5 Grand Slam matches with an epic fifth set

#4 Roger Federer v Rafael Nadal

Nadal’s victory at Wimbledon 2008 was his first at the prestigious tournament

Tournament – Wimbledon 2008Score – 6-4 6-4 6-7 6-7 9-7Winner – Rafael NadalTime- 4 hours 48 minutes

Whether it's a list of the greatest matches of all time, greatest Grand Slam finals of all time or the greatest five setters of all time - this match will feature in every list. It felt as though two demigods were going at each other with every weapon in their possession, in pursuit of the ultimate glory.

The fifth set especially, was extraordinary. Federer's majestic serve and impeccable ground-strokes, Nadal's ferocious forehands and implausible power – it seemed almost cruel that one of them had to lose at the end of it all.

A delicious cross-court forehand gave Rafa, the then world no. 2, the opportunity to win the match with two championship points. Federer saved those though. He also went on to save the third with a delicious return. The Spaniard earned a fourth match point and Uncle Toni again, was out of his seat. Finally, Federer netted a forehand and Nadal become the Wimbledon champion.

He broke Federer's ridiculous streak of winning the Wimbledon for five consecutive years from 2003 to 2007.