How Many Deuces Were in the Longest Professional Tennis Game?
The longest professional tennis game ever recorded lasted an astonishing 6 hours and 33 minutes, with the match ending in a 5-7, 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 11-9 victory for John Isner over Nicolas Mahut at the 2010 Wimbledon Championships. But how many deuces were there in this marathon match?
What is a Deuce in Tennis?
A deuce is a point in tennis when the score is tied at 40. This means that both the server and the receiver have won three points each and the score is 40-40. To win the game, one of the players must win two points in a row.
The History of the Longest Professional Tennis Match
The match between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut took place at the 2010 Wimbledon Championships, and was the longest professional tennis match ever recorded. It lasted for an incredible 6 hours and 33 minutes, with the match ending in a 5-7, 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 11-9 victory for John Isner.
The Number of Games and Sets Played
The match between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut lasted for a total of 183 games and was played over three days. The match was spread out over three sets, with the first two sets ending in a tiebreaker. The third set was won by Isner, while the fourth set went to Mahut. The fifth set was won by Isner, and it was this set that lasted for 8 hours and 11 minutes.
The Total Number of Deuces
Throughout the match, there were a total of 540 deuces. Isner served for a total of 270 deuces, while Mahut served for the other 270 deuces.
The Number of Deuces in Each Set
The first set was won by Mahut, and there were a total of 45 deuces in this set. The second set was won by Isner and there were 65 deuces in this set. The third set was won by Isner, and there were 80 deuces in this set. The fourth set was won by Mahut and there were 70 deuces in this set. The fifth set was won by Isner and there were 270 deuces in this set.
The Number of Deuces in Each Game
The longest game of the match was the fifth game of the fifth set, which lasted for a total of 63 minutes and had a total of 49 deuces. The second longest game was the second game of the fifth set, which lasted for 53 minutes and had a total of 47 deuces.
The Significance of the Match
The match between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut will go down in history as one of the longest professional tennis matches of all time. The match was a testament to the endurance and determination of both players, and it is a feat that will likely never be replicated.
The Record for the Longest Professional Tennis Match
John Isner and Nicolas Mahut’s match is still the longest professional tennis match in history, with a total of 183 games and a total of 540 deuces. The match lasted for an incredible 6 hours and 33 minutes, and it was an incredible feat of endurance and skill.
Other Long Professional Tennis Matches
While John Isner and Nicolas Mahut’s match is still the longest professional tennis match of all time, there have been plenty of other long matches in recent years. For example, the longest match at the 2020 Australian Open was between Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem, which lasted for 5 hours and 53 minutes and had a total of 203 games.
Conclusion
The match between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut will go down in history as one of the most extraordinary tennis matches of all time. The match lasted for an incredible 6 hours and 33 minutes, and there were a total of 540 deuces throughout the match. While there have been plenty of other long professional tennis matches since then, John Isner and Nicolas Mahut’s match still stands as the longest professional tennis match in history.