Wimbledon begins Monday with the only grass court Grand Slam looming

Wimbledon begins Monday with the only grass court Grand Slam looming, John Isner and Nicolas Mahut in the Buzz as a productive player in tennis history, the longest match is subject to a rematch.

Development of the tournament's top sports stars like Rafael Nadal win the French Open and Wimbledon back, while a third is Roger Federer, Pete Sampras's record of seven Wimbledon titles to equal billing with the hopes of returning to take center stage will. But for now, at last year's light is focused in the All England Club, the epic conflict is expressed.

When Isner, a relatively unknown American levelled his first round match against French qualifier Mahut at two sets all no one could have predicted what would follow.

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Six-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer's lead and approve the course of the match, admitting that she was shocked to hear the news.

You're like; 'Is that really the draw?'. You really want to see in black and white," Federer said.

"I guess now it's tricky because many people are going to expect something similar, which is basically impossible.

"But I think it's great for tennis. It's a great buzz. It was an amazing story last year.

"It gives Mahut a chance to redeem himself from last year. It will be followed very closely by the players.

"I remember I went on court when they were midway through the fifth set. I finished a tough four setter, came back and they were still going.

"The first sort of five hours nobody cared too much. It's the next five that made the news. We were all glued to the television.

"It was something very special and unbelievable. We all know that. It's nice that it's possible in tennis."

Novak Djokovic, the second seed at this year's Wimbledon, doesn't expect quite such an epic encounter this time but he still plans to watch it given the chance.

Djokovic said, "Everybody has been talking about that rematch. It's really incredible that they are drawn to play in the first round again.

"I will definitely, if I have a chance, watch that match. It's hard to believe that they go that far but who knows."

Women's world number one Caroline Wozniacki added: "I was watching in the locker room and it was 28-28. Then I went to play and when I came back they were still playing.

"I was like, 'I just played two sets doubles and they're still playing? It's ridiculous!'

"I hope for them that the match will be a little bit shorter this year."

Maria Sharapova, a former Wimbledon champion, described the tie as "a match made in heaven".

Sharapova said, "I don't think they've even played since. It's amazing".

"I think I had three courses to eat, had a nap and practiced and they were still playing. I think I even slept the whole night, woke up, and they were still on!"