Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer in the Wimbledon final 6-4 6-4 6-7 6-7 9-7 in fading light — widely considered the greatest tennis match ever played. Federer had won five consecutive Wimbledons. The match lasted 4 hours 48 minutes and ended in near darkness.
Universally rated the greatest match in tennis history — a contest between two players at the absolute peak of their powers.
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