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Mathieu Outlasts Isner Tennis' New Age

Last Man Standing

Ranked No. 261 entering the French, Paul-Henri Mathieu showed great resilience in his five-hour, 45-minute match.

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Ranked No. 261 entering the French, Paul-Henri Mathieu showed great resilience in his five-hour, 45-minute match.

In the 2nd-longest match in French Open history, Paul-Henri Mathieu outlasted Marathon Man John Isner. Courtney Nguyen explores Mathieu's redemption and more in her Day 5 recap.

Mathieu Outlasts Isner Tennis' New Age

Sweatin' To The Oldies

In this year's French Open, there were 37 men over the age of 30, including Roger Federer, out of 128 in the draw.

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In this year's French Open, there were 37 men over the age of 30, including Roger Federer, out of 128 in the draw.

Once overrun with teenagers, tennis has developed into a veterans' sport. With physical and emotional maturity on their side, says Jon Wertheim, older players now run the show.

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