertaining!

@RamanN00B Жыл бұрын

i had no idea how this would end so this was great. loved the visuals to help explain the rules since i don't really follow tennis. great video.

@smoov22_sonic Жыл бұрын

I was on the Wikipedia page for this game like a day ago

@ramuelcruzada3207 Жыл бұрын

Me too...

@Thndrstrike Жыл бұрын

Secret Base tennis content hell yessss, and this match in particular is a classic

@faceurhell Жыл бұрын

That set was awesome to watch. I was in college at the time and I would wake up early, watch Wimbledon,, and then go to class a bit after it would end. I was really into that match when it came around to Day 2 and especially Day 3. It was better than binging a show. Kudos to both men for gutting it out like warriors.

@Lcngopher Жыл бұрын

I remember watching the match live on its last day and just being stunned every time they would be pushed to another two games.

@tahomasswims4051 Жыл бұрын

No way I was just watching so much content about this yesterday!

@regulareffect Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy because I just got into Tennis and there were not a lot of Tennis Secret Base videos. I’m so happy

@tails512 Жыл бұрын

I've watched barely any tennis games, but I happened by chance to watch this game live because my brother was into watching tennis that summer. It was cool to see even for a non-tennis-fan.

@akinasgreatest01 Жыл бұрын

I watched this live. Super epic match

@samjohnston1887 Жыл бұрын

I remember watching this in between World Cup matches that year because it was on. It was fun to watch an entire World Cup game and come back and they were still at it.

@risk_it_4_the_biscuit Жыл бұрын

Definitely remember watching this match live

@SkilesHasFun Жыл бұрын

Oh man, I remember this so clearly. It really felt like we were all caught in a weird, Groundhog-Day-esque time loop for days on end, waiting for one of them to put the other way. But it just. Kept. Going. It's still one of the most preposterous things I've ever witnessed. It was truly magical. Dark magic, perhaps, but magic nonetheless.

@teen_laqueefa Жыл бұрын

God damn your opinion on the preposterous, but with passion of the Christ

@perfectpats Жыл бұрын

I remember watching this live and thinking it was pure insanity. There aren’t many things more frustrating than sporting matches that won’t end.

@Dickowski Жыл бұрын

I remember this live… so crazy unbelievable!

@RoughNek72 Жыл бұрын

How have I never heard of this match!!!!!!!

@weksauce Жыл бұрын

So this is the real-life inspiration for 7 Days in Hell.

@jxchamb Жыл бұрын

I remember seeing this. So nuts.

@catcatcatcatcatcatcatcatcatca Жыл бұрын

Rewind is probably my favourite short-form SB-series.

@fernandocarrazzoni Жыл бұрын

That last set alone lasted more than the previous longest match.

@matthewerspamer6274 Жыл бұрын

I was in college at the time, I had money on Isner as part of a Parlay, couldn’t believe the match lasted three days. I kept checking back like wth how is it still not over.