Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal Match: Ahead of Wimbledon 2019 ‘Fedal’ Clash in Semi-Final, Here’s the Head-to-Head Record Featuring Great Rivals
Both the tennis players have given fans some sublime matches and moments of joy for close to a decade and half now. Considered one of the most iconic rivalries in sports, the Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal matches have also sprung an acronym of their own-'Fedal'.
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will meet in the semi-finals of Wimbledon 2019 on Friday. The Swiss great and Spaniard add yet another chapter to the glorious history of their battles on tennis court. Both the tennis players have given fans some sublime matches and moments of joy for close to a decade and half now. Considered one of the most iconic rivalries in sports, the Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal matches have also sprung an acronym of their own- "Fedal". Roger Federer Wins Unprecedented 100th Wimbledon Match, Sets Up Semi-Final Clash With Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon 2019.
And as the Swiss great and Spaniard get ready to enthrall fans with their artistry on the court once again on Friday at Wimbledon, here's a look at their head-to-head rivalry in general and at Wimbledon in particular.
The last time Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal played each other at Wimbledon, was in 2008 Wimbledon final. The match stretched to four hours and 48 minutes and is generally considered the greatest match ever played for the quality of its play. It was also the first time that Nadal lifted the Wimbledon trophy and the loss was Federer's first in six years at the Wimbledon.
However, before that, Federer had defeated Nadal in the finals at Wimbledon in 2006 and 2007. Hence, Federer leads Nadal 2-1 in head-to-head battles at Wimbledon and the Friday's contest will be the fourth match between the modern greats at the grass court championship.
Overall, this will be the 40th meeting between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Federer has won 20 Grand Slam titles, more than any other player in the history of men's singles tennis. Nadal, with his 18 Grand slams, is at the number two spot in the list and is only trailing his opponent of Friday's match. However, when it comes to the head to head battles, Nadal leads Federer 24-15 on all surfaces.
Nadal is even more dominating on clay, and has beaten Federer six times at Roland Garros even when the Swiss maestro was at the peak of his powers in 2006, 2007 and 2008 and most recently in 2019 French Open semi-finals.
But Federer has seen a late resurgence in form against Nadal and dominated the past few meetings between the legends. This is the second Grand Slam in a row that features a Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal match. The rivals faced each other in French Open 2019 semi-finals where Nadal beat Federer in straight sets.
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