Federer relates what was the most exciting duel in his career

Facing the French Open final in Paris.

My “My eyes were full of tears when I left my chair and began serving for victory. I told myself I had to close my eyes because the fight could easily come back. In that situation I couldn't control my emotions, the audience backed me up, and finally I came to victory” Federer said.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdJ ndLC8A2E