Kevin Anderson won a gruelling, history-making semi-final that ran for over six and a half hours to earn a place in his first Wimbledon final.
Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at Friday’s highlights.
Post of the day
This umpire in the Isner Anderson game had black hair when it started. #Wimbledon
— Jack Whitehall (@jackwhitehall) July 13, 2018
Well it did last a long time. Six hours and 36 minutes to be precise. Perhaps a slightly unfair observation about silver-haired umpire Marija Cicak from comedian Jack Whitehall, however.
Shot of the day
I get knocked down, but I get up again. You’re never gonna keep me down…#Wimbledon @KAndersonATP pic.twitter.com/1cY6i2WoUp
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 13, 2018
At 24-24 in the fifth set Kevin Anderson slipped on the baseline and dropped his racket. He got back to his feet and played a left-handed forehand which landed in before going on to win a crucial point.
Match of the day
“Anderson vs Isner, a Wimbledon classic – you better believe it”
A Centre Court epic ends with @KAndersonATP going through to the #Wimbledon final, beating John Isner 7-6(6), 6-7(5), 6-7(9), 6-4, 26-24 pic.twitter.com/Fv4ww2cEzK
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 13, 2018
Records tumbled as Anderson eventually overcame John Isner in the longest Wimbledon semi-final and second-longest grand slam match in history. It finished 7-6 (8/6) 6-7 (5/7) 6-7 (9/11) 6-4 26-24.
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Longest matches in #Wimbledon history…
⏱11hrs 5mins – J Isner d. N Mahut (2010)⏱6hrs 35mins – K Anderson d. J Isner (2018)⏱6hrs 9mins – M Knowles/ D Nestor d. S Aspelin/ T Perry (2006)#TakeOnHistory pic.twitter.com/EnSq6lRRKX
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 13, 2018
Isner, who must now know how Frenchman Nicolas Mahut felt after he lost their 11-hour marathon 70-68 in the fifth at Wimbledon in 2010.
Quote of the day
Stat of the day
Isner has now beaten Goran Ivanisevic’s record of 213 aces at #Wimbledon set in 2001
— Andy Sims (@AndyCSims) July 13, 2018
Sadly for Isner, his 214th ace was his last of the championships. Still, beating Goran Ivanisevic’s tournament record with a match to spare is some going.
Saturday’s match of the day
