"I went throrugh a lot of warnings under my tennis career, never for breaking a racquet, never for doing a mess on court"... Wait, wasn't McEnroe famous for that? What a backhand from Rafa! 😂

@javierjesusbalades2155

Жыл бұрын

And then he said he was gonna have a little chat with him later 😎😎 Savage😅

@rosythomas1867

Жыл бұрын

McEnroe prefers Djokovic. this is why he is saying this about one of the greatest tennis players of all time. is he joking😯love nadal wish he wins US open 🙏

@chrisa1146

Жыл бұрын

I gotta be honest... of all the GS commentators I enjoy JMac the most, especially when he teams with Mary Carillo and Chris Fowler. They have an easy camaraderie and I find them enjoyable to listen to. That being said, I agree with Rafa. No question he cuts it close, even going over a second or two occasionally, but he does get warnings and in light of some of the antics of others on the court (Including JMac in his day) I say give Rafa some slack. Love the guy.

@georgia4407

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisa1146 Totally!

@jeanniemotherof3

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisa1146 I have actually heard John say so many nice things about Rafa, including last night, the last five minutes of the televised time. it was right after Rafa’s on court interview, he actually complimented him over and over. I don’t know why this reporter would do that,.. very distasteful, very poor timing, what a downer. We’re at the most exciting grand slam of the year!! most people are just so happy He is at the U.S. Open. Supposed to be such a exciting time, we just got started in New York! Wow, whatever… Rafa won’t be bothered.

Such a humble sporting giant. He listened to the question, answered it calmly and took it in a good spirit even though it seemed a ridiculous question.

@hereiam587

Жыл бұрын

He was annoyed and very terse in the beginning.

@gregengel1616

Жыл бұрын

@@hereiam587 He was annoyed in the beginning because he didn't understand the guys English. That's the way I saw it.

@gotaigo

Жыл бұрын

It’s a fair question. Just because he’s a giant doesn’t mean he’s above the law.

@gregengel1616

Жыл бұрын

@@gotaigo The LAW, what LAW? Oh, that he sweats too much? What a joke.

@scottwarren4998

Жыл бұрын

The reporter should have asked if it was fair that nadal 10 years ago, always took too long between points without umpires doing anything about it.

I love this guy ... so humble that he took the time to answer the question in an honest, frank manner without getting angry ... shows classy upbringing

@xDarkVodka

Жыл бұрын

He always takes his time 😂

@wellhello6618

9 ай бұрын

He came with a not so great response though. There are many players who sweat profusely. They stay within the time limit. The problem with nadal is that on top of sweating, he also has his OCD routines. Which take a lot of time before actually serving. Add those two together and you end up with a time problem. It was a good question because it is true: umpires seem to always turn a blind eye to this when Nadal does it.

@ralphobrien1615

8 ай бұрын

I agree. He's awesome all around.

@MoralesCorner

2 ай бұрын

And you can tell he was irritated by it too. Rafa has always been such a professional

I love his attitude of not getting angry. He's smart enough to know that this sort of question is used to incite a negative and defensive reaction. But Nadal just laughs as it really is a laughable question. Edit: insite -> incite

@donarthiazi2443

Жыл бұрын

*incite* 😂 😂 😂

@nexxogen

8 ай бұрын

But he does breach the clock rule all of the time though. And no one gets more passes for it than him. This is a fact.

@1987LOZ1987

25 күн бұрын

​@@donarthiazi2443Thanks 👍

Answered it like the champ that he is and the genuine smile at such a attacking stance garners even more respect !

@alexandernoskov60

Жыл бұрын

He is a great champion, no doubt about that. However, his preserve antics have clearly gotten out of hand. The question was stated in rude manner, I agree. But it is out there and should not be treated lightly. Nadal always downplays this with his funny and sweet reactions.

@justinbouchard

Жыл бұрын

I 100% agree with this question. If you have ever watched any Rafa matches it is quite clear that it happens all the time and is very very very clear it is used by Rafa as a strategy. And then he fucking whines about a god damn towel. Who fucking cares how sweaty you are. Also the fact that he says he doesn't get any special treatment from the umpire is also entitled bullshit and a complete lie. And a fucking journalist can ask any question they want. Yet another line Rafa spews in less than three minutes to proves his entitlement. Moreover, if he were actually speaking truth from an honest place he would completely agree that him taking time on the serves is part of his strategy. Him not owning that proves again his entitlement to do what he wants. How about him talk about every fucking warning he gets he whines forever about it and makes it a big deal. A multi millionaire complaining about no fucking towel boys is absurd and disgusting. Have you ever watched how he treats this children on court yelling at them and being aggressive towards them to hand him a towel so he can hand back a towel soaked in his disgusting juices and throw it all over a child? Literal bullshit. If he was such a professional he would NEVER run on the edge of the rules line and create what has been well over a decade of this being addressed by public and players. Fucking loser. Have fun in the replies you absolute cuck lords that would towel off Rafa's balls.

@joeforbes5245

Жыл бұрын

@@justinbouchard hi guy the way your talking like this we all know where you come from ( from the shit of Nadal )

@joeforbes5245

Жыл бұрын

no education to comments like this ( wash your mouth before comment

@georgia4407

Жыл бұрын

@@alexandernoskov60 They all do it when it suits them! Get over it!

This is why this guy is the GREATEST. Hands down. He treats others with respect. He does not evade questions. He is highly respectful of everyone from the chair umpire to the ball boy. This is another example of why we love Rafa!

@deebater5711

Жыл бұрын

100% Agree - although Im a Fed fan ;-) but I have come to respect all 3 equally these days. They are all great because they are unlike the selfish generation that comes after them. History will be foolish to divide them.

@markrio95

Жыл бұрын

Didn't he bully an opponent at wimbledon?

@trullsengar9382

Жыл бұрын

@@markrio95 Wtf no. 😂 His opponent did something that wasn't cool and Rafa spoke to him at the net during the match. He later said he should have waited and done it in private.

@novakgoatovic

Жыл бұрын

Novak is the GREATEST, idiot.

@mycoshe

Жыл бұрын

@@trullsengar9382 it was still disrespectful.

True class. Honestly that’s why I always loved him!

The immense power of genuine laughter

Perfect way to answer, didn't give that journalist any of the material he was looking for. And did it with the happiest smile on his face too. GOAT on and off the court

@scottstorchfan

Жыл бұрын

He does get special treatment though.

@migasmartins9697

Жыл бұрын

@@scottstorchfan I think he just gets more attention than other players. People forget that the umpire actually starts the clock and he doesn't start right after the point ends, specially when it's a long point

@scottstorchfan

Жыл бұрын

@@migasmartins9697 No he de facto get more time than other players. Its been called out by several players and commentators.

@nicolasbouyiouclis4726

Жыл бұрын

@@migasmartins9697 ..and especially on Nadal.. the clock starts a bit late all the time to give him all possible time to scratch his arss and his small balls...

@Galatasaray71

Жыл бұрын

He’s not the goat

“Never for breaking a raquet” get that backhand Mcenroe ! He is just an example on all ways of sportsmanship and in livelihood

@8438280219

Жыл бұрын

Never knew that sportsmanship will be decided based on not breaking racquet

@infinitt4619

Жыл бұрын

pradeep , you understand the difference between mcenroe and nadal right ....coz nadal never broke racquets and showed repect to the crowd at all times even though the crowd didnt ? mcenroe was the complete opposite of that ....the angriest tennis player the world has ever seen (excluding : benoit paire 🤣🤣)

@marilou20091

Жыл бұрын

He was Not criticized over breaking Rackets but because he Takes too much time before serving

@vvaltierra5556

Жыл бұрын

I consider Nadal with his coment just took the foucus away from the real quesiton and observation… in his case it is a fact that he is constantly over passing the time limit to serve and he has not been penalized for that as he would deserve just based in actual tennis rules… then it is a fact that he has been receiving special treatment non equal to other players and that is finally something unfair….

@rangsanchaijarern8176

Жыл бұрын

McEnroe was worse than Kyrgios for sure.

so calm in this answer- absolute legend

Rafa is such a great sport on and off the court. How can you handle such idiocy with such good spirit? Legend 🏆

@aspiknf

11 ай бұрын

And you are a very beautiful woman and you are a legend yourself.

@evs251

8 ай бұрын

You clearly have never played tennis...

That's why he is loved so much across the age groups. If there were anyone else the response would have been much sharper & rough but look at him. He just laughed & explained logically to that journalist. A perfect gentleman. 👌👌

@fifermcgee5971

Жыл бұрын

Rafael has manners and is a class act. Best player of his time.

@samc2481

Жыл бұрын

lol imaging if Serena were asked this question...

@morganclare4704

Жыл бұрын

Why isn't he made to follow the rules??

@johnbrattan9341

Жыл бұрын

Aand Jain. BS comment.

@tristancleary

Жыл бұрын

Its funny - I didn't like Rafa initially, because he was taking down Feds with a game that I considered horrible. Camp in the corner, grunting out ugly looping forehands, grinding people out. Racking up French Opens which felt "cheap" to challenge Fed's total GS wins (obviously they aren't). But over the years, listening to him speak, he's such a gentleman. I will always prefer Federer's game, and for me, the GS win total being in Rafa's favour doesn't mean that I'd consider Rafa better than Federer. But he has my infinite respect.

Rafa's answer is a complete reflection of his character. Calm, polite, and a nice guy. The GOAT!

@bjb5byrne

Жыл бұрын

Lol he wasn't exactly calm, he looked quite pissed off to be honest that someone asked him a question most journalists would be afraid to ask...

@pamelalopez5424

Жыл бұрын

Since he laughs he's rude

@Raju-bf5ox

Жыл бұрын

@@bjb5byrne 😂😂wow a clock time tainted a shadow on rafa's legacy?...what kind of journalist is that...

@Harris19941

Жыл бұрын

@@Raju-bf5ox haha exactly silly question as if something like that could damage his legacy, come on

@hirenpatel3699

Жыл бұрын

Are you blind? He was so salty .. because he knew interviewer has asked a question that he didn't has answer.. He hasn't following shot clock every single match for years actually.. And interviewer is damm right that there are different rules for him and everybody else..

So lovely, smiling at all times... what an enormous genius

I think the Big 3 in men's tennis Novak, Rafa and Federer, all are such articulate gracious and professional champions over time. We are really lucky to see this era in tennis. Also, the reporter was well within his rights asking that question. There was nothing malicious and infact he did a favour to Rafael Nadal s legacy as Rafa got an opportunity to clarify in logical detail. Well played indeed!!

@denisewilliams5655

Жыл бұрын

I think they learned from Federer.

@VL1975

Жыл бұрын

Nah...it was a stupid question. We don't know if McEnroe said that shit or not. He could've been just name dropping.

@anon2414

Жыл бұрын

I didn't know there was a 25 second serve clock who cares.

@RS-ni3lj

Жыл бұрын

It that the same Novak who faked a positive covid test to try and illegally enter Australia? Very professional.

@denisewilliams5655

Жыл бұрын

Maybe it should be done the “European way” and forget the “American way.” You’ll never know what it means. Why all the quotes?

Nadal is such a nice guy. 99% of the players would say: Next question.

@canski5646

Жыл бұрын

nice!? he is just not very bright to articulate a real answer so he laughs and plays innocent

@sanchitkhurana1138

Жыл бұрын

@@canski5646 correct

@cricketmonday1469

Жыл бұрын

STUPID: he does abuse his time limits, and plays dummy.

@Isildur94

Жыл бұрын

Most players would act similar to Rafa to that question.

@canski5646

Жыл бұрын

@@Isildur94 Rafa reaction is pure guilt and he knows it so he laughs it off and plays innocent..

A thorough gentleman. So much to learn from this man apart from just tennis. These are the things that make him class apart

@positivelastaction3957

Жыл бұрын

The reporter or Rafa? 😜😜

@jbullock7445

Жыл бұрын

MF CLASS ACT

@GLopezMad

Жыл бұрын

And a traitor

@hansoloheisenberg8535

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, teach kids how to prolongue the game, how to cheat in it , so many positive things to learn

@georgevalkeneers9423

Жыл бұрын

@@hansoloheisenberg8535 Pov: Federer fan

I LOVE how he handled this. He’s the best.

A champion in and out of the court.

He was very polite, even more than necessary to such a stupid and salty question.

@dragomir22

Жыл бұрын

right on, what a fake nadal

@zuzanazelinova1199

Жыл бұрын

I do not see politeness when mocking the reporter's English... especially from Nadal whose English is - to be polite - special...

@kilozulu9990

Жыл бұрын

There was nothing stupid or salty about that question. He is violating that rule all the time and getting away with it most of the time.

@Stan_sprinkle

Жыл бұрын

@@zuzanazelinova1199 when did he do that? He just couldn’t hear him.

@zuzanazelinova1199

Жыл бұрын

@@Stan_sprinkle “ I didn’t understand you” what? “ Is not “I cannot hear you sir please could you repeat a sentence…”

He never break tha racquet like most of the player..That’s so calm for me

This guy, this legend, this phenomenon, has always accepted that he has had that issue with the clock thus accepting the warnings without any complaints whatsoever. That reporter is on a different planet. So many tennis players still have the audacity to complain after receiving warnings and/or point penalties because of behavioural issues. Asinine journalism at its best.

@rocketpig1914

Жыл бұрын

Not at all. He's doing good his job. Rafa had had a reputation for this for years, unfairly or not

@zindabyne

Жыл бұрын

@@rocketpig1914 yes, he is doing just as good a job as your grasp of English. It's worse for him because he actually gets paid to ask moronic questions. No one is disputing his "reputation", Rafa himself just admitted it right there. You have missed the point completely but the structure of your sentences show why, so, there's no point in further attempting to discuss minutae.

What a humble man,god bless you sir

What a class act! This is a great lesson in civility, composure and openness. The moderator was going to cut off the response to the answer and Rafa insisted on continuing a dialogue to address any misunderstandings. Say what you want about the serve clock but none of us are out there hitting the ball, and Rafa’s point regarding the extra time needed to dry off sounds absolutely logical. Actually, maybe 2-3 seconds should have been added once ballboys were removed from handing over towels?

@belindashaw1615

Жыл бұрын

Definitely agree about allowing extra time for having to fetch their own towels... No consideration to that fact. The journalist I thought was pretty rude

@doloreschansey9556

Жыл бұрын

I'd say even 5-10 seconds.

@NoaakaNaomi

Жыл бұрын

Real classy guy....ask Shakira....she knows him as i read veryyyyyy good....

@lobomalsano

Жыл бұрын

I agree Rafa is the GOAT, but we all have seen many times the clock running out and umpires overlooking it in the last few years.

@damian147147

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree, a few more seconds should be added , since ball boys/girls stopped with the towels 👍

Rafa is such a gentleman. The so-called journalist is trying to stir some drama based on no evidence at all, and Rafa gives him a straight answer with the biggest smile on his face. True champion. I've always been a Federer fan and early on resented Nadal for causing such heartbreak for Roger so many times, especially on clay, but it's becoming obvious that Rafa is the GOAT in many aspects of the sport - on and off the court.

@bootyshake5043

Жыл бұрын

Actually if you get off his dick you would see that that is completely true.

@testingforyoutube

Жыл бұрын

In the French Open against Djokovich I was watching the match on a channel where McEnroe was constantly complaining about that. His complaining about it annoyed me so much that I had to watch it on another channel. I couldnt verify if the complaint was valid or not. I could nowhere see the serve clock. Djokovich also never complained. So I dont know if this is true. But even if true, to say that this would taint his legacy, is absolutely ridiculous. It is so ridiculous to word it this way that the journalist tainted his own career.

@TheMitchie21

Жыл бұрын

If you watch a lot of his matches you can tell that umpires do give him more time compared to other players. When he is serving the umpire waits a few seconds with announcing the score after a point is finished which gives him an extra 3-4 seconds. When he is receiving he is allowed to use almost the entire serve clock of the opponent even though the rule says you have to play to the pace of the server, He has a sweating problem. And yes he gets special treatment due to that and who he is. Any objective tennis fan can confirm that.

@bimmer9805

Жыл бұрын

Based on no evidence? Are you watching chess or golf? Rafa have special treatment and everyone knows that

@pedrososap

Жыл бұрын

No evidence at all? Are you daft? Pick ANY game and see the time he takes to serve. Sometimes it goes past the 40 second mark!!!

Rafa and Roger....they don't make them like them anymore. True class 👏...amazing champions

@luisianafhemanyan993

Жыл бұрын

Novak >

@igormartin2414

11 ай бұрын

Novak Djokovic

@mezomoza7

9 ай бұрын

You are talking about the least gracious players in defeat

@MakeMoney-zh7uc

9 ай бұрын

@@mezomoza7 there is no one more salty in defeat than Roger,Nadal on the other hand simply understands that he was the weaker player THAT DAY on the court and that is one of the reasons i really respect him !

@iliaborisov1415

9 ай бұрын

@@mezomoza7 Not once has novak disrespected his opponent in defeat. On the other hand, Federer has done so numerous times, notably in post match interviews.

Absolute class act! Many players in his position would probably just ignore the question but he was totally willing to answer the guy's questions. Fair play rafa

What a spectacular response to an asinine question. He is a true gentleman by letting the reporter stumble and continue to make a fool of himself.

@OPeixe

Жыл бұрын

Asinine! Thanks for teaching me a new word!

@dzonibravo7867

Жыл бұрын

Well, reporter was wright, Nadal do brake that rule more then others. Problem is it's not question for Nadal.

@trumpisastump9382

Жыл бұрын

It wasn't the reporter's statement, it was from John M.

@jimgray3346

Жыл бұрын

His question was certainly justified. Not asinine at all. Would you like it if your coworkers got linger lunch breaks or whatnot? The problem is that Nadal probably hasn't been receiving preferential treatment, so the question's premise is wrong.

@lordani3673

Жыл бұрын

This is a question of propriety. seconds differential makes no difference in terms of influence tennis and sports in general carves on spectators attitude and behavior. If you see a player violently reacting to umpire's decision, breaking rackets and throwing tantrums, shouting profanities at almost every turn, what kind of example does that player give. With this behavior, what kind of EXAMPLE has McEnroe given to tennis lovers? A VERY BAD ONE! And now he takes issue on seconds of differential in the game. And a so so reporter who had nothing better to do, picked it up. Good thing Rafa is a classy champion with classy answer.

If there is any time violations at all, then the question should be to umpires/organizers but not to the player. It is the umpires duty to check whether a player following a rule or not! Nadal is a template for everyone whoever wants to learn how to handle critics. He handled it in the best possible way.

@mrangsta

Жыл бұрын

To be honest, I think a lot of them are scared to give Nadal any warnings, his aura, status etc. Maybe it's not his fault who he is but it happens. You say it's the umpire's duty but how come nearly every other player on tour can follow the time clock rules without any problems?:D I think they have responsibility

@canski5646

Жыл бұрын

pathetic how he handles it to make it sounds he is so innocent when he is not

@miguellarrea2630

Жыл бұрын

That's exactly the point!

@miguellarrea2630

Жыл бұрын

He is absolutely innocent as long as the empire doesn't warns him. It's not his fault if he gains a couple of seconds once in a while and the empires tolerate it. And definitely, as the journalist-trying to have a second of shine, suggests, this fact wont be a shadow in his career

@robin212212

Жыл бұрын

@@mrangsta Your reply assumes what the reporter said was true. Perhaps you guys can provide evidence that Nadel is exceeding the clock without any repercussions.

What a humble and gracious man, not to mention one of the best tennis players in the world. Certainly the most likeable. Viva Espana

I heard McEnroe’s comments, he meant no harm at all, he said the clock was just a gimmick. The reporter was instigating all the time. Well done handling him Rafa!

Excellent response from Rafa, the journalist was trying to bait him for a response. Likes Rafa’s reminder that he hasn’t gotten warning for racquet smashing, swearing, being a mess on court, tanking matches or hitting crowd / officials with balls. A true legend in tennis .

@Omkar529

Жыл бұрын

The journalist just asked a normal question. I do think he was a bit forward, but he only addressed the elephant in the room. Not an asshole. EDIT: Okay after watching the 2nd half of the video, the journalist should stop interrupting him at the very least 😅

@vvaltierra5556

Жыл бұрын

I consider Nadal with his coment just took the foucus away from the real quesiton and observation… in his case it is a fact that he is constantly over passing the time limit to serve and he has not been penalized for that as he would deserve just based in actual tennis rules… then it is a fact that he has been receiving special treatment non equal to other players and that is finally something unfair….

@marilou20091

Жыл бұрын

The question was Not about breaking Rackets or whatsoever. This Journalist raised an interesting point. Nadal decided to ignore It.

@carlodave9

Жыл бұрын

​@@marilou20091 He didn't ignore it. He copped to doing it ("I get warned lot") but pointed out that umpires are lenient with a lot more egregious top-tennis behavior that delays games. All stars get star treatment, in every sport. He also pointed out that they took away the towel runners. That's an excellent point; I never noticed they disappeared. Get rid of line judges, bring back the towel runners.

@tdane5017

Жыл бұрын

I don’t think he does it on purpose. He obviously has some ocd issues with all his ticks and rituals. He spends 5 seconds just touching all over his face before he serves.

Rafael is a great sportsman love the way he just keeps on smiling good on him !

This guy is the real deal. What a class act 👏🏻 👏🏻

Perfect response. Kept it professional and to some extent jovial. The journalist was trying to get an angry reaction for his “story” but Nadal caught on. 👏

@issues9828

Жыл бұрын

What are you, the vocal tone monitor? High praise for someone simply not melting down over a basic, simple, and certainly valid question? And he didn't answer the question. It's not very gentlemanly to accept unequal treatment simply because you're a champion and expect to be treated differently. it's well-known that he's going over the time, and he is not being reprimanded for it.

@aquapony

Жыл бұрын

@@issues9828 What are you, the cry baby monitor?

@giannisar6759

Жыл бұрын

@@issues9828 you have issues..

@issues9828

Жыл бұрын

@@giannisar6759 But I'm right, fortunately.

@willwahl9225

Жыл бұрын

@@issues9828 You are in denial ...

I'd say give everyone more time and see if anyone gets close to 14 RGs and 22 slams. If they think that giving Rafa 3 more seconds is the secret behind his success, let's make it available to everyone. The more Rafa and Nole win, the more bizarre the questions get.

@thegreypigeon

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes there are 24 shot rallies in humid conditions and maybe a couple in the one game ..give players a chance to recover. Nole has some extra bounces to recover .. Rafa has some extra twitches. If media is worried about that , it is a sad day

@SeeYou.0107

Жыл бұрын

What a good idea! Thank you. 😇😇😇

@Santiago4three

Жыл бұрын

Hear hear my friend

@kirkrussell9130

Жыл бұрын

@Gavin Gas The last one counted the most. That is obvious by your reply. 22!!

@JM-rz5sj

Жыл бұрын

LOL. Such a good comment

Rafa has so much self-confidence, self esteem and life experience that he does not have to ever justify himself to anyone. He is solid.

@cricketmonday1469

Жыл бұрын

Rafa just like Djoko are so full of sh*t. They've accustommd to eveyone sucking up at them. So the fault of Rafa's serve time abuse is the current lack of slaves to hand him a towel for his sweating. F off assh*le! Save yourself the time you waste on your OC tick sh*t and respect the rules of the sport that gave you your little "boat" your little "house" your little "savings" your little "tennis accademy". UNGREATFULL BASTARD.

@UK-yu2nc

Жыл бұрын

No he breaks the rules constantly and get away with it. That’s the truth.

@jbullock7445

Жыл бұрын

@@UK-yu2nc perhaps rafa is exaggerating a bit when he says he "always" gets a warning when he goes over the clock. but can you give some examples of players who go long on the clock who always do indeed get dinged?

@echika3379

Жыл бұрын

@@UK-yu2nc Stop ranting foolishly - you should go and report the umpires and match officials and complain to the authorities. Players do not officiate games.

John McEnroe commenting on court conduct is absolutely hilarious! Keep those jokes coming.....

Rafa is pure class. Not shying away from answering the question respectfully.

It's up to the umpire's discretion, they enforce the rules and when they say "PLAY", you play, so It's a question for the umpires not Nadal.

@spongybone4071

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely correct

@markrio95

Жыл бұрын

The question was "Does it affect his legacy?". Yeah the umpire should be the one answering that 😂👍🏽

@anirudhiyer9804

Жыл бұрын

@@markrio95 well that’s just a stupid question overall so no point in even acknowledging it

@isabellasmith8377

Жыл бұрын

True. Even in badminton when the umpire sees that the rally was really long, time clock or not, he has the option to give both players extra time. It’s not like only Rafa gets to rest. The other player could use that time too.

@questionsthatdemandananswe9539

Жыл бұрын

So if you see a murderer killing someone and the police did not do anything, you won't even question murderer? In fact both the murderer and the police are accountable. More so the police.

The loveliest and most genuine guy! 🇪🇸 Vamos 🎾

Rafa is probably my all-time favorite tennis player. He just proved why the public likes him so much.

What a stud. Didn't shy away from this discussion and handled it professionally. Mad respect.

Rafa should have responded,”You cannot be serious!” 🤣 He is indeed a gentleman.

@marlenebuls9535

Жыл бұрын

A gentleman who pulls at his butt before serving, pulls at his nose and ears putting germs all over the ball he is about to serve- to say nothing of all the sweat he distributes everywhere - yes indeed a "gentleman" who lacks social graces! What a joke! He is bruto!

@issues9828

Жыл бұрын

I would have preferred that he actually answer the question.

@axeljacob

Жыл бұрын

@@issues9828 Would you like a translator?

Answered calm, friendly and with objective comments: A champion

@TheMitchie21

Жыл бұрын

Answered calm,friendly but very subjective. If you watch a lot of his matches you can tell that umpires do give him more time compared to other players. When he is serving the umpire waits a few seconds with announcing the score after a point is finished which gives him an extra 3-4 seconds. When he is receiving he is allowed to use almost the entire serve clock of the opponent even though the rule says you have to play to the pace of the server, He has a sweating problem. And yes he gets special treatment due to that and who he is. Any objective tennis fan can confirm that

@novoredsi

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMitchie21 also, if I read the comment section of this video I can see this same answer posted by you everyhere, As if you want to force the message through somehow. I do watch most of his matches and what I usually see when there is a clock, is that he is always close to the limit 2 - 3 seconds. Sometimes he serves on the clock. He is normally within the limits and yes... he does get a lot of warnings when he passes the limit. Sometimes, the judge might give him some extra chance but this happens with other players too. I don't think Nadal gets "special treatment" in general and in any case, not more than other top 10 players. Certainly not better than the other members of the big 3.

@donpatisson

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMitchie21 So his subjective remarks are objective! Umpires take a certain leeway in order to leave the players get their towels. Given the fact that Nadal is not abusing time or playing mind games such as Djokovic or maybe Tsitsipas can justify occasional overdraft of the service clock. It’s not a favor to Nadal in particular, he is just extremely consistent in his play and behavior. I don’t like players who take ages to serve but I am not shocked neither in his case.

@TheMitchie21

Жыл бұрын

@@novoredsi I copy pasted so that i don't have to write the same message in 10 different ways. And if you watched most of his matches you have to have noticed that umpires announce the score a little later when he is serving to give him more time. And when his opponent is serving he also uses most of the serve clock even when his opponent is already set to go. That's the special treatment he gets and it's very annoying

This guy’s greatness is truly flawless across all spectrums of life.

Como ele é simpático, verdadeiro exemplo de atleta e pessoa 😍🍀

@mikec4834

Жыл бұрын

Absolutamente

@jamesmedina2062

Жыл бұрын

É verdade

God Bless Always Rafa

Rafa normally serves, about 4 to 5 seconds left on the clock. That's his style of playing, gave him so much of success. Why to change..

@VARMOT123

Жыл бұрын

left on the clock ?. are you deluded ?. his average is the most on the tour . it is 31 seconds

@Titobaresani

Жыл бұрын

@@VARMOT123 where did you find the data? I'd like to check. Thx

@artisticskillz01

Жыл бұрын

30-35 seconds later he serves

@tgwnn

Жыл бұрын

"Why change?" Because it's against the rules. You don't want to be successful by breaking the rules.

@gurvindertoor4078

Жыл бұрын

@@VARMOT123 Then why isn't he penalized. That means, he is serving in time.

That genuine laugh came really surprising

Rafa always faces hateful energy with laughter, what a legend

'Never for doing a mess on court' You gotta love Nadal's English. Sometimes it just comes out so funny🤣🤣🤣

@SalehIshrak

Жыл бұрын

wow, so funny I almost died

@orka2426

Жыл бұрын

@@SalehIshrak glad you survived🥲🥲👍

@happyme3365

Жыл бұрын

​@@SalehIshrak trust you have recovered by now.....best wishes

@SalehIshrak

Жыл бұрын

@@happyme3365 😂 thanks for spreading positivity, #23 🏆

@happyme3365

Жыл бұрын

@@SalehIshrak pleasure dear😊

I have no problem with the journalist. He is asking questions. Rafa answered the question very well and athletes should always be approachable with some of these harder conversations.

@dave7573

Жыл бұрын

This is not a conversation tho.. Dude is being disrespectful and claiming bullshit.

@crosscourttennis1796

Жыл бұрын

@@dave7573 come on bro, you've seen Nadal go over the serve clock so many times by like 10 seconds without a warning, it's not bs

@MatthewMoscotto

Жыл бұрын

@@dave7573 Tell that to John McEnroe.

@MyMintu007

Жыл бұрын

this is n allegation……..

@mattrange5439

Жыл бұрын

Thank you; Rafa Nadal is not above being asked legitimate (if "unpleasant") questions, as some seem to think.

What an elegant and intelligent response and did not shy away from having an open conversation. Surely and an ace serve back to this reporter.

Wow. Mad Respect for Nadal!! He could've taken it with a frowned face and I wouldn't have minded at all.. But he showed good sportmanship even off the court. Mad Respect!!!

Excellent answer, Rafa..! What a dork of a journalist

Rafa is a perfect gentleman and a great sport. He did not avoid the question. He made sure he understood the issue. Even when someone off camera attempted to stop the follow up question, he intervened and said he was happy to have the conversation. Most importantly, his answer was detailed and perfectly reasonable. 👏👍👍

@paulinemorgan2939

Жыл бұрын

Very well said Charlie!

@liamhuges

Жыл бұрын

What else could he do when someone brought up something that is so obvious to many. If it was really a "joke" he wouldn't have continued., he would laugh it off. Since it's definitely not a joke, he would look as if the journalist was right if he didn't continue. He is not a gentleman, that was simply the easiest "way out."

@reddog6256

Жыл бұрын

@@liamhuges jealousy will kill you.

@liamhuges

Жыл бұрын

@@reddog6256 Supposedly, seeing things as they are is jealousy nowadays. If that's the case, then I am.

@cefrayer

Жыл бұрын

@@liamhuges Pretending he literally meant it was a joke is an intellectually lazy and dishonest way of attempting to make your point. Furthermore, it reveals your confirmation bias (i.e., you saw what you wanted to see). In the time-limited context of a press conference, an athlete can avoid, deflect, or directly address a question. Rafa did the latter; and he did it with dignity, poise, patience, and a timely dash of humor. If you cannot see that, my words are unlikely to penetrate your blinders.

Flawless, respectful, listened intently to the question and handled that ‘reporter’ who tried to gaslight him. Bravo!

Rafael Nadal is one of the great sportsmen of our time! I found it rather funny that John McEnroe is critical of him. John took a lot of time between serves too, but mostly because he was constantly yelling at the umpire!

@zetristan4525

Жыл бұрын

John needed time to clarify if the umpire was a moron or just a jerk: with chalk flying up it was hard to see :)

@vantagev8331

8 ай бұрын

John McEnroe is such a hypocrite.

the John McEnroe chat - I really hope that happens and I wanna hear the outcome!

Always a gentleman and answers in a gracious way

Rafa is a class act! I don't care how much time he needs to take to get his towel. He leaves everything on the court! Reporter entitled to ask the question, but Rafa answered beautifully!

I love how he alluded to McEnroe’s often unhinged behavior on the court, highlighting the contrast between his, so called, repeated “rules infractions” and those of John McEnroe’s who apparently (as a commentator) is obsessing over this one aspect of Nadal’s game play during the Open.

Sometimes I understand why some players don't wanna take part in these pathetic press conferences... He's incredibly well educated, the respect and honesty he has are the reasons why he's so loved, besides his game, his body and his looks. 😎

@SeeYou.0107

Жыл бұрын

😇😇😇

@Omkar529

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, no one has the right to call him out about breaking the rules. In my unbiased opinion he doesn't need to follow any rules !

@aldonamartin5092

Жыл бұрын

Your opinion is not the only one !!

@rogomerlinthegamer8305

Жыл бұрын

Looks terrible

@tennisradu

Жыл бұрын

@@rogomerlinthegamer8305 What do you mean?

"I gonna have a chat with him later". You cannot be serious!

Always a gentleman question answered liked a champion 🥰

Answered like a true champ. What a legend

@nexxogen

8 ай бұрын

But he does exceed the serve clock by 7 to 8 seconds on average. And no one else gets a pass for it as often as he does. This is just true. So the true champ has actually lied here.

Boggles the mind how you could be so rude to such a true gentleman.. Brilliantly handled by Rafa. Hope he wins the US to make it 23!!

@paulinemorgan2939

Жыл бұрын

Agreed - such an amazing player and gentleman!

@lucienturkov3121

Жыл бұрын

He wasnt rude

@zakariadjouzi660

Жыл бұрын

@@lucienturkov3121 Yes he was coz that was a stupid question to ask to say the least

@spongybone4071

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say he was been rude. It is a fair question. I don't agree with umpires being strict on this rule as it is a bit stupid so I think it's good that they use their discretion and allow players to go over now and again. The question if anything is being critical of umpires for inconsistent behaviour not of nadal.

@matthewwalsh974

Жыл бұрын

@@spongybone4071 I don't think it was fair at all- especially in the way it was phrased. Him flatly stating "you are not following the rule" implying Rafa is a cheater with malicious intent, that insane, "shadow to an otherwise brilliant career" comment as well. Rafa is brilliant and humble. Yes, he has a slow pace of play which may annoy people. Personally, I doubt that it's for the purpose of putting the opponent off. There are ways of prodding that idea without being a dick like this reporter was.

I love watching Nadal play. He is a perfect gentleman on and off the court. John McEnroe is best known for his temper tantrums and notorious bad behavior on the court.

@benthekeeshond545

Жыл бұрын

So true! If I was running the tennis tournaments and John was having his flare-ups, I would fine him $1 million for every incident. Tennis was too loose for that spoiled brat.

@richcampbell6808

Жыл бұрын

Wrong.

@megclif

Жыл бұрын

McEnroe was a self absorbed brat.

@drewkoslow7754

Жыл бұрын

To say McEnroe is best known for his temper tantrums shows that you weren't watching professional tennis when he was in his prime. He was a gifted athlete with soft hands and incredible touch, and grit. No player, in any era, wins 7 grand slam events and is runner up in 4 others is known for anything but his skill. His temper was a hindrance and embarrassment to him, his behavior towards officials was horrendous, but he was one hell of a tennis player.

@Blinkncali21

Жыл бұрын

@@benthekeeshond545 He sold way too many tickets and got them ratings that's why there was never any real consequence

How can you not love this man

What an amazing gentleman! Very classy.

God he’s so sweet. Even at a moment of being publicly attacked. Such a ridiculous question. These reporters are looking for a reaction.

@BGatts666

Жыл бұрын

God he's so sweating...

@peterwest5525

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely valid question. Absolutely correct.

@rocketpig1914

Жыл бұрын

Not ridiculous at all. You just want boring softball questions?

i think thats a perfect explanation. during his RG QF with zverev he was sweating through his shorts, so much that he didnt put balls in his pocket because theyd be soaked so hes not trying to get an advantage, he just needs to dry off!

Wut a humble & nice guy

Aww he is so sweet 😄🤍

If you watch the shot clock he has about 2 or 3 seconds left most of the time just as he's about to serve. Watch AO final 2022 he always was just in time. His ritual is his way of playing and you cant just tell him to do it faster because that defeats the purpose of it.

@dave7573

Жыл бұрын

Not just that. Nadal has clearly trained to be always serving on the limit.

@shrijanbuchasia7366

Жыл бұрын

@@dave7573 Yes, Tony trained him that way because when Rafa was young he was too quick with his serves

@kirihara147

Жыл бұрын

He's not talking about that. He's talking about tanking the first serve and then preparing for the second serve for 40 seconds in order to give yourself more time to recover from last point.

@Zain-mg3yk

Жыл бұрын

@@kirihara147Rafa is tanking?is it specific matches? What is the rule on the second serves. Is there a time allocated on them? Which matches was 40 secs timed for the second serves ure commenting on ? Is this fact or your opinion?

@happyme3365

Жыл бұрын

​​@@kirihara147 please change the rule book or talk to umpires or best next match you be the umpire...it is not nadals responsibility to answer if umpires are favouring him...hope you get the drift..salty

😄 can’t argue that the journalist didn’t make the most of his moment. Maybe he’s a Djokovic fan. Rafa didn’t GaF.

@adrianbermudez3314

Жыл бұрын

Well, if he is a Novak fan, he should reconsider his question, because actually Novak is the tennis players whose serving ritual is the longest "if required", if you know what i mean. I have witnessed him even bouncing the ball 25 times before serving

@RAUL7487

Жыл бұрын

@@adrianbermudez3314 exactly

@Igorrosenthal

Жыл бұрын

He’s Finnish, probably a Ruusuvuori fan

@HILAL19564

Жыл бұрын

@@adrianbermudez3314 exactly.. Novak is a slow server as well

@VARMOT123

Жыл бұрын

@@adrianbermudez3314nole's in between time is 7 seconds lower than rafa you clown

confident, class act. Bravo.

Love Rafa ♥️🎈🎾He’s grown to be a great man!

Well answered Rafa!

Its crazy how he always looks at the clock before he serves so hes not even fully focused on his serve yet remains so good and accurate with his serve under pressure.

@WH1T3Freedent

Жыл бұрын

Lol Rafa fanboys never fail to make me laugh

@WH1T3Freedent

Жыл бұрын

@Tennis Goat Imagine using the word hater for no reason on earth and saying that the word fanboy is juvenile. Lol

@WH1T3Freedent

Жыл бұрын

@Tennis Goat Looks like you know your topic very well. Maybe you are planning to write a book about the origins of the word fanboy ?

@__last

Жыл бұрын

@@WH1T3Freedent firstly I am a fan of nadal, he's my favorite player but I don't lick his boot like some others. Once again tho he shows how to succeed when not everything goes your way. Dunno why u felt the need to call a fanboy over my one statement but suit yourself.

@rangsanchaijarern8176

Жыл бұрын

Most haters are the one who kiss Novax’s ass

This types of questions should be addressed to the umpires and officials of the tournament. Players are not responsible for officiating of the games.

What a true gentleman Rafa is!! Handle that question with pure character!

this question should be directed to the umpires or the association ..why should Nadal answer for someone else's act? he doesn't represent them..

Nice answer, Rafa. That was imprecive.

Rafa is a real gentleman ... answers the question without hesitation and funny as well.

Class act, Rafael answering like a boss. Anyone else notice @ 0:03 ? The photographers sure did..

You're the Top👌Sportsmanship,, Champ Rafa always with you

Rafa,.....is 10x's the player John was...!! And I deeply appreciate John, too..!!! Rafa is & always will be a gentleman....seems so SILLY & frivolous to go after Rafa on this minor detail...!!!

@DLPB-ck7mj

12 күн бұрын

No he isn't 10x the player. He uses modern racquets and slow courts. Put him in McEnroe's era and he'd win only on clay - and even that's debatable because Borg was about.

LOL loved when he said I'm going to have a chat with him later. Watch out John 🤣🤣🤣

Classy reply, and classy behaviour. Vamos Rafa.

What a class act Rafael Nadal is! A true champ in every aspect. If ATP umpires treat Nadal differently that is the umpire's fault and not Rafa's. I don't see Nadal asking to be treated differently so case closed.

@hammothw4814

Жыл бұрын

exactly.

@DiegoCamarero

Жыл бұрын

@*IRACUND* LMAO 🤣

@robertsteinberger5667

Жыл бұрын

But..,a good question. It is good that players get challenged now and then

Smart, elegant and very kind answer. As always, Rafa is an example on the court and off the tennis court

You have a chance to ask Nadal a question and you ask that............. Great response from Nadal. True LEGEND.

Rafa has a lot of class. Federer Djokovic and the recent graceful and humble win by Tiafoe. World class.

What a champ rafa

Nadal's response is a class act of a true gentleman--so much the opposite of the disrespectful journalist who posed the question.

@jgreen7070

Жыл бұрын

I don't think the journalist is disrespectful at all but just questions the truth. Nadal indeed takes more time. I am his fan and want to win US Open, though

@victorvalenzuela2666

Жыл бұрын

@@jgreen7070 I respectfully disagree with you. Listen to what J. McEnroe has to say about the issue, and be enlightened.

He’s so humble if I was him and journalist questioning the legacy I would be so mad

Go Raffa you are amazing and have been professional and fabulous for so many years. I've thoroughly enjoyed watching you play tennis.