Conversation so far:
What was the greatest match ever?
In 1969, it was Gonzales's turn to prevail in the longest match ever played till that time.
How long did it last?
one so long and arduous that it resulted in the advent of tie break scoring.
Who was his opponent?
As a 41-year-old at Wimbledon, Gonzales met Charlie Pasarell, a Puerto Rican younger than Gonzales by 16 years who revered his opponent.
Did it end in a tie then?
Pasarell won a titanic first set, 24-22, then with daylight fading, the 41-year-old Gonzales argued that the match should be suspended.
Was it suspended?
The referee didn't relent, and thus the petulant Gonzales virtually threw the second set, losing it 6-1.

Question: What happened in the third set?
Self-contained rewrite: What happened in the third set of the greatest match ever?