Ivanisevic v Rafter, 2001: The final two games
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Published 2016-09-13
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All Comments (21)
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Patrick Rafter is such a sportsman, look at his smile at the end of the match, hats off to him
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It seems like Ivanisevic lived happily ever Rafter.
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Winning Wimbledon today while being outside the top 10 is unthinkable. Goran did it as a wildcard ranked 125. Wow.
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This was absolutely the most precious moment in a mens final EVER. A guy who has come second so many times, and enters on a wild card to then beat all the odds and achieve his one big dream. Very special indeed.
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As much as I loved Pat Rafter, this was one of the most satisfying, feel-good wins in tennis history :-)
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The only tennis player in history who won at Wimbledon with an invitation as well as the lowest ranked winner at the time of winning - 125.
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Sampras, Federer, Novak has won Wimbledon many a times. I feel this win of this ivansevic gave more satisfaction than any player victory for most of the tennis fans
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There were two winners that day. Goran won Wimbledon but Pat won the award for the best sportsmanship I have seen.
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For me personally, this was the greatest Wimbledon Final of all. It had everything, tension, skill, mental fortitude, the underdog journey, the atmosphere. I have not encountered a Wimbledon Final since.
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That atmosphere will never be beaten for any tennis match. The fans were totally present and in the moment and it was a pure cauldron that day, more like a derby football match than a tennis match. Best final I've ever seen still, both players gave every last ounce of what they had, and so did the fans, AMAZING. Not sure how to get the atmosphere like that again, maybe cheaper seats or less suits and ties and more blue collar fans, whatever it is, lets get that back.
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Its 2023 as I write this. I just shed a tear even after all these years. Who wouldn't relate to Goran & his emotions? He showed how fallible we all are. The beauty of sports!
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One of the most memorable moments in tennis history.
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As Goran Ivanisevic turns 45 today, relive the drama of his 2001 Wimbledon triumph against Pat Rafter...
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One of my all time favourite finals. Feels like yesterday yet 20 years ago.
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Still my favourite Wimbledon final. Two great players and an emotional win for Goran.
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Incredible atmosphere thanks to Croatian and Australian fans to make this moment unforgettable and players of course
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This moment also gives me the tears in the eyes cause I really feel that something good and beautiful has happened at that moment.
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Two of the greatest characters in the history of tennis. Cheered up for both of them. No ill will, no animosity, no gamesmanship, just pure passion for tennis from two stand-up guys.
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I’ve been a huge tennis fan for most of my life. This is my favorite final match of any grand slam ever. What. A. Match. :)
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I ugly cry every time I see this. The story. The wait. The drama. And finally..... This is what tennis is all about.
