Wimbledon Final 2008

Rafael Nadal ended Roger Federer's five-year reign as king of Wimbledon on Sunday with a 6-4 6-4 6-7 6-7 9-7 victory in the longest and one of the most dramatic men's singles finals seen at the All England Club.
The 22-year-old Nadal survived an incredible Federer fightback to become the first Spaniard to win the grasscourt grand slam since Manuel Santana in 1966. He is also the first man since Bjorn Borg in 1980 to win the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year. If fed had won he would have broken Borg's record of 5 wimbledon titles. Well either way Borg had to lose a record. hehe.

After two rain interruptions the players returned to court for a third time with light fading fast and in a nerve-shredding finale the contest ended with Nadal collapsing to the dusty baseline after a Federer forehand struck the net.

It seemed over for federer when nadal took a 2-0 lead. then in the 3rd set the heavens decided it should save its son, God Federer and brought the rain. It certainly helped federer who came back and produced a stunning display to prove why he is world No.1. It was little unfair to Nadal as the crowd were clearly cheering Federer on from the 3rd set onwards well u cant blame them for wanting a 5 setter final. Nadal was still hanging on bringing fed to tie-breaks in the next 2 sets but narrowly losing out.

Then came the 5th set....tied at 2-2 40-40......the rain came down again. i was shouting fuck to the rain. But the match was too good so i still nvr go slp. 1st rain had helped fed cool down n bring the best out of him. But this rain was just testing the patience of the fans for sure. Play resumed. tied at 7-7. Neither one wanted to be broken on their serve. But nadal's ambition and hunger paid off he broke fed and won the match on his serve. It was worth the 8 hrs i watched the game. And federer interview was stunning. he is truly world class despite losing. here it goes.

"I tried everything," the 26-year-old said on court. "Rafa is a deserving champion, he just played fantastic. "It(the rain) didn't make it easier but I expected the worst. It's the worst opponent on the best court. It's been a joy to play here again. It's a pity I couldn't win it but I'll be back next year." he was still so cool and calm under such circumstances. To be honest they both brought tennis to a whole new level. fucking amazing game. Nadal deservingly won...........he was nvr go outclass fed. Never. He capitalised on fed's errors and played with full concentration. These 2 r surely way way way better than anyone. they r in a league of their own.