2008 wimbledon championships mens singles final

And then you come to that matchRafael Nadal v Roger Federer in,, 10 years ago this summer. I was just happy to be there, to be part of that final.

The Wimbledon Championships Men's Singles final was the championship tennis match of the men's singles tournament at the Wimbledon Championships. A part of the storied Federer—Nadal rivalry , it pitted then-top ranked Roger Federer against then second-ranked Rafael Nadal. After 4 hours and 48 minutes of play, Nadal defeated Federer 6—4, 6—4, 6—7 5—7 , 6—7 8—10 , 9—7. This final is regarded by many as one of the greatest tennis matches ever played. The final was the third consecutive year in which Federer and Nadal had met in the championship match of Wimbledon. Federer was also looking to equal Martina Navratilova's Open Era record of six consecutive titles in the women's game. Nadal had recently won the French Open , for the fourth year in succession, defeating Federer in their third consecutive final of that tournament.

2008 wimbledon championships mens singles final

Rafael Nadal defeated the five-time defending champion Roger Federer in the final , 6—4, 6—4, 6—7 5—7 , 6—7 8—10 , 9—7 to win the gentlemen's singles tennis title at the Wimbledon Championships. It was also the first time Federer lost a major final outside the French Open. It would be Federer's only loss at Wimbledon between and The final marked the third of three consecutive Wimbledon finals contested by Federer and Nadal , with Federer emerging victorious in the two prior encounters. It was the second-longest championship match in Wimbledon history with play lasting 4 hours and 48 minutes, and with two rain delays. The event stretched over seven hours ending just before nightfall, [2] and is considered by many to be one of the greatest matches in tennis history. He was replaced in the draw by lucky loser Ilija Bozoljac. Contents move to sidebar hide. Article Talk. Read Edit View history. Tools Tools. Download as PDF Printable version. Tennis tournament held in Main article: Wimbledon Championships. Roger Federer final 0 2.

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Rafael Nadal and Roger reflected on their epic Wimbledon Championship final, where the Spaniard won , , 5 , 8 , Editor's note: This story originally ran in to mark the 10th anniversary of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal 's epic final. Here's a look at the match some believe is the greatest ever played. This story has been updated for this year. It has been 12 years since Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal played what many people believe is the greatest tennis match of all time. And it turned out to be more of a beginning than an end. More kickoff than final whistle. Prelude to a decade of ongoing accomplishments that aren't yet ended.

2008 wimbledon championships mens singles final

The Wimbledon Championships Men's Singles final was the championship tennis match of the men's singles tournament at the Wimbledon Championships. A part of the storied Federer—Nadal rivalry , it pitted then-top ranked Roger Federer against then second-ranked Rafael Nadal. After 4 hours and 48 minutes of play, Nadal defeated Federer 6—4, 6—4, 6—7 5—7 , 6—7 8—10 , 9—7. The match is regarded by many as one of the greatest tennis matches ever played. Between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal had a storied rivalry that many contemporaries considered to be the greatest in tennis history, and, retrospectively, the most iconic.

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The Wimbledon men's singles final was the third in succession between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will meet at Wimbledon for the first time since the men's final when they face each other in the semi-finals on Friday. This feature was written last year to celebrate the year anniversary of that incredible match.

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