Damn! And I thought last year's Wimbledon men's final was a long game!
I think part of the problem is the grass surface. As technology gets better and athletes get stronger, their serves become ridiculously fast. 90 aces? Jesus! I can't see a drawn out match like this happening at Roland Garros or any other clay court. Maybe Wimbledon should consider changing to a hard surface?
The BEST piece of live blogging, ever. I actually laughed out loud, several times. I have saved a PDF of the printable version to send to my tennis-playing writer son. Thanks for the link!
"The score stands at 34-34. In order to stay upright and keep their strength, John Isner and Nicolas Mahut have now started eating members of the audience. They trudge back to the baseline, gnawing on thigh-bones and sucking intestines. They have decided that they will stay on Court 18 until every spectator is eaten. Only then, they say, will they consider ending their contest."
I think part of the problem is the grass surface. As technology gets better and athletes get stronger, their serves become ridiculously fast. 90 aces? Jesus! I can't see a drawn out match like this happening at Roland Garros or any other clay court. Maybe Wimbledon should consider changing to a hard surface?
Of course, every time I think I understand tennis, I'm wrong.
awesome live blog + sports writing.
Incredible serves are ok, but nothing beats a spectacular volley, especially up at the net.