Rafeel Nadal
Jul 7 2008, Jonty

Rafael Nadal held off an incredible fightback from Roger Federer to win his first Wimbledon title and end the Swiss star’s reign at the All England Club.

The Spaniard missed two championship points in the fourth set but recovered to win a dramatic...

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