In epic 6:36, Kevin Anderson beats John Isner to reach the Wimbledon final

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20h10

The second semifinal of Wimbledon between the best Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic started under the roof of the Center Court.

The duo had to wait until the end of the six-and-a-half hour match between Kevin Anderson and John Isner before starting their match shortly after 8 pm

The roof was closed and the spotlight on after the victory was over. Anderson.

Djokovic beat Nadal in the 2011 final, the last time the Spaniard has been so far in the test.

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7:50 pm

Kevin Anderson survived John Isner in the second longest game ever played at Wimbledon. the fifth set of their semi-final 26-24 after more than 6 ½ hours.

Anderson became the first South African male to reach the final since 1921 with a 7-6 (6), 6-7 (5), 6-7 (9), 6-4, 26-24 win over the central court

In a last set that lasted nearly 3 hours, Anderson had a breaking point. s to 7-7, 10-10 and 17-17 before finally getting the decisive breakthrough to go from 25 to 24, shooting a huge roar from the crowd. He made 0-30 in this match by winning a point after falling on his back behind the bottom line while getting up in time to return Isner's shot.

He then converted his first match point when Isner sent a wide shot after

The only game that will last longer at Wimbledon was Isner's victory over Nicolas Mahut in 2010, which ended 70 -68 in the fifth set after 11 hours and 5 minutes.

Anderson faces Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic. He is the second South African to reach the final after Brian Norton 97 years ago.

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19h20

Novak Djokovic plays marbles instead of tennis while he's waiting for a chance to power The first men's semifinal between John Isner and Kevin Anderson has pbaded the six-hour mark with a score of 21-21 in the fifth set, which means that Djokovic and his opponent Rafael Nadal are still waiting to start their semi-final.

Shortly before 7 pm Djokovic took on his Instagram account to show what he's doing in the locker room.

The video shows the triple Wimbledon champion playing marbles with his support team.

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Players tied 16-16 in the deciding set, they were over 5 hours, 31 minutes The third round between Sam Querrey and Marin Cilic took place in 2012.

Isner won the longest match at Wimbledon – or any other tournament – when he beat Nicolas Mahut 70-68 in the fifth set after 11 hours and 5 minutes in 2010

6 pm

The five-round match between Kevin Anderson and John Isner became the longest semi-final in the history of Wimbledon

The match surpbaded the previous record of 4 hours, 44 minutes the score was equal to 9-9 in the decisive set.

This mark was set by another Ve-setter between Novak Djokovic and Juan Martin del Potro in 2013.

Anderson came across another marathon match to beat Roger Federer in the quarterfinals on Wednesday in winning their fifth set 13-11.

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4: 55:00

The Wimbledon semifinal between Kevin Anderson and John Isner ends with a fifth set.

Anderson separates from Isner to take a 5-4 lead in the fourth set before holding the match 7-6 (6) 6-7 (5), 6-7 (9), 6-4

Anderson broke Isner three times in the game after the American held 110 consecutive service matches since the tournament began.

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4:20 pm

The lawyer who represents adult movie star Stormy Daniels says that he will be a guest of Martina Navratilova at Wimbledon this weekend.

Michael Avenatti took on Twitter to confirm a report that he will be coming to the All England Club, although it is not clear on what day.

"In anticipation of this (Navratilova) is a legend and a great human being," wrote Avenatti.

The women's final is Saturday and the men's final Sunday

On Friday, Avenatti joined thousands of protesters during a march in central London against the United States. Donald Trump

Navratilova won a record of nine singles titles at Wimbledon from 1978 to 1990.

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4:10 pm

John Isner is one step away from his first Grand Slam final, despite eventually, his service is broken for the first time at Wimbledon

Isner leads Kevin Anderson 6-7 (6), 7-6 (5), 7-6 (9) in his semifinal at Center Court.

Anderson served for the third set at 5-3 after ending his run of 110 consecutive service matches at this tournament, but the South African was shattered at the back and did not want to go into action. could not capitalize on two points in the tie-break.

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3:10 pm

John Isner won the second set against Kevi n Anderson 7-6 (5) to level his Wimbledon semifinal at 1-1.

Isner jumped to a 5-0 lead in the tie break and converted his third set point with an ace.

No player has been broken up here. Anderson had the only break point in the series at 30-40 in the ninth match but Isner saved him with a forehand volley.

Isner called a coach to have his right index finger processed to 2-1, but did not appear

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2:25 pm

John Isner asked that a coach receive his right index finger during the second set of his semifinal at Wimbledon against Kevin Anderson

. ] Isner took a medical timeout after holding for 2-1 and had his finger taped before resuming play.

Anderson won the first game 7-6 (6).

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2:15 pm

Kevin Anderson won the first set of his Wimbledon semifinal against John Isner 7-6 (6).

Anderson saved a set point at 6-5 in the tiebreaker with a smash at the net, and Isner then made two shots to give the lead 1-0. South Africa. The last point in the series was briefly lifted as a ball player had to be replaced after he injured his shoulder.

Isner committed a double fault by setting a set point for Anderson when he served 5-4, but he saved a second serve of 129 mph as South Africans did. could not come back.

Anderson went through a marathon service match at 1-1, saving three break points before finally serving after an eighth devil.

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The first men's semifinal started at Wimbledon, with Kevin Anderson of South Africa facing John Isner of the United States.

Anderson tries to continue his victory in five sets against Roger Federer in the quarterfinals, with the two men appearing in their first semifinal at the All England Club

In a match between two of the biggest servers in the game, Anderson started the match with a double fault.

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12:30 pm [19659002] The semifinal of Wimbledon between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic is their 52nd round-level me Later, more than the other two men in the history of tennis

Nadal leads his 26-25 series in Friday's game, including 9-4 at the Grand Slam tournaments.

Nadal has 17 major titles, two at the All England Club. Djokovic owns 12 Slam trophies, three of Wimbledon

The other male semifinals have two big waiters who have bid for a first major championship: Kevin Anderson of South Africa and John Isner of the United States

Anderson eliminated eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer in the quarterfinals. Isner has won all 95 of his service games up here.

It is the first time in the professional era that the four male semifinalists to a major are older than 30.

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