Longest Tennis match ever?

[Arch]

Is it over yet?

Given my way, I'd reduce most sport to the shortest time possible - football would all be played on a Golden Goal principle, and the time thus freed up could be filled with re runs of David Tennant Dr Whos, Mock the Week, Pink Panther and Tom and Jerry.

 

[montage]

The above is just one of the reasons why you are not a TV exec Arch.

I'd certainly be intrigued by the other reasons

 

[Arch]

The above is just one of the reasons why you are not a TV exec Arch.

My time will come....

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

59 - 59 and beddy times have been called. They restart tomorrow.

 

[rich p]

My time will come....

Is Dr Who still on? It shows how long ago it was since I watched Childrens' Hour

 

[Wigsie]

59 - 59 and beddy times have been called. They restart tomorrow.

I was amazed one of them didn't just crumble! A fine example of physical and mental stubborness that Tennis players cannot be used to!

Even the fittest of tennis player would feel that game in the morning... I have a feeling though it will probably be over in 20 minutes or so tomorrow, such a shame when they stop a game for darkness as it never has the same magic the next day.

 

[Aperitif]

I agree with Dayvo - there's a bit of racketeering going on here...

 

[dellzeqq]

the whole thing gives me the shudders. Tennis is a trial at the best of times, but to be trapped on a planet which hosts a never-ending tennis match is unbearable.

 

[Speicher]

Wonder what their baseline HR is?

 

[Crankarm]

The players have to be dope tested as they both should have wilted as 59 games all is equivalent to playing 3 and a bit straight set matches, where you win 18 games, or two 5 set matches back to back.

 

[661-Pete]

Maybe they'll change the rules then. Not quite sure about the details of this tennis thingy, they seem to have different rules in different competitions; but couldn't they have a tie-break on every set, not just the first four?

Or abolish the 'second service' once a set reaches, say, 8-8. Doesn't the second service confer a clear advantage on the server and increase the incidence of 'aces'? Hence reducing the entertainment value? After all, there's no such thing in table tennis (a sport I have tried my hand in). Fluff a serve, lose a point, full stop.

...re runs of David Tennant Dr Whos....

William Hartnell, purleeeeeze!!!

 

[Arch]

William Hartnell, purleeeeeze!!!

A little old even for me, but whatever floats your boat.


Actually, it would be interesting to see a few of the old ones again - as I remember it (only from Tom Baker onwards) they managed to be pretty scary even with the cardboard special effects.

 

[trustysteed]

started watching at 40-39 and was hooked. what an amazing match. beat the football last nite for entertainment value. two competitors shattered and still going. a reason enough for not changing the rules. neither of them wanted to stop because they were exhausted, only because the light was fading. brilliant.

 

[fossyant]

zzzzzzzzz Must be doping, or have motorised rackets !

 

[Arch]

zzzzzzzzz Must be doping, or have motorised rackets !

A motorised racket - isn't that a moped?