The longest Grand Slam matches in Tennis (men's singles)

Tennis requires immense stamina, energy and endurance. An average tennis match of 3 hours could require as much energy and staminaas it would tocomplete a marathon.Here we take a look at the 5 longest matches in Grand Slam history.

#5 Alex Corretja vs Hernan Gumy (5 hours, 31 minutes)

The 3rd round match at the 1998 French Open between Spainish Alex Corretja and Argentinas Hernan Gumy lasted for 5 hours and 31 minutes, and held the longest grand slam match record until 2004.

Corretja prevailed overGumy 6-1, 5-7, 6-7(4-7), 7-5, 9-7.