John Isner versus Nicolas Mahut, or Isner-Mahut II: The Much Quicker Sequel was, if not the match of the day at Wimble
There were only flickering echoes of last year's epic around Court Three. Isner took control of the match by winning the first-set and Mahut never looked like fighting back in a subdued atmosphere on a windy Court Three.
No. 16 Nicolas Almagro 7-6(3), 7-6(5), 6-7(5), 6-3. Returning to the site of his epic match against Nicolas Mahut, Court 18 wasn't nearly as magical for John Isner in his second round match on Day 4 of Nicolas Mahut.
Not only did Isner not break Almagro's serve at any point, he never even had a break point opportunity. After winning match point, Almagro went nuts, screaming and fistpumping maniacally toward his box.
Incidentally, Mohamed isn’t mentioned on the commemorative plaque which nows adorns the outside of Court 18.
Forget Centre Court, the most sought-after ticket at Wimbledon on Tuesday was for Court 17. Every point Niland won was greeted by a huge roar that could be heard over on Court 1. Fans wore green Team Niland T-shirts and one was wrapped in an Ireland flag. wimbledon.com
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