Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal Basel 2015 Final Highlights 🏆

It's a real bundle of nervous energy, isn't it? This has been the most difficult rivalry for Federer down the years. He's got a heavy losing record against Nadal. Of course, particularly... It's very nicely done. It's more like it. You're going to have to look to use that serving body, but... Use it sparingly, use it at the right times. It's a lovely combination. It could prove to be a very... It's a lovely shot. Opened up the court beautifully with his penultimate forehand. No mistake there, look at the arc of the ball. Just the right amount of spin on that to be able to control it. I like that shot. That's what I think Federer should be doing. Perhaps a little more than he has done so far. Going to the Nadal forehand with the backhand cross. It's going well all week. Closed down the net beautifully. Beautiful. Lovely shot. He compared that backhand to some of the backhands in the previous rally. The one he lost, he's taken this one earlier. A saver was found wanting earlier. But it's Federer who draws first blood. It's a good shot. Just think whether he'd feel additional pressure. He's had such a good year compared to Nadal. We're playing indoors on a home. If he loses this match, there are going to be one or two that would say... If you can't beat Nadal this afternoon, you have no chance. Oh, it's a beautiful combination. He had time. Chose his spot wisely and executed perfectly. What a shot. That is magnificent. Wow, incredible shot. Look at how far away he is from the court. Nadal had done everything right there. Oh, what a wonderful combination. The deep approach and then deft touch on the volley. And Nadal as well here with this passing shot. But look at the hand skills there to get that one across. The signal for much more cowbell. Federer takes the opening set pretty comfortably in the end. Six games to three. Superb opening service game. That's Sus now. That backhand cross-court to the forehand there of Nadal. That's the key shot. 30-15. Early ball on the final forehand. Yeah, that was the key, wasn't it? After he's hit the forehand wide, he moves inside the baseline. Hits that shot well. I think indoors he just has to go a little closer to the line, especially against the likes of Federer. 15. That's a let it bounce take on the second. Oh, what a volley. Superb shot. Did so well to control it. Oh, what a shot. The best of the match so far without a shadow of a doubt from Nadal. Incredible strength here from Nadal. And there's the break. Stunned silence greets it. I guess he's hitting the ball well, isn't he? It's an outstanding set of tennis. He's competed exceptionally well all week here in Basel. And more of the same there in set number two. Confidence in him. Interesting also, we've seen Federer play this week. When he uses the slice backhand, he'll break points. Nadal knows he can rely upon. It's a great pass, isn't it? I actually thought Federer could have come in on the forehand before. Almost went in on the wrong shot, but still going to hand it to Rafa. He's got to make it. Beautifully done. That's the shot. Federer's making his move here. Nadal wasn't able to get this angle acute enough. So, a chance there for Federer just to move inside. Good striking for the championship. He's done it. It's the break. And it is indeed a decent service game away from victory now. It's a lovely return. He hasn't dealt with the kicker very well all afternoon. But he did on that occasion. And he's ready. Oh, yes. Superb anticipation there. What a point. Clutch from Federer. Brilliant pick-up by the court coverage after. That's the key here. Nadal will be kicking himself. He's done it. Victory for Federer. His first over Nadal since early in 2012. Gives him a seventh title here in Basel. But perhaps in Federer, we have the greatest champion of all time.