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South African Kevin Anderson overtakes American John Isner in the second longest Grand Slam match ever played
MARATHON MEN. South African Kevin Anderson (left) shakes hands with American opponent John Isner after winning the longest semifinal ever at Wimbledon. Photo by Glyn Kirk / AFP
LONDON, United Kingdom – Kevin Anderson became the first South African in 97 years to reach the Wimbledon final on Friday, July 13 after defeating John Isner in the second longest Grand Slam match never competed
Anderson, 32, triumphed 7-6 (8/6), 6-7 (5/7), 6-7 (9/11), 6-4, 26-24 after 6 hours and 36 minutes on the central court
Isner had already won the longest Grand Slam match against Nicolas Mahut, which lasted 11 hours and 5 minutes over three days in the first round of Wimbledon in 2010.
Anderson, first South African Wimbledon man finalist since Brian Norton in 1921, faces Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal in 1969. It was the longest semifinal ever played at Wimbledon, exceeding 4 hours and 44 minutes, Djokovic beat Juan Martin. Potro in 2013.
It was also the second longest match of a Slam, beating the 6 hours and 33 minutes that Fabrice S "I do not know what to say right now, play like that in these conditions was very difficult for both of us, "said Anderson, 8th seed. 19659006] "It feels like it's a draw but someone has to win, John is a great guy, I really feel it for him."
"I do not know how you can take it so long and come out on the wrong side. "
" I'm sorry if I'm not more excited right now. At the end you do not feel very good there, but at the same time I'm in the final. "
Longest games in #Wimbledon history …
11h 5mins – J. Isner D. Mahut (2010)
6h 36mins – K Anderson D. Isner (2018)
6h 9mins – M Knowles / D Nestor D. Aspelin S / T Perry (2006) #TakeOnHistory pic.twitter.com/fkVljLkcmS– Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 13 2018
Anderson finished with 49 ace and 118 winners, Isner had 53 ace and 129 winners.
"It just seems a cruel and unusual punishment for these guys," said former champion John McEnroe on the BBC when he commented on the match
After defeating Roger Federer, eight-time champion in the quarter-finals, US Open 2017 – Anderson won his 300th career victory
Anderson will now try to overturn a losing record against Nadal (5-0) and Djokovic (5-1)
For the first time in the O In the pen age, the semi-finals were composed ex more than 30 years old.
Anderson saved 3 break points in the 3rd match of the first set before Isner saved a set in the 10th.
by a second service of 129 mph (207.6 km / h) – brought the American to 100 uninterrupted service matches at Wimbledon.
However, Isner was then unable to convert his own set point into the tiebreak before age 32 … Old Anderson wrapped him up with a net back
The Blood – American cool of 33 years was not helped by a delay due to the sliding and falling of a balloon
"Anderson vs Isner, a classic of Wimbledon – you would do better to believe it "
An epic of Center Court ends with @KAndersonATP passing through the final of #Wimbledon defeating John Isner 7-6 (6), 6 -7 (5), 6-7 (9), 6-4, 26-24 pic.twitter.com/Fv4ww2cEzK
– Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 13, 2018
Isner a Then shrugged Should he need treatment on a bloated service hand, he found time to put a ladybug safe before putting the match in another tie-break of his 19th ace.
Anderson scores a 5-3 lead in the third set, ending Isner's Invincibility service at this year's Wimbledon at 110.
He could not capitalize, however, and was broken back before Isner was claimed the next tie-break having saved two set points.
It was a similar tale in the 4th set where The South African broke for 3-2 just to put the break back.
But this time, he dug deep to recover from the ninth part on the way to the semifinal at two sets each.
points in the 15th, 21st and 35th games of the decisive before taking the victory when a tired Isner struck long. – Rappler.com
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