Rafa is right.. Handled it so well and professionally with a smile. also when umpire treats differently, ask them the question not Rafa. And McEnroe can have favorites but don’t pass negative comments on live TV! I don’t even know why he is a commentator for Rafa’s matches in the first place!
@@mrgolftennisviolin not but McEnroe it’s not the right person to criticize in this moment. Rafa has the best behavior in court and out of court than any tennis player and he played by the rules. When you don’t see the way to criticize him invent stupid things. We all have eyes and we all shaw what happens in court he it’s not favorable by the empire.
@@mariapilarme I love Nadal but there are plenty of times he runs down the serve clock and isn’t called for it. I don’t think he does it on purpose, I believe he’s a genuinely good guy and probably the GOAT, but I do agree with McEnroe that the shot clock should be strictly enforced or dropped.
Why is it that the name/affiliation geezers always ask the dumbest questions when they and even the viewers knew the answers and saw what happened on court?
The question only tries to make him think the rest of the tournement, when he serves. No different rules for him, this kinds of questions are ridicilous.
@@ruckfules9441 Maybe. Easy mistake, it was the same umpire and same opponent. Nadal received a warning at the FO vs. Djokovic this year, as well. The point remains. Stupid question.
P.S. I grew up in 1970's and 80's and McEnroe & Nadal are by far my 2 favorite tennis players. I will back John in every argument possible! To say Rafa disrupts the game and is getting special treatment is Johnny Mac missing how much he controlled millions of people with his crazy antics. Honestly, he is the last tennis player in history to be 👉 at another player!!!!!! Johnny is still top 2 for me, and ain't even mad how much he despises Rafa, in fact, I think it is gamesmanship form the commentary booth!
Anyway the ball kids should not carry the sweaty towels. One way to reduce the time for wiping the sweat is to carry a small towel on the waist. Like Pat Cash used to do.
Kinda wondering if Rafa was playing him a bit asking him to repeat the question and saying that's some kind of joke? Messing with the reporter and then a dig with a smile. Pretty smooth if you ask me.
Now he did a good job responding and rebutting BUT he did not point out whether he actually takes more time than other players, regardless of the old time rule insituted pre-pandemic.
he did. See, is the Umpire choice to give warnings. when they know the state of the player they take a choice. They know that his matches are very physical, so they have to take a choice based on what they see. Players that are usually serve bots can easily go through points much quicker. The reality is, people understand that being physical takes more from you and the body has limits. Nadal is not the only one where the rules are bent, it happens often on very physical matches.
Look I believe the chair umpire should enforce the 25 second clock on the serve especially if it's blatantly over the limit but many (not all ) of Rafa's opponents take advantage of that time to catch their breath and regroup for the next point and if you're a competitor that can't be the excuse you use for why you lost a match. That's just weak.
@@alfredobanuelos4730 Can you read and understand English ? Maybe read my statement again so you understand it better. Nothing in it is hateful . Some of you Rafa fans are way too fuQren sensitive. Jesus Christ !
The claws have really been coming out this year against Rafa, as his continued success is the worst nightmare for his naysayers, who keep trying to tear him down to no avail, and nirvana for his fans, who were so glad to see his win tonight!
@@ruckfules9441 Was it really? or are you just being sarcastic? I turned on close caption but that didn't catch his name/affiliation either. It does seem like a loaded question.
Rafa, you are a true professional, you never curse, yell, scream, or break rackets on the court; you are always a gentleman to your opponents and are always positive on the court towards the fans, etc...but, seriously, what's up with you and the time clock?
The journalist is right. Rafa takes too much time before serving, he did that in RG as well, especially against Zverev. But he shouldn't have phrased the question disrespectfully like that
You're right about the RG semi-final against. Rafa took a lot of time. But those were exceptional humid circumstances (hot and stormy outside, roof closed). The claycourt became because of that muddy and almost unplayable (1st set 1 1/2 hours), which (partly) caused Zverev's injury. The referee during that game was right not to give warnings.
Class act. Always ready to answer all questions. His respect for the game and the indefatigable spirit is a thing of beauty. Keep going Rafa 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Well said Rafa! Keep believing and winning! We are supporting you from all over the world! Vamos! 💪🏻🔥🌎❤
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Good man Rafa ❤️
Good answer Rafa. Vamos!!
HE IS SUCH A GREAT GUY AND A FENOMINAL TENNISPLAYER !! 👏👏👏👏
Rafa mantra to deal with adversities- "Being humble, respect every opponent and the willingness to put in the work on the daily"
Rafa is right.. Handled it so well and professionally with a smile. also when umpire treats differently, ask them the question not Rafa. And McEnroe can have favorites but don’t pass negative comments on live TV! I don’t even know why he is a commentator for Rafa’s matches in the first place!
John McEnroe can't say anything about anyone, he threw temper tantrums on the court.
He wasn’t criticizing nadal for temper tantrums though so what does that have to do with anything
RAFAEL NADAL HAS MORE RG TITLES THAN JOHN HAS WON GS !!!
@@mrgolftennisviolin not but McEnroe it’s not the right person to criticize in this moment. Rafa has the best behavior in court and out of court than any tennis player and he played by the rules. When you don’t see the way to criticize him invent stupid things. We all have eyes and we all shaw what happens in court he it’s not favorable by the empire.
@@mariapilarme I love Nadal but there are plenty of times he runs down the serve clock and isn’t called for it. I don’t think he does it on purpose, I believe he’s a genuinely good guy and probably the GOAT, but I do agree with McEnroe that the shot clock should be strictly enforced or dropped.
Good answer Rafa! You never had rage in court! Silly stupid questions!
i respect him so much❤
Why is it that the name/affiliation geezers always ask the dumbest questions when they and even the viewers knew the answers and saw what happened on court?
I have been asking myself this same question for yrars!!!!!!!!!!
You tell them Rafa! Probably a Serb reporter?
The question only tries to make him think the rest of the tournement, when he serves.
No different rules for him, this kinds of questions are ridicilous.
Nadal was given a time violation warning in the AO final at a pivotal moment. The question was stupid.
NADAL DESERVES THE TIME VIIOATION. HE DOES THAT FROM TIME TO TIME.
@@hyd916 Don't use capitals. You sound like a child. And then calm down.
Which AO Final? I think you mean the US Open 2019 final vs Meddy in the 5th set serving for the title.
@@ruckfules9441 Maybe. Easy mistake, it was the same umpire and same opponent. Nadal received a warning at the FO vs. Djokovic this year, as well. The point remains. Stupid question.
@@thk8933 The question was from a Serbian journalist as expected. 😂
P.S. I grew up in 1970's and 80's and McEnroe & Nadal are by far my 2 favorite tennis players. I will back John in every argument possible! To say Rafa disrupts the game and is getting special treatment is Johnny Mac missing how much he controlled millions of people with his crazy antics. Honestly, he is the last tennis player in history to be 👉 at another player!!!!!!
Johnny is still top 2 for me, and ain't even mad how much he despises Rafa, in fact, I think it is gamesmanship form the commentary booth!
haha, like you both of them are my favorites, and I agree with you
I like McEnroe too. I dont always agree with him, but he is honest and doesn't hold back what he's thinking.
@@jameskent9759 true
Anyway the ball kids should not carry the sweaty towels. One way to reduce the time for wiping the sweat is to carry a small towel on the waist. Like Pat Cash used to do.
Jonny Mac does not have 22 slams and neither 4 us opens. Jonny Mac just likes to talk trash.
In a matter of fact, John Mcenroe did win 4 US Opens (1979, 1980, 1981, 1984)
@@benkeijs maybe nadal win another one! I thought jonny mac had three. Oops!
Love or Hate Rafa, that last answer was priceless! Also, some respect to media guy for having "balls" toast ask!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kinda wondering if Rafa was playing him a bit asking him to repeat the question and saying that's some kind of joke? Messing with the reporter and then a dig with a smile. Pretty smooth if you ask me.
Now he did a good job responding and rebutting BUT he did not point out whether he actually takes more time than other players, regardless of the old time rule insituted pre-pandemic.
he did. See, is the Umpire choice to give warnings. when they know the state of the player they take a choice. They know that his matches are very physical, so they have to take a choice based on what they see. Players that are usually serve bots can easily go through points much quicker. The reality is, people understand that being physical takes more from you and the body has limits. Nadal is not the only one where the rules are bent, it happens often on very physical matches.
There's a clock indicating how much time left before incurring a time penalty. Don't know if in all tournaments though
I feel like those journalists have no questions but they prefer to ask anyway...
Look I believe the chair umpire should enforce the 25 second clock on the serve especially if it's blatantly over the limit but many (not all ) of Rafa's opponents take advantage of that time to catch their breath and regroup for the next point and if you're a competitor that can't be the excuse you use for why you lost a match. That's just weak.
@@alfredobanuelos4730 Can you read and understand English ? Maybe read my statement again so you understand it better. Nothing in it is hateful . Some of you Rafa fans are way too fuQren sensitive. Jesus Christ !
That's a good point! Agreed!
Iam looking for the guy who asked last question to hit him
The claws have really been coming out this year against Rafa, as his continued success is the worst nightmare for his naysayers, who keep trying to tear him down to no avail, and nirvana for his fans, who were so glad to see his win tonight!
It was a salty Serbian journalist as expected. 🤣🤣🤣
@@ruckfules9441 For sure!
@@ruckfules9441 Was it really? or are you just being sarcastic? I turned on close caption but that didn't catch his name/affiliation either. It does seem like a loaded question.
Rafa, you are a true professional, you never curse, yell, scream, or break rackets on the court; you are always a gentleman to your opponents and are always positive on the court towards the fans, etc...but, seriously, what's up with you and the time clock?
Traducción oosssstiiiiiaaa!
Jajaja 😜
Que pregunta ridícula te ha hecho el reportero!
Nadal's long bathroom break is a joke.
Rafa is Tennis. John McEnroe is bias for Djokovic. If he is whining about clock violation my response to Johnny Mac is "you can't be serious."
Good one!
Rafa is going to make John McEnroe eat crow! Rafa gets picked on by the refs because he is the greatest. Johnny Mac is just jealous!
The journalist is right. Rafa takes too much time before serving, he did that in RG as well, especially against Zverev. But he shouldn't have phrased the question disrespectfully like that
You're right about the RG semi-final against. Rafa took a lot of time. But those were exceptional humid circumstances (hot and stormy outside, roof closed). The claycourt became because of that muddy and almost unplayable (1st set 1 1/2 hours), which (partly) caused Zverev's injury. The referee during that game was right not to give warnings.
It had to be a salty Serbian journalist to ask this question about time violation trying to put Nadal down. 😂
Thats true Rafa gets away with a lot of things that Novak will be penalised for. What a Shame, he is a great player though!!
Are you for real? Shame on you!😂
Like throwing rackets? Oh, wait a minute, Rafa doesn't do that.
What an absolute dumb question at the end!!!!
Must be Djokovic,s cousin!
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Serbian journalist looking to hurt Rafa🤦
No injury there, just lies from BALDDAL :))))
lame/stupid nickname..."quit making fetch happen, it never will!"
First class cheater!