The oldest tennis tournament 🧔in the world, Wimbledon has seen more than its fair share of memorable sporting feats over the years. From dramatic upsets to thrilling comebacks, we take a look below at some of the greatest and most popular moments in the history of this prestigious event.
8) Nicolas Mahut vs John Isner (2010)
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1.5 million views
The longes𓄧t match ever played, this first-round clash lasted over 11 hours over a span of three days! After over an hour of play on the third and final day, Isner finally won the final set 70-68.
7) Goran Ivanisevic vs Pat Rafter (2001 Final)
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1.6 million views
Known as the “People’s Final”, this historic match had an unusual gathering of spectators. With rain delays prompting an unprecedented 10,000 tickets sold at the doo♚r, rowdy fans had prime seating to watch wildcard 🌞entry Goran Ivanisevic claim the title.
6) Roger Federer vs Andy Murray (2015)
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2.9 million views
Roger Federer beat Andy Murray here in the Wimbledon s📖emi-finals, though Mur꧟ray certainly didn’t make it easy for him. Fending off five set points to hold at 5-5, eventually the Swiss star closed the match out to reach yet another final.
5) Serena Williams & Andy Murray vs Raquel Atawo & Fabrice Martin (2019)
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4.5 million views
Though Williams and Murray played admirably against Atawo and Martin, they would go on to be knocked out of the mixed doubles in the third⛄ round. Nevertheless, this legendary match-up served up unforgettable moments (pun not intended), especially after Williams 🍌effortlessly returned a 138 mph serve, surprising both herself and the crowd!
4) Serena Williams vs Maria Sharapova (2004)
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5.6 million views
Commentators described this match as the “most stunning u🦄pset in recent𒅌 memory”, as 17-year- old Maria Sharapova defeated then two-time defending champ Serena Williams for her first ever title, becoming the third youngest ever to do so in London.
3) Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal (2019)
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6 million views
With the famous rivals not having met onꦬ London soil since 2008, Federer viewed Nadal as a worthy opponent, though he showed no ⛦mercy as he took his fifth match point, earning a chance at his 21st Grand Slam all while denying Nadal a shot at his 19th.
2) Roger Federer vs Pete Sampras (2001)
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6.9 million views
Sampras was the heavy favourite heading into this year’s tournament, expected to win his fifth stra൲ight Wimbledon title. Unfortunately for Pistol Pete fans, at🧜 the time an unknown Roger Federer had other intentions. Sampras stood shocked as a teenage Federer sent a final forehand return down the line to victory.
1) Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal (2008)
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8.5 million views
Often referred to as the greatest match in history, this was the 18th time Federer and Nadal faced each other on the ATP to🏅ur. Totalling up to over four hours of play, Nadal personally considers his victory here as his top Wimbledon moment.