Jan in SC Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Is anyone watching the amazing Isner/Mahut match? They are tied in the 5th set 34-34!!! They have been playing for almost 7 hours and still serve the ball 120mph! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 My hair is already grey, and this isn't helping. I can't imagine .... truly can not imagine .... how their mother's must be feeling right now. I would have had to call the paramedics about 3 hours ago, and I think I am a pretty calm, detached tennis mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edithcrawley Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 It is 50-49 now! Never seen one this long before. They keep having to take breaks to let the ball boys and ball girls switch out, as they've been playing for over 9 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Aw, man. It's not showing on any of my stations. What channel are you watching? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edithcrawley Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 online streaming here: http://espn.go.com/espn3/player?id=6367&league=Wimbledon&size=condensed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 online streaming here: http://espn.go.com/espn3/player?id=6367&league=Wimbledon&size=condensed Thank you. (that's how I play tennis!!);) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Absolutely incredible. 52 all at the moment. Isner has 93!!! aces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 (edited) 92 aces for Mahut. Edited June 23, 2010 by The Dragon Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Longest match ever: The Wimbledon 2010 first round match between Nicolas Mahut and John Isner on the 23rd of June, 2010, currently at 4-6, 6-3, 7-6, 6-7, 53-53 after 9hrs 02mins (In Progress). The fifth set, at 6hrs 07mins, is also the longest set in history (In Progress).Most games in match ever: The Wimbledon 2010 first-round match between Nicolas Mahut and John Isner (153 or more games) (In Progress). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 53-53!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 I love tennis. I play tennis. I teach tennis. And although this match is outrageous it showcases what is wrong with the modern game. It's all about the serve and less about the ability to play. This game is all aces or serve and return. The commentator made some comment about a 17 stroke ralley as being the longest of the match. This game hinges on whose serve will give out first, not who will play the best tennis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 I love tennis. I play tennis. I teach tennis. And although this match is outrageous it showcases what is wrong with the modern game. It's all about the serve and less about the ability to play. This game is all aces or serve and return. The commentator made some comment about a 17 stroke ralley as being the longest of the match. This game hinges on whose serve will give out first, not who will play the best tennis. :iagree: Our pro always tells us to take the point to 3 hits. If we can hit it back the 4th time, we will win the point. (I mostly play doubles.) Of course, I really like to sneak to the net and put it away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Of course, I really like to sneak to the net and put it away! Me, too! There's nothing like a surprise poach to win the point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Isn't it incredible that we are sitting on two different continents, able to discuss in real time a match being played on a third continent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Isn't it incredible that we are sitting on two different continents, able to discuss in real time a match being played on a third continent? Yes! We live in great times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 I have spent way too much time watching tennis this week, what with Federer's scare and now this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 I have spent way too much time watching tennis this week, what with Federer's scare and now this! And Wimbledon is just beginning. I hope the tournament can maintain this level of excitement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Suspended until tomorrow. 59-59 in the fifth set. Too dark to continue play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 What a game!! What mental and physical stamina! After 10 hours, play is suspended due to bad light. We return for the sequel tomorrow.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Suspended ... amazing. Can one of you explain why the game didn't end 7-6 or 6-7? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Suspended ... amazing. Can one of you explain why the game didn't end 7-6 or 6-7? The fifth set needs to won by a margin of two games; the first four sets are decided by a tiebreaker at 6 games each. Niether player has managed to get the two game lead in this set. They have held serve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edithcrawley Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Suspended ... amazing. Can one of you explain why the game didn't end 7-6 or 6-7? In the 5th set, they don't have tiebreaks, they just keep playing until one person is ahead by 2 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysparkler Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Truly amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edithcrawley Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 I wonder how long it will take them to finish the game tomorrow? (It was postponed due to darkness) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 It's like watching gladiators but no one dies. There are no real breaks, no substitutions when someone is tired, and no end in site. And when it does end, no one gets to go pout in the locker room - each party will pack up his own bag and carry his own stuff off court, speak politely to the audience, and sit for reporters. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 This is AMAZING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 It's like watching gladiators but no one dies. There are no real breaks, no substitutions when someone is tired, and no end in site. And when it does end, no one gets to go pout in the locker room - each party will pack up his own bag and carry his own stuff off court, speak politely to the audience, and sit for reporters. Love it. Thumbs up to this! My dh, who loves tennis, just said, "Very good summary!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Thumbs up to this! My dh, who loves tennis, just said, "Very good summary!" :iagree::iagree: My tennis match was rained out this evening.:thumbdown: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tampamommy Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 We are a BIG tennnis family here. Both of our dc play competitively in tournaments. But we don't get anything other than the regular non-cable channels. While out on errands, I happened to walk by a tv set that had the match on. I thought I was seeing things when I saw "21-21." I zoomed home, grabbed the dc, said "school's over for the day!" and we all zoomed over to Gramma & Grampa's house because they have the channel! As I told the dc, I have never seen anything like it in my life. And this will be the only time they likely will, too. How incredibly beyond-words cool. So glad others of you enjoyed it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyThreeSons Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 The continuation this morning is not going to be on ESPN. It will be on ESPNU, which is not included in our package. It will also be shown online on ESPN3.com. Do they not recognize that people really want to see this? I know, they probably have a contractual obligation to show the other matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 What time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 What time? ESPN just says - "No earlier than 10:30a.m." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysparkler Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 ETA: My question was answered :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 WOW! WOW! WOW! What an AMAZING tennis match!!!!! EPIC!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 nt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysparkler Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I feel like I've been holding my breath for a whole hour :lol:. Both gentlemen did an amazing job these 3 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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