This feature was first published in 2018. John McEnroe describes it as "the greatest match ever played", and the 2008 Wimbledon final between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer remains the high point ...

John McEnroe describes it as "the greatest match ever played", and the 2008 Wimbledon final between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer remains the high point of a rivalry that dominated tennis.

Aside from the list of clichés above, there's the probability that Wimbledon 2008 will be the most competitive ... and being walloped by Rafael Nadal in the final of the French Open earlier ...

Roger Federer candidly recalled his 2008 Wimbledon final loss to Rafael Nadal as the Swiss cheekily remarked it "would have been way better" had he ended on the winning side but also admitted that ...

John McEnroe describes it as "the greatest match ever played", and the 2008 Wimbledon final between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer remains the high point of a rivalry that dominated tennis. The final ...

BBC Sport pays tribute to Rafael Nadal's incredible career and looks back at the 2008 Wimbledon final, after the 22-time Grand Slam winner announced he will be retiring at the end of the season.

That's where the pair duked it out in one of the best matches ever played: the 2008 Wimbledon final, a battle that raged on the court for almost five hours, not counting the two rain delays.

Announced last week, the headline change to Wimbledon tradition is the culling of the line judge. Real men and real women in Ralph Lauren blazers and slacks replaced by artificial intelligence.

As tennis legend Rafael Nadal announces his retirement, BBC Sport looks back at the moment the Spaniard clinched his maiden Wimbledon title in 2008 after an epic final against Roger Federer.

Key moments include the 2008 Wimbledon final, 2012 Australian Open final, and the 2021 French Open semis, showcasing their unparalleled determination and sportsmanship.