The 2008 Wimbledon final is considered to be one of the best games ever played. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal scored the final. The game had it all. From long stops to prolonged emotions, the final kept everyone on the sidelines.
It was a special moment for Nadal. Every player wants to win on Wimbledon’s historic center court. And Nadal lost the Wimbledon finals in 2006 and 2007 to Roger Federer, so he had to take revenge.
“It was a personal goal to win Wimbledon” – Rafael Nadal
In a recent interview with the BBC, Nadal spoke about Wimbledon and the charisma that surrounds it. He also talked about the three finals and how in 2008 he finally reached Wimbledon Glory.
“Wimbledon is special for everyone. When I was a kid, most of the time I saw Sampras win. It was a personal goal for me. “ Nadal said
Rafa used his experience in the 2006 and 2007 finals to win the 2008 Wimbledon final. He was slowly arriving and eventually broke Federer’s Wimbledon code.
“Well, I think in 2006 I went to that final without believing in the win. 2007 was a completely different story. I felt ready to compete and I was there. I lost 5th and I had my chance. In 2008 I was playing great, I arrived in the final with the feeling of not being the favorite but I was ready to win. And I never stopped believing in victory. I had some difficult moments, especially in the fourth set. “ Nadal said
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Thinking about the final now, Nadal remembered falling and screaming. Emotions and feelings that were so rushed showed how much the Spaniard wanted the trophy.
“Of course, I was very nervous. I think everyone was nervous. The only thing that comes to mind is that I feel myself falling and screaming. “ He said
Nadal won another Wimbledon title in 2010. It had been his goal to win the Wimbledon title. The 2008 final was definitely a race and will be stitched forever in the mind of every tennis fan.
