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Longest recorded tennis match lasted 11 hours and 5 minutes

In 2010, John Isner and Nicolas Mahut played a record-breaking match at Wimbledon, with Isner ultimately winning 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 7-6, 70-68. The match was suspended on multiple occasions due to darkness and rain, and the final set alone lasted 8 hours and 1 minute. This marathon match was a testament to the endurance of the two players, with Isner serving a record 113 aces during the match.