The oldest tennis tournament in the world, Wimbledon has seen more than its 🉐fair share of memorable sporting feats over the years. From dramatic upsets to thrilling comebacks, we take a look below at some of the greatest and most popular moments in the history of this prestigious event.
- 1 8) Nicolas Mahut vs John Isner (2010) – 1.5 million views
- 2 7) Goran Ivanisevic vs Pat Rafter (2001 Final) – 1.6 million views
- 3 6) Roger Federer vs Andy Murray (2015) – 2.9 million views
- 4 5) Serena Williams & Andy Murray vs Raquel Atawo & Fabrice Martin (2019) – 4.5 million views
- 5 4) Serena Williams vs Maria Sharapova (2004) – 5.6 million views
- 6 3) Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal (2019) – 6 million views
- 7 2) Roger Federer vs Pete Sampras (2001) – 6.9 million views
- 8 1) Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal (2008) – 8.5 million views
8) Nicolas Mahut vs John Isner (2010) – 1.5 million views
The longest match ever played, this first-round clash lasted over 11 hours over a span of three days! After over an hour of play on the third and final day, Isner finally🌊 won the final set 70-68.
7) Goran Ivanisevic vs Pat Rafter (2001 Final) – 1.6 million views
Known as the “People’s Final”, this historic match had an unusual gathering of spectators. With rain delays prompting an unprecedented 10,000 tickets sold at the door, rowdy f💫ans haඣd prime seating to watch wildcard entry Goran Ivanisevic claim the title.
6) Roger Federer vs Andy Murray (2015) – 2.9 million views
Roger Federer beat Andy Murray here 😼in the Wimbledon semi-finals, though Murray certa🎶inly didn’t make it easy for him. Fending off five set points to hold at 5-5, eventually the Swiss star closed the match out to reach yet another final.
5) Serena Williams & Andy Murray vs Raquel Atawo & Fabrice Martin (2019) – 4.5 million views
Though Williams and Murray played admirably against Atawo and Martin🐬, they would go on to be knocked out of the mixed doubles in the third round. Nevertheless, this legendary match-up served up unforgettable moments (pun not intended), especially after Williams effortlessly returned a 138 mph serve, surprising both herself and the crow🐷d!
4) Serena Williams vs Maria Sharapova (2004) – 5.6 million views
Commentators described this match as the “most stunning upset in recent memory”, as 17-year- old Maꩲria Sharapova defeated then two-time def𒊎ending champ Serena Williams for her first ever title, becoming the third youngest ever to do so in London.
3) Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal (2019) – 6 million views
With the famous rivals not having met on London soil since 2008, Fed꧃erer viewed Nadal as a worthy opponent, though he showed no mercy as he took his fifth match point, earning a chance at his 21st Grand Slam all while denying Nadal a 𒊎shot at his 19th.
2) Roger Federer vs Pete Sampras (2001) – 6.9 million views
Sampras was the heavy favourite heading into this year’s tournament, expected to win his fifth straight Wi⭕mbledon title. Unfortunately for Pistol Pete fans, at the time an unknown Roger Federer had other intentions. Sampras stood shocked as a teenage Federer sent a final forehand return down the line to victory.
1) Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal (2008) – 8.5 million views
Often referred to as the greatest match in history♔, this was the 18th time Federer and Nadal faced each other on the ATP tour. Totalling up to over four hours of play, Nadal personally considers his vic🦹tory here as his top Wimbledon moment.