What did Nadal do in 2008?
Nadal’s 2008 French Open is considered one of the greatest Grand Slam performances of all time. Nadal won every single set he played in the tournament, and dropped just 41 games en route to his fourth consecutive French Open title.
Who won the 2007 Wimbledon men’s final?
Roger Federer
Four-time defending champion Roger Federer successfully defended his title, defeating Rafael Nadal in the final, 7–6, 4–6, 7–6, 2–6, 6–2 to win the Gentlemen’s Singles tennis title at the 2007 Wimbledon Championships.
What year did Nadal win Wimbledon?
2008
Rafael Nadal
| Singles | |
|---|---|
| Wimbledon | W (2008, 2010) |
| US Open | W (2010, 2013, 2017, 2019) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Tour Finals | F (2010, 2013) |
Who beat Nadal at Wimbledon?
Steve Darcis
In one of the tournament’s greatest upsets, an ailing Nadal was knocked out in straight sets Monday by 135th-ranked Steve Darcis of Belgium – the Spaniard’s first loss in the opening round of any Grand Slam event.
Who won the 2008 men’s Wimbledon?
Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal defeated the five-time defending champion Roger Federer in the final, 6–4, 6–4, 6–7, 6–7, 9–7 to win the Gentlemen’s Singles tennis title at the 2008 Wimbledon Championships. It was his fifth major title, and his first outside of the French Open.
Who won 2008 Wimbledon?
Nadal
Nadal became the third man in the open era to have both the French Open and Wimbledon title to their name in the same year, as well as the second player from Spain to win Wimbledon. Rod Laver in 1969, and Bjorn Borg in 1978–1980 are the first two players in the open era to have previously achieved the feat.
How many Wimbledon titles has Federer won?
8 Wimbledon titles
Federer has won 8 Wimbledon titles, an all-time record. From 2005 to 2010 Federer reached the finals in 18 out of 19 consecutive grand slams, winning 12 titles.
