PARIS: Italian qualifier Lorenzo Giustino outlasted France’s Corentin Moutet 0-6, 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (7/3), 2-6, 18-16 on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) in the second longest match in French Open history at six hours and five minutes.

World No. 157 Giustino secured his first Grand Slam main draw and tour-level win after a final set lasting 180 minutes in a match held over from Sunday.

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