It was as if Isner and Mahut were playing in the NBA instead of Wimbledon. :)

70-68.

One word -- amazing.

103 aces, 244 winners and 183 games for Mahut's long and painful knockout;

112 aces, 246 winners and 183 games just to get Isner into the second round.

One word -- whoa.

“

[T]his match in one fell swoop reminded people of what sport is supposed to be; intense and competitive, but also with fair play, respect, class and sportsmanship. Isner and Mahut reminded the world that winning might be important, but how one wins is even more so. Today Isner may have scored one more service break than Mahut, but they both, and sport in general, won a much grander victory. These two gentlemen returned class and respect to the field of competition with their sportsmanship, grit, determination and mutual regard for the abilities of their opponent. They were playing for the love of the game, something almost all professional athletes seem to have long ago forgot. In that sense, they won a far more tremendous victory today than simply a tennis match. In ten years, few will likely remember who won this year's Championships. However, people will be telling their great grand children, who will tell their great grand children, about the day that sport regained its soul.

”

- a commentator from the Guardian, joining John McEnroe

in commenting on the way that both players conducted themselves

And finally...

In uh.. commemoration of the longest match ever played,

THE John Isner - Nicolas Mahut match.

11 hours and 5 minutes at Wimbledon 2010.

One word -- respect.

Okay... I know the comic ain't exactly respectable, but hey! It's cute and it's the legacy Isner and Mahut leaves behind. Of course, it can (and it should) be thought of in a much much better light. :)))

PS. Yay for live online streaming after mum cancels sports on Astro. :D
PPS. Although, I'd like to thank my Internet connection, Streamyx, for crapping out during the final moments of the match. Perfect timing, I must say. T_T
PPPS. I sure hope John Isner doesn't lose in the second round 'cause of the exhaustion from THE match. :/
PPPPS. John is the taller one, on the left; Nicolas is the one on the right.