Federer v Safin (2005)

A rampant Roger Federer reaches Roland Garros aiming to become the first man since Rod Laver to hold all four Grand Slam titles at once. He runs into a clay wall called Rafael Nadal, again, in their first ever major final. The rest is red history. 

In a tournament for the ages, a 20-year-old man from a small island nation next to Greece reaches his first and last Grand Slam final, only to run into a 24-year-old World no. 1 in his 7th Grand Slam final. But it's not smooth sailing for Roger Federer; Marcos Baghdatis is the people's hero. 

September 11. An emotional day for America. At Arthur Ashe, one of America's favourite sports sons, Andre Agassi, age 35, takes on upcoming Swiss legend Roger Federer in the US Open final. A rare instance where Federer was the blue-blooded enemy.  

French Open semifinal, a teenage Rafa at his first ever Roland Garros (!), and the first ever Grand Slam contest against World no. 1 Roger Federer. Start of an era that is yet to end 15 years on. 

Down Under. First Slam of the year. Aditya and Rahul dive deep into Marat Safin's miracle – and last memorable performance – over an invincible 23-year-old Roger Federer.