Tennis fans have stated that they would have loved to witness Rafael Nadal dethroning Roger Federer as the Wimbledon champion in the epic 2008 title clash.Although Nadal had won four French Opens by then and led 11-6 head-to-head against Federer, he had also lost the Wimbledon finals against the Swiss legend in 2006 and 2007.In what is considered to be the greatest tennis match in the history of the sport by numerous experts and fans, the then 22-year-old Spaniard defeated five-time defending champion Federer 6-4, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-7(8), 9-7 to win his first Wimbledon title. The thriller was backed by elements like the rivalry between the top two players, their history at Wimbledon, five sets, rain delays, and an extraordinary level of tennis.Wimbledon recently asked fans to choose a match from the history at SW19 that they wished they could have attended. Numerous names popped up like Martina Navratilova, Pete Sampras, Serena Williams, Goran Ivanisevic, John McEnroe, and Maria Sharapova. Quite a few fans also nominated the 2019 men's singles final, where Novak Djokovic saved two match points to beat Federer.However, the majority overwhelmingly chose the 2008 final, suggesting that Nadal marked his arrival on that day."There’s only one answer. The match - Federer v Nadal. Wimbledon final 2008. Why? It was the day tennis learned the name Rafael Nadal and never forgot it. The golden boy met his match. Imagine being a spectator that day, I’d never shut up," a fan tweeted.Zubeda Ismail@zubedaismailThere’s only one answerThe match - Federer v Nadal Wimbledon final 2008. Why? It was the day tennis learned the name Rafael Nadal and never forgot it. The golden boy met his match. Imagine being a spectator that day, I’d never shut up. twitter.com/wimbledon/stat…Wimbledon@WimbledonIf there's one match in #Wimbledon history you could have attended, what would it be and why?58078If there's one match in #Wimbledon history you could have attended, what would it be and why?There’s only one answerThe match - Federer v Nadal Wimbledon final 2008. Why? It was the day tennis learned the name Rafael Nadal and never forgot it. The golden boy met his match. Imagine being a spectator that day, I’d never shut up. 😭 twitter.com/wimbledon/stat… https://t.co/Oz4mvnlvKd"The greatest match of all time, of course. Unprecedented drama, incredible tennis, both players the perfect foil to each other’s games. With this match, no one could deny that their rivalry was going to be one for the ages," a user wrote.Miragegrace@Miragegrace1@Wimbledon The greatest match of all time, of course. Unprecedented drama, incredible tennis, both players the perfect foil to each other’s games. With this match, no one could deny that their rivalry was going to be one for the ages. #RafaelNadal #Fedal13@Wimbledon The greatest match of all time, of course. Unprecedented drama, incredible tennis, both players the perfect foil to each other’s games. With this match, no one could deny that their rivalry was going to be one for the ages. #RafaelNadal🐐 #Fedal"My dream: 2008 the Fedal finale. Even though I'm a Federer fan. The why: It has everything related to tennis how it should be. The drama, the comeback. The quality of tennis.. and of course the Fedal," a tweet read.nessrine barkallah@nessrine_n@Wimbledon My dream: 2008 the fedal finale. Even though i m a federer fan The why: it has everything related to tennis how it should be. The drama the comeback.. the quality of tennis.. and of course the Fedal…5@Wimbledon My dream: 2008 the fedal finale. Even though i m a federer fan ❤️ The why: it has everything related to tennis how it should be. The drama the comeback.. the quality of tennis.. and of course the Fedal…Here are some more fan reactions:Alex@AleRafaAlexI bet there is no another answer to this question ...The absolute greatest match, nothing will ever beat this.15 years ago and I still remember it like it was yesterday.Rafa, you are the greatest! 🤍🤍🤍 twitter.com/Wimbledon/stat…Wimbledon@WimbledonIf there's one match in #Wimbledon history you could have attended, what would it be and why?538If there's one match in #Wimbledon history you could have attended, what would it be and why?I bet there is no another answer to this question ...The absolute greatest match, nothing will ever beat this.15 years ago and I still remember it like it was yesterday.Rafa, you are the greatest! 🤍🤍🤍 twitter.com/Wimbledon/stat… https://t.co/dG9nz0bEfHBagels and Breadsticks 6061@Anthony606061@Wimbledon There is only one answer to this question: The greatest single match of all time, the 2008 Wimbledon Men’s Final… which officially announced the arrival of Rafael Nadal as a superstar and all-time great, as he dethroned the King (Federer) in spectacular, dramatic fashion.14@Wimbledon There is only one answer to this question: The greatest single match of all time, the 2008 Wimbledon Men’s Final… which officially announced the arrival of Rafael Nadal as a superstar and all-time great, as he dethroned the King (Federer) in spectacular, dramatic fashion.George Glennon@GeorgeGlennonG2@zubedaismail Jimmy Connors brought me to tennis, and on this day, Rafa brought me back. The greatest performance I’ve ever seen.2@zubedaismail Jimmy Connors brought me to tennis, and on this day, Rafa brought me back. The greatest performance I’ve ever seen.Zaylina@Zaylina@Wimbledon Federal vs. Nadal 2008. My hubby even watched the fifth set and he isn't any kind of tennis fan.As for why, I think that speaks for itself. 35@Wimbledon Federal vs. Nadal 2008. My hubby even watched the fifth set and he isn't any kind of tennis fan.As for why, I think that speaks for itself. 😀Hempy@_Hempy17@Wimbledon Nadal v Federer 2008 final, don’t think you really need the why1443@Wimbledon Nadal v Federer 2008 final, don’t think you really need the whyamit shende@amitshende79@Wimbledon It would have been the Final of 2008 between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal just because of the sheer intensity,the fighting spirit,the class,never say die attitude,truly the Greatest Match Ever Played in the History of Tennis....3@Wimbledon It would have been the Final of 2008 between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal just because of the sheer intensity,the fighting spirit,the class,never say die attitude,truly the Greatest Match Ever Played in the History of Tennis....Orla Murphy@OrlaMariaMurphy@zubedaismail Absolutely. I watched that match from 2pm to the end around 9.20pm. It was the most riveting tennis match I’ve ever watched, it had everything - sheer brilliance from both players. Poignant for me as my Dad had just died weeks before & he would have loved it! Will never forget it5@zubedaismail Absolutely. I watched that match from 2pm to the end around 9.20pm. It was the most riveting tennis match I’ve ever watched, it had everything - sheer brilliance from both players. Poignant for me as my Dad had just died weeks before & he would have loved it! Will never forget itNina (Mercurial Rafan)@Nina201710@Wimbledon Why would you even ask that question? There is only ONE answer! 2008 mens final.12@Wimbledon Why would you even ask that question? There is only ONE answer! 2008 mens final.A look at the Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer's rivalryRoger Federer and Rafael Nadal after the 2019 French OpenDespite their iconic 15-year-old rivalry, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, two of the greatest players of all time, shared a great bond.Federer wanted to play his last professional match at the 2022 Laver Cup alongside Nadal. In what was an emotional moment, the world saw the two sit next to each other and shed tears.They squared off against each other as many as 40 times between 2004 and 2019. Nadal won 24 of those intense encounters, with 16 going in the Swiss maestro's favor. At the Majors, he led 10-4, including a 6-0 record at the French Open and 3-1 in Melbourne.However, Federer had the upper hand at Wimbledon (3-1). They never met each other at the US Open.