Wimbledon Men's Finals

Wimbledon Men's Finals

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Top-ranked Roger Federer and No. 2 Rafael Nadal were meeting for the fourth time in the past six major finals.

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Roger Federer was looking for his fifth consecutive championship at the All England Club and 11th Grand Slam title overall.

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Rafael Nadal leads Roger Federer 8-5 in their career series, but he has yet to beat the Swiss star on grass.

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Rafael Nadal's strength is on the baseline, but Roger Federer won half the points that lasted at least 10 strokes. He finished with a 24-1 edge in aces and a 65-50 edge in winners.

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Just when it looked as if Roger Federer might turn Sunday's match into a rout by taking a 3-0 lead, Rafael Nadal won the next three games.

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Rafael Nadal had his chances in the final set, holding break points at 1-1 and 2-2 but failing to close the deal both times.

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When he converted his second match point in the fifth set with an overhead winner, Roger Federer dropped to his knees -- the way Bjorn Borg used to celebrate.

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Roger Federer's 7-6 (7), 4-6, 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-2 win over Rafael Nadal marked his 54th straight victory on grass.

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Roger Federer has taken 11 of the past 17 Grand Slam titles, including three apiece at the Australian Open and U.S. Open.