Roger Federer has just admitted that Rafael Nadal was “hungrier” in their iconic 2008 Wimbledon final clash
Roger Federer has admitted that Rafael Nadal was “maybe hungrier” in their iconic 2008 Wimbledon final clash, which saw the Spaniard scupper Federer’s chance at six straight Wimbledon titles.
The 20-time Grand Slam winner delivered a graduation speech at Dartmouth College in the United States where he imparted some vital lessons from his tennis career and retirement to a graduating class.
Ahead of this year’s Wimbledon, eight-time champion Roger Federer reflected on the symbolic 2008 final against Rafael Nadal.
The clash is one of tennis’ great showdowns and was the third instalment of their trilogy of finals at the Championship, with the Swiss player beating the Spaniard in 2006 and 2007.
The 20-time Grand Slam winner won Wimbledon six times between 2003 and 2009, with the 2008 final being the only loss in that time and Nadal spoiling a potential seven wins in a row.
At the time of their meeting, the Swiss was the king on the grass while the Spaniard dominated the clay court. That was reflected in Federer beating Nadal in the previous two finals, while Nadal had bested Federer three years in a row in the French Open final.
