upchuck
Hall of Fame
The disrespect for the 2014 final is worthy of being disgusted about, that's for sure.
Ten greatest Wimbledon men's finals?
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skaj
Legend
Today the 2020 Wimbledon Mens' Singles Final should have been played. In its absence, BBC's Wimbledon Re-Wind Show (hosted by 1977 semi-finalist Sue Barker) has been showing highlights of what, according to a poll of experts and and a separate public poll, were voted the ten best men's finals at Wimbledon in the Open Era. These were the matches they voted on and which were shown in reverse order (winner vs runner-up):
Experts' rankings:
1. 2008 Rafael Nadal vs Roger Federer
2. 1980 Björn Borg vs John McEnroe
3. 2001 Goran Ivanisevic vs Pat Rafter
4. 2013 Andy Murray vs Novak Djokovic
5. 2019 Novak Djokovic vs Roger Federer
6. 2009 Roger Federer vs Andy Roddick
7. 1985 Boris Becker vs Kevin Curren
8. 1981 John McEnroe vs Björn Borg
9. 2000 Pete Sampras vs Pat Rafter
10. 1975 Arthur Ashe vs Jimmy Connors
Popular Vote:
1. 2008 Rafael Nadal vs Roger Federer
2. 2013 Andy Murray vs Novak Djokovic
3. 1980 Björn Borg vs John McEnroe
4. 2019 Novak Djokovic vs Roger Federer
5. 2001 Goran Ivanisevic vs Pat Rafter
6. 2009 Roger Federer vs Andy Roddick
7. 1981 John McEnroe vs Björn Borg
8. 1975 Arthur Ashe vs Jimmy Connors
9. 1985 Boris Becker vs Kevin Curren
10. 2000 Pete Sampras vs Pat Rafter
Both the experts and the public agree on the number 1 spot and place slightly differently with the rest.
Discuss or disgust.
Your greatest Wimbledon men's final
With no Wimbledon this year, we looked back at 10 of the best men's finals - and you voted Rafael Nadal's epic 2008 win over Roger Federer as your favourite.www.bbc.co.uk
No Becker - Edberg finals?
stringertom
Bionic Poster
No mention of the very first Breakfast At Wimbledon final in 1979 when Borg won his fourth consecutive title by rallying from 1-2 sets down to beat Roscoe Tanner? I am disgust!
Tanner lost 4-6 in the fifth but had 15-40 on Björn at 4-3 to tie it up but missed a FH pass DTL by inches and then was passed himself by one of Borg’s many BH dippers.
Very high quality and historic match with Wimby finally relenting on their blue law no play scheduled on Sunday policy. TV money talked and they listened.
Tanner lost 4-6 in the fifth but had 15-40 on Björn at 4-3 to tie it up but missed a FH pass DTL by inches and then was passed himself by one of Borg’s many BH dippers.
Very high quality and historic match with Wimby finally relenting on their blue law no play scheduled on Sunday policy. TV money talked and they listened.
stringertom
Bionic Poster
Connors gave as well as took beatdowns...10 years earlier he destroyed Rosewall at Wimby 1, 1 & 4. He was kind to Muscles that day...two months later in the last USO match played on grass, Connors gave up two games by the breadstick, bagel, breadstick sequence.
I think those two shellackings convinced many that Arthur Ashe was about to be trashed similarly in the Wimby’75 final. Ashe had other plans though.
Backspin1183
Talk Tennis Guru
Right. 2007 has to be among the most competitive finals played at Wimbledon. 2008 final doesn't diminish it in any way.
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Karma Tennis
Legend
1980. No contest. (included the Greatest TB in the history of the sport.)
Unless you are Australian, in which case any Final won by Laver (1968 and 1969), Newcombe (1970 and 1971), Cash (1987) or Hewitt (2002).
Unless you are Australian, in which case any Final won by Laver (1968 and 1969), Newcombe (1970 and 1971), Cash (1987) or Hewitt (2002).
It was an epic final game though. If he’d lost that game, I’d give him a less than 30% chance.
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
ForehandCross
G.O.A.T.
2007 isn't in the list ? they are crazy. it's top 3-4 atleast.
TearTheRoofOff
G.O.A.T.
Wot R u mean? That wos Peak Djockovich lololollollolollololol
PerilousPear
Professional
Why is 2013 at #4?!?! It should obviously be at #1.
Mainad
Bionic Poster
Phoenix1983
G.O.A.T.
The true list would be something more like this, IMHO (should include most of the below years, even if you disagree on exact rankings);
1. 2008
2. 1980
3. 2019
4. 1972
5. 2001
6. 1990
7. 2007
8. 1977
9. 2014
10. 1975
1. 2008
2. 1980
3. 2019
4. 1972
5. 2001
6. 1990
7. 2007
8. 1977
9. 2014
10. 1975
Karma Tennis
Legend
The 2008 FINAL should not be included in any Polls because it was so heavily impacted by Rain delays (including an 80 minute delay near the end of the Third Set. The Rain delays afforded the players an opportunity to rest and recover before continuing to play.)
In that way, it cannot be compared to the 1980 Final which started on time and ran its course without any delays.
In that way, it cannot be compared to the 1980 Final which started on time and ran its course without any delays.
REKX
Semi-Pro
Watch the match again. 2007 Nadal higher than 2008 Nadal on grass? Please stop talking now, this is nonsense. Do you want me to break down Nadal's shot making, movement etc in 2008? I have never heard this said ever before.
JaoSousa
Hall of Fame
Watched both matches two weeks ago when telecast. Also, read the post again. I said the levels were comparable, not the same.
Nadal had 60 winners in the 2008 match, as opposed to 50 in 2007.
He had 27 in the 2008 match, as opposed to 24 in 2007.
1st serve percentage was 73% to 70%
He won 31 percent of receiving points to 33 percent of receiving points.
This is all with 2008 being a longer match(by 10 games) and Federer playing worse in 2008.
Karma Tennis
Legend
Seriously .. what's so memorable about the match for non British tennis fans?
Enceladus
Legend
This and other things (2013 in the TOP 10, 2007 or 2014 no) show that both lists are strange and biased.
btsjungkook
Professional
MurrygoatYep, it was yet another straight setter for Andy.
Beacon Hill
Hall of Fame
1. Hewitt vs Nalbandian
Karma Tennis
Legend
Only if you are a fan of hot-headed left handed American tennis players !
