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Isner - Mahut Match, 2010 Wimbledon Championships
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The match began at 6:18 pm British Summer Time (17:18 UTC) on Tuesday 22 June 2010. At 9:07 pm, due to fading light, play was suspended at two sets each. After resuming on Wednesday at 2:05 pm, the record for longest match was broken at 5:45 pm. The light faded again, and so play was suspended at 9:13 pm, with the final set tied at 59 games each. Play resumed at 3:40 pm on Thursday, and Isner won at 4:49 pm, the final set having lasted 8 hours, 11 minutes. Both players broke numerous Wimbledon and tennis records.
The match took place on Court 18 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, where the thirteen-day Wimbledon Championships are held every June and July. The match began on the tournament's second day, and ran on into the fourth, Thursday 24 June.
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