Friday, August 15, 2008

Longest Doubles Match In Olympic History!

The Semifinal of the doubles match between the Sweden pair Aspelin/Johansson & former Wimbledon Champions Clement/Llodra witnessed the longest match in olympic history which lasted for four hours & 46 minutes.The Sweden pair advanced to the Beijing Doubles finals with a marathon 7-6(6), 4-6, 19-17 victory over the french pair & will now face Switzerland's Federer/Wawrinka who defeated the No.1 seeds Mike/Bob Bryans 7-6(6),6-4 in the semifinals.
Aspelin/Johansson hit 25 aces,comitted 13 double faults,converted 5/11 break points & won 134 of 192 points on serve to Clement/Llodra's 22 acves, zero double faults,5/11 break points & won 107 of 176 points on serve.The decider third set last for 2 hrs & 55 min.Read more here........

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