On Sept. 24, 1984, Richmond's Raintree club saw a 29-minute, 643-shot rally that remains the longest point played in professional tennis. The Times' article includes interviews with Richmond sports writer John Packett and Raintree owner Hugh Waters and begins, "As the 642nd shot of the rally floated high above her head, Vicki Nelson decided it was time to go for a winner."
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
NYTimes Revisits Historic Raintree Match
