Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer reminisce on their showdown in the 2008 Wimbledon final, where Nadal lifted the Gentlemen's Singles Trophy for the first time. (2:45) Peter Bodo Mar 26, 2020, 11:58 ...

WIMBLEDON, England – Roger Federer waited 11 years to get another shot at Rafael Nadal on Centre Court. This one was a semifinal, not a final. It was settled in four sets, not five.

Their combined age is the lowest for Wimbledon men's finalists since Federer, just shy of 25, faced Nadal, 20, in 2006. “We are still really young.

Editor's note: This story originally ran in 2018 to mark the 10th anniversary of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal 's epic 2008 final. Here's a look at the match some believe is the greatest ever played.

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer reminisce on their showdown in the 2008 Wimbledon final, where Nadal lifted the Gentlemen's Singles Trophy for the first time. (2:45) Peter Bodo Mar 26, 2020, 09:28 PM ...

The 2008 Wimbledon men's final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal is remembered as one of the greatest tennis matches of all time.

The 2008 Wimbledon men's singles final was the third in succession between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal Author, Alan Jewell Role, BBC Sport ...

Federer had beaten Nadal in four sets in the 2006 Wimbledon final, and five sets 12 months later. Both men were playing for a slice of history - Nadal trying to become the first man to win the ...

John McEnroe describes it as "the greatest match ever played", and the 2008 Wimbledon final between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer remains the high point of a rivalry that dominated tennis.

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will meet at Wimbledon for the first time since the 2008 men's final when they face each other in the semi-finals on Friday. This feature was written last year to ...