Clive Brunskill, a leading sports photographer with Getty Images, recently recalled the significant moments between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in an interview with tennis365.net. He mentioned the 2008 Wimbledon final, where Rafael Nadal was able to cross the finish line in his third consecutive attempt and upgraded himself from being the two-time runner-up, to being the champion against the five-time defending champion.
Brunskill further chose the 2005 Miami Open final to be his favorite match between the arch-rivals. He remarked that the encounter was a milestone in their careers and a glimpse into what the future was to entail.
The 2005 Miami Open final was the second of 40 matches contested by the legendary duo against each other. While the young 17-year-old Rafael Nadal managed to get the better of then World No. 1 Roger Federer in their first-ever clash at the 2004 Miami Open, the Swiss player got his revenge at the tournament a year later.
“I’m very fortunate to be able to work with Roger Federer” – Clive Brunskill on working with the Swiss maestro at Laver Cup
Clive Brunskill also expressed that Roger Federer’s retirement was a sad day for sports, television and fans, but it was especially sad for him as he had shot the tennis legend since his junior days.
He was, however, happy to be in charge of the Laver Cup photography team, which meant meeting Federer at least once during the year at his brainchild tournament.
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