How many breaks of serve is required to win a set ?
This match featured the longest ever first set ( and the longest ever tiebreak ) in a men 's championship match ; the 87 - minute first set , won by Murray , included four breaks of serve in the first four games of the match , a 54 - shot rally in the sixth game , and the 24 - minute tiebreak which lasted up until 12–10 ; additionally , the tiebreak included two 30 - shot rallies .