Journey of Rafael Nadal: from wonder kid to the King of Clay

#7 2008 Wimbledon: A titanic encounter

Rafel Nadal holding the Wimbledon Trophy aloft

The 2008 Wimbledon Final was a repeat of the 2007 final between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Both players came into the match after some good wins in the earlier rounds. Although, Federer had beaten Nadal in the 2007 final, it was clear that the Mallorcan looked a much different player this time around. The duo played one of the most incredible finals ever at the SW19.

Nadal won the tie in 5 sets, beating Federer 6-4, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 9-7. It was Rafa's first ever Wimbledon title and it proved to the world that he could play on other surfaces as well.