Isner, Mahut in Longest Tennis Match in History Right Now

John Isner and Nicholas Mahut are now embroiled in the longest tennis match in history.  So far it is:

Isner:   6|3|6|7|38
Mahut: 4|6|7|6|38

You read that right, 38-38, a total of 76 in set 5 alone.  Wow.

Isner now has 80 aces, which is obviously a record.  The match is also well over seven hours.

Update, 2:00pm (EST):  The final set has gone to 42-42.

Update, 2:16pm: The set is now 44-44 and the match has exceeded eight hours.

Update, 2:53pm:  The set is now 49-49 and now has exceeded eight and a half hours.

Update, 3:22pm: The set is now 53-53 and has now exceeded nine hours.

Update, 4:10pm:  The set is now 59-59 and has been suspended because of darkness.  It will continue tomorrow.  Holy cow...

Update, 12:05pm:  The set has ended in a 70-68 victory for Isner.  What a match!

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