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Wimbledon: de Bakker Wins Lesser Marathon, 16-14 In Fifth

Jun 23 12:38p by Ben Rothenberg

In a match that seems brief in comparison, Thiemo de Bakker defeated Santiago Giraldo 16-14 in the fifth set of his first round holdover from Day 2.

de Bakker now awaits the even more tired winner of Isner-Mahut, if anyone ever wins that match, anyhow…

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Nicolas Mahut of France (R) stands next to John Isner of USA during the third day of their first round match on Day Four of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 24, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Hamish Blair/Getty Images)

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