May 5, 2008 -
A day that began a turn in the tide for two stalwarts of the court. The centre court at the All England Club geared up to host the final of The Championships of Wimbledon for the year, while the world's top 2, Roger Federer (world no.1) and Rafael Nadal (world no. 2) warmed up to face each other the third consecutive final at the famed grass court.
Federer lead their grass-court showdowns 2-0 and was yet to drop a set at Wimbledon 2008, while on the other hand, Nadal, the four time King of Clay was vying for his first title at the English Lawns. The match promised all a fine treat of tennis. Both the players had a rivalry that was and still is, well on its way to become stuff of legend.
The match began in a flurry after a rain-infested delay, with the Spanish Bull running away with a lead of one set. The audience watched in awe as Federer bravely fought back with classic strokes and volleys to haul a lead of 4-1. But Nadal was not one to give in, and he ruthlessly clinched the second set 6-4. With tables turned and trailing in the third, Federer looked lost with a two-set trail and history was about to be made. Then it seemed as though the Champion in Federer woke up with a start. He stood his ground firmly and played his strokes with his characteristic grace to come back from the dead.
A day that began a turn in the tide for two stalwarts of the court. The centre court at the All England Club geared up to host the final of The Championships of Wimbledon for the year, while the world's top 2, Roger Federer (world no.1) and Rafael Nadal (world no. 2) warmed up to face each other the third consecutive final at the famed grass court.
Federer lead their grass-court showdowns 2-0 and was yet to drop a set at Wimbledon 2008, while on the other hand, Nadal, the four time King of Clay was vying for his first title at the English Lawns. The match promised all a fine treat of tennis. Both the players had a rivalry that was and still is, well on its way to become stuff of legend.The match began in a flurry after a rain-infested delay, with the Spanish Bull running away with a lead of one set. The audience watched in awe as Federer bravely fought back with classic strokes and volleys to haul a lead of 4-1. But Nadal was not one to give in, and he ruthlessly clinched the second set 6-4. With tables turned and trailing in the third, Federer looked lost with a two-set trail and history was about to be made. Then it seemed as though the Champion in Federer woke up with a start. He stood his ground firmly and played his strokes with his characteristic grace to come back from the dead.
