Sports5 Mar 2026/3 min read
The Tennis Match That Lasted 11 Hours
AtWimbledon2010,JohnIsnerandNicolasMahutplayedamatchsolongitbrokethescoreboard,lasted3days,andleftbothmenbarelyabletowalk.
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AtWimbledon2010,JohnIsnerandNicolasMahutplayedamatchsolongitbrokethescoreboard,lasted3days,andleftbothmenbarelyabletowalk.
In 1932, the Australian military deployed soldiers with machine guns against 20,000 emus. The emus won.
In the 1986 World Cup quarter-final, Diego Maradona scored with his fist. The referee allowed it. Then he scored the greatest goal ever. All in 4 minutes.
At Wimbledon 2010, John Isner and Nicolas Mahut played a match so long it broke the scoreboard, lasted 3 days, and left both men barely able to walk.
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