Federer turns 39: his best moments

Best match ever, 2008 Wimbledon final

Federer did not lift the Wimbledon 'Champion of the world' trophy. Rafa Nadal did it for the first time, but together they starred in what is considered the best match in history. It started at 2:36 p.m. and ended at 9:16 p.m. when the Swiss crashed a forehand into the net that meant 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-7 (8) and 9-7 . In between, two interruptions due to rain, a comeback by the Swiss from 0-2 and the neutralization of two match points for the Spanish in the fourth set …