Rafael Nadal

Backcourt supremacy
Every time Federer found the corner, Nadal returned it. It seemed there was no ball too far for the Spaniard in a tight contest. This proved to be the deciding factor.

Fit and in form
When everyone thought Nadal would be exhausted after a marathon semi-final, the world No 1 proved there are no physical limits for him. Despite calling for a medical time-out to massage his legs during the third set, Nadal won his sixth slam. Federer, the fresher of the two going into the final, disappeared in the fifth under an onslaught from the champion. Even earlier in the game, Nadal came out on top when Federer tested him with deft drop shots.