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2008 Rafael Nadal tennis season

Eight titles, two majors, Olympic gold, and first world No. 1 ranking.

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The 2008 Rafael Nadal tennis season is considered one of his best, featuring eight titles including two majors and the Olympic gold medal. He won the French Open without losing a set and defeated Roger Federer at Wimbledon in what is widely recognized as the greatest tennis match in history. The Olympic gold medal clinched the world No. 1 ranking for Nadal for the first time, after 160 consecutive weeks as world No. 2.

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