Isner: No 2020 Wimbledon would be 'tough pill to swallow'

John Isner, who won the longest-ever tennis match over three days at Wimbledon in 2010, says it will be a "tough pill to swallow" if this year's event is cancelled.

A decision is expected soon by tournament officials about whether or not they can stage the classic event at the All England Club as planned starting June 29, postpone it or cancel it outright due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"We're hoping that they're going to be somewhat optimistic about playing the event this year," Isner told ESPN on Tuesday.

"I'd love to hear some optimism from them."
"It's going to be a tough pill to swallow."
"With that surface, the event, it seems, has to be played this time and there's a good chance it won't be."