Rafael Nadal's Australian Open 2008 match worn shoes. This shoes were
worn during the Australian Open 2008. Both shoes are personalized with
"RAFA" and "Bull Horns". 2008, Nadal has reached the semifinals of the
Australian Open for the first time. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga defeated Nadal
6-2, 6–3, 6–2 in the semi-final. Tsonga's semi-final performance was characterized by his powerful and precise serve, finesse volleys, and aggressive baseline play; it was a performance that drew the Melbourne crowd to their feet. Tsonga did not face a break point until the third set while breaking the Spaniard five times in the match. Nadal was almost in tears during this match.