Who won men's singles in 2008 Wimbledon?
2008 Wimbledon Championships – Men's Singles. Jump to navigation Jump to search. Rafael Nadal defeated the five-time defending champion Roger Federer in the final, 6–4, 6–4, 6–7 (5–7), 6–7 (8–10), 9–7 to win the Gentlemen's Singles tennis title at the 2008 Wimbledon Championships.
What year did Rafael Nadal win Wimbledon?
Rafael Nadal defeated the five-time defending champion Roger Federer in the final, 6–4, 6–4, 6–7 (5–7), 6–7 (8–10), 9–7 to win the Gentlemen's Singles tennis title at the 2008 Wimbledon Championships. It was his fifth major title, and his first outside of the French Open.
How many times has Federer won Wimbledon?
At Wimbledon 2008, Federer attempted to surpass Borg's record, and become the first male player in the Open Era to win six consecutive Wimbledon titles. Nadal defeated Federer at his most successful major and ended his 41-match winning streak at Wimbledon.
How long did the Federer vs Nadal final last?
The final marked the third of three consecutive Wimbledon finals contested by Federer and Nadal, with Federer emerging victorious in the two prior encounters. It was the second longest championship match in Wimbledon history with play lasting 4 hours and 48 minutes, and with two rain delays.
Who won Wimbledon 2007 men's final?
Roger FedererFour-time defending champion Roger Federer defeated Rafael Nadal in the final, 7–6, 4–6, 7–6, 2–6, 6–2 to win the gentlemen's singles tennis title at the 2007 Wimbledon Championships.
Who won Wimbledon 2009 men's final?
Roger FedererRoger Federer defeated Andy Roddick in the final, 5–7, 7–6, 7–6, 3–6, 16–14 to win the gentlemen's singles tennis title at the 2009 Wimbledon Championships. It was his sixth Wimbledon title and record-breaking 15th major title overall, passing Pete Sampras' all-time record.
Who has beaten Nadal at Wimbledon?
Djokovic is the only player to defeat Nadal in three consecutive grand slam finals and the only player to defeat Nadal in all four grand slams (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open).
What's the longest Wimbledon men's final?
The longest ever Wimbledon tennis match That match spanned 11 hours and five minutes, with Isner, then number 10, eventually triumphing 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 7-6, 70-68 in an astoundingly long final set.
Who won the title at Wimbledon 2010?
Rafael NadalRafael Nadal defeated Tomáš Berdych in the final, 6–3, 7–5, 6–4, to win the gentlemen's singles tennis title at the 2010 Wimbledon Championships.
Who won Wimbledon 2012 men's singles?
Roger FedererRoger Federer defeated Andy Murray in the final, 4–6, 7–5, 6–3, 6–4, to win the gentlemen's singles tennis title at the 2012 Wimbledon Championships. It was his seventh Wimbledon title and seventeenth Grand Slam title.
Who is the greatest tennis player of all time?
1. Serena Williams. Arguably the all-time GOAT, Serena Williams currently holds 23 grand slam titles, second only to the great Margaret Court. Serena has shone both on the singles and doubles court, winning 14 grand slam doubles titles (all of which were alongside her sister Venus).
Who has defeated Djokovic the most?
Rafael Nadal#1 Rafael Nadal (beat Novak Djokovic in 7 Masters and 5 Grand Slam finals)
Why is Nadal unbeatable on clay?
Nadal's heavy topspin forehand – the most potent in the game - backed by his crushing, slightly flatter backhand, and his physical stamina make him particularly suited to clay.
Who has won the most Wimbledon titles?
List of Wimbledon gentlemen's singles championsMost titlesOpen era8: Roger FedererMost consecutive titlesAmateur era6: William Renshaw (challenge round) 3: Fred Perry (regular)Open era5: Björn Borg 5: Roger Federer12 more rows
What is the fastest serve at Wimbledon?
The statistic displays the leading male tennis players of the Wimbledon Championships 2022, by fastest serve speed. As of the start of the competition at Wimbledon in 2022, John Isner, Hubert Hurkacz and Jan-Lennard Struff had the fastest serve with a speed of 136 miles per hour.
What's the longest tie break in tennis?
Ugo Blanchet defeated Edoardo Graziani 6–0, 3–6, [23–21] in the third and final round of qualifying in the $25,000 ITF tournament in Faro, Portugal, on March 2, 2021. Graziani had the first two match points at 9–7 in the tie-break, and had a further five before Blanchet won on his eighth match point.
Who won tennis championship in 2009?
Juan Martín del Potro defeated the five-time defending champion Roger Federer in the final, 3–6, 7–6, 4–6, 7–6, 6–2 to win the men's singles tennis title at the 2009 US Open....2009 US Open – Men's singles.Men's singlesDraw128Seeds328 more rows
Who won 2009 US Open?
Juan Martin del Potro won his first Grand Slam men's singles title at the 2009 US Open, defeating five-time defending champion Roger Federer in a five-set thriller.
What is the longest match in tennis history?
11 hours and five minutesThe longest tennis match in history featured five sets, three days and a 138-point tiebreaker. John Isner outlasted Nicolas Mahut in a first-round match at the 2010 Wimbledon men's singles tournament that spanned 11 hours and five minutes, shattering the record for longest match of all time.
Who won Women's Wimbledon 2009?
Serena WilliamsJun 22, 2009 - Jul 5, 2009 Serena Williams defeated her sister, the two-time defending champion Venus Williams, in the final, 7–6, 6–2 to win the Ladies' Singles tennis title at the 2009 Wimbledon Championships.
What made the Wimbledon final so great?
John McEnroe: "What made the final so great was a combination of things. It was obviously the players, the magnitude of the situation, playing the Wimbledon final, and certainly the way it panned out. The battle that Roger was having with Rafa but also with himself, squandering the lead in the second set and getting way down and then having to pull out two sets in the tie-break."
Who said "Everybody was wondering whether this was going to be the day Federer's great Wimbledon reign came to?
Jonathan Overend : "Everybody was wondering whether this was going to be the day Federer's great Wimbledon reign came to an end. Nadal was edging closer but still Federer was the king. It was beautifully set up."
How did Federer break Nadal's serve?
Federer came back firing in the second set, breaking Nadal's serve at the first opportunity by whipping a vicious cross-court forehand winner and establishing a 4-1 lead. But he could not capitalise and Nadal won five games in a row to go two sets to love up.
Is there a chance of repeating the last match played on Centre Court?
It was also the last match played on Centre Court before a roof was installed, so the circumstances - with repeated rain interruptions, and a final finishing at twilight - are unlikely to be repeated.
Was the Borg vs McEnroe match epic?
A very good article. It truly was an epic match a bit like the equally epic final between Björn Borg and McEnroe in 1980. We are priveledged that two Gods of tennis are still playing having brought us so many classic and sporting matches over many years.
How many Wimbledon titles did Federer win?
He meant that the loss occurred at a time when Federer was achieving critical mass as a champion, having won five Wimbledon titles running, as well as four US Opens. Nadal had inflicted a serious dose of humility on Federer in the French Open final a few weeks earlier, allowing his Swiss rival just four games.
How long has it been since Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal played?
Here's a look at the match some believe is the greatest ever played. This story has been updated for this year. It has been 12 years since Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal played what many people believe is ...
