Rafael Nadal defeated five-time defending champion Roger Federer in the final, 6–4, 6–4, 6–7(5–7), 6–7(8–10), 9–7 to win the gentlemen's singles tennis title at the 2008 Wimbledon Championships.

It was the first time Federer lost a major final outside the French Open, and would be his only loss at Wimbledon between 2003 and 2009.

It was the second-longest championship match in Wimbledon history with play lasting 4 hours and 48 minutes, and with two rain delays.

The event stretched over seven hours ending just before nightfall,[2] and is considered by many to be the greatest match in tennis history.

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