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Wimbledon: Greatest Singles Finals

Nadal, One Happy Champion

Nadal, One Happy Champion

Clocking in at 4 hours and 48 minutes, the match was the longest final in Wimbledon history. As darkness neared, Nadal took the fifth set 9-7.

In this photo: Rafael Nadal

Photo: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Jul 06, 2008