Top 10 Wimbledon matches in the last decade

#1 Roger Federer Vs Rafael Nadal - 2008

YOU are Roger Federer, said his then-girlfriend and future wife, Mirka Vavrinec, according to Jon Wertheims excellent book about the match, Strokes of Genius. Mirka's meddle seemed to mirror every fan's cardiac rhythm that day after the first interruption due to rain at the finals of Wimbledon 2008. Not many will disagree with this match being one of the greatest they have ever witnessed.

Both the giants were competing for milestones of their own. Be it Federer's attempt at being the first man in modern times to win 6 consecutive titles or Nadal's dream of winning his first golden challenge cup. Also, the longest match in the history of tennis ended with Federer's forehand shot into the net as the scoreboard glowed in the dark, end the 4 hour 48 min long match and with it; the Swiss' domination on grass.

After 4 hours and 17 minutes of mind numbing grit, Federer emerged the winner. Breaking Pete Sampras' record of 14 grand slam wins, Federer took his Grand Slam tally to 15 as Sampras watched from centre court.

Federer finished off the chase at 5-7, 7-6, 7-6, 3-6, 16-14 , in what was described as the longest singles match final at the All England Club.