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Santoro seals historic win
France's Fabrice Santoro took six hours 33 minutes to see off compatriot
Arnaud Clement at the French Open, the longest singles match in modern
history.
Santoro defeated the 32nd seed 6-4 6-3 6-7 3-6 16-14 in the first round.
The match was halted at 5-5 in the decider on Monday and there was little to
separate the pair when they resumed.
Santoro secured the decisive break at 14-14 and though Clement had three
chances to break back, the unseeded Frenchman held on.
The previous longest match had taken place in 1998 when Spaniard Alex
Corretja beat Argentina's Hernan Gumy in five hours 31 minutes, also at
Roland Garros.
"It's an exceptional moment," said Santoro.
"More than victory, the intensity of the match and the strong emotions out
there are what you're looking for when you become a professional tennis
player."
The match also equalled the highest number of games played at the French
Open since the introduction of tie-breaks in 1973, with 71 games.
However, Clement, who failed to convert two match points, was understandably
distraught after his epic defeat.
"What do I get? A medal? I'm not interested," said Clement.
"Anyway it lasted over two days so it doesn't count.
"I don't have the impression you make history when you lose a game in six
hours and 30 minutes. You make history when you win a grand slam or the
Davis Cup."
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