Nadal takes down Federer in Wimbledon classic

Courtesy FOXSports.com News  Sun, 07/06/2008 - 16:13

Rafael Nadal has ended Roger Federer's five years of dominance at Wimbledon, beating the top-ranked player in a riveting five-set final.

Nadal was playing in his third straight final at the All England Club, but finally managed to get the better of the 12-time Grand Slam champion and won 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-7 (8), 9-7 on Sunday.

Federer had 12 chances to break Nadal through the first three sets, but managed to convert only one.


 

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