Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal | Wimbledon 2008 | Best Rallies

[@momentsofgames7847]

13 years later, and still been the best final in history

[@flashbarryallen776]

Yeah...Australian Open 2012 was a Golf final

[@hus390]

@@flashbarryallen776 😂 Yea, English press likes to hype up their tournaments. But this final isn't the best. It had a great story behind it. Nadal finally ends Federer's dominance on grass, after two previous defeats (2006+2007). He won both Roland Garros and Wimbledon that year. But Djoko : Nadal 2012, had a hell of a tale. In 2011, Djokovic produced perhaps the greatest single season in history. In 2010, Nadal won three Majors. Djoko won three Majors in 2011, and defeated Nadal in clay courts that season. The showdown in AO 2012 was an epic five sets which cemented Djokovic's place on top of world tennis. I have to say, in terms of quality, the AO 2009 final and semi final (Nadal's match) were also phenomenal.

[@balancer182]

@@hus390 But it's the stakes that makes it the best.

[@HONORTONUMERIC123]

@@balancer182 yeah... Sometimes.... It decides with whom we gonna play and where we gonna end up.... to win the title or reach the final.....

[@HONORTONUMERIC123]

@@hus390 yeah.... That's right..... Abt Nadal!......

[@aamirstar7]

The greatest tennis match ever witnessed. It had everything class, elegance, stroke making, beautiful volleys, strong serves and most importantly never give up attitude by both players. Epic

[@leonardobraynen1524]

Ever read *STROKES OF GENIUS* by Jon Wertheim? Great read dude! Describes what u say in more detail.

[@biancamaclean4794]

Per CNN today, but published yesterday said "The moment: The 2008 Wimbledon final between Nadal and Federer is widely considered the greatest tennis match ever played." Title "This world-class athlete talks like Aristotle and acts like Confucius. We can all learn from him" all about Nadal!!! That is why I am here.

[@jewdavid5627]

Nadal has panache.

[@ashishmitra7640]

Federer was right. Nadal is the man who made his backhand better.

[@mhlaclase178]

NADAL vamos Rafa 👋💪😘

[@s.z.x.01]

Now thinking about it that was their last match before last year’s SF

[@ashishmitra7640]

@@s.z.x.01 true

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

@@ashishmitra7640 Federer's backhand was the reason that he was able to push that match to a 5th set.

[@miguelvega7393]

NO, Djokovic's backhand is very much better than Nadal's

[@freepinar]

Greatest match of the history of tennis

[@ZEUSDAZ]

Nah, Rafter v Ivanisevic 2001 WM final.

[@haboihabtm3276]

Yes this is the greatest match of tennis of all time

[@aishwaryaraman378]

Borg vs McEnroe is the best match in history

[@vinaykunisetty8179]

AO 2012 final Nadal vs Djokovic

[@alessandroloiodice5773]

Federer Vs Safin AO SF

[@jensino]

That was the best Wimbledon final, maybe even the best tennis match of all times. Both players in their prime, delivering top notch tennis. Brilliance, class and grace personified. Two Champions.

[@niamhlakewolf5501]

Feds backhand was better in 2017, nadal just hammered it in this match.

[@connorism69]

I think the 2009 final was better. But we won't be seeing matches like these anymore, with the stupid new tiebreaker rule.

[@jensino]

@@connorism69 I wish Andy Roddick would have won that day. He deserved the Wimbledon title more than everybody else in the history of Tennis.

[@nazz0007]

@@jensino ha ha

[@hahaha2645]

The best is 2012 Australian open...

[@idiotsavant751]

Unforgettable play from these two. The pinnacle of their rivalry. The best tennis I've seen in 40 years of watching.

[@menon_ji4984]

Not the best.

[@HattoriHanzo1990]

@@menon_ji4984 what’s better ?

[@tex2974]

@@menon_ji4984 what's better ?

[@DamiiStyle]

@@HattoriHanzo1990 rome 2006

[@johntorres4360]

Cant believe it's been 15 yrs since this epic match happened.Timeless classic.

[@Procrasti...]

The stars aligned on this one. The two best players in the world at the final of the greatest tournament, and both in their physical prime. A golden moment and a banquet of pure athletic brilliance.

[@FHkhiUS]

I remember this match like it was yesterday. The level of tennis in this match was just unreal!

[@CK-iv1lq]

Simply the greatest match of all time

[@urimbrati5848]

C K 🤣🤣

[@urimbrati5848]

C K is just highlights of 6-7 good points

[@ChristiaanRoest79]

Exactly, best match ever.

[@Braselton21]

2012 AO Final...

[@anonymous_435]

simply not. AO 2012 far better

[@truther11seeker63]

Arguably. The best rallies ever played in Wimbledon by the 2 best players of this era. #Fedal

[@haroldcastiaux959]

2 best players of all time*

[@hewettovi]

Truther11 Seeker No fed's backhand was immortal through aus open 2017 and 18

[@FernandoLopez-yf3km]

Harolda Castiaux Djokovic is better in my opinion.

[@MHPROMI]

@@FernandoLopez-yf3km Majority of the tennis fans think otherwise

[@anismeridji1247]

@The Knight in last 9 years federer 0 title in clay and Djokovic 1 title

[@andrestobon3696]

The tennis world won when this match took place.

[@KidFresh71]

Has there ever been better tennis played than this? Simply magnificent!

[@abdelazizbenazzouz455]

Ahhh that match was by far the best of Rafa-Roger rivalry, I never get bored watching these rallies. Well done for both champs, what an amazing privilege living in their era 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@unofflesnar9819]

Some things never get old!!!

[@ChrisSlash]

I will forever refer to this as the best match I’ve ever seen. Nadal defiantly deserved that win.

[@JohnRome-xn7hx]

I cordially disagree!

[@ChrisSlash]

@@JohnRome-xn7hx what’s yours?

[@JohnRome-xn7hx]

@@ChrisSlash the wins against Sampras and Agassi, Wimbledon 06-07-08-09-12-17 final, Australian 17 final, Wimb. semifinal with Rafa and the final 2019, Roland Garros wins against Haas, Del Potro and Soderling 2009, Djokovic 2011. And many others.

[@ChrisSlash]

@@JohnRome-xn7hx I’ll go watch them, thanks man!

[@hus390]

@@ChrisSlash English press likes to hype up their tournaments. But this final isn't the best. It had a great story behind it. Nadal finally ends Federer's dominance on grass, after two previous defeats (2006+2007). He won both Roland Garros and Wimbledon that year. But Djoko : Nadal 2012, had a hell of a tale. In 2011, Djokovic produced perhaps the greatest single season in history. In 2010, Nadal won three Majors. Djoko won three Majors in 2011, and defeated Nadal in clay courts that season. The showdown in AO 2012 was an epic five sets which cemented Djokovic's place on top of world tennis. I have to say, in terms of quality, the AO 2009 final and semi final (Nadal's match) were also phenomenal.

[@VVVinh]

Looks like just best Nadal rallies

[@gherbihicham8506]

Federer wins his points by serving aces and getting return errors, so yeah when there is a rally it's perhaps Nadal who's going to win it.

[@newmennium]

VVVinh Exactly

[@danielmaluenda9731]

? That's false

[@353adam]

@@gherbihicham8506 facts

[@fasmas2293]

Yeah, It's biased highlights

[@Tomscabforcutie]

Its clear that Roger BH has improved in 10 years.

[@TheDazzler420]

Still can't beat Rafa

[@MKD1101]

@@TheDazzler420 only on clay, otherwise he is beating him everywhere else!

[@TheDazzler420]

@@MKD1101 I would be biased but nadal probably didn't play his good tennis in Indy 17 or even other hard court last year, I thought hell stay out of ATP finals but he did attempt and lost

[@fortunasp5391]

TheDazzler420 Just like on clay. Federer could’ve stayed off clay to preserve his body but didn’t!

[@notdn]

@@MKD1101 everywhere else! 24-15!!!

[@Anonymous-sv4wd]

Who's here before their 2019 Wimbeldon semifinal Edit: Who's here after that amazing match? Edit: After even more amazing final?

[@hamadsaeed470]

Roger won 😂😂

[@reid2203]

Just finished 2019 final now im here

[@tirthankarsarkar4206]

@@hamadsaeed470 but then proceeded to choke in the finals where it mattered the most 🤷🏻

[@viksinha5410]

@@tirthankarsarkar4206 True but Nadal wouldn't even have gotten to match point vs Djokovic . And he probably wouldn't have even pushed it to five sets

[@AdityaKumar-jm5ft]

This was the first ever tennis match I watched. Although Federer lost, I became his Fan.

[@thomassryann8252]

The whip and spin on nadals forehand is amazing, best tennis match I've ever ever seen.

[@ExtremelySkilledGamer]

Seems like Nadal has become more defensive over the years. He’s super aggressive here!

[@bodysnatcher31]

ExtremelySkilledGamer it’s called age

[@ExtremelySkilledGamer]

Creegan Whitw Yeah? Tell that to Federer then!

[@bodysnatcher31]

ExtremelySkilledGamer Federer glides. And is also probably a vampire. So age doesn’t really apply.

[@V19-g9i]

These new young players are keeping up that's why

[@ExtremelySkilledGamer]

Creegan Whitw Fed isn’t balding like Nadal lmao

[@frankg.39]

Federer backhand is better today than it was in 2008 which is incredible to think.

[@vanshagarwal2362]

Fed is incredibly stubborn sometimes to his benefit and detriment. He’s gonna regret not switching rackets and strengthening his backhand sooner especially if he gets surpassed in slam count. If he had then maybe he wouldn’t have the drought of 2013-2016. Rafa and Novak were always looking to improve things every time. Even Rafa who uses the same racket since 2005 was always making changes to his frames like adding weight.

[@g2tennis]

@@vanshagarwal2362 he was winning slams and was number 1 in 2012, didn't make sense to change racquets if things were working

[@vanshagarwal2362]

@@g2tennis in 2012 he won 1 slam after 2010 AO. The decline had already started. Then of course the drought from 2013-2016 . But perhaps if he had switched frames by 2009 or 2010 it would’ve payed off sooner

[@peterf08]

His forehand and movement is worse though

[@g2tennis]

@@vanshagarwal2362 there was no motivation to change racquets. He won 2 slams and made the final of all the 4 in 2009. Won Australian Open 2010, made semis in 2011, won Wimbledon 2012 and went back to number 1. It's easy to look 10 years later and say he should've done this or that, but at the time there wasn't reason to change, he wouldn't change something that was working.

[@mattverve2105]

Andrew castles commentary....speechless at times. I remember watching this thinking this is two players at their absolute peak who both played to their peak on the day of the final. THE best tennis match that's ever been played. Never been beaten since. Legends.

[@younesmirkabdi8851]

2:56 the crowd there were like some team in football score a goal ,, it's unbelievable how they support Roger in Wimbledon and other tounaments hhhh

[@sunritroykarmakar4406]

3:44 can u not hear

[@solidcricket]

Well he earned that..not like he call local swiss to attend the match

[@AlbieLudiScoffi]

Plays the most entertaining tennis, so inevitably gains the most support. No surprise there

[@Rory626]

They love him. He was 5-time defending champion in this match. They wanted to see him make history

[@leonardobraynen1524]

This match had a *HEAVYWEIGHT FEEL* to it with the same Ali/Frazier gravitas. I was so blessed to watch this live almost 12yrs ago- it was incredible then and even more breathtaking NOW! Was on such pins and needles for Nadal but glad he pulled thru!

[@yashk9565]

*If I had a time machine, the first thing I will do is go watch the 2008 Wimbledon Final*

[@leonardobraynen1524]

Good choice

[@bionicandroid]

Nadal was ferocious here, he doesn't move like this anymore for obvious reasons!

[@darthkothicame7822]

After this match I bet for sure that Nadal would be greatest tennis player surpassing Federer as he was agressive, quick, energetic, stamina etc but one thing he lacked was mental toughness. I feel 2011 sudden rise of Djokovic is his phoenix rise made him become defensive infront of Djokovic. Never had the same confidence against Djokovic like he did here against Federer.

[@wilnerolivier7971]

@@darthkothicame7822 Rafa had to make adjustments to his game when he plays Djokovic!! On the other hand he didn't have to do such a thing against Federe because he knew the latter's tendencies.

[@tylermorro1747]

Currently gettin' pumped for their RG 2019 clash!

[@sunritroykarmakar4406]

honestly that can only have one result

[@adithyanaren519]

This is why I don't feel like watching Zverev, Kyrgios, coric, edmund, kachanov and rublev. Edit :- Removed thiem.

[@mazizazi8412]

Adithya Naren Kyrgios is super fun and entertaing imo. Although his strong serve makes him more boring to watch

[@dragan3659]

Adithya Naren Thiem is great

[@nishilbright2007]

Thiem is good and aggressive on clay. But long way to go when compared to big 3

[@invictus88]

These guys are getting older and still no Grand Slam under their belt

[@b-rabbit6244]

@@adithyanaren519 2 years later, he won a masters and a slam off clay, LOL. Nadal is still dominating clay and Thiem really improved on hard court.

[@christopherdowns6770]

One of the all time great matches of all time. Had everything in it.

[@MrAlston]

Caption of the video should have been best rallies of Rafael Nadal

[@urieytan26]

0:24 nadal using the grass like it's clay, footwork is out of this world and these forehands wow

[@damohanson5393]

Nadal was relentless. He was on a mission after the previous 2 finals. 4 set loss, 5 set loss, 5 set victory. That’s determination and dedication. What a match !! The 2012 Australian Open final, the 2017 A.O. final and the French 2013 semi was the finest tennis I’ve ever seen played from opening serve to final point. I just can’t watch tennis after watching those guys for 17 years. Nadal had to play his absolute best for 5 sets to win against the great Federer. Tennis history!

[@zjdubya22]

Goran's win will always be my favorite moment and the best run I have ever seen, but this is the best tennis match I have ever witnessed.

[@iqless7313]

yeah best grand slam final is always between this one and 2001

[@safin815]

Absolutely most incredible match ever seen before. Thanks two great players.

[@Ask35720]

Demigod vs machine, whenever I see these two play I feel like I'm watching Messi vs Ronaldo 😍

[@BrayZap]

Rafa got me into tennis, never will forget watching him against Fed at the 2008 Wimbledon early in the morning, most iconic match ever. Forever my favorite tennis player, this match is forever the most impactful in tennis. We were watching the GOAT start up right infront of our eyes

[@onebluelove23]

BEST. MATCH. EVER.

[@Bahumbug123]

I used to wake up so freaking early cause of the time difference..and it was always worth it! Rafa is a legend! His game was pure grit and grind, it was beautiful. There will never be another like him.

[@neilaquino5294]

Pascal Maria had the best seat in the house.. 9months later he'd have the same seat at AO 2009 Finals the man has seen the 2 greatest matches ever.. he even said that he didn't want it to end

[@atharvathatte9335]

2012 AO final& 2013 RG sf as well!

[@bojanvujackov7548]

Best match ever in tennis history.Two big players in tennis history and one biggest tournament in history this sport.

[@JPwhoknows]

I’m here in 2021 watching this and still amazes me how good this match was. Unreal

[@shawnkim8542]

I will try to self develop and never cease to improve myself. Got really motivated. Thanks

[@jasonlandy3491]

The game of tennis at its absolute best!

[@yasinkahraman1504]

3:28 best points ever

[@shelakanaharamoi9947]

I watched this match 10 years ago on TV, I didnt realize that Rafa was so cute back then 😀😁😍 #teamrafasince2006

[@plankton383]

The greatest tennis match of all time. This is the only tennis match I’ve ever recorded in my life, so I can watch it again.

[@lewblank7799]

Nadal’s fist pump at 3:50 is legendary

[@surajshukla3786]

One of the matches when crowd came to watch the great tennis. Applauded tennis

[@sraph6961]

Everyone looks at the Roger-Sampras match in 2001... While seriously, this 2008 FEDAL is on another planet😍

[@sheikhmasudrana1860]

I am in love with tennis because of Nadal..After watching this game if anyone wouldn’t he must be a Vampire. 😂😂

[@oscartracey5364]

To learn that Nadal played this final with his foot asleep is mind blowing

[@ettorereventon2667]

yeah right? I honestly think that his will power is inhuman. he won RG basically with only one leg. Rafa is a true inspiration and role model to look up to!

[@CarlUsana-o3l]

Federer's backhand is much stronger now and had a 5 match winning streak VS Nadal before FO

[@vjr6939]

The match that will never be replicated or beaten, these two were unlike anything tennis has ever seen (or will).

[@jondoeami]

Greatest match by the greatest players in the history of tennis

[@awongabroad5520]

Seriously, where’s the two best passing shots of all time?

[@ProGamer___]

This needed in the final hope they both get there

[@kamrulhassan7352]

this is the greatest Tennis match of all time ! Nadal had to beat 5 times back to back champion and Nadal was also back 2 back 2 times runner up ! this is why it is the greatest Tennis match of all time not 2012 AO or any other !

[@srinitaaigaura]

Frankly, apart from the 2004-2006 period, looking back at these videos, I can only now see just what an underpowered scapel that PS90 racket he used back then was and how much it allowed Nadal to bully Federer with huge heavy strokes, even on grass. Seriously, those backhands by Fed are just bunts! In 2019, their shots were much more powerful than 2008. Fed's shots were just cannon balls compared to this match and Nadal too was hitting with far more power. Rafa was an absolute gazelle in 2008. In Rome that year, he made Djokovic look like he was facing a wall.

[@badassplayer1000]

Rome?

[@TheKanesi]

I’m so interested in this comment but I don’t know all these tennis-centric lingos, can someone explain what Scalpel and PS90 mean? I’m assuming it has something to do with their racquet but google offered not much on scalpel. Ps90 must be some sort of weight

[@cxmxg]

90 is the size of the head of the racquet in square inches. Now Fed plays with a 97 racquet, which is a huuuge difference. I played myself (as an amateur of course) for a period with Fed signature 90 sq. inches racquet and it required an insane amount of precision in hitting the ball. I don’t think there are top100 players that play with racquet heads smaller than 95 sq. inches. (I’m not an expert though!) Cheers mate

[@j.p.s5311]

Wasn't this the final where rain called off play for a while, then it went to that tie break in the last set. Was such an insane moment to witness Nadal finally ending Federers dominance at Wimbledon

[@niallmcmahon8748]

Almost yes. There were no final set tie breaks at Wimbledon back then.

[@abeguy7981]

One of best all time matches between 2 greats

[@nightinq5233]

Anyone watching this after Federer beat Nadal today?

[@matteotolino3439]

lmao yes

[@Raj0520]

After Nole beat federer today

[@kisonsl6659]

Nadal was more aggressive with a better FH here than in 2019 Wimbledon & Federer equal or better in 2019...Nadal doesn't have a chance outside RG unless he changes his game plan against this new Federer.

[@andrecro1]

@@kisonsl6659 so Nadal just won the US Open...

[@deception9848]

@@kisonsl6659 nadal just won the us open ya fuckin idiot, how about we talk about the last time federer won a grand slam?

[@iamkumarmihir]

Fedal Favorites Forever 🇪🇸-🇨🇭☺🥂❤🙏 Rafa and Roger Best Bromance ❤👌

[@stephenbwalya4554]

Exhibition stuff from the two greatest ever players!!!!

[@ChakibIglesias]

I remember this game the crowd loved RF and cheered for him but Rafa gave them the L

[@max7even284]

I was sitting at home and cheering for Nadal like crazy ...I was cussing the crowd ..😄

[@alexmeechan15]

The crowd wanted a new champion

[@ThesGt]

the peak of tennis, there is no other than this two + djokovic, any game on their prime is much better than whatever game we in our recent years, this is it, glad we live it

[@robino.m6787]

This match changed a lot of things .. It made tennis world believe Federer is beatable and no more invincible.. The tennis world took a new step to a direction where it reached now .. with rafa and Novak .. if this final was not won by rafa .. things would hv remained the same , bcoz of the way Federer was dominating tennis at the time and Federer would hv become the greatest player of all time .. This match brought more belief to then new generation of players like Murray , wawrinka and tennis became more even and the competition became stronger.. Hats off to rafa once again for believing the impossible is possible of beating roger on grass .. which was not the case until this match . He showed determination and courage and kept pushing roger and finally broke the deadlock .. by doing so he became the record holder for longest period as world No.2 .. this match indeed played a big role in tennis in a way of breaking certain mindset and taking new strides .

[@incessantyoutuber9318]

Thanks for an amazing comment

[@P3rfil]

La pareja rival más ejemplar de la historia. RAFA&ROGER♥️👏👏👏

[@rodrigoandrescoloane]

This was so good, it's one of those big three finals where you say: both played so well, they both deserved to win. Sincerely when its 5 sets for me, it's like penalties on futbol, it can go either way.

[@utkarshdeshmukh6414]

The level of the match is evident from the fact that despite Rafa playing his best tennis ever he still needed 5 super tight sets to get the title and overcome the great Roger Federer! ❤️

[@rajighareeb4800]

They forgot the best point of them all , when federer defended a match point in the tie break with a backhand down the line....... the audience's reaction was louder than football fans when a team scores in a final .

[@tad555]

Not a rally

[@samuelvanegasvega7611]

Ese día mi papá me dejó quedar solo en casa por que jugaban ellos, jamás se me olvida era un nene, regresaron muchas horas después y yo seguía sentado viendo. Fue la mejor en mis 32, la garra de Nadal y la clase de Federer una locura ver eso.

[@anantgupta8892]

Who is here after the match of semifinal 2019

[@cas1457]

The match has not yet been played..

[@hamadsaeed470]

Roger won bitchs

[@simondz9913]

@@hamadsaeed470 And lost the Final…

[@hamadsaeed470]

@@simondz9913 that's alright

[@Zjr8]

wow I am not the most fan of tennis but this is absolutely incredible

[@Alex88148]

Imagine uploading the greatest Wimbledon Final of all time without the scoreline

[@VashTheStampede4K]

Alcaraz se lo sogna la notte 'sto Nadal versione killer e nel suo prime. Ne deve mangiare ancora di terra rossa per arrivare al suo livello, oltre a vincere ben 14 Roland Garros (se vuole eguagliarlo almeno in quel tipo di campo), un'impresa quasi impossibile. *Djokovic, Federer and Nadal are the best ever: the king of Australian Open, the king of Wimbledon and the king of French Open.*

[@keikun145]

How does this only have 1.5 mil! This is the golden age tennis! This was like watching the gods vs each other!!

[@jimmyc5892]

Best final ever ! I felt the torch was passed but Novak came also. The shots and break points etc in this saved was madness !

[@raviramchandani9900]

Is this court slower than usual wimbledon courts

[@ioanniskanello]

Rafa should have already won in 2007 so losing this final from 2 sets up would have been a disaster .

[@911801111801]

No, he shouldn't. No.

[@zakariadjouzi7570]

Yes he should.

[@911801111801]

No, he shouldn't.

[@bettingaddict4689]

David Marcano Salcedo yes he shoulded

[@911801111801]

No.

[@opmacoravla3661]

The Best Final in the history tennis .

[@utkarshdeshmukh6414]

The two backhand passes from 2:15 in the video by Rafa are just genius!

[@paulogoyzueta8280]

El mejor partido de tennis que yo recuerdo haberlo visto en vivo

[@mhp7690]

Top 5 Finals Federer Nadal. Wim 2008 Djokovic Nadal AO 2012 Borg McEnroe Wim 1980 Federer Roddick Wim 2009 Borg McEnroe US 1980

[@draganduga2781]

Aj ne seri indijce

[@leonardobraynen1524]

Am ok with this list. I'd add IVANISEVIC VS. RAFTER '01 WIMBLEDON FINAL NADAL VS. VERDASCO AO '09 SEMIS

[@aarnavkembhavi2820]

Greatest match of all time

[@ekales_]

I like how the tennis audience is so silent when the play is going on and then clap/celebrate in unison after a point is won. All sports are uniquely good.

[@yoshikay8787]

This is incredible!!!!! Prolly make time to watch this whole match.

[@nazmiah8013]

Nadal had the advantage @ 2 sets up but the way federer came back and took the match all the way was admirable

[@louissay]

Check your facts. Nadal won, not Federer… en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Wimbledon_Championships_-_Men%27s_singles_final#:~:text=At%20Wimbledon%202008%2C%20Federer%20attempted%20to%20surpass%20Borg%27s,and%20ended%20his%2041-match%20winning%20streak%20at%20Wimbledon.

[@dropshot118]

The greatest match ever..and nadal won it

[@urimbrati5848]

dropshot118 🤣🤣😂

[@dropshot118]

@@urimbrati5848 Its widely accepted as such. nadal beat the "goat"

[@pooperscoop54321]

@@dropshot118 Nadal IS the goat

[@RickyR04]

pooperscoop54321 he’s younger and only one slam away to catch federer , I’m sure when both men retire, nadal will have more slam and agreeably the greatest ever

[@gherbihicham8506]

@@RickyR04 He doesn't even need to win more slams (although he'll probably do anyway), Nadal faced a much tougher opposition and has winning h2h, 19 to 20 slams will not outweigh all of those, anyone who considers Federer as the clear GOAT either is stupid or lying to himself.

[@Cool12_782]

The best of tennis is always at displayed when Roger and Rafael plays

[@elio-7911]

I remember watching this match live on tv and that was the day when i admired these 2 legends and i became a hard Rafa fan

[@caffreys1979]

Holy smokes the intensity here was out of this world... I hope it's a Fedal Final for Wimby 2019 :)

[@jsy361]

Greatest match in history level was crazy

[@tb_tudor]

This channel is surely a nadal fan channel

[@andrewkim485]

I have a feeling that we will never see this sort of rivalry anytime soon. Man their every shot meant something

[@henry-bo3np]

Rafa and Roger were put on this earth to play tennis against each other. There is no better tennis match than this 2008 Wimbledon final.

[@SuperGSHC]

Compare Federer's backhand here vs at the AO final in 2017. Two different worlds...

[@zakariadjouzi7570]

And compare nadal's serving & movements/footwork here with the AO 2017 final. Two different worlds....

[@rahulpandey8247]

zakaria djouzi Absolutely AO 2017 Fed would have won this match because of that cross court backhand.

[@djblackwing737]

Same goes for nadals backhand lol

[@zakariadjouzi7570]

Rahul pandey i don't think so.

[@rahulpandey8247]

zakaria djouzi Nadal exploited that weak backhand so much in this match.With a bigger racket and a solid backhand Fed would have won in 4 or 5 sets with all due respect to Nadal.But Nadal knew where to send the ball on the other side of the court that is why he is one of the most intelligent players who ever played this game.

[@TheBankman18]

How did they not include the two passing shots from the tie break in the 4th set?

[@balancer182]

Where are the 2 best passing shots of the 4th set tie-break?