Roger Federer v Rafael Nadal: Wimbledon Final 2008 (Extended Highlights)
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Here after the 2020 French final. There will never be another era of tennis like this one ever.
Hello
Seriously. They brought the best out of each other for sooo long it truly was amazing to see them constantly challenge each other. Definitely feel bad for other players (aside from Djoker) that rose up during such a tough time to make it to the top.
Right?! We are witnessing the 3 greatest ones to do it!!
@@Daltonator87 Like Monfils and Gasquet
i think there will be
Notice at 24:50 Federer's dad trying to help Nadal. He's even smiling graciously as he claps! No wonder Roger is so classy, his parents are wonderful.
It's 2024 and I still keep watching this match and it amazes me every single time. Magnificent tennis.
That day, Nadal wrote history by winning the tournament everybody was telling him he would never win.
That too defeating prime and peak federer
TheDazzler420 he always could beat primer and peak Federer. There’s never been a point where Federer has had a positive record vs nadal
But, he won again - in 2010.
Paul Casey lol federer lead nadal in grass and hard court. Nadal has advantage in clay no doubt. But they often met in clay court. Check your data moron
protosszergterran lol
Fedrer vs nadal
On hard court = 11-9 {fedrer leads by just 2 }
On grass court = 3-1 { fedrer leads by just 2 }
But on clay court = 14-2 { nadal dominates fedrer } .....
Federer-Nadal Wimbledon semi-final 2019🔥
11 years later☺
me to... so excited for the upcomming match vamos rafa!!
I am waitting tonight
Cant wait! 20 mins away.
@Adam Oliver a true sniper, splendid match
@Adam Oliver Not a fully satisfactory revenge though, Djokovic defeated Federer in the final.
Probably the greatest game in history of this beautiful sport. 10 years after I still have shivers and tears on my eyes watching Nadal winning.
Australian open 2012 final is the best
@@theghost9409 actually i was back then lol
@@njabulongcobo1639 No it's not
@@TheFlash3237 🥲
Although after many years, I still think that this the the best GS final in tennis history
Tennis will never be this good as it was this day, ever.
Martin James I disagree
ytomy how so?
Like it or not Federer had made too much unforced errors. For me AO 2012 final is far better. the quality of tennis in that match was absurd.
@@raedsakly2463 nah, boring baseline tennis, no variation
Federer was error heavy in this final and also Nadal was young and made Federer come back to a 5th set. At the end of the day Nadal was leading 2-0 and should have 100% won that 4th set. A more experienced Nadal would have won that 4th set.
I miss this nadal so much. Hard to believe he was just 21 and beating the king of grass in his own backyard.
He was 22 when he played this match.
It reminded me of how Fed took down Sampras in 2001
@@badabing8884 Lol. That's a huge difference.
Me too man- I know this sounds CRAZY but THIS NADAL WAS so *FEARLESS* and brimming with confidence. Raw yet powerful. Yes 2020 Nadal has so much more experience and GRAND SLAM glory but i feel this Nadal, with the tank top, Popeye muscles and piratas in total *HE-MAN* mode would absolutely demolish Djokovic no questions asked.
The king of grass was beaten by jdokovic as well!
The backhand by Federer at 8-7 down in the 4th set tie-break has to be one of the greatest backhands of all time 🙌🏼
Totally agree
And it followed one of the greatest forehands of all time, the pass down the line by Nadal on the previous point to give him a match point.
Here after Nadal wins his 21GS at Aus Open. Another epic match with a lot of emotions. These guys Big 3 definitely on the different level.
I love Rafa’s approach to tennis. Every point matters to him. Every game matters to him. He’s relentless.
do not joke
Remember before this final, Federer was 12-0 in GS finals off of clay. It literally took a herculean effort to beat a prime Federer in a best of 5 off of clay. Rafa did it 9-7 in the 5th.
Yep. This was nadal's 3rd attempt to beat federer at wimbledon. The first meeting federer won straightforward, 2nd five set win to federer. And 3rd five set win to nadal. Nadal doesn't come back from 2 sets down very often. When he beats federer he needs to get the 1st set, or the 2nd and 3rd after losing 1st set. Nadal was doing a borg, having got 4 french opens in a row, and trying to dominate on grass too. He kind of managed it. Not as well as borg though who I got five wimbledons in a row. Borg and nadal are so connected for me. I don't know why nadal stopped being good on grass.
Shaun Humphreys Nadal will win RG and WB this year.
literally?
Tesla Death Ray Yes. And he also will win US open mark my words.
that's fine as long as he doesn't win wimbledon
Rafa was created by scientists in a secret lab to stop Federer from winning more slams.
Sollvi H one of their other experiments code name Djoker escaped into the wild to become a tennis great.
And that is how the big 3 were born.
Sollvi H too good. Ha ha haaaaa!
Sollvi H lol
Sollvi H Damn, this comment should be on the top! XD
Sollvi H Good one, I didn't expected that comment
Wow look at all those flashes from camera at the winning moment. Never seen anything like that in a slam winning moment. Historic match and moments.
Those were the days... pre smart phone era. Makes everything seem quite vintage.
That backhand from Federer when Nadal had match point is one of the best shots I’ve ever seen long lives in the memory
there was another one in the final game same situation that was very impressive as well, not shown in this highlights.
Who came here to this video today after the confirmation of Fedal semifinal showdown in 2019?
A lot of people
Yep!
Of course. And Federer was better today. Less unforced errors.
I remember it was this match that made me not hate Nadal anymore, cause I've always been a Fed fan, but this match showed me that Nadal deserved it, he worked so hard to win it, I respect him a lot. Still sad for Roger thought.
@man bat Djokovic won Wimby 2018
@@ciprianghenghea7779 we are speaking fedal not joker lol so stop bringing this joker here
@@haboihabtm3276It's about Wimby 2018 which Djokovic won. Know your role and shut your mouth dummy.
@man bat so cute
This was THE tennis match. Nothing has or will ever compare to it. As good as it gets.
What about Australia open 2012 final Djokovic vs nadal?
@@njabulongcobo1639 this was better
Alcaraz sinner USO 2022
I watched this with my Nan god rest her soul. The person who got me into watching & loving Tennis. I was 14 she was 58 but we both watched this whole match in appreciation of the quality we was watching while she made tea and biscuits between the sets ❤ Magical match of tennis I’ll never forget with her.
It's 2024 and I still keep watching this match and it amazes me every single time. Magnificent tennis.
7 years old at the time. Watched this match with my parents. Was completely enamoured. Greatest tennis match of all time and one of the best sporting events ever imo. Also remember watching the 2007 final thinking Roger was just simply too much on grass. Will never forget July 6th, 2008. Rafa is the best to ever do it.
Djokovic is arguably better.
Lot of Nadal haters usually say "Nadal is good only in Clay". But Nadal has reached Wimbledon finals continuously for 5 years (2006,07,08,10,11 he didn't participate in 2009 due to injury) . Only Federer, Borg have reached 5 or more Wimbledon finals continuously other than Nadal , not even Great Sampras in that list .😮
The third US Open is here!
What about McEnroe?
Lot of Federer hater's say's"Federer is not good on clay".but Federer has reached the French open final for four consecutive year's (2006,07,08,09) winning it the fourth time in 2009.only nadal ,Borg ,ivan lendil has reached french open final's for 4 consecutive time's or more not even mats wilander😳😱.....
dixon abraham Only Nadal haters say Federer is bad on clay, to justify the imaginary weak clay era.
Will Santos Yex. Top 20.
This was absolutely Epic... Perhaps the greatest match ever played by two of the finest champions Tennis has ever known. ..Not only a match of the highest quality.. but all the more remarkable given the incredible level of sportsmanship and respect between the two players.
I would say Nadal - Federer - Djokovic / the best players tennis has ever seen.
@@ZAOUWV yes
@@ZAOUWV I don't think many will doubt that, insane that they all played in the same period,
Sorry, Nadal can't be in the greatest game on grass court. Look elsewhere (hint, what people has most Wim.titles?)
There will never be a match like this again, the meaning, the context behind it. And people wonder why we fell in love with Fedal
2012 AO final was the greatest finals in tennis period
2023
17:44 - Federer's match saving winner in this point is the best backhand ever played
Thanks for the timestamp, I was looking for this.
The sound of the racket is delicious
And now its 2018, after 10 years they are still battling for rank 1 and 2 and only roughly 100 points is the difference between them... Has tennis ever been better before these two ?
Muhammad Elias Melad they play tomorrow lol
There have been a number of much more compelling rivalries in the history of men's tennis than Federer vs. Nadal. Laver vs. Rosewall is one example. Another is Tilden vs. Cochet. Yet another is Connors vs. McEnroe. Borg vs. McEnroe was a much more interesting rivalry than Federer vs. Nadal. Granted it is all a matter of taste.
Michael Barlow I agree it's all a matter of taste but I'm sorry Roger vs Rafa is the greatest not to mention they are the greatest tennis players to have ever lived. I've seen my old tennis matches but I'm blessed to have been around to see these two more than any others. Of course, my opinion...
HTX Kiri Jalen djokovic is one of the greatest too and what about his and nadals rivalry?👀
Rory O Hanlon He is but I'll give him top 10. He doesn't have enough power even with his great return game, and most of his H2H wins against Nadal and Federer came later in their careers with Djoker still being in his prime.
GOAT #21. Who is here after AO final? What a way to win his 21 🤯🤯🤯 Vamos 👏
There are so many heart breakers for Federer and this one is first one of them.
The 08 Wimbledon, 09 Aus open and 10 US open finals. Nadal at his peak was unplayable. In that mode he was simply the greatest tennis player of all time
What about 2008 roland garros? 6-3 6-1 6-0
@@matteo964 Nadal has always been exceptional at Clay tournaments. This was his peak at the other courts which turned him into an all court player. So this was his actual career peak.
Absolutley best player to ever play the game is Healthy Nadal,beating Roger in Wimby,Novak in Us Open and not leting anyone touch him on clay is just marvelous.
Peak at 21?
Got destroyed by Federer and Soderling on clay during his peak, lol
After watching the moment that both Roger and Rafael were crying yesterday, man, I was crying too. Time does fly. I cannot help watching this game again! Still remembered those memories 14 years ago when I was watching THE game... Oh my God, we are so lucky!
Who is watching this in 2019?? I still remember this day 11 years ago... what an epic!! Tennis will never be this good ever 👏👏
Bibhuti Khatiwada the Federer and Nadal comeback finals in AO 2018 was pretty hype.
Yes! wanted to reminisce :) Probably my favourite sporting memory...of any sport. One of the reason this stands above other meetings between these 2 was the 'build up', Nadal had just beaten him comprehensively at Roland Garros, and Fed then declared he was more comfortable on grass anyway, and was still the best. Subsequent meetings were great too but this one was crucial.
Ted - I know... Nadal should have won that match 😔😔
Christopher- AO 2009 is unforgettable too... Nadal won.. and Federer's teary " it's killing me" comment at the trophy presentation ceremony.... these two are pure hearts.. 2008.. 2009.. was Nadal's peak years.. but he lost in the FO.. what a shocker it was!! I don't ever want them to retire 🙌🙌
17:17 those back to back passing shots one of the best moments in tennis history.
Who came here today after Federer Djokovic? Arguably classic match along with this one right here crazy how long it's been.
Here after Rafa’s 22nd GS title and this one remains my favorite of his, by far. Still impressed by Fed’s fortitude to come back from down two sets and down 2-5 in the fourth set tiebreak. Baffles me how some think he wasn’t as mentally tough as his two counterparts
He needs way more chances than the other 2. He's good in making comebacks. But his problem is to close out matches I'm a big Fed fan, but sadly he lacks the killer instinct. If he had that , he would be the best ever without even a debate.
Yes it was amazing but my favorite game was in 2012 ao final. He played against novak. It was epic.
I am big fed fan... But with this horrible backhand.... How he has won so many major title.... He lack mental toughness.... 2019 Wimbledon final.... Is the prove....
Federer lost 24 matches having matchpoints, Djokovic 3, Nadal 8. He isnt even close
That 4th set tie break had to be one of the most incredible of all time. Some monster shots were fired by both players through it.
Possibly the best final in history and the best Federer and Nadal of all time, were at their prime both, incredible.
The fact that Rafa had a match point in the fourth set and that frigging passing shot from Roger 🔥🔥🔥
I was 10, and my father was a huge tennis fan. He was out golfing that day and left during the first set… he came back after a full 18 holes and the game was still on! I treasure the memory of watching the final points of the fifth set with my Dad.
love it when grandslam social media accounts put in extra effort and release videos like this; the Australian open CZcams page is the best for it
A classic match between two champions. Every point counts!
Nadal defeated Federer at Wimbledon while Federer did not beat Nadal at Roland Garros.
And this moment of their career the history of tennis will retain it.
He had chance again, but he didn't, he couldn't, he can't beat RAFA on clay, nobody can, not even Djokovic
ಪ್ರತೀಕ್ ಕಶ್ಯಪ್ Nadal is very good but he’s hurting himself playing his style. That’s why he suffered long injuries which prevent him from getting more titles. But then again, sometimes, being able to last long and thrive where other top players cannot is the key to become champion, like Federer did.
Time changed roger is the boss
@@prateek752 Actually in 2015 Djokovic murdered him in three sets at French open
@@rohitcsrini murdered seriously he was lucky that he was facing an out of shape rafael nadal
One of the most epic moments of sports history. Two legends. Respect for Roger and Vamos Rafa 🇪🇸🇪🇸!
2020 and I still amazed whit the quality of that game.
In 2 days.12/07/2019. 11 years later. Federer - Nadal in Wimbledon... They dont't play against each other in Wimbledon since this incredible match in 2008. Can't wait to watch this match again. L E G E N D S
Miss my mom, remember she is consoling me as Iam a Federer fan. We watched it together. Thank God we had chance to witness this greatness of Sport.
I miss mine, too. ❤
Its been 13 years … the greatest match of all time !!!! Two GOAT !!!
Probably the greatest match in the history of tennis. And now the Legends will face off for the 40th time.
InvisibleMan95 no doubt n i think the greatest tie- break also played between them!!
it’s nice to see Nadal and Federer facing each other...two amazing players from another world for real.
Here after the 2021 Wimbledon Final. There will never be another era of tennis like this one ever.
The greatest match of all time, hands down. I'd never seen shot making like that, and doubt I will again in my lifetime.
Ao 2009?
@@matteo964that match was bigger shotmaking and higher quality but this was more drama
Here after watching Nadal vs Fritz.
I really like Nadal's humility and how hard he works on the court. He gives every point 100% and seems like a nice, humble guy
2022...and the legend continues...
Who is watching this after 2019 Wimbledon final? Two best games ever.
I still remember this match...I think this is the GREATEST match played between them...
I love all the flashes off the old school cameras you got back then not on a phone.
Who else is here after watching Alcaraz win Wimbledon 2023?
me
Nothing changed. The greatest Final of All time
Here after Australian open 2022 what a player 👑
2008 was the greatest year for sporting matches. So many amazing matches in football, tennis and cricket
Who watches cricket 💀💀
@@infinity_2562 me and ur Mum after im done fking her
This is one for the agesThis truly will forever be the most iconic match in Tennis History
Without a doubt ... best match to take place in the sport!
At least in my opinion, greatest Final in the history of professional Tennis. So glad I had the luxury of watching it live.
The greatest match ever in the history of tennis..
*EVER IN THE HISTORY OF TENNIS!*
Although Borg vs. McEnroe 1980 pretty close and 2012 Nadal vs. Djokovic SO are honorable mention
Indeed
Roger would have lost in 3 straight sets if he had not had his great serve which helped him a lot in the tie-breaks, Rafa was playing unbelievably the whole match and he totally deserved the historic trophy.
Hey man, I could beat Rafa in straight sets if it wasn't for his great footwork, returns and baseline shots!
Federer uses the serve often to make up for being outplayed during rallies.
Exactly!
Lol
Yeah Roger service game is too good to not to get destroyed! One of the reasons he is not bageled many times.
A real classic match, two champions of tennis at they very best. Rarely one'd see a match of such a level and intensity. Federer have done marvellous touches in this final, anyway in 2008 Nadal was a hurricane. Simply, two legends of tennis
Federer's father is all class, he's standing there with the biggest grin clapping for Nadal. Tennis will never be as good as this.
My favourite Wimbledon final ever that I’ve watched, a great era of tennis back then.
11 years later we have another Federer Vs Nadal on Friday.
Yeees!!!
I was switching channels aimlessly and ended up on this match by accident 10 years ago. I watched all of it and have been a tennis fan ever since!
Greatest match ever, between the 2 greatest players. Tennis doesn't get better than this! Vamos Rafa
Probably my favorite tennis match. I remember watching this with my Dad. We were glued to the screen.
Here after Nadal wins his 22GS at RG. Another epic match with a lot of emotions. These guys Big 3 definitely on the different level.
Greatest match of all time I remember watching this live not believing what I was seeing
It is my most favourite match whenever I get to see I watch it again and again
kanishk gupta brother, don’t know how many times have seen this match!! Hoping that before Roger takes retirement, these legends play 2020 Wimbledon final’s again and Roger should win his favorite grand slam !!
People saying the Alcaraz Djokovic was the best final while it was great nothing still comes close to this 08 final
The situation was too different compared to the 2008 final.
The fact that he beat Roger, who was close to his peak, was the crowning glory of Rafa's glory.
This is like beating Novak at the 2016 Australian Open.
Many pointed to Novak's decline in the WB final at 2023, and Novak was too old for a great rivalry.
The greatest final of all time
Nadal is the greatest! there is no quit in him, pure grit and grind, relentless in every match, i hate watching my sports idols grow old but i will always be grateful for waking up early to watch this masterpiece on tv...Loved every second of it!
Federer normally gets over losses quickly, but he admitted that this one stung for a very long time.
Spartan
how composed and mature Nadal was at only 22, going toe to toe with one of the best on grass at Wimbledon. simply incredible.
the greatest match ever played... there was only one person on the entire planet who didn't enjoy this match: gwen stefani.
What was the story behind it? lmao
Why tho?
also Janet Jackson mentioned that she didn't enjoy it.
Oh, just don't care about those ignorant Muricans, my friend ;)
um 07 wimbledon and 09 ao were beter.
Simply the greatest match ever.
Greatest tennis moment of my life !
17:07 the best two shots in Wimbledon history
Correct
What about Djokovic's save in Wimbledon 2019 (7-8 30-40) down?
@@cmpunk500 underrated
What a match, still gives me goosebumps :)
I'll remember this final for the rest of my life. I'm so glad I got to watch the Big 3 from the beginning. Can't wait to see who stands at the top when it is all over.
The final that had everything! Domination by underdog, comeback by the champ, match points saved, drama, lights and a hell lot of action! This was the benchmark for years to come!
But that's the beauty of these 3 knights. The disappointment was surpassed in AO 2009, quality surpassed in AO 2012 and Wimbledon 2018 (semi), drama surpassed in Wimbledon 2019, clutch surpassed in AO 2017 final set(Roger)!
A day after Federer announced his retirement and endless talk of legacy - well this right here is legacy. Federer was arguably playing his best tennis and was a threat on all surfaces, Nadal got the better of him on Federer's favourite surface at the age of only 22. Legacy.
What a beautiful game! Nadal really deserved it, both played so well!
Everybody all over the world knows this is the greatest tennis match ever
I didn't watch a lot of tennis matches in my life but from what I've seen this is really the best match. I remember it summer of 2008, I was 15 watching this match. Good times. Everyone thought Nadal is going to do much more than he actually did after this. Injuries prevented him from reaching his full potential.
@@FearsomeVoid He won 22 slams. What else could he do LOL
@@speedymr Win more than 22, Đoković won 24 and it looks like he will win more. He could have won more GS than Đoković, having a better head to head record with Đoković, win more Masters. He never won Paris and Miami for example. He needed them for his Career Golden Masters. He never won the Swiss Indoors Basel and ATP finals either. Maybe Nadal could have achieved all that if not for injuries. And ofc he would have become a better player than he already was, like winning more on other surfaces than clay. Keep in mind he won GS on clay, grass and hard court in 2010 before injuries messed his knees up.
@@FearsomeVoid Nadal's game style prefer him more injuries,he should be careful about that.
@@arunsekhar9288 it's too late for him. Alcaraz has a similar problem. Gets injured a lot due to his playing style. But Alcaraz is 20 so he can learn from Nadal's mistakes and avoid injuries.
Amazing the way Rafa had it all in that 4th set tiebreak, Fed was lost and on the ropes at 2-5 down, before Rafa double-faulted and gave him hope again. Rafa lost everything, an then regrouped amazingly for the decider !
Break points down in the decider too, and somehow won. He's incredible
don't forget, he was two sets to love up. The way he was going, one would have thought he would wrap up the match in 3 straight sets. So, the real come back was by Federer. The match became a classic because Fed fought his way back into the match and took it till the 5th set.
Peru he should've really won in straight sets, but Federer fought his way back in both tiebreaks. But having lost so many opportunities to close it out, and Federer coming on top in the crucial points, Nadal could've easily lost confidence and lost hope, but he kept at it and kept believing. That's what amazes me. Federer's comeback was extraordinary, but for Nadal to the give the next two sets away, then trail, then have to regroup, then comeback and win is something else.
Tom Deverson Nadal is Tennis hero
Adoro esses dois tenistas.Assisto seus jogod dempre O Federer pela tecnica e o Nadal pela garra.Os dois sao maravilhosos mas minnha torcida sempre e do Nadal
I remember watching it live. Completely blown away by the level of tennis these guys were playing
Does anyone still watch this match? (11July2019)
2020 corona time
2020
Everybody after this match where saying, surly federer will die of, look 11 years later the guy is still no2 wow 11 years
He is number 3. He was just seeded as number 2 for wimbledon
Perhaps the greatest ever tennis match
This match is 11 years ago but still giving me goosebumps
Obviously best match in tennis history, with AO Open 2009 final as second.
Coming here after the Fedal semifinal 😂 as a Rafa fan, just wanted these images to take me back to the most emotional moment of Rafa’s career for me. Each time I see him collapsing on the floor after the victory brings me to thrills. 😍
one handed backhand is rare to find among top players these days. Stan will retire soon. Theim is still fighting back from injury. Really want to see another strong one hand bh.
Il più bello spettacolo del mondo !.
I love the fact these two spurred each other on, to play better, to not give up. One of the best finals I've seen on grass!
The best game of tennis that was ever played by the two best players the tennisworld has ever seen.
I like how the abridged version of the highlights of this match (while making time for narration) is still longer than if I played a beat of 5 match against either of them
Probably one of my favourite finals at Wimbledon ever. Love both players and this was an epic championship.