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Rafael Nadal’s Top 3 memorable Grand Slam finals
Updated On: 11 October, 2024 09:51 AM IST | Paris | AFP
ederer clawed back a two-set deficit and saved two match points in the fourth. The quality of tennis was brilliant before Federer finally erred, finding the net at 9:21 pm
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2008 Wimbledon winner Rafael Nadal (right) is congratulated by runner-up Roger Federer. Pic/Getty Images
2005 French Open
Rafael Nadal beats Mariano Puerta 6-7 (7-6), 6-3, 6-1, 7-5 — The one that started it all. Nadal came in as an 18-year-old left-hander on the rise, with a huge top-spin forehand and expectations to match. He won all three claycourt lead-up tournaments, in Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Rome and there was a buzz growing around Nadal as he took to court in a sleeveless shirt, prowling like a young matador. He blasted through the draw taking out Richard Gasquet, Sebastien Grosjean and David Ferrer. But the real test came in the semi-final against World No. 1 Roger Federer. It was Nadal’s 19th birthday and he won 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.
2008 Wimbledon
Nadal beats Federer 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (7-5), 6-7 (10-8), 9-7 — A match that is widely remembered as one of the greatest contests of all time, went to Nadal after an incredible four hours, 48 minutes. Scheduled for a 2pm start, the final began late because of rain, had two more rain delays, and ended in bad with the Hawk-Eye line-calling system not working. Federer clawed back a two-set deficit and saved two match points in the fourth. The quality of tennis was brilliant before Federer finally erred, finding the net at 9:21 pm.
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