John Isner believes that the move to introduce the fifth set tie-break on 12-all was a good one by Wimbledon. Speaking to BBC Radio Live, the American player stated: 'I have said all along 12-all is good. That is sensible - you're getting people who like the advantage and people who like tie-breaks.

It is bucking tradition but a lot of people believe that is not a bad thing.' In 2010 Isner played a 11-hour match against Nicolas Mahut, then something similar happened again this year as he lost to Kevin Anderson in the semifinals after six hours and a half.

Both times at Wimbledon. 'The next match that gets to that, they should just say we will now play the Isner Rule. I don't think they are going to do that, but I think I've been a big driving force for it.' Isner also encouraged other Grand Slams to do the same: 'It may be that Wimbledon acting like this could drive them to do it as well.

There is drama enough in a tie-breaker. You could argue there is more drama in that.' There were a lot of reactions on it. The tennis analyst Brad Gilbert said: 'Wonder what @AustralianOpen @rolandgarros with do with 5th set breaker will they do the same as @Wimbledon 12all.' Greg Rusedski: 'Not sure on decision Wimbledon to have a tiebreaker at 12/12 in the 5th.

This is better than the previous rule,but it is still an extra set after having played 5 sets. I would prefer a tiebreaker at 6/6 as the US Open does.' ALSO READ: Rafael Nadal: Worse players than David Ferrer won a Grand Slam title