Raphael Nadal reminded him of his rivalry with Roger Federer In a recent interview with Eurosport. The Spaniard also said: 2009 Australia Open Final against Federer It’s a very special and emotional moment for him.
This 2009 Australian Open Finals It is still considered one of the best finals ever. Then, 22-year-old Rafael Nadal faced off against 13-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer at the time. The Swiss maestro was on the brink of history as he was only one win away from the tie. Pete Sampras’ 14 Major all-time record. However, after a tough game of four hours and 23 minutes in a five-set tension, Nadal was the victor.
Raphael Nadal He said 2009 was special for him as it was the year he won his first title at the Australian Open. Federer’s loss to Nadal was his third consecutive loss in the Grand Slam finals. Federer, who received the second place plaque, could not hold back his tears at the presentation ceremony. What followed was a heartwarming moment as Nadal set aside his celebration to comfort Federer. Nadal said it was a memory for him.
“2009 was my most special year because that’s when I won my first championship. [at the Australian Open]. It was a very emotional match to play against. [Roger] Federer is always special. What happened during the ceremony was a moment to remember.” said.
Nadal added that it was a tough final due to the hot conditions. After a tough 5-hour fight with his citizen, he reached the final. Fernando Verdasco fifty fifty. But the Spaniard, determined to win his first hard court major in these conditions and against tough players, made the win all the more special for him.
“It was a complicated year due to the extreme heat and the end of the tournament was tough. But I also knew that the situation was not ideal. I was knocked down in the semi-finals, but when I got onto the pitch, I felt better. It was my first Grand Slam on the hard court and that made it even more special.” said Mallorcan.
“The fans wanted a final between Roger and me” Rafael Nadal at the 2017 Australian Open Final
Old World No.1 also reminded of the 2017 Australian Open. Both Federer and Nadal were out of the field due to injuries the previous year. Federer didn’t play for more than six months due to a knee injury and climbed to 17th place in the Opening Slam, but stunned Nadal to lift his first Grand Slam title in 5 years. It was the Spaniard’s first loss to Federer at the Grand Slams since Wimbledon in nearly a decade. However, Nadal said the final was a delight for fans to witness them play on the pitch again.
“These were two very good weeks. [at the 2017 Australian Open]. As the days passed, the fans demanded a finale between Roger and me. I realized that both when he played and when I played, the fans wanted that game to come.” added.
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