Having a court with your name while still playing is legends mode

@user-df5pq4gr7c

14 күн бұрын

Absolutely right!

@projectx5154

14 күн бұрын

Yeah he paid money to name it after him because his ego is too big. Forever #3

@sppecials606

14 күн бұрын

Totally inapropriate.

@DaveOwen-vn6ie

14 күн бұрын

Wonder who ur number 1 is?​@@projectx5154

@SEBAYANI08

14 күн бұрын

@@projectx5154 hahaha another looser that never played at that level to even give his dumbass opinion. Paid money or not hes legend level already and still trying to play haha how bout you couch potato? what a looser these pussies with a keyboard say whatever comes out of their garbage mouth. Quiet down now there waste of space

The great respect that De Minaur has for the legendary Nadal despite the victory is to be appreciated. He ran towards him without celebrating and without wanting to receive the applause of the spectators at the end of the match because they were all for the Tennis Legend, Nadal.

@Stu49583

14 күн бұрын

True. He did not celebrate his own win at all.

@michaelthomas366

14 күн бұрын

He's got class.

@echochamber1234

14 күн бұрын

that's called being socially/politically smart. we don't know what de minaur (or most anyone else these days) actually thinks.

@jorisbuck4073

14 күн бұрын

@@echochamber1234 Do you really have to be that cynical about it? He's just being a class act and I think he has genuine respect for Rafa and this was just an expression of that.

@KuaKan-bq1ig

14 күн бұрын

De minaur is a frog

de minaur very respectful with the win and at net

@suyog.4

14 күн бұрын

I noticed the same thing in his win against Stan the man

@kevinp4640

14 күн бұрын

he is playing the game, you won't win over the crowd in catalunya by celebrating a win against nadal in barcelona

@huzcer

14 күн бұрын

@@kevinp4640 Nadal is not even a Barca fan though of course...

@goalchamp1439

14 күн бұрын

Like he could have behaved any differently

@veljkotanic758

14 күн бұрын

Especially, when he playing against Novak, hahahahah

Worst match possibile for someone who has been long absent. De Minaur won't let the ball fall no matter what.

@jonas8993

14 күн бұрын

Yeah that's what I was thinking too. Some other top players might have been better match ups.

@DNA2000-8bit

14 күн бұрын

Yep, either Alex or RBA is a bad match up. It is what it is.

@kieranrankie203

14 күн бұрын

Agreed. De Minaur is the type who will make you work for everything.

@keanuterrado7295

14 күн бұрын

Agreed. Although he had great power, he plays very consistent like a grinder . Opposite of our natal play style (for the most part)

@huzcer

14 күн бұрын

De Minaur has been to Roland Garros 7 times and never made it past the 2nd round. Clay is by far his worst surface.

DeMinaur handled the win with pure class and respect.

Di Minaur is a really nice guy, the way he respected and appreciated Rafa is very gentlemanly... But it was also so sad seeing Rafa lose.. literally in tears as he waved to the crowd and made his exit. I can't imagine what it'll be like at his final match in the future😭

@miguelarrozal4678

14 күн бұрын

😢😢😢

@APeaceAndQuiet

14 күн бұрын

Gentlemanly? Is that the word to describe someone who is talking behinds peoples back?

@janeji8630

14 күн бұрын

@@APeaceAndQuiet I haven't really paid much attention to him so far so honestly i don't know about his usual behavior... You may be right haha, I was just referring to what i saw on the court today

@leonardobraynen1524

14 күн бұрын

Why do pessimistic ppl like you *EXIST??!* You have any proof of who *TGE REAL NADAL* is behind the scenes??!​@@APeaceAndQuiet

@alexbrands11

14 күн бұрын

А он должен был на него ведро говна вылить что ли!?? Забудь уже про муфлона- его время ушло!! ДОСВИДОС!!🤣🥎🤣

Alex seemed genuinely humble (almost embarrassed) when he received applause for the victory. Really classy of him!

@aml6106

14 күн бұрын

The sport needs more gentlemen among the youngsters. Good for Alex.

@ausun9102

14 күн бұрын

Alex is a good guy.

@scottwarren4998

14 күн бұрын

You all have been saying for 7 years that Nadal will retire but you are wrong again. Nadal didn't want any injury from this tournament, so Nadal went easy.

@bernardlanguillier7970

14 күн бұрын

He is a great ambassador for Autralia. I am unfortunately tempted to say one of the rare ones considering how badly behaved the most visible one have been...

@evrencagin

14 күн бұрын

Alex, Jannik and Carlos are all humble young gentlemen. I appreciate and support them.

Sad to see Rafa like this, but time comes for everyone eventually. Hope he can give one last run at RG.

@ub1846

14 күн бұрын

Best of 5 for 2 weeks - no way!

@Wordalways

14 күн бұрын

Like what? He looked good to me.

@Khattab9O

14 күн бұрын

I expect that he did not play with all his energy, so he saves it for RG.

@hsdonn664

14 күн бұрын

Sadly I don’t think he has that much left in his tank .. his body is just not the same..

@user-kx5xr9gd9u

14 күн бұрын

No way.i love rafa but high level can handle any more...meaby 1 set

De Minaur playing his best season and Nadal just coming back, so no surprise. Still a lot of quality from Nadal, but I think his farewell is coming really quickly right now. An incredible athlete that is admired by his fellow players, Alex's muted celebration was extremely respectful.

@BornIntoThis20

14 күн бұрын

Could be during Roland Garros you think?

@orbitalwarrior

14 күн бұрын

@@BornIntoThis20 I don't know, but I don't see him play another season. There are the physical issues, the lack of matches, and overall it feels like every match is a goodbye to the fans.

That's amazing to see the humility of Alex after his win against Nadal, how he acts is very lovely to see ❤

@realbillymiller1011

14 күн бұрын

Yep...this. Great comment.

@blucat4

14 күн бұрын

He's just doing that for the camera.

I love the way Alex De Minaur is also applauding him! He does not even celebrate wildly despite his win and respects the legend off the court!

@marcyav455

14 күн бұрын

A dream coming true! Rafa is a TRUE LEGEND

Respect to ADM!

We are with you to the very end, Rafa... ❤

@reliableandrew

14 күн бұрын

Well said...🌺

@deanryanmartin

14 күн бұрын

VAMOS Rafa!

@andreim.5324

14 күн бұрын

Exactly! Rafa's swan song is being sung in these last couple of months. I just hope we goes out the way he wants to, which was sadly not all the way possible for Roger.

@user-ge4gz1vm2e

14 күн бұрын

say that without crying sob.

@pacoelchocolatero2667

14 күн бұрын

Siempre el mejor deportista de España será una pena cuando deje de jugar al tenis..

Trying to beat Rafa on clay was once the greatest challenge across all sports. Heartbreaking to see mere mortals take him down like this. Time is a cruel opponent.

@lucistheband6540

14 күн бұрын

Well said

@brucewayne2480

14 күн бұрын

​@@lucistheband6540 after this video I went to watch his crazy match against paul henri mathieu to remind me that this guy is a genius

@alexbrands11

14 күн бұрын

Он точно такой же простой смертный!! И всегда им был..не надо петь ему диферамбы..🤣🥎🤣

@monicauribe564

14 күн бұрын

You are Spanish, because if not, I don't understand, a mere mortal, I warn you that Nadal, like everyone, will die sometime.

@monicauribe564

14 күн бұрын

@@alexbrands11 Si un simple mortal ,,, nadie es eterno.

I’m a Nole fan but I felt compassionate for him that his physical aspect is already giving out despite his willingness to play. Still king of clay! Vamos Rafa you’re a legend!

@user-pf2xz5lu9e

14 күн бұрын

a novak tambien pasale ya su baston para q se vaya a tardear en su silla 🤣🤣🤣

@mariomh7953

14 күн бұрын

@@user-pf2xz5lu9e Alguien que hizo semis de AO y semis de Montencarlo lo mandas a retirar? JAJAJA payaso

@Mariavaleria-in5nj

14 күн бұрын

​@user-2xz5lu9e Nole ganhou no ano passado 3 GS , vice em Wimbledon , master Mil e Finals. Chegou nas semifinais esse ano. Estava sem jogar há quase 2 meses. Realmente você é só um hater. Sou fã de Nole , mas jamais vou desrespeitar outra lenda do tênis ( Nadal , o segundo , Federer terceiro e Nole o primeiro).

@Introverder

14 күн бұрын

No one EVER will break his clay records!

@Joao-id4dn

14 күн бұрын

the physical aspect thing has more to to with the fact Nadal is balding.

Nadal's serve right now is basically WTA level

To all the people posting kind words about ADM thank you from an Australian player and fan, your comments brought tears to my eyes. With one or two notable exceptions, the reputation of Australians on and off the court was gentlemanly conduct. I'm thinking Ken Rosewall, Lew Hoad, Rod Laver, John Newcombe, Tony Roche, Neale Fraser etc). ADM just doesn't give up, never loses his temper and always seems to behave like a guy who respects his opponent.

@huzcer

14 күн бұрын

Tomic and Kyrgios lol. Notable that all those other players you mentioned are old fogies or even alive at this point? De Minaur lived in Spain from age 5 to 13 which are very formative years and no doubt there was expected to act with manners and show respect. In fact he spends half if not more of his year based out of Spain as a player also. That probably goes more than a bit of a distance towards why he didn't end up acting like those other two. Hewitt had his moments also.

@kongvolmerii2683

14 күн бұрын

Pat Rafter should be oun the list

@blucat4

14 күн бұрын

Cash and Rafter, please don't forget.

Very respectful response from ADM. Some great points from Rafa but as he is older it takes time to get into match level. The only way to get better is to play other top players at events.

@Introverder

14 күн бұрын

And it is some crazy circle - to play more and with good players you have to be healthy and even today he was not 100% healthy (look at serve speeds - 160-180 1st serve and 2nd serve much slower).

@vulnerasanentum462

14 күн бұрын

respectful? bro just wanted to see Rafa running forward from the first point with non stop dropshots. But Rafa managed to play his game for a while.

@al2498

14 күн бұрын

​@@vulnerasanentum462 Exactly. De Vaxxauer is a l*ttle b*st*rd.

@mrspaceman4889

14 күн бұрын

@@vulnerasanentum462 Tennis is tennis, you do what you have to win, then show respect after. ADM wasn't jumping for joy after beating Rafa on clay was he?!

@MikeAG333

14 күн бұрын

@@vulnerasanentum462Respecting your opponent doesn't mean not trying to win.In fact, there would be nothing more disrespectful than not trying to win. ADM used the weapons he has, which includes making other players run........and that is perfectly respectful.

Man won 12 times, unprecedented records. It's time to call off for a legend

@user-fw1un8vh4z

10 күн бұрын

Yeah the record hogger of clay surfaces, no one cares if Nadal retires. He's moving like an old man on the court. Novak would destroy him if they played.

Getting Bread-sticked by De Minaur on clay is like Federer getting bagelled by Hurkacz at Wimbledon.

@davidvandijk4404

14 күн бұрын

Yea very true federer's 2021 might be nadals 2024

@projectx5154

14 күн бұрын

Yes, he's washed just like Federer 😁

@santsbr

14 күн бұрын

@@projectx5154 why you spreading negativity tho

@rusty935

14 күн бұрын

@@santsbrhe's spitting facts tho why u hurt

@DaveOwen-vn6ie

14 күн бұрын

​@santsbr Djokovic fan! Remind me, Lorenzo Sonego beat Djokovic in Vienna by WHAT SCORELINE?!? 6-2 6-1 I believe! Indoor hardcourt which is Djokovic most successful surface!!!

Im forever a "Nole is the real GOAT" guy, but there absolutely no doubt Rafa is a legend and I have modeled my own play after his style. Seeing him play every match from now until his last is a gift to us all. We love you rafa! Hoping for him to get these losses out of the way now so he makes a big run at RG and Paris 2024! Eyes on the prize clay god!

@jonas8993

14 күн бұрын

roger is the goat

@guillermoolivares2035

14 күн бұрын

To be a Nole fan doesn't mean to be a Nadal enemy. Congrats for your comment.

@DaveOwen-vn6ie

14 күн бұрын

​@@guillermoolivares2035 Agreed

@HeavyTopspin

14 күн бұрын

@@jonas8993 Rafa < Roger < Nole. Rafa's not going to make a big run, his fitness and desire are lacking. You could tell there was a certain point in the second set where he realized he couldn't win and just stopped trying. Play out the farewell tour, don't even think about the olympics because Spain has more deserving players, and retire while we can still remember the real king of clay and not this faded version.

@alexcooper3007

14 күн бұрын

Джока самый величайший теннисист всех времен и народов и даже круче чем рафа по правде говоря...а вот козёл не джока а ты...потому что оскорблять человека который ничего плохого тебе не сделал может только настоящий козёл и придурок!))

came from watching the game live... insane De Miñaur, rock solid!! Rafa, leyenda siempre!!!!

@monicauribe564

14 күн бұрын

Sòlido un gran tenista Alex ,,como un australiano ..lògico.

Rafa you are forever the GOAT, no matter what. Your legend status has forever engrained in the history, no matter what!!! Rafa the Grand Champ!

Rafa had played and won on a court named after him, so many times, what more can one achieve. The God of clay forever

Honestly, Rafa isn't looking too bad. Compared to a few years back... obviously, his serve is the most impacted, his injury keeping him from going full throttle. - Other than that, he used to have far more "shape" and variation on his backhand. Now, he is actually hitting it harder but flatter. -His forehand has lost a little venom. He used to pull people way off the court. - And he used to hit those crazy angled forehand cross-court winners, didn't see much of it or any of it this time around.

@tircek1233

14 күн бұрын

he started serving in this turnament before he didnt even pratice and his forhand still has time to improve there is still a lot of time his level will improve just needs to stay healty the biggest problem is his mevement tho...

@achimrosch8859

14 күн бұрын

He is looking really Bad. No Chance vor Paris

@davidhan2

14 күн бұрын

yeah not too bad, but not legend status right now. In his peak years he can be 30% better in speed, strength, and serve. He is carrying himself through these early rounds with his game knowledge and arm power. Not only is he holding back in fear of injury, but also he only maxes out at 70% of his prime self. The rest of the story tells itself. Unfortunately, raw power is needed to win at this level of tennis. I would like to add that prime Nadal would win this match vs De minaur in straight sets no doubt. The real question would be if he could win all the clay tournaments this season hahahaha

@astro6020

14 күн бұрын

​@davidhan2 You're grossly underestimating Rafa. Nadal from 08-13 was peak. After his serious knee issue, 2014 knee surgery, and a host of other issues, he's been playing at around 70% of his prime. i.e., from 2014 to his latest injury. Even a 70% Nadal is good enough to sweep all the clay titles. Only Djokovic has beaten a 70% (or so) Nadal at FO. His 2009 loss was again due to knee issues. Currently, he's probably playing at around 40 to 50% of his absolute prime. A prime Nadal at FO is pretty much unbeatable. And the toughest competitor in the history of tennis.

@tircek1233

14 күн бұрын

@@astro6020 start of 2014 was also his prime

King of Clay... Forever

@user-fw1un8vh4z

10 күн бұрын

King of only clay... Forever. Not the GOAT... Forever.

@user-fw1un8vh4z

10 күн бұрын

Djokovic would destroy him if they played

Mulțumesc pentru minunatul joc. Ne vei lipsi in viitor!❤️

He played a very good player today, the important thing is that he stays healthy and keeps on adding court time. If he manages to gain consistency then he can get back to a high level.

@Introverder

14 күн бұрын

Even today he wasn't 100% healthy. Look at his serve speeds - 160-180. Off course I mean the first one, cause the 2nd serve was much slower.

@philipnguyen3107

14 күн бұрын

He needs a lot of these💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉 like the FO 2022.

@ayushroy6208

14 күн бұрын

He just needs ur mom​@@philipnguyen3107

@alextesei6978

14 күн бұрын

I used to live right outside the Real Club de Tennis de Barcelona where this tournament is held. I took my son one evening to get Rafa’s autograph after he won the final against Tsitsipas (2 years ago?) and Nadal hobbled out at 9pm walking like an old man. His body has been breaking down for years and is now falling apart. He could barely walk 2 years ago after the final, imagine what he’s like now with 2 more years on the clock and countless injuries in the last 12 months. Sad to say but I think physically he can no longer compete. Maybe for a set or two, or one round or two, but no chance in a GS with 7 matches and a minimum of 21 sets in 14 days

@philipnguyen3107

14 күн бұрын

@@alextesei6978 Thanks for your story. He is not the same since 2015. Always injured since 2005 but miraculously perfect for the FO every year.💯👍🙏

Rafa came to say bye. Otherwise he is never so content while greeting his victor at the net.

Nadal did a great job...that tells you like it or not how well prepare is Djocovic at his age and still beating guys at this level...

@rogerreverence4737

14 күн бұрын

"Prepared" is not the word. Health is the key anr novak has been a genius on and off the court but has luck of having no permanent health issues like rafa. I mean has that foot ongoing issue let alone recent.injuries.

@Lauren-vd4qe

14 күн бұрын

key is that novx, they dont call him that for no reason, eh...

@ReversibelNagard

14 күн бұрын

​@@rogerreverence4737it's not simply luck. there are so many factors; the way they play, training, food, weight, genetics...

@DeliriumElectric

14 күн бұрын

De Minaur also bet Djokovic not that long ago

@Slickk_007

14 күн бұрын

​@@DeliriumElectric Novak was dealing with a wrist injury at that time. And he got his revenge against De Minaur on his worst surface. Novak is in way better shape and still has a chance to win a slam.

All in all all Rafa's records on clay will stay unbreakable for decades! Without a doubt - best clay court player in a HISTORY! A true legend! ..

@Summon256

14 күн бұрын

That's all cool and jumbo, but lots of his fans wish he was just best tennis player period...not just on clay...the fact, that so much about his stats skewed towards clay is a detriment factor for his greatness! Were it not for his superior h2h with Federer and his 6 hard court grand slam titles won, that notion that he is the king of one surface would have been even stronger...luckily he has h2h advantage over Federer everywhere and those 6 hard court slam titles, so there is that...but still...not enough to make up for his skewed clay court resume...and then you have Djokovic with three career slams, 24 slam titles, 420+ weeks as #1 (and counting), 7 yec titles, 40 masters, 8 ye#1 season finishes...and then you compare it to Nadal and the only thing, that he has compared to that statistical epicness is his 22 slams and yet he trails them even in THAT department...Nadal fans can bring up olympic gold as many times as they want, but it's stupid to deny one such advantage cannot compete with so many major records listed above...and even that one advantage has a chance to be erased this year if Novak manages to finally win OG in Paris...and on clay courts at that, on very specific RG courts btw, which is Nadal's 2nd home basically...think about it!...and which else card they gonna pull out then? Their grand slam centric h2h records?! LOL Don't make me laugh...The last argument left, that can be more or less taken seriously is an olympic gold, once that obstacle is cleared for Novak, there can no longer remain any legit arguments one should take seriously...

@sakshamsanwaria7486

9 күн бұрын

​@@Summon256Can we call Rafa the 3rd Greatest ever?

I think he's finished now, but he'll always be the clay god, from a Novak fan

@DaveOwen-vn6ie

14 күн бұрын

Yeah, sadly agree with you.

@KyoFanDuB

12 күн бұрын

He said that this is his last year...

Rafa will be Always one of the best tennis player ever and the king of clay court ever . WE love you Rafa

Props to Alex for being so respectful. A lot of class in today's performance

El respeto de un gran jugador a una leyenda. Así debe ser el deporte.

So sad to see him lose. Nothing but respect. Hope he can play in Paris and do well.

@theboss7920

14 күн бұрын

He’ll retire at the French open

@pauljohnson6019

14 күн бұрын

@@theboss7920 Yep, hopefully on a win, God forbid 40-15 on clay!

@BalkanskaMechka

14 күн бұрын

Pls Rafa retire,. He is laughing matter

@coppersulphate3532

14 күн бұрын

Legends like Rafa can't be a laughing matter.

NOTE: I am NOT a Rafa fan! But I was cheering for him this tournament. Although a valiant effort given, he succumbed to not enough play, age related bodily issues, and younger emerging talent. I doubt anyone disagrees here, the BIG THREE have contributed so SO much to this amazing sport. So happy he received a well deserved STANDING OVATION and an applause for from Alex to the KING OF CLAY!!👏👏👏👏👏

@blucat4

14 күн бұрын

Yes, I am also NOT a Rafa fan, but after 2 years of injury and out of the game, I was also cheering for him. First time ever, I think. :-)

Non vorrei mai vederti così in difficoltà, sei stato un mito assoluto nel tennis...ma forse è arrivato il momento del ritiro. Addio campione ❤

@brunocecchi

14 күн бұрын

dai...non è micca morto è...che addio ?

@ksc743

14 күн бұрын

And he hasn't played for almost 2 years! Match fitness is paramount. He's still going to play Madrid, then RG. He has said himself he doesn't know how well he will play. He would only know once he's on the court and he alluded to the fact he will retire at RG. Serena Williams retired at the US Open after losing a lot of matches leading up to her retirement. That's how it goes. Still legends🏆

He is a legend….appreciate what time he has left on the courts. Good luck RAFA for the rest of life’s journey. You left an impressive mark on the world of tennis.

Father Time is undefeated.

Its heartbreaking to see Rafa lose like this. I think he'll never be the same 😓

@cityplanner3063

14 күн бұрын

He’s 37

@Wordalways

14 күн бұрын

Like what? H looked fine. He just made errors because he is rusty.

@markotimmy11

14 күн бұрын

@@Wordalways Exactly. His backhand was actually surprisingly good, forehand needs more practice.

@rv38413

14 күн бұрын

Pay attention, never be the same? He has won this tournament 12 times. If you want to see Rafa at his Peak there is enough footage. The game always moves on. Have you send Agassi or Sampras in their last couple years same stuff.

@AB-ol8qy

14 күн бұрын

Rafa's a bum

ALEX DE MINAUR IS A CLASS PLAYER WITH GREAT MAN

I m federer fan forever..but man this guy I just love nadal will miss you as much as federer when you leave this sport..long live legend

De Minaur is at his peak, probably. Very fast, consistent and aggressive when needed. Additionally humble and respectful for the Legend at the net. Great victory against Nadal, who played quite a decent first set. By the way, I think that Nadal has something in the tank for his afficionados. He needs some time to find the rythm and some luck to stay healthy.

He is almost done! He has realised and that's the end of a champion who would be remembered when Tennis name comes to our mind. Winning FO would be surprised for everyone as he doesn't have that game any more.

@Introverder

14 күн бұрын

@@Gauravfrombharat His records on ALL clay tournaments are impressive (only in Madrid it is human let's call it - "just" 5 and on other 10 or more).

@shivnathmazumdar5212

14 күн бұрын

Cheering top tennis players in this way Novak!Novak! ,Rafa!Rafa!,Roger!Roger!Andy!Andy!,Dominic!Dominic!Myself belong to category of tennis fans who appreciate good tennis.

Rafa has never said he expects to win any significant amount of matches. He said himself he doesn’t expect to win a tournament. He just doesn’t want to retire like Federer did not knowing it was his last match.

@McTusks992

14 күн бұрын

You're delusional if you believe that Rafa doesn't expect to win RG last time

@castorix31

14 күн бұрын

But he should retire now : physically, he is out (and not fit at all...)

@sohailhines

14 күн бұрын

Nobody wants to retire but few have a choice ultimately..

@pauljohnson6019

14 күн бұрын

Imagine he looses RG final 40-15, against Djokovic, like Federer did at Wimbledon, that would be the biggest jinx of all time on clay!

@huzcer

14 күн бұрын

@@pauljohnson6019 going on today, instead of a final he's more likely to get bagelled off Chatrier by somebody like Zverev in the 2nd round like Federer got bagelled off centre court by Hurkacz.

Well played❤

It happens, with the exception of Djokovic and Tom Brady we all get older in this world.

A necessary step to get into form for RG

Whatever happens this season, Rafa will always be Rafa, you cant kill the passion.

Just going by these highlights, as I didn't watch the match in full, I don't think Nadal will be too disappointed. He played a strong first set. He will be learning where he is falling short and if he can maintain fitness will be hungry for the French Open. He is such a strong competitor that I think there is still more to come from this Champion.

Rafa is a legend. The fact he plays with the injuries at this age shows just how much he loves playing tennis.

People put a lot of expectations on Rafa in this one. He was up against a top 10 (or near top 10 I guess) player who is extremely speedy and can keep the ball in play. A guy who beat Djokovic and Zverev this season already. And Nadal is playing his 4th match of the year coming off a lot of injuries. Nadal will get better each tournament he plays healthy, but the question is how good he can get at this age. His movement actually looks decent and his ground strokes are the usual Rafa. Just needs match fitness and some sharpness

@Mariavaleria-in5nj

14 күн бұрын

Só q De Minaur perdeu a última partida agora p Djokovic.

@Lauren-vd4qe

14 күн бұрын

he wont get better, read my top comment on this page.

@Introverder

14 күн бұрын

"Nadal will get better each tournament he plays healthy, but the question is how good he can get at this age." - And HOW LONG he stays healthy? As it is very high risk of getting injured again. Even today his serve was no weapon with much lower speeds.

@Lauren-vd4qe

14 күн бұрын

no he wont; read my other comment on this page @@Introverder

Tears in my eyes because of that applause from Di Minaur to Rafa at the end.

@sppecials606

14 күн бұрын

Yeah Alex's palms turned very red after that lol.

Very sad to see your last match at BCN. Will never forget get your excited plays, Rafa!!!! Roger and Rafa, both of you are legends forever!!!

No sabía que Nadal había regresado, me alegro...sigo siendo fanático de NOLAN👍

DeMinaur is a class act, thanks to both players for this match.😊👌🌻🎾🎾...

Maybe the last time Rafa will play Barcelona? It was great to see him back though. Always a pleasure to watch❤

@KyoFanDuB

12 күн бұрын

Yes, it is his last tournament there. He said it in his latest FB post....so this year will be his last.

Sad to see him fading away. But eventually time catches up. I was a die hard Federer fan with all that came with that. But here I am loving to see his Nemisis play and wanting him to win, wouldn't thought that 10 years ago, life has its twists and turns...

@blucat4

14 күн бұрын

Same here. Empathy even for your enemies, in the end.

He is already legend, he is just enjoying the game now😢

O respeito do De Minaur é digno de um tenista de verdade, comemorou discreta a vitória por saber da dificuldade que o Nadal vem passando e, apladiu a saída do Rafa! Já tem minha torcida! 🙏❤🤟

@Mariavaleria-in5nj

14 күн бұрын

Todos tenistas aplaudem o seu oponente quando perdem e saem da quadra.

Every match leading up to the FO should be seen as a warm up for Nadal. You cannot see him winning after just coming back in the court.

@adamtash2891

14 күн бұрын

exactly....rafa might not get his real game back...but this isnt his top level right now

Nadal.... Great to see Nadal playing his amazing shots... Hard to see him losing..... Nothing can change his records, wins and historical moments of Glory in the Courts......... Simply a Legend!

Thank, Rafa, for. all. The. Years. with SPORTS, ( 6.6 ,-etc., no less!) The. best. athlet, ever.🎉🎉

Nadal needs more time on court , he is not ready ,yet !😊

Could be his last match. His serve is gone and I just cant see Rafa play in Paris without having a chance to win it sadly. Thank you for all the memories Rafa! - Much love

@ub1846

14 күн бұрын

Injuries have reduced his serve: he cannot win cheap points, so he has to grind out every point. At his age, this is not possible, especially considering his lack of matches. A final appearance at RG will be brief in all likelihood. A great champion who always gives his all, without excuses when he loses. He will be missed.

@ER1CwC

14 күн бұрын

@@ub1846 I think he’ll probably be able to make it to Round 3 or 4. This reminds me a bit of the end of Agassi.

@billy6243

14 күн бұрын

@@ER1CwC in BO5 this will be very hard with that serve.

@HeavyTopspin

14 күн бұрын

@@ER1CwC Coming in unseeded, he's just as likely to face a top player in the first round and make a quick exit.

@ER1CwC

14 күн бұрын

@@HeavyTopspin That’s true. Agassi was still seeded in his final run.

Di Minaur removing his cap before approaching Nadal is the greatest respect shown on any platform.

I cant evade to tear up with this....😢

What a nice way to end the career. Getting breadsticked on your own court, on your best surface. Just like Federer. Today was a good day for tennis, we will celebrate that 🥂

@ashleythomas4112

14 күн бұрын

This won't be Rafa's last ever match, his last match in Barca yeah, but not the last match of his career.

@traversingexplorer568

14 күн бұрын

This was literally Nadal’s first match back in 2 years lol, this was completely expected. Let’s wait until after RG before we make premature statements because this isn’t the end for Nadal just yet.

The great Rafa was no match today for De Minaur and there's no shame in that. AdM has been nothing but sensational the past couple years in his ascension to top 10.

....tenho 59 anos,gosto de tênis desde minha adolescência,eu acompanho o RAFA desde sempre,eu amo o RAFA,sou muito seu fã....

People are saying it's sad to see Rafa like this but like many greats before him in any sport the time comes for you to retire, nothing to be sad about it, he made a name for himself and a lot of money.

@angieeggleston1784

14 күн бұрын

Yes and 15 Frence Opens

Balls will be clean now for the rest of the tournament!

@ramjeenakka586

13 күн бұрын

Cry

@sidmeerut417

10 күн бұрын

@@ramjeenakka586 lol why because Novak became the undisputed GOAT despite evil establishment, corrupt media and fedal and weak minded people like you..

Non mollare campione vogliamo vederti ancora almeno una volta nel tuo regno al roland garros.

Es estimulante el respeto y dialogo que hay en esta conversación, fomenta el entendimiento mutuo

@user-pf2xz5lu9e

14 күн бұрын

soy fan de novak,pero me dio lastma verlo asi por favor ya pasale su respectivo baston para q pueda salir de la cancha🤣🤣🤣🤣

Dopo tanto tempo ci vuole tempo per carburare, ma la strada è quella giusta. Vanno perfezionate un po' di cose, molti errori gratuiti ma giocando partita dopo partita si recupera. Cmq bravo è stato un piacere vederti giocare. 👏 👏

Unsurprising loss, but positives for sure

@Introverder

14 күн бұрын

I'm not so sure. He just had a few moments I guess of his former himself. And his serve speed was 160-180. Off course I mean the first one, cause the 2nd serve was much slower.

😢 the end is very very near…

@user-df5pq4gr7c

14 күн бұрын

The time is coming

@Whatreally123

14 күн бұрын

it's already happened. This is just a formality now.

@traversingexplorer568

14 күн бұрын

For Nadal yes, but Djokovic still has a good 2 years left.

@ramjeenakka586

13 күн бұрын

​@@traversingexplorer568he will be done by end of the year

@traversingexplorer568

12 күн бұрын

@@ramjeenakka586 Phah, yeah okay bud.

You can see gamewise and skillwise Rafa is still so good and some of the groundstrokes are amazing, only his body took a toll movementwise 😢 Vamos Rafa 🔥

Thanks for letting me know who won the match before getting to watch the highlights. Great job Tennis TV!

How sad it is to see basically an ex player to be demolished by a not specialist of clay as de minaur. What a pain, time to retire

@monicauribe564

14 күн бұрын

Greater merit for the Australian, furthermore, no tennis player, no human being is eternal. Please stop crying for Nadal, it's a shame, he is simply a great tennis player, not a saint, if these exist??, that is not the case.

The commentator keeps pronouncing his surname incorrectly it's pronounced De Minaur (in its original Spanish: De Miñaur) not "The Minor".

@andreestevensson1154

14 күн бұрын

Not incorrectly. He just pronounces that name in English and not Spanish. Similarly, Söderling is pronounced differently in Swedish, and van de Zandschulp differently in Dutch. But of course, no one expects an English commentator to pronounce those names in Swedish or Dutch.

GR8 respect from Alex de Minaur with subdued celebration, class!

De Minaur is a good guy! Great attitude and respectful player

Spoiler blocker 😢

Nadal has beautiful hair.❤

@huzcer

14 күн бұрын

What?

@FlabbyTitmuss

14 күн бұрын

@@huzcer It is a sincere compliment. His hair is thick and lustrous.

@huzcer

14 күн бұрын

@@FlabbyTitmuss his hairdo of the last few years has been tragic.

@FlabbyTitmuss

14 күн бұрын

@@huzcer That is your opinion. I think it looks stunning. I see haircare commercials on the horizon for Rafa in retirement.

@huzcer

14 күн бұрын

@@FlabbyTitmuss surely this must only be sarcasm from you. Nadal has apparently tried at least a few hair transplant surgical procedures in the last few years. Not sure why he would be doing that if his hair is so good. There are big gaps and uncovered areas up top - not a good look. he was known for his full long-hair but as they say - hair today, gone tomorrow.

It was very nice to see Nadal on the court after a lot of time without him playing. He returned to play and that's just a privilege for all those enjoying and loving this sport.

Good performance! Getting in the vibe slowly! Take it easy my champ! Vamos Rafa 💪 💪 💪

No hate to nadal But why when young guns beat nole every one is happy, competitive era . But when nole wins its weak era . Why nadal is not winning in this weak era 😂

@denmejereisbro7305

14 күн бұрын

Cause he was out for a year give him time and they are getting destroyed

@VladRadu-tq1pg

14 күн бұрын

because you re taking the opinions of federer fanboys and other casuals seriously. This is far from a weak era, plenty of talent around, but the big 3 were just that good.

@superx1457

14 күн бұрын

There's no weak era. Novak is the goat. BUT no way ur acting like a healthy nadal wld not dominate this era as well. Him and nole are in the same league even if nole is the goat.

@Slickk_007

14 күн бұрын

​@@VladRadu-tq1pg His own uncle said it's a weak era and that Rafa would demolish the field. Lol sure, we saw how he got breadsticked on his favorite surface. That's what people get for talking trash. The fact is that Rafa has the most toxic and delusional fans. They are jealous and full of hatred that Novak is still #1

@Slickk_007

14 күн бұрын

The things Rafa's uncle and especially his fans says are straight up disrespectful towards other players.

KING OF INJURY IS BACK!!!🇪🇦

@jameswalker6864

14 күн бұрын

At least he doesn't have a brain injury like you, King of haters.

@rv38413

14 күн бұрын

Stupid comments like this is why comments should be blocked

De minaur has improved so much in the last 12 months or so, very impressive and tough to beat for anyone

Is it possible to not telegraph what happened in the match, in the thumbnail of the video? I think if it's a video with Rafa in it, we will all watch it, as we may not get many more of these videos of a great champion. Please just show us the players in the thumbnail, thank you! Love the videos, keep up the great work!

Ok now we know Nadal can't compete with any top 10 guys on his favourite surface it's safe to say he'll never be at this level again.

I feel like this was a moment. Ted Williams last at bat. Tyson searching for his mouth piece. Marciano knocking down Louis. Federer being comforted my Nadal while crying.

De minaur very polite player❤

Glad to see De Minaur's PR team having a field day in the comments. Rafa man, I love you! It's good to see you back. Thank you for your great games at Barcelona! I picked Tennis cuz of Federer, I learned to dominate rallies from Nadal and I was inspired by Novak to never give up!

This is a fine workout welcome back for Rafa. Dimi had a couple of goofy stick saves in the 1st set, otherwise he would have lost it 6-4, and been deflated and lost the 2nd as well. This is nothing but positives against an in-form Dimi. He's fine.

Coming back from Nadal’s last Madrid match and the beautiful farewell he’s received there, the Barcelona Tournament made themselves look ridiculous in retrospect. No interview, no “thank you”, no nothing. Dude’s won this gig a *dozen* times yet they just let him walk off the court in silence😂🤦🏻

I hope Rafa would still be in his best mode in RG this year, at least. Good luck, great to see you playing. Thank you.

Rafa may have gotten beat, but he wasn't looking too bad. There isn't any player wanting him in the French draw.