John Isner and Nicolas Mahut have played each other a total of four times in singles with John currently leading their H2H 3-1.
The most famous Isner vs Mahut match was in the 1st round of the 2010 Wimbledon Championships as the match currently holds the record for the longest tennis match on the ATP Tour (11 Hours and 5 Minutes).
The last time they played each other was at the Newport Hall of Fame Open in 2012 with John winning the match in straight sets 6-2, 7-6.
Isner vs Mahut H2H Stats
| John Isner | vs | Nicolas Mahut |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Year born | 1982 |
| 2007 | Year turned Pro | 2000 |
| Right-handed | Plays | Right-handed |
| Two-handed backhand | Backhand | One-handed backhand |
| 3 | Matches won | 1 |
| 75% (3/4) | Winning Percentage | 25% (1/4) |
| 0 | Hard court | 0 |
| 0 | Clay | 0 |
| 3 | Grass | 1 |
| 0 | Finals | 0 |
| 2 | Grand Slam Tournaments | 0 |
| 0 | Davis Cup | 0 |
Grand Slam Head to Head
So far, Nicolas and John have played each other a total of two times in grand slam tournaments, with John leading their grand slam H2H 2-0.
| Year | Grand Slam | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Wimbledon | 1st Round | J.I | 7-6, 6-2, 7-6 |
| 2010 | Wimbledon | 1st Round | J.I | 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 7-6, 70-68 |
Probably their most famous grand slam match was in the 1st round of the Wimbledon Championships in 2010, which was played over three days and lasted a record 11 hours and 5 minutes (see highlights below).
Head to Head by Court Surface
To date, all four of their matches have been on grass courts as they have yet to play each other on clay or hard courts.
Grass Courts
John has won their last three meetings on grass and currently leads their H2H on grass courts 3-1.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Newport | 2nd Round | J.I | 6-2, 7-6 |
| 2011 | Wimbledon | 1st Round | J.I | 7-6, 6-2, 7-6 |
| 2010 | Wimbledon | 1st Round | J.I | 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 7-6, 70-68 |
| 2008 | Queen’s Club | 1st Round | N.M | 7-5, 6-4 |
Matches Played per Year
So far, John has dominated his H2H with Nicolas, winning three out of the four matches they have played on tour.
They have not played each other in singles since the 2012 tennis season as Nicolas has been more focused on his doubles career over recent years.
| Year | Matches | Isner Wins | Mahut Wins | H2H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | – | 1 | 0-1 |
| 2009 | – | – | – | 0-1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | – | 1-1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | – | 2-1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | – | 3-1 |
| 2013 | – | – | – | 3-1 |
| 2014 | – | – | – | 3-1 |
| 2015 | – | – | – | 3-1 |
| 2016 | – | – | – | 3-1 |
| 2017 | – | – | – | 3-1 |
| 2018 | – | – | – | 3-1 |
| 2019 | – | – | – | 3-1 |
| 2020 | – | – | – | 3-1 |
| 2021 | – | – | – | 3-1 |
| 2022 | – | – | – | 3-1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long was the Isner vs Mahut match at the 2010 Wimbledon?
Their match was played over three days and lasted a record 11 hours and 5 minutes.
How long did their final set at the 2010 Wimbledon last?
The fifth set lasted 8 hours, and 11 minutes which is still the record for the longest set in tennis.
How many aces did Isner hit in their match at the 2010 Wimbledon?
John hit a record 113 aces in the match.
How many aces did Mahut hit in their match at the 2010 Wimbledon?
Nicolas hit 102 aces in the match.
Has Mahut ever beaten Isner?
Yes, Nicolas beat John in the 1st round of the Queen’s Club Championships in 2008 (7-5, 6-4).
Who beat Isner after he beat Mahut in 2010?
Understandably, John was beaten in the very next round by Thiemo de Bakker (0–6, 3–6, 2–6).