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Rafael Nadal’s ICONIC 2008 Forehand against Roger Federer 💥



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  1. Nobody can be as iconic as RN. Bulging biceps, long hair, 3/4ths and matches won purely on defense. Most iconic tennis player ❤

  2. STUNNING! is RIGHT! Never before and Never Again will we see Such A Stunning MAN ( In EVERY WAY ) Grace the Tennis world again! He literally changed the Face of Tennis with his Wild Beauty – Both his looks and warrior style of play just took our breath away! He is the Perfect Storm. Beautiful to watch.

  3. At the time it was just a rivalry made in heaven Fire vs ice, Nadal with his fiery momentum and Federer's ice cool composure. Nadal was better on clay and Federer was on grass. Even the 2 passing shots nadals ridiculous forehand and Federer's composed backhand down the line complementing it while championship point down. Pure quality

  4. How do i slice when a low skidding slice is coming at me? Its hard to lift the ball over the net. Need to scoop under?

  5. Poll after poll, fans and experts say that this 2008 WB final is the best ever tennis match. I watched it, and I agree.

  6. This is one of my favourite shots. Of course, Roger matches him on the next point with a backhand down the line but this is stunning as the commentator says. It's fun to pause it before Roger hits his forehand to see how far Rafa had to go just to hit the ball. Amazing.

  7. The average person doesnt realise how quick grass is. Very few players could get that Federer forehand back in court at all, let alone hit a winner.

  8. I watched this match back in 2008, as a Rafa fan it was one of the most roller coaster matches of all time. Rafa could have easily won in straight sets. Roger made one of the greatest comebacks I've ever seen. Took it all the way to 9-7 in the fifth. Saving multiple match points. Deserves to be called the greatest match of all time.

  9. Funny after every incredible point Nadal produced he always made that sad/disappointed face lol

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