2008 Wimbledon Final (Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal) Fifth Set Replay

What Can We Take Away From Wimbledon 2008

Posted 7/9/2008 on Tennis-tips-tactics

What a glorious Sunday this was for tennis fans. The final of Wimbledon 2008 is already being talked about in reverential tones. Phrases like " the greatest tennis match of all-time" are being tossed around with the frequency of rain delays at Wimbledon. It's obvious to anyone who has watched tennis closely the past 3 years, that Rafael Nadal has improved his game to an extent that is almost ...

Video: Watch Wimbledon trophy presentation

Posted 7/8/2008 on Mesh Tennis

Here you can watch the Wimbledon 2008 trophy presentation that followed the men’s final with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. .adHeadline {font: bold 10pt Arial; text-decoration: underline; color: #CC0000;} .adText {font: normal 10pt Arial; text-decoration: none; color: #191919;} Your Ad Here

Junior Wimbledon finals summary

Posted 7/7/2008 on OnTheVerge.co.za

Girls Final While everyone on centre court and around Britain was watching Andy Murray get annihilated by Nadal a few days ago, another British tennis sensation slipped in under the radar. Shining new star Laura Robson became the first home player since Annabel Croft in 1984 to win the girls’ singles title with a victory Noppawan Lertcheewakarn of Thailand - and then full of ...

Federer vs. Nadal at Wimbledon: A Historic Matchup

Posted 7/4/2008 on East Coast Bias

There are only a few times in sports when you know history will be made before the event even happens. Sure, each champion in any sport will be duly recorded, but certain games and matches are always remembered as being classics or changes of the guard. Some events transcend the normal interest in the sport. Decades from now, the 2008 Wimbledon final Sunday between Federer and Nadal will be ...

Men’s Quarterfinal Preview

Posted 7/2/2008 on Tennis Diary

I’m guessing nobody predicted the names of Arnaud Clement and Rainer Schuettler to be amongst the final eight players at Wimbledon this year? How about believing that Marat Safin would rediscover Grand Slam success on grass of all surfaces? Wimbledon 2008 has had some amazingly consistent performances from the top two players, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, and then some incredible ...

Roger Federer's Loss to Rafael Nadal Named Best Loss of 2008 (But Where's Rampage?)

Posted 7/8/2008 on FanHouse

USA Today is out with a list of the Top 5 sports losses of 2008 , and at the top of the list is Roger Federer 's loss on Sunday to Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon on Sunday: Federer had to be crushed not to get his sixth consecutive Wimbledon title. Still, he and Nadal have created a rivalry that will lift them both. If the loss stirs Federer to come back stronger his legacy will be huge. As it ...

Photo: Nadal and Venus pose together with their newly won hardware

Posted 7/8/2008 on Mesh Tennis

Here are your 2008 Wimbledon champions, Rafael Nadal and Venus Williams, posing together with their trophies. Do you think that coat is part of the Venus Williams Eleven line? ‘’ ‘′ ‘’ ‘’ ‘’ -->

The Sports Buzz 2008-07-06 Hour One

Posted 7/7/2008 on The Sports Buzz

This edition of The Sports Buzz is brought to you by Captivation! That’s what we witnessed with the Men’s Wimbledon Finals. What a miraculous match we witnessed with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Almost five hours of grueling tennis with both competitors giving everything they had and then some. You can not ask for more if your a sports fans. Sure it’s not football.  ...

The Day After Wimbledon, Hyperbole Is At An All-Time High [Wimbledon 2008]

Posted 7/7/2008 on Deadspin

After yesterday's exhilarating battle on the slippery grass at Wimbledon, most sports writers are flexing their purple muscles in the most amusing ways. Especially in Spain, a country that is probably on the verge of overdosing on sports euphoria after Nadal's victory came just a week after the Spaniards captured Euro 08. Most of the Spanish newspapers declared that this match had turned ...

Wimbledon 2008 Interview: Rafael Nadal, after winning the final vs Roger Federer

Posted 7/7/2008 on Mesh Tennis

Sunday, 6 July 2008 Rafael Nadal def. Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 9-7 Q. Two match points missed. Was it becoming a nightmare? Were you really worried about it? Did you think you could still fight till the end? RAFAEL NADAL: I didn’t miss. He has a very good serve, and another one I have a good serve, good forehand. Because if I hit the forehand to his forehand and he give ...

Dimitrov Captures Boys Wimbledon Title; Doubles Champions Get Second Grand Slam Titles of 2008

Posted 7/6/2008 on ZooTennis

After the thrilling all-day men's final, the junior Wimbledon champions crowned today are not likely to get the same treatment as Laura Robson did (nor would they even if Nadal's win over Federer had been less exciting). But thanks to the return of our power and my access to Wimbledon LIVE, I was able to watch the boys' final (while turning down the sound and listening to Guy McCrea's call ...

Video: Borg’s prediction from 2007: Nadal will win Wimbledon 2008

Posted 7/6/2008 on Mesh Tennis

And it came true! ‘’ ‘′ ‘’ ‘’ ‘’ -->

Wimbledon 2008 Interview: Roger Federer, after loss to Nadal

Posted 7/6/2008 on Mesh Tennis

Rafael Nadal def. Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-7 (8-10), 9-7 Q. Did you say any thanks to the rains, the first delay? I think the rain helped you. ROGER FEDERER: Look, I don’t know. Q. To find your game. ROGER FEDERER: I didn’t win the final, so it obviously didn’t help that much. Q. It’s awfully soon afterwards, but how much can you appreciate what ...

Wimbledon 2008 Interview: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, on court after Nadal’s win

Posted 7/6/2008 on Mesh Tennis

Sunday, 6 July 2008 ROGER FEDERER and RAFAEL NADAL on court interview SUE BARKER: Roger, I know this must be so difficult for you, but you must know how popular and what a great champion you are to the people here. They’d like to hear your thoughts on the match, because you played such a part in such a wonderful final. ROGER FEDERER: Yeah, tried everything (smiling). Got a little ...

Wimbledon 2008: Photos from the Men’s Final

Posted 7/6/2008 on Mesh Tennis

Sad Federer. Nadal in action. Mirka seemed to have faith in boyfriend Federer throughout the match. Nadal wins it! More sad Feds. Third time is the charm. .adHeadline {font: bold 10pt Arial; text-decoration: underline; color: #CC0000;} .adText {font: normal 10pt Arial; text-decoration: none; color: #191919;} Your Ad Here

Deep thought: If Nadal wins Wimbledon it will be because of Spain's Euro success

Posted 7/6/2008 on SoccerBlog.com

Not as far fetched as it appears. Rafael Nadal is a soccer freak whose friend is Iker Casillas, Spain and Real Madrid goalie. The two have a common purpose in sport, how best to keep the ball out of the net. Update: Federer and Nadal, tied at two sets apiece. This is turning into a classic. Update 2: Nadal wins and he can finally break open that champagne that he has kept on ice since ...

Sunday Sports Wrap - July 6. 2008

Posted 7/6/2008 on Women Like Sports

Tennis : As I write this I’m watching the final Wimbledon match between Nadal and Federer. Nadal has the upper hand but you can’t count Federer out just yet. John McEnroe commented that it will come down to who “is hungrier”. No kidding. Right now Nadal is playing like he wants it more. Roger Federer has come back from two down before though… Golf : For women it’s the second annual P&G; ...

Wimbledon July 6 Schedule of Play

Posted 7/5/2008 on On the Baseline Tennis News

Wimbledon 2008 Schedule for Day 13: Sunday, July 6, 2008 Centre Court 2.00 pm 1. Gentlemen’s Singles Roger Federer (SUI)[1] v. Rafael Nadal (ESP)[2] 2. Mixed Doubles Mike Bryan (USA)[1] v. Bob Bryan (USA) Katarina Srebotnik (SLO)[1] Samantha Stosur (AUS) Court 1 2.00 pm 1. Boys’ Singles - Finals Henri Kontinen (FIN) v. Grigor Dimitrov (BUL)[9] 2. Senior ...

Venus Williams Defeats Serena for Fifth Wimbledon Championship Tennis Title

Posted 7/5/2008 on On the Baseline Tennis News

In what was a stunning display of high-quality tennis, Venus Williams has defeated her sister Serena in straight sets 7-5, 6-4 for the 2008 Wimbledon ladies’ singles title. Venus had not beaten Serena in a Grand Slam singles final since their very first major championship at the 2001 US Open. This is a developing story. Please check back soon for more information.

Wimbledon July 4, 2008 Schedule

Posted 7/3/2008 on On the Baseline Tennis News

Wimbledon 2008 Schedule for Day 11: Friday, July 4, 2008 Centre Court 1.00 pm 1. Gentlemen’s Singles Roger Federer (SUI)[1] v. Marat Safin (RUS) 2. Gentlemen’s Singles Rainer Schuettler (GER) v. Rafael Nadal (ESP)[2] 3. Mixed Doubles Bob Bryan (USA) v. Jamie Murray (GBR)[12] Samantha Stosur (AUS) Liezel Huber (USA)[12] Court 1 1.00 pm 1. Ladies’ Doubles Serena ...

THEM'S THE 'BREAKS' FOR BEATEN FEDERER

Published 7/7/2008 on NY Post: Sports

WIMBLEDON - One number could haunt Roger Federer when he looks back on the 2008 Wimbledon final. Federer, who was trying to win his sixth straight title at the All England Club yesterday, had 13 break points against Rafael Nadal but only managed...

Federer simply didn't get any breaks

Published 7/7/2008 on Other - BostonHerald.com

WIMBLEDON, England - One number could haunt Roger Federer when he looks back on the 2008 Wimbledon final. Federer, who was trying to win his sixth straight title at the...