Top 5 Matches From Nadal-Federer's Rivalry

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Tennis icon Rafael Nadal called time on his 22-year-old long career, leaving millions of fans heartbroken.

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The 22-time Grand Slam champion also shared a tough rivarly with Swiss great Roger Federer. Here's a look at top five matches of their rivalry.

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1. 2004 - Miami

In March 2004, a 17-year-old Nadal met world No 1 Federer for the first time at the Miami Masters and emerged victorious 6-3, 6-3 in just 70 minutes.

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2. 2006 - Rome

Nadal recovered from 1-4 down in the final set of the Italian Open and saved two match points to win 6–7 (0/7), 7–6 (7/5), 6–4, 2–6, 7–6 (7/5).

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3. 2007 - Wimbledon

Playing in a 9th successive Grand Slam final, Federer equalled Bjorn Borg's record of 5 Wimbledon titles with a 7-6 (9/7), 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 2-6, 6-2 win over Nadal.

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4. 2008 - Wimbledon

In almost complete darkness after a final interrupted by rain, Nadal won his fifth Grand Slam title 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-7 (8/10), 9-7.

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5. 2017 - Australian Open

In their last Grand Slam final, Federer came from a break down in the final set to win 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 to capture his 1s5 Slam title in almost 5 years.

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Top 5 Matches From Nadal-Federer's Rivalry

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Tennis icon Rafael Nadal called time on his 22-year-old long career, leaving millions of fans heartbroken.

The 22-time Grand Slam champion also shared a tough rivarly with Swiss great Roger Federer. Here's a look at top five matches of their rivalry.

1. 2004 - Miami In March 2004, a 17-year-old Nadal met world No 1 Federer for the first time at the Miami Masters and emerged victorious 6-3, 6-3 in just 70 minutes.

2. 2006 - RomeNadal recovered from 1-4 down in the final set of the Italian Open and saved two match points to win 6–7 (0/7), 7–6 (7/5), 6–4, 2–6, 7–6 (7/5).

3. 2007 - WimbledonPlaying in a 9th successive Grand Slam final, Federer equalled Bjorn Borg's record of 5 Wimbledon titles with a 7-6 (9/7), 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 2-6, 6-2 win over Nadal.

4. 2008 - WimbledonIn almost complete darkness after a final interrupted by rain, Nadal won his fifth Grand Slam title 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-7 (8/10), 9-7.

5. 2017 - Australian OpenIn their last Grand Slam final, Federer came from a break down in the final set to win 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 to capture his 1s5 Slam title in almost 5 years.