Wimbledon ChampionshipsWow!  That is about all I can say about the match between American John Isner and Frenchman Nicholas Mahoot at Wimbledon.  It finally ended today after 11 hours!
To say that Isner won, 3 games to 2, doesn't even begin to tell the story.The tie-breaking set was played for 10 hours yesterday, until it got too dark to play.  When they suspended play for the night, it was tied at 59-59.  Today it finally ended and Isner won, 70 games to 68, after another hour.  Many records fell, including the most aces, and all kinds of others.  I haven't seen all of the statistics yet, but theyTennis player will be amazing.

This was a match that broke all kinds of records and tennis fans were scrambling for access to today's play, even though this all took place on Court 18.  Normally, the biggest competition for seats is at center court, where all of the biggest names play.

Isner is a good-looking young man, 25 years old, 6'9" tall, and he can now expect to be invited to just about every talk show and be sought after for interviews.  He impressed me as well by the way he praised Mahoot's play at least as much as his own.

Isner is scheduled to play another match today.  It will be interesting to see if they postpone his match to give him some rest or if he will plow on through, even though he hasn't had much sleep.

And in case you're curious, they didn't take a bathroom break until the score was 56-56, when Isner said he simply couldn't wait any more!

(By the way, the photo is a stock photo and is not of Isner).

**************

Full time real estate services in Fair Oaks CA, with friendly
professionalism, 20+ years experience. I work hard to give my buyer or seller a low-stress transaction.

"Happy clients make me happy."

For all your real estate needs or questions, call me at (916) 705-8951 or visit my website at www.SusanNealFineProperties.com.

 
Post is included in group: Addicted to Active Rain
Post is included in group: Almost Anything Goes
Post is included in group: BananaTude
Post is included in group: M.A.N.C.R.O.W
Post is included in group: The Lounge at Active Rain

9 Comments on Talk about persistence!

JUN
24
2010
190,653 Points

I guess it came down to who wanted it more.  Their indurance is unbelievable!
7:23pm • #1
379,375 Points 5 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Susan, 

Sometimes we feel like it takes that perseverance to get a home closed these days!  Great match!

All the best, Michelle
7:33pm • #2
267,693 Points 4 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Truly an amazing match...I suspect both of them will be on the talk show circuit.
8:06pm • #3
905,602 Points 93 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

That was by far the wildest match I've ever seen. Great job by both players. It was a shame that one of them had to lose.
9:18pm • #4
570,707 Points 25 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

I think they will both end up winners, even though Mahoot didn't advance in the tournament. For the rest of their lives, they will be asked about this match.
9:59pm • #5
JUN
25
2010
245,439 Points 6 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Susan, I agree with you they were BOTH winners... simply amazing stamina!   Susan
12:29am • #6
762,343 Points 69 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

And Mahoot had to play a doubles match after.  They talked about how much liquid they had to drink, gallons, and I think 12 energy bars, and their body temperatures were going between the 90s and 105.  Amazing stuff.
12:40am • #7
1,092,398 Points 201 Featured Posts Outside Blog Hit Router Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Hi Susan, I think these two players mastered the determination side and remind me of a few REALTORS doing short sales. Or the Energizer Bunny. :-) The determination part I surely understand. The energy and the the physical stamina were awesome.
6:07pm • #8
JUL
01
2010

I got so frustrated because the latter stages of the match weren't being carried live on television or on the Internet.

P.S. It's Mahut.
8:58pm • #9

Login or register to leave a comment
 
Img_0033 Rainmaker_large

Susan Neal, Fair Oaks CA and Sacramento County Real Estate Broker, CA DRE#686562

Fair Oaks, CA

More about me…

Century 21 Noel David Realty

Address: 7976 California Ave, Fair Oaks, CA, 95628

Office Phone: (916) 705-8951

Cell Phone: (916) 705-8951

Email Me






HowManyOfMe.com
Logo There are
471
people with my name in the U.S.A.
How many have your name?



Get the PollingReport.com widget and many other great free widgets at Widgetbox!

I will play with your cursor. Rub my tummy and I'll purr.

Locations of visitors to this page

Twitter Button from twitbuttons.com



Listings

Links

Archives

RSS 2.0 Feed for this blog