11 Facts About Isner Mahut

Isner Mahut, who was not ranked high enough to qualify for the tournament automatically, earned his place by winning in the qualifying pre-tournament, where he was seeded 27th.

Fellow American Andy Roddick brought take-out food for him and his coach, including "three boxes of pizza, all sorts of chicken and mashed potatoes"; Isner Mahut said later that he was so hungry he "could have eaten 12 Big Macs", but reported that drinking coconut water helped him rehydrate and avoid the cramping that he had experienced in the past.

Isner Mahut slept for only a few hours, and had a cold bath and a massage.

The next morning, the BBC reported that Mahut had been practising and Andy Murray informed them that Isner had been running on a treadmill before play resumed.

Isner Mahut subsequently donated memorabilia from the match for display at the International Tennis Hall of Fame's Museum in Newport, Rhode Island.

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Isner Mahut was visibly exhausted and required medical treatment for neck and shoulder problems throughout the match.

Isner Mahut broke in the opening game to record a win in straight sets.

Isner Mahut revealed that following the match, he spent three months suffering from depression and a back injury.

Isner Mahut shared his experiences on the match in the book Le match de ma vie, which he co-wrote with Philippe Bouin.

Isner Mahut's played for less than ten hours in the entire tournament.