@@Biginhobro BUT Nadal is playing with a painful birth defect of the feet (abnormal bone growth) all his life ... and still manages to get almost equal h2h with Novak. Who knows what the h2h will be if he does not have that painful foot defect ...
@@ciupenhauer We definitely will be saying that. Tennis right now is like 3 Tom Brady's at the same time, or 3 Messi's or Ronaldo's at the same time, or even 3 Jordan's. If Sampras was in his mid 30s now, who knows what the turnout could have been.
You can like whoever you want, that's your opinion but we must all be thankful to both of them for providing us one of the best rivalries in the history of sport.
He is not really a great man, because he is the hardest worker and even now when they ask him, his answer is: I was like this and my family all people, I don't train, I don't do much etc etc. He doesn't even say what everybody admits that he takes freezing showers to help mentality, not just cryotherapies but overall voluntary exposure to cold through showers which are much harder and exactly before matches etc etc. To the contrary Djok has wrote book with many secrets although as he writes, I write some but not all since I have a career which is also honest. Nadal even openly says it doesn't really matter who has most when his actions show he considers it to matter whole lot. As coach Mouratoglou says: do not hear what they say but see what they do. A great man says at least half his secrets to help pact the environment and people with stuff he found, and then trusts that if he closes the gap by doing so, he will find new ways to still be ahead of the field.
By the way this is not a great run. Besides Medvedev's he did not face mature good players. And of course did not face the champion. It is similar to Feds Rolland Garros, hard to consider a full GS win. Like taking the belt in boxing without fighting the champion lol. It is still proof that he had returned to amazing physical shape, the best in the world, much better physical shape than the next gen.
@@TKGTennis everyone knows 2015 was not nadal. he was just coming out of injury. Mentally no where near it, I dont even think he was favourite to win rg that year.
Rafael Nadal is my favorite player among the three top men's tennis players today. It is always exciting to watch him especially when he goes to the net to deliver winners.
The commentator is Marcel Meinert I think, usually very good commentary! Also a great video again! Edit: that is of course only if you understand german lmao.
I can't believe Djokovic faced Nadal only once during 2017 (Djokovic worst year) Nadal faced Djokovic a total of 7 times between 2015 and 2016(Nadal worst years)
@@rahultb2127 nadal faced him mostly in sf and f of hard court tournaments those years. Shows that even a horrible nadal gets to sf or f of hard court events. While djokovic does not reach later stages of any but especially clay tournaments where he would face nadal.
Nadal was not the same after that back injury in AO (heartbreak as he played at his peak against Federer). He didn't win any titles on clay leading up to FO2014, even lost to Djokovic in Rome and wasn't himself for 3 more years with more injuries and surgeries, returning to form only in 2017. But he managed to win FO2014. In 2017 though, that Nadal was.... Well he mercifully put everyone out of their misery, quickly.
I've long theorized that the back injury that Nadal suffered early in that 2014 Australian Open final against Stan Wawrinka lingered all year or at least flared on constantly throughout the season. He played so well leading up to the final and then the injury happened. I'm not saying he would have won the match, but we just don't know what a fully healthy Nadal would have done. But after that he just wasn't the same. People often talk about Nadal's bad spell as being 2015 and 2016 but 2014 is where it really started. It's just not mentioned because he made two grand slam finals and won one. But apart from those results, it wasn't a particularly good season. He won Rio and made it to the final of Miami but they were a couple of bright spots in an otherwise bad sea of results. I seem to remember him losing to Ferrer in straight sets in Monte Carlo, then lost in Barcelona to Almagro, beat Kei Nishikori in the Madrid final more because of an injury Kei suffered (which resulted in Kei retiring from the match) than Nadal's level of play (he was clearly getting outplayed), and lost a 3 setter to Djokovic in Rome after winning the first set. The fact is that Nadal went into Roland Garros playing at his worst level than at any point in his career up to that point. He was just off constantly. I wouldn't be surprised to learn after Nadal retires and publishes his second autobiography (to chronicle the second half of his career) that we learn he more-or-less gutted through the clay season with injections and painkillers. Even at the tail end of that Roland Garros final he just looked like his back was starting to act up, as though the painkillers or injections were wearing off. I believe he basically put everything on the line to win this title and it may have cost him the rest of the season to do so. And I believe it lingered into 2015 as well. It's why Nadal looked so lost that season. I don't think he was fully health and able to train properly, so he lacked confidence in his game. He may have been in a decent amount of pain as well all season. This isn't meant to take away anything from Djokovic's or any other player's wins, but anyone who believes Nadal was fully healthy that year is wrong. He was a pale shadow of himself. He won just one title that year and it was at the Mercedes Open on grass of all surfaces. Otherwise he was losing to guys he'd normally beat before leaving the locker room, or guys like Berdych who could never seem to win against him. Of course it's not all about some injuries like his back and wrist, Nadal also had some serious issues with serving patterns, and general patterns of play. He'd become predictable in some aspects of his game and opponents were catching on, combined with increased confidence in their ability to simply out play him. It's why Carlos Moya coming on board and changing things up in his preparation and strategy has been so effective.
If I understand correctly he changed his racquet at the start of 2015, and persisted with it throughout the year even though results were poor; that probably had an impact as well. It's hard to say for sure if your theory is true, but I can say that given he had never lost a set to Stan in 13 previous meetings he was a strong favourite in that final without the injury for sure. At the end of 2016 I felt like he might be done at the top level. The fact that we've since had nine slam finals, winning seven of them including that elusive second Aussie title, and two year-end number one finishes just amazes me. I would love to see another Wimbledon title but that seems to be very hard now.
@@davidcoulter1058 I forgot about the racquet change. I'm sure that didn't help. I remember that he went to the locker room shortly into the first set and was gone for like 10-15 minutes and Stan was angry about it. They reported that he asked for some painkillers and that it had been a back issue that flared up during the warmup. Remember that Stan had just gone 5 sets against Djokovic just to make it to the final, while Nadal took out Federer in straight sets and was heavily favored. And I felt the same way after 2016. Things just looked very bleak. I know he didn't have much confidence out there and his forehand was very shaky. I think Moya coming on board was the best thing that could have happened. They altered Nadal's practices. They stopped the 2+ hour sessions to an hour or less, started making the forehand the lethal shot it was again and changing up his patterns of play. Rafa really should have a minimum of 3 AO titles. I still wince when I think of the easy passing shot at 4-3 in the fifth set in 2012 that would have made it 5-3 and probably would have gotten him that title. But getting this second one is great. And like you, I would love to see a third Wimbledon.
First off, it's nice to read a well thought out statement. Secondly, I agree with you. These statements you made would have been null and void if we hadn't witnessed Nadal make a come back in 2017. Thank goodness he wasn't ready for the next phase of his life just yet. He will be 36 in just a couple of months. He has 21 slams. I predict he will have 22 at the end of his career. I don't know if he will end up with the most. I hope so.
@@DecayUNCUT It's going to be interesting to see what happens this season and how his foot reacts to a full year of punishment. It's why Rafa needs to be very careful in how he schedules his tournaments. If he goes into Roland Garros healthy and playing really well, I believe there is a really good chance he gets that 14th title and 22 overall GS. After that it is hard to say. If he can manage the foot and continue to play well, I still feel like he could play another year or two before calling it a career. He might find a way to sneak in another hard court slam. Maybe a fifth U.S. Open if things break right. I could also seem him nab a 15th RG title next year and that might be his last. But we are now getting into speculation here. However, I will say that a healthy Nadal playing well over the rest of this season and next season should net him a minimum of one more GS and maybe as many as 3 if things pan out the right way. He could finish with 24, though I would be ecstatic if he got to 25 and managed to be the all-time leader.
haha Nadal fans are so pathetic, they always have an excuse, same as their hero NAdal, hes always injured when he loses. He still hasn't taken a set from Novak on a hardcourt since 2013, wahts ur excuse now fanboy?
2012 AO final, 2011 Wimbledon final, 2011 USO final, 2018 Wimbledon semis, 2017 AO finals, 2006-2007 Wimbledon, 2020 AO quarters, 2019 Wimbledon semis, 2008 USO semis, 2014 Wimby round 4, 2017 Wimbledon round 4 were all matches that Nadal had 100% fitness, no?
Well, 2010 was maybe his greatest year ever, winning 3 GS on three different surfaces. Won us open in september. Yet, in 2011, in his still 100% fitness, played 6 matches against Djokovic, all finals, and lost all of them (7th match loss going over to 2012 AO final). Losing 6 matches in full fitness just a few months after having won his 3rd grand slam in a row, sounds quite beatable to me lol. If anyone was unbeatable, it was Djokovic in 2011. 43 match win streak which Nadal or Fed has never been close to. He played Nadal and Fed 11 times, won 10 of those. Had a 70-6 win-loss record. Though, his 2015 season was even better, and probably the greatest tennis season ever
djokovic may end with the most grand slams but that nadal managed to get to 21 and is still out there winning today is insane. it’s insane for ANY players to still be at that level at 36, but particularly for a player who was known for playing extremely physical and grinding tennis his whole career with a multitude of injuries. i remember commentators even early on saying there’s no way he’d play past 25-26 cuz his body would give out. and every time he was out for 3-6 months you’d start seeing people write him off, but he’s always proven them wrong! admittedly, after the terrible 2015-2016 seasons even i thought he was done, but what he’s done since 2017 is truly remarkable given his injuries!
Nadal has never reached the level he played at in 2010 US Open final against djokovic. His serve was so strong then it has never been as good as that final. His backhand and forehand had the ability to make powerful winners. Since then he hasn’t been at that level. The best he’s played recently is at 2022 AO final where he produced magic volleys so there’s always a chance he, Federer, and Djokovic can keep changing their game
nah 2013 uso was great from him. and his level wasn't all that much better this tournament, he really isn't playing that differently or much better, circumstances have simply developed in his favor and that's sport. he's also much more mentally strong than someone like Medvedev or zverev. he was playing great at the 2020 french open.. 2017 french open.. 2014 Australian open until the back.
Nadal super injured and underdone, end of 2014 - 2016. Novak injured at the end of 2016 - 2017. Its just that nadal only got to play recovering Novak once as opposed to djoko playing nadal 7 times.
Haha lol. He hadn't lost a set not even closely before losing to Djok. And by the way hardly won in 2011 and almost lost 2013 actually could have lost if not for the net issue. And we know before 2011-2010 Djok was still finding ways with nutrition and exercise to manage gluten, digestion, and asthma issues And anyways Nadal plays lefty against backhands which is in a way cheating since he is right handed, and Its just way to play in different competition against th e other right handed players. It is analysed in tennis that left handed players have advantage in the sport, but a naturally left handed, that is all he can do, but for a right handed player to do is a choice that shows he just wants to use advantage and not play in face to face competition. But that is still ok, but hiding his practice and saying everyone that he is not preparing very much or what he does that is not manly.
Then you haven't seen the semis and final of 2008 R.G. That Nadal was indestructible on clay. He beat Djoko in the semis, then absolutely demolished Federer in the Final.
@@kevinreilly7924 2008 -2010 was peak Rafa. Walked through the F.O. like no man has ever done so before. Won Wimby from the Great Fed's. Won the A.O. from Fed's. Just about to dominate then he got injured...Then cm back with F.O. Wimby, US Open. He was dominating then along cam Novak.
Djokovic's form dropped significantly after winning RG in 2016, after which he was injured for a long time and off the Court, he returned to the stage at Wimbledon 2018.
Even so Nadal has been out from injuries a lot more than Djokovic throughout his career. Rafa has been out since RG last year until now where he’s playing in the AO, but he’s struggled with a foot injury ever since 2005.
@@bodzarnpertrvick2869 Is true, year 2011 is Best Djoko vs Best Rafa, no excuses. Year 2015/2016 best Djoko vs Worst Rafa. Year 2017/2018 No Worst No the best, is medium Djoko vs Best Rafa. Djoko returned his better form in 2018 after wining WB.
Those days when me and a friend always cursed Djokovic for winning and Rafa for losing..😂😁 But now I cheer for both of them cuz I've come to love Nole aswell, but if its Rafa VS Djoko then I always cheer for Rafa first of course! 😊☺️
Winning or losing that´s what matter . The circumstancies doesn´t determinate nothing , never you know when you are going to play good or bad or when you are injured . In the end the best player is the man that can handle all this thing and doesn´t make excuses. Never.
@@Rajesh-hk3ze Educate yourself before commenting on something. You're a kid who likes to be the one that knows everything. There is no official statement that Novak had a failed drug test, but Nadal has on HGH
2011-2012 7 losses in a row and all in finals and then 7 losses in a row again in 2015-2016, Nadal or Federer could never beat Djokovic that many times in a row, amazing for the Serb.
Actually Nadal almost beat Djokovic 6 times in a row from Monte-Carlo 2012 to US Open 2013 (he only lost to djokovic in Monte-Carlo 2013). And from Beijing Olympic Games 2008 to Madrid 2009, Nadal beat Djokovic 5 times in a row
Nadal in the early years was beating Djokovic and then in 2011 Djokovic took over and was able to beat Nadal alot of times in a row. But Nadal has gotten some significant wins and is ahead of Djokovic 5-4 in Grand Slam finals . Also Nadal is ahead 6-3 in Grand Slam finals against Federer.
@@therapidz2937 wow 5 and 7, such a big difference… and yes almost but still a great performance, knowing that Nadal struggle beating Djokovic since 2011. Before 2011, Djokovic couldn’t beat Nadal more than twice or 3 times a year (well it is not bad but not better than Nadal struggling against djokovic since 2011). I know before 2010-11, Djokovic wasn't at his best and was like a « new talent » but it still counts
@@Biginhobro Nadal has a painful birth defect of the feet ... he's been with the foot problem in all his matches right up till just yesterday... yes, that includes all the matches against Novak ... Novak should count himself lucky that Nadal has an unfair disadvantage due to the painful feet ...
@@Biginhobro so what are you trying to prove Djokovic won 7 matches in a row from 2015 to 2016 that made the difference With all those injuries Rafa has had he still is the most successful player against Djokovic
Thing that bothers me about Rafa, is in that Madrid match, look how many of his ground strokes were landing in the service box compared to Novak's, which were mostly landing beyond the service line.
Nadal has so much topspin that his shots often are at risk of falling short like that. At the start of his career, it was difficult for players to capitalize on the short balls because of the topspin, but eventually that wasn't the case anymore. At his best though, he hits the balls deep. Funny how most of tennis comes down to which player is hitting the ball deep and/or away from the opponent.
Haha Nadal's entire career has his shots falling in the service box and yet people can't dispose him cuz he stands deep behind the baseline and returns every goddamn thing, especially on clay
Rafa fan since 2005 . Hated Novak for almost as long but after all these years I believe they are co- goats. On any given day they can crush the other. Everyone must concede though that there never has been and never will be a greater clay courter than Rafa. Losing 3 times in 18 years in 5 set clay court matches is hard to comprehend. And his French open record of 105-3 I mean cmon. Novak has the best of Nadal in Paris and his record is 2-7. 4 tournaments with 10 or more wins. And 62-8 in finals ? Nothing comparable in sport. And he’s a class act as well. Even with all that I consider Novak his equal or co- goat. Valid opinion for both looking at the record books. God have we been blessed/ lucky to have witnessed these guys. Oh and then there’s Federer…….
Nadal is the best, bone degenerative disease hurts, I know only too well, it’s amazing what he’s achieved n at the level he has with this disease, I’m baffled considering how much this restricts a normal person with the disease, the amount of injuries from a slight move the wrong way n your in trouble, I don’t know how he does it, god only knows n has blessed him to be able to work through it n obviously must have some of his own tips to manage the situation, mine appeared in my late teens then my other foot n I’ve had to tweak the way I move my feet n I’m still scared of breaks though I’ve had a few fractures before I knew so much about it, obviously staying fit helps n some situations are worse than others, but again I’m astonished how he hasn’t let it ruin his career, cos it can literally ruin your day to day life
And the day when Nole kill Rafa is still remain 6hours match, when Rafa louse the final. You was there just a step apart from the greatest victory onto your life. I cried for you, not because Nole was better, he played a bit clever. Hope Sunday will be my second best tennis day ever...
Federer Vs Nadal are better games because Fed plays better tennis than both but is worst in training ,hard work, and does not fight games. But since played best tennis, and Nadal is slow coirt player (even though now all courts are slow), they had the most difference
The same can be said about Djokovic in 2017. At least in those years Nadal played the entire seasons, he was just out of form. Djokovic was injured for 50% of the 2017 season.
@@hello-mv6yg It is possible, but at least Nole played and did well, Nadal, did not come out of an injury when he was already in another, which diminished him during those two years.
2015 yes. In 2016, Nadal was starting to play better and played pretty well vs Djokovic in the Indian Wells semifinal and Rome 2016. Djokovic was just good for him and more clutch.
Novak have the best court awareness amongst every tennis player in the history. That skill alone counters almost every opponent's shot against him. His only weakness is probably his mentality (well he's a human after all). Overall, his tennis is the closest thing to a perfection. Nadal in the other hand, is simply a warrior. His playstyle demands lot of physical toughness. That is why he always getting injured throughout his career. But his mental strength is probably the best in the business. You do not win 21 slams being an injury prone player by just rely on your physical strength alone.
Good observations! Also Nadal won 21 in less final appearance than Novak and Roger. In addition, he participated in less grand slams than the other two. Just imagine his winning percentage would increases if he participated in more
From end of 2016 to middle of 2018 Djokovic played injured and dropped out of top 10,once he took a break to recover he came back to rank 1 in light speed.
These guys know when the other isn't at their best. Then on the flip side you can get the odd demolition of the other when they are. AO 2019 and RG 2020.
Roger is the best new era creator, Nadal is the best challenger, but Nole is the best chaser. I like Rafa pretty much, but I have to say Novak has surpassed him, no matter how many GS they will obtain finally
@@abhayrathore6634 😅yes, u r right, “surpassed” at this moment. I still remember I changed the channel when Rafa went to the beginning of 3rd set of AO 2019. But I have to say Novak is so great since he beat Rafa on RG and roger on Wimb, but Rafa never did so on RL court.
talking heads have tried to write off Nadal every few years. I remember back in 2009 people saying “he won’t be able to sustain this level of play and injuries will stop him from having a long career” 😂 now it’s over 10 years later and Nadal is still winning slams.
@@consti1873 they haven’t faced each other a lot on hard courts in general in the last few years. Since Doha 2016, they only faced each other once on hard courts and that was the AO 2019 final. In fact during this time they only faced each other twice off clay: Wimbledon 2018 SF and AO 2019 final.
The actual domination ended by Rafa was in Monte Carlo 2012 where he defeated Djokovic after losing 7 straight finals!
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In recent years, those of us who have seen this duel know that for now Djokovic is better but the curious thing is that you go to 1 vs 1, GS duels or in GS finals and it is even, in fact in grand slams it is even favorable to Nadal.
Who exactly knows that Djokovic is better? The record is in Nadal's favor by 2 matches in grand slams, and a difference of 1 match in Djoko's favor including non-grand slams. Nadal's back injury set him back for 3 years, and he's barely played Djokovic since Djokovic's injury. With that tight a record and so many more matches played while Nadal was recovering, it's definitely not "known" in Djoko's favor.
@@guilhermestringheta2902 Nadal was lucky not to play more GS finals against him outside RG unlike Roger, after 2014. Also he was not consistent to play that finals more often. Djokovic was more consistent on RG.
Foe me this was the best and by far the most complete game that some player has ever played. It was like some people put robot to play instead of human and that robot has learned all possible moves to perfection and has scaned whole opponents game, ot was like computer. Nadal played perfect match that time and I haven't seen Federer being soo good on Wimbledon like Rafa on clay and even Djokovic hadn't soo good match like this. Djokovic definitely didn't play bad this time, he was hitting all of his shots with full strenght, but everything was in vain. Nadal played perfect tennis fora me.
@@pedrovergaraurquijo8551 so what? Thats one out of 10000 records Novak holds 😂 btw, he Will win 10 more grand slams. Check out the most consecutive weeks number one 😘
@@pedrovergaraurquijo8551 yup, i know, nothing else matters because thats the only record Nadal has hahahaha. I would be ashamed on Nadalas place, he won because Novak didnt play probably. Injustice!!!!
Nadal is a player who has grown up because through defeats he has stepped up training with everything they offer in this time frame!the athlete who plays tennis has changed in many situations as in any sport in training in supplements in hyperbaric cells that keep the muscle toned !!
That's what I find amazing. He didn't buckle or run away he stuck at it worked harder and came back stronger. I'd like to know what the H2H has been since this game? Pretty even i think.
Since the 2014 RG, 7 straight defeats, 15 straight sets lost against Djokovic. Here is the match he broke that losing streak!
But most of his defeats against Djokovic was in his worst form ever 2015-2016.
Djokovic was fall a part from that 2017 next two years
H2h Djokovic 30 wins Nadal 28!!!
@@Connect031 H2h Djokovic 30 wins Nadal 28!!!
@@Biginhobro
BUT Nadal is playing with a painful birth defect of the feet (abnormal bone growth) all his life ... and still manages to get almost equal h2h with Novak.
Who knows what the h2h will be if he does not have that painful foot defect ...
I thought Nadal was done after that thrashing at RG 2015. These guys never cease to amaze. Just when you think they're out, they come roaring back
Amazing era. We might be saying that even 20 years from now
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Greatest sportspersons of 21st century, these 3.
@@ciupenhauer We definitely will be saying that. Tennis right now is like 3 Tom Brady's at the same time, or 3 Messi's or Ronaldo's at the same time, or even 3 Jordan's. If Sampras was in his mid 30s now, who knows what the turnout could have been.
Nah he was just injured
You can like whoever you want, that's your opinion but we must all be thankful to both of them for providing us one of the best rivalries in the history of sport.
Djokovic is 1.
Nadal and Djokovic is not rivals
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rivalry is among equals
30 wins to 28 sounds like a fantastic rivalry...!
@@vidax5653 lol 30-28 isn't a rivalry? Nadal dominated Djokovic for years in the early stages of their careers.
Just when you count him out, Nadal finds another level. Like whomever you want, but no one digs deeper than Nadal. Case and point, AO 2022.
He is not really a great man, because he is the hardest worker and even now when they ask him, his answer is: I was like this and my family all people, I don't train, I don't do much etc etc. He doesn't even say what everybody admits that he takes freezing showers to help mentality, not just cryotherapies but overall voluntary exposure to cold through showers which are much harder and exactly before matches etc etc.
To the contrary Djok has wrote book with many secrets although as he writes, I write some but not all since I have a career which is also honest.
Nadal even openly says it doesn't really matter who has most when his actions show he considers it to matter whole lot.
As coach Mouratoglou says: do not hear what they say but see what they do.
A great man says at least half his secrets to help pact the environment and people with stuff he found, and then trusts that if he closes the gap by doing so, he will find new ways to still be ahead of the field.
By the way this is not a great run. Besides Medvedev's he did not face mature good players. And of course did not face the champion. It is similar to Feds Rolland Garros, hard to consider a full GS win.
Like taking the belt in boxing without fighting the champion lol.
It is still proof that he had returned to amazing physical shape, the best in the world, much better physical shape than the next gen.
Smell of burning 🔥 😆😆
Djokovic will probably suprass him and federer and become GOAT but he might ruin his career so
RG 14!!! The GOAT
2017, the year he headlined the Australian Open final with Roger Federer. Although he lost to Federer, that final rejuvenated him.
To be fair he should have won it.
I always imagined if Rafa had a better serve. But that would've been unfair for tennis. :))
Yep. Rafa always had a crappy serve. Rafa would have won atleast 3 more grand slams.
Yes, I think it is because he is right-hander and plays with his left hand.
Haha, well that’s a skill he just wasn’t good at. That’s like saying «I imagined if Djokovic had Nadal’s forehand, he would have 27-28 GS»
@@ivordundic6095 yep.
Him not having that good serve is one of the things that made him great, he almost always had to work for points so that made him better.
The title should be - 'The day Nadal finally recovered to play Djokovic at 100% injury free after two years'.
Nah he was injury free in 2015 and part of 2016. He told it was a mental thing more than physical
Oh cmon you Fedal fans are unbelievable hahaha
@@pfkkv9979 Not as unbelievable as you Djokovic fans
Or, the day Nadal beat Djoko at his lowest lol
@@TKGTennis everyone knows 2015 was not nadal. he was just coming out of injury. Mentally no where near it, I dont even think he was favourite to win rg that year.
Great upload bro! That final game is still terrifying me 🤯
You could see how badly Nadal needed this win in that final game
H2h Djokovic 30 wins Nadal 28!!!
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@@Biginhobro ur mum
@@jvr2707 🤣mad kid?
Rafael Nadal is my favorite player among the three top men's tennis players today. It is always exciting to watch him especially when he goes to the net to deliver winners.
mine too
The commentator is Marcel Meinert I think, usually very good commentary! Also a great video again!
Edit: that is of course only if you understand german lmao.
I can't believe Djokovic faced Nadal only once during 2017 (Djokovic worst year)
Nadal faced Djokovic a total of 7 times between 2015 and 2016(Nadal worst years)
Nadals fault..can't reach semis or anything further on hard court during that time
@@rahultb2127 what are You talking about it is the complete opposite.
@@rahultb2127 olympic SF?
@@rahultb2127 nadal faced him mostly in sf and f of hard court tournaments those years. Shows that even a horrible nadal gets to sf or f of hard court events. While djokovic does not reach later stages of any but especially clay tournaments where he would face nadal.
That's the reason because Djokovic win in the H2H.
I've never seen higher bounce on any clay court than that year. It was perfect for Nadal to crush Djokovic hopes. Amazing performance from Nadal.
Forza Nadal 👍🇪🇸
H2h Djokovic 30 wins Nadal 28!!!
@@Labia.53 H2h Djokovic 30 wins Nadal 28!!!
@@Biginhobro Grand Slam H2H Nadal 10 - Nole 7 😉
@@manuelnovo7691 lol 7 on RG
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Nadal was not the same after that back injury in AO (heartbreak as he played at his peak against Federer). He didn't win any titles on clay leading up to FO2014, even lost to Djokovic in Rome and wasn't himself for 3 more years with more injuries and surgeries, returning to form only in 2017. But he managed to win FO2014. In 2017 though, that Nadal was.... Well he mercifully put everyone out of their misery, quickly.
Wasn't Roger 4-0 vs him that year? Not to mention Muller beat him in the 4th round of Wimbledon.
@@jacobschmidt2709 I think Roger could now beat him on all surfaces except clay.
Nadal won 2022 AO now has more grand slams than Roger and Novak
@@jacobschmidt2709 on clay he was unbeatable that year
On the other side, Roger was unplayable on the other surfaces though for 2/3 of the year
@@etiennebourcier7650 Well said.
I've long theorized that the back injury that Nadal suffered early in that 2014 Australian Open final against Stan Wawrinka lingered all year or at least flared on constantly throughout the season. He played so well leading up to the final and then the injury happened. I'm not saying he would have won the match, but we just don't know what a fully healthy Nadal would have done. But after that he just wasn't the same. People often talk about Nadal's bad spell as being 2015 and 2016 but 2014 is where it really started. It's just not mentioned because he made two grand slam finals and won one. But apart from those results, it wasn't a particularly good season.
He won Rio and made it to the final of Miami but they were a couple of bright spots in an otherwise bad sea of results. I seem to remember him losing to Ferrer in straight sets in Monte Carlo, then lost in Barcelona to Almagro, beat Kei Nishikori in the Madrid final more because of an injury Kei suffered (which resulted in Kei retiring from the match) than Nadal's level of play (he was clearly getting outplayed), and lost a 3 setter to Djokovic in Rome after winning the first set. The fact is that Nadal went into Roland Garros playing at his worst level than at any point in his career up to that point. He was just off constantly.
I wouldn't be surprised to learn after Nadal retires and publishes his second autobiography (to chronicle the second half of his career) that we learn he more-or-less gutted through the clay season with injections and painkillers. Even at the tail end of that Roland Garros final he just looked like his back was starting to act up, as though the painkillers or injections were wearing off. I believe he basically put everything on the line to win this title and it may have cost him the rest of the season to do so.
And I believe it lingered into 2015 as well. It's why Nadal looked so lost that season. I don't think he was fully health and able to train properly, so he lacked confidence in his game. He may have been in a decent amount of pain as well all season. This isn't meant to take away anything from Djokovic's or any other player's wins, but anyone who believes Nadal was fully healthy that year is wrong. He was a pale shadow of himself. He won just one title that year and it was at the Mercedes Open on grass of all surfaces. Otherwise he was losing to guys he'd normally beat before leaving the locker room, or guys like Berdych who could never seem to win against him.
Of course it's not all about some injuries like his back and wrist, Nadal also had some serious issues with serving patterns, and general patterns of play. He'd become predictable in some aspects of his game and opponents were catching on, combined with increased confidence in their ability to simply out play him. It's why Carlos Moya coming on board and changing things up in his preparation and strategy has been so effective.
If I understand correctly he changed his racquet at the start of 2015, and persisted with it throughout the year even though results were poor; that probably had an impact as well. It's hard to say for sure if your theory is true, but I can say that given he had never lost a set to Stan in 13 previous meetings he was a strong favourite in that final without the injury for sure.
At the end of 2016 I felt like he might be done at the top level. The fact that we've since had nine slam finals, winning seven of them including that elusive second Aussie title, and two year-end number one finishes just amazes me. I would love to see another Wimbledon title but that seems to be very hard now.
@@davidcoulter1058 I forgot about the racquet change. I'm sure that didn't help.
I remember that he went to the locker room shortly into the first set and was gone for like 10-15 minutes and Stan was angry about it. They reported that he asked for some painkillers and that it had been a back issue that flared up during the warmup. Remember that Stan had just gone 5 sets against Djokovic just to make it to the final, while Nadal took out Federer in straight sets and was heavily favored.
And I felt the same way after 2016. Things just looked very bleak. I know he didn't have much confidence out there and his forehand was very shaky.
I think Moya coming on board was the best thing that could have happened. They altered Nadal's practices. They stopped the 2+ hour sessions to an hour or less, started making the forehand the lethal shot it was again and changing up his patterns of play.
Rafa really should have a minimum of 3 AO titles. I still wince when I think of the easy passing shot at 4-3 in the fifth set in 2012 that would have made it 5-3 and probably would have gotten him that title. But getting this second one is great. And like you, I would love to see a third Wimbledon.
First off, it's nice to read a well thought out statement. Secondly, I agree with you. These statements you made would have been null and void if we hadn't witnessed Nadal make a come back in 2017. Thank goodness he wasn't ready for the next phase of his life just yet. He will be 36 in just a couple of months. He has 21 slams. I predict he will have 22 at the end of his career. I don't know if he will end up with the most. I hope so.
@@DecayUNCUT It's going to be interesting to see what happens this season and how his foot reacts to a full year of punishment. It's why Rafa needs to be very careful in how he schedules his tournaments.
If he goes into Roland Garros healthy and playing really well, I believe there is a really good chance he gets that 14th title and 22 overall GS.
After that it is hard to say. If he can manage the foot and continue to play well, I still feel like he could play another year or two before calling it a career. He might find a way to sneak in another hard court slam. Maybe a fifth U.S. Open if things break right. I could also seem him nab a 15th RG title next year and that might be his last. But we are now getting into speculation here.
However, I will say that a healthy Nadal playing well over the rest of this season and next season should net him a minimum of one more GS and maybe as many as 3 if things pan out the right way. He could finish with 24, though I would be ecstatic if he got to 25 and managed to be the all-time leader.
haha Nadal fans are so pathetic, they always have an excuse, same as their hero NAdal, hes always injured when he loses. He still hasn't taken a set from Novak on a hardcourt since 2013, wahts ur excuse now fanboy?
Thanks for the video
Nada at his 100℅ fitness is unbeatable.
2012 AO final, 2011 Wimbledon final, 2011 USO final, 2018 Wimbledon semis, 2017 AO finals, 2006-2007 Wimbledon, 2020 AO quarters, 2019 Wimbledon semis, 2008 USO semis, 2014 Wimby round 4, 2017 Wimbledon round 4 were all matches that Nadal had 100% fitness, no?
And the juice he's on is helping a lot!
This match was the year when Djokovic was struggling the most
Well, 2010 was maybe his greatest year ever, winning 3 GS on three different surfaces. Won us open in september.
Yet, in 2011, in his still 100% fitness, played 6 matches against Djokovic, all finals, and lost all of them (7th match loss going over to 2012 AO final). Losing 6 matches in full fitness just a few months after having won his 3rd grand slam in a row, sounds quite beatable to me lol.
If anyone was unbeatable, it was Djokovic in 2011. 43 match win streak which Nadal or Fed has never been close to. He played Nadal and Fed 11 times, won 10 of those. Had a 70-6 win-loss record. Though, his 2015 season was even better, and probably the greatest tennis season ever
3,000 days Djok was beating Nadal on fast surfaces.
Rafa in purple is full destructive 🔥
Como amo tu juego Nole. Eres tan inteligente! Eres el mejor de la historia!
We are in the Era of FEDRER, NADAL , AND DJOKOVIC, all three are best🙌🙌
djokovic may end with the most grand slams but that nadal managed to get to 21 and is still out there winning today is insane. it’s insane for ANY players to still be at that level at 36, but particularly for a player who was known for playing extremely physical and grinding tennis his whole career with a multitude of injuries. i remember commentators even early on saying there’s no way he’d play past 25-26 cuz his body would give out. and every time he was out for 3-6 months you’d start seeing people write him off, but he’s always proven them wrong! admittedly, after the terrible 2015-2016 seasons even i thought he was done, but what he’s done since 2017 is truly remarkable given his injuries!
22 Now and counting
Now he has the 21 GS record!!
😅😅😅😅 because he don't play tje best player. Last time he take a set on hard from novak was 2013 😅
And 10 v 7 in grand slams
Y ahora no hay en el mundo nadie mejor que Djokovic! Mucho menos un Español! 🤪
They’re acting like it’s not a 30-28 head to head win rate between the two players. Like seriously……
Nadal has never reached the level he played at in 2010 US Open final against djokovic. His serve was so strong then it has never been as good as that final. His backhand and forehand had the ability to make powerful winners. Since then he hasn’t been at that level.
The best he’s played recently is at 2022 AO final where he produced magic volleys so there’s always a chance he, Federer, and Djokovic can keep changing their game
Yes, I remember that
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Nadal was pretty good in US Open 2013 tbh..
The 2013 US Open was Nadal at his best Vs Djokovic at his best and Nadal won in 4 sets. Nadal won 2/3 Us Open Finals against Nole.
nah 2013 uso was great from him. and his level wasn't all that much better this tournament, he really isn't playing that differently or much better, circumstances have simply developed in his favor and that's sport. he's also much more mentally strong than someone like Medvedev or zverev. he was playing great at the 2020 french open.. 2017 french open.. 2014 Australian open until the back.
Nadal super injured and underdone, end of 2014 - 2016. Novak injured at the end of 2016 - 2017. Its just that nadal only got to play recovering Novak once as opposed to djoko playing nadal 7 times.
Haha lol. He hadn't lost a set not even closely before losing to Djok. And by the way hardly won in 2011 and almost lost 2013 actually could have lost if not for the net issue. And we know before 2011-2010 Djok was still finding ways with nutrition and exercise to manage gluten, digestion, and asthma issues
And anyways Nadal plays lefty against backhands which is in a way cheating since he is right handed, and Its just way to play in different competition against th e other right handed players.
It is analysed in tennis that left handed players have advantage in the sport, but a naturally left handed, that is all he can do, but for a right handed player to do is a choice that shows he just wants to use advantage and not play in face to face competition. But that is still ok, but hiding his practice and saying everyone that he is not preparing very much or what he does that is not manly.
Absolutely correct
@@innosanto cheating....OMG
not cheating necessarily but it does give him advantage over right handed players in the circuit@@innosanto
I’ll never forget this match. Was so satisfying to see him take djoko apart
The main king is determined on Sunday
Nadal's backhand in 2017 is another level. That performance Vs Wawrinka in RG final remains the most devastating GS final performance I've ever seen
2008 RG for me cause I have never seen RF take a beating like that in my life 6-1 6-3 6-0
Then you haven't seen the semis and final of 2008 R.G. That Nadal was indestructible on clay. He beat Djoko in the semis, then absolutely demolished Federer in the Final.
RG 2020. 6-0 6-2 7-5. Obliterated Novak.
@@kevinreilly7924 2008 -2010 was peak Rafa. Walked through the F.O. like no man has ever done so before. Won Wimby from the Great Fed's. Won the A.O. from Fed's. Just about to dominate then he got injured...Then cm back with F.O. Wimby, US Open. He was dominating then along cam Novak.
@@anisamalik7842 He destroyed everyone that year. Best some one took off him was five games i think in one set.It was cheat mode
Djokovic's form dropped significantly after winning RG in 2016, after which he was injured for a long time and off the Court, he returned to the stage at Wimbledon 2018.
Likewise nadal injured from 2014 to 2016 till rio olympics 🤣🤣🤣
@@jc-sy5ic exactly. Novaks win streak in 2011 is astonishing tho, no excuses there
@@bodzarnpertrvick2869 yes
Even so Nadal has been out from injuries a lot more than Djokovic throughout his career. Rafa has been out since RG last year until now where he’s playing in the AO, but he’s struggled with a foot injury ever since 2005.
@@bodzarnpertrvick2869 Is true, year 2011 is Best Djoko vs Best Rafa, no excuses. Year 2015/2016 best Djoko vs Worst Rafa. Year 2017/2018 No Worst No the best, is medium Djoko vs Best Rafa. Djoko returned his better form in 2018 after wining WB.
the title should read “the day Nadal broke the loosing streak. However the domination hasn’t ended”.
31-5-2022
Dang, Nadal had the magic wand that day !!!
Being a Rafa fan I am happy
Those days when me and a friend always cursed Djokovic for winning and Rafa for losing..😂😁
But now I cheer for both of them cuz I've come to love Nole aswell, but if its Rafa VS Djoko then I always cheer for Rafa first of course! 😊☺️
It's so impressive watching NADAL play , he's so Iconic 👑💪🏻🔥🇪🇸❤️ VAMOS legend ❤️🩹
Well played both of them 👏 👍 👌
Rafa 2K22🏆 Thank you Novak Djokovic .
I knew it
2017 was the year where he faced a lot of problems in the body and had to rehabilitate himself for few months
2017 was the year he comeback he won 2 slams 1 finals 1 semis 2016 rio olympics mark his return
2015-2016 were the years where Nadal had problems, understandable why he lost several times on clay
@@sklpgllk7008
2015 Yes 2016 no he was unlucky
Winning or losing that´s what matter . The circumstancies doesn´t determinate nothing , never you know when you are going to play good or bad or when you are injured . In the end the best player is the man that can handle all this thing and doesn´t make excuses. Never.
Just epic!
Djoko Is a Monster ♥️
No Djokoer is well advanced with anabolic steroids
@@Rajesh-hk3ze don't know who got violated for doping on growth hormone. I think it's some Spaniard maybe 😕
Monster, liar, same sound to me
@@dusancenic5637 I don't know Spaniard may be but I'm 100% sure DOPOvic using repeated blood doping and using anabolic steroids for stamina
@@Rajesh-hk3ze Educate yourself before commenting on something. You're a kid who likes to be the one that knows everything. There is no official statement that Novak had a failed drug test, but Nadal has on HGH
Today Nadal is the best. Like person an Sporting and mind.
Never
The last nadal win over djokovic out of clay is 9 years ago... the domination goes on.
it will be lke that in tennis history and it won't be changed.
Best matches
Guess who won the Australien open now
2011-2012 7 losses in a row and all in finals and then 7 losses in a row again in 2015-2016, Nadal or Federer could never beat Djokovic that many times in a row, amazing for the Serb.
Actually Nadal almost beat Djokovic 6 times in a row from Monte-Carlo 2012 to US Open 2013 (he only lost to djokovic in Monte-Carlo 2013). And from Beijing Olympic Games 2008 to Madrid 2009, Nadal beat Djokovic 5 times in a row
@@donfelipeofficial5055 5 times not 7 and almost or if is not enough
Nadal in the early years was beating Djokovic and then in 2011 Djokovic took over and was able to beat Nadal alot of times in a row. But Nadal has gotten some significant wins and is ahead of Djokovic 5-4 in Grand Slam finals . Also Nadal is ahead 6-3 in Grand Slam finals against Federer.
@@jaceconverse6337 yes, but that’s because it’s clay and they face each other the majority of times in Roland Garros nothing else.
@@therapidz2937 wow 5 and 7, such a big difference… and yes almost but still a great performance, knowing that Nadal struggle beating Djokovic since 2011. Before 2011, Djokovic couldn’t beat Nadal more than twice or 3 times a year (well it is not bad but not better than Nadal struggling against djokovic since 2011). I know before 2010-11, Djokovic wasn't at his best and was like a « new talent » but it still counts
VAMOS RAFA 👏👏👏
Australian Government ended and Eliminated Djokovic, Not Nadal!
To be fair, Novak wasn't all that good in 2017 (in comparison to the past).
Rafa still treated the match as if he was playing 2011 Novak.
Well he was coming from the two worst seasons of his career (15-16) while those were a peak for Nole, its quiet understandable.
@@HarrisLorenzo True man absolutely agreed
@@swarnabhdasgupta6572 H2h Djokovic 30 wins Nadal 28!!!
@@Biginhobro
Nadal has a painful birth defect of the feet ... he's been with the foot problem in all his matches right up till just yesterday... yes, that includes all the matches against Novak ...
Novak should count himself lucky that Nadal has an unfair disadvantage due to the painful feet ...
@@Biginhobro so what are you trying to prove Djokovic won 7 matches in a row from 2015 to 2016 that made the difference With all those injuries Rafa has had he still is the most successful player against Djokovic
Thing that bothers me about Rafa, is in that Madrid match, look how many of his ground strokes were landing in the service box compared to Novak's, which were mostly landing beyond the service line.
Nadal has so much topspin that his shots often are at risk of falling short like that. At the start of his career, it was difficult for players to capitalize on the short balls because of the topspin, but eventually that wasn't the case anymore. At his best though, he hits the balls deep. Funny how most of tennis comes down to which player is hitting the ball deep and/or away from the opponent.
Angles matter too. Not just depth
@@david_ngo "and/or away from the opponent"
Haha Nadal's entire career has his shots falling in the service box and yet people can't dispose him cuz he stands deep behind the baseline and returns every goddamn thing, especially on clay
@@david_ngo agreed, his awkward angles are annoying for his opponents. The ball falls short but comes at an awkward angle
good vid
Increíble!!!
Love you Rafa
Nadal is pure quality
Rafa fan since 2005 . Hated Novak for almost as long but after all these years I believe they are co- goats. On any given day they can crush the other. Everyone must concede though that there never has been and never will be a greater clay courter than Rafa. Losing 3 times in 18 years in 5 set clay court matches is hard to comprehend. And his French open record of 105-3 I mean cmon. Novak has the best of Nadal in Paris and his record is 2-7. 4 tournaments with 10 or more wins. And 62-8 in finals ? Nothing comparable in sport. And he’s a class act as well. Even with all that I consider Novak his equal or co- goat. Valid opinion for both looking at the record books. God have we been blessed/ lucky to have witnessed these guys. Oh and then there’s Federer…….
He's forehand is deffinetly the weapon but the backhand is so rocksolid
Nadal is the best, bone degenerative disease hurts, I know only too well, it’s amazing what he’s achieved n at the level he has with this disease, I’m baffled considering how much this restricts a normal person with the disease, the amount of injuries from a slight move the wrong way n your in trouble, I don’t know how he does it, god only knows n has blessed him to be able to work through it n obviously must have some of his own tips to manage the situation, mine appeared in my late teens then my other foot n I’ve had to tweak the way I move my feet n I’m still scared of breaks though I’ve had a few fractures before I knew so much about it, obviously staying fit helps n some situations are worse than others, but again I’m astonished how he hasn’t let it ruin his career, cos it can literally ruin your day to day life
He is the worst of the 3. But hardest fighter.
And the day when Nole kill Rafa is still remain 6hours match, when Rafa louse the final. You was there just a step apart from the greatest victory onto your life.
I cried for you, not because Nole was better, he played a bit clever. Hope Sunday will be my second best tennis day ever...
The greatest the greatest will never be and has never been non tragedy,The legend will never be and has never been a non tragedy
Is there a name for the no-look back of the hand curling slice return Nadal hits when the serve is wide on his backhand side?
Greatest Rival of all time in modern Tennis Djokovic vs Nadal. Though Federer is the pioneer of modern tennis.
You forget how good was Federer
Absolutely not, That's why I wrote Federer is the pioneer of modern tennis
Federer Vs Nadal are better games because Fed plays better tennis than both but is worst in training ,hard work, and does not fight games. But since played best tennis, and Nadal is slow coirt player (even though now all courts are slow), they had the most difference
Nadal thebest. Orgullo de España🇪🇸, orgullo del mundo🌍
Y orgullo de moja muda
This video reminds me Iorn man vs captain america.. Where jarvis learn fight pattern and retaliate!!
Rafa improved his backhand and serve to win this match and break the losing streak
2015 and 2016 the worst years of Nadal's career.
The same can be said about Djokovic in 2017. At least in those years Nadal played the entire seasons, he was just out of form. Djokovic was injured for 50% of the 2017 season.
@@hello-mv6yg It is possible, but at least Nole played and did well, Nadal, did not come out of an injury when he was already in another, which diminished him during those two years.
2015 yes. In 2016, Nadal was starting to play better and played pretty well vs Djokovic in the Indian Wells semifinal and Rome 2016. Djokovic was just good for him and more clutch.
Novak have the best court awareness amongst every tennis player in the history. That skill alone counters almost every opponent's shot against him. His only weakness is probably his mentality (well he's a human after all). Overall, his tennis is the closest thing to a perfection. Nadal in the other hand, is simply a warrior. His playstyle demands lot of physical toughness. That is why he always getting injured throughout his career. But his mental strength is probably the best in the business. You do not win 21 slams being an injury prone player by just rely on your physical strength alone.
Good observations! Also Nadal won 21 in less final appearance than Novak and Roger. In addition, he participated in less grand slams than the other two. Just imagine his winning percentage would increases if he participated in more
22!!
Vamos Rafa!👍🇪🇦
with the entry of moya rafa started to play well on hard court too !!
From end of 2016 to middle of 2018 Djokovic played injured and dropped out of top 10,once he took a break to recover he came back to rank 1 in light speed.
The title should be: the day when Djokovic is discfolifide so Nadal could win another grand slam! :😄😄😄
Tako je
These guys know when the other isn't at their best. Then on the flip side you can get the odd demolition of the other when they are. AO 2019 and RG 2020.
he is hitting equally good with left hand
"ended domination" check year "2017" LOL yeah when Novak was playing his worst due to injury.
And of course you forgot the 7 victories of Novak in 2015 Nadal worst year right?
Roger is the best new era creator, Nadal is the best challenger, but Nole is the best chaser. I like Rafa pretty much, but I have to say Novak has surpassed him, no matter how many GS they will obtain finally
Wait
Nadal is not yet finished
@@abhayrathore6634 😅yes, u r right, “surpassed” at this moment. I still remember I changed the channel when Rafa went to the beginning of 3rd set of AO 2019. But I have to say Novak is so great since he beat Rafa on RG and roger on Wimb, but Rafa never did so on RL court.
@@meetommy3485 I too agree that Novak is better technically
But not a true ambassador of Tennis
Like Rafa and Roger
@@abhayrathore6634 agree, since he want to be an ambassador. If not so, he might be.
@@meetommy3485 Nadal done it again
I guessed the correct match!!
talking heads have tried to write off Nadal every few years. I remember back in 2009 people saying “he won’t be able to sustain this level of play and injuries will stop him from having a long career” 😂 now it’s over 10 years later and Nadal is still winning slams.
22# is crazy for an chronic injured foot player
They were saying this in 2006.
You mean 13 years on?
Djokovic really was lucky that he didn't face Nadal more often in 2017.
Nothing's gonna change on hard court though
@@rahultb2127 well, we'll never find out cause they didn't play on hard that year.
Yes. Novak faced worst Nadal in 2015/2016 a lot of times but avoided Nadal in 2017.
@@stuewz Novak kicked his butt in 7 straight finals in 2011.
@@consti1873 they haven’t faced each other a lot on hard courts in general in the last few years. Since Doha 2016, they only faced each other once on hard courts and that was the AO 2019 final. In fact during this time they only faced each other twice off clay: Wimbledon 2018 SF and AO 2019 final.
30.01.2022...Nadal is back! And he is the best in the history, 21 slam it's incredible!
novak was gold mode on 2016 Doha final～
We still wait that day 😆😆😆😆
Only Djokovic is the man who made nadal suffer in clay courts. Everyone has to agree
Finally won against 🐐novak.
Eso lo hizo fue Federer en el 2011 cuando Nadal lloraba de la frustración contra Djokovic...
Dio lo mismo eso la verdad, Djokovic después de eso le ganó a Nadal en Wimbledon y Us Open. Así que Djokovic volvió a responder bien en el mismo año.
The actual domination ended by Rafa was in Monte Carlo 2012 where he defeated Djokovic after losing 7 straight finals!
In recent years, those of us who have seen this duel know that for now Djokovic is better but the curious thing is that you go to 1 vs 1, GS duels or in GS finals and it is even, in fact in grand slams it is even favorable to Nadal.
Who exactly knows that Djokovic is better? The record is in Nadal's favor by 2 matches in grand slams, and a difference of 1 match in Djoko's favor including non-grand slams. Nadal's back injury set him back for 3 years, and he's barely played Djokovic since Djokovic's injury. With that tight a record and so many more matches played while Nadal was recovering, it's definitely not "known" in Djoko's favor.
The surface dicates a lot. Grass AO = Novak. US Open and clay = Rafa.
I think 100% Rafa beats 100% Novak. Just my opnion.
🇷🇸👑
He was very lucky that match .. almost threw that second set away
In fairness this was an unreal tennis match
Hahhaa title is amazing !!! Nole is STILL dominant over him , have look at h-2-h , and numbers of weeks on the top compared to his , for a start .
h2h is not that bad it is still 30-28
and in grand slams nadal leads
@@khushalgandhi5157 where are you living in the cooko land ?
@@Tmikelito111 check the stats dude anyway I am a nole fan
If not for that 7 straight wins in the worst years of rafa’s carrer the h2h would be different
@@guilhermestringheta2902 If my grandmother have a wheels she can be a tractor .
Djokovic is Nadals daddy
Big
@@suzanastankovic4404 Only in your dreams
Nadal is 6-4 against him in slam finals 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
@@guilhermestringheta2902 Nadal was lucky not to play more GS finals against him outside RG unlike Roger, after 2014. Also he was not consistent to play that finals more often. Djokovic was more consistent on RG.
Couldn't believe his luck in Australia 2022 open!
I thought this video was going to be about the 2011 rivalry.
Rafa is my favourite because clay has always been my favourite surface to watch tennis on, but Djokovic is the goat though.
A big Nadal fan, still think Djokovic is a notch above at the moment.
Never Give up never surrender.
Foe me this was the best and by far the most complete game that some player has ever played. It was like some people put robot to play instead of human and that robot has learned all possible moves to perfection and has scaned whole opponents game, ot was like computer. Nadal played perfect match that time and I haven't seen Federer being soo good on Wimbledon like Rafa on clay and even Djokovic hadn't soo good match like this. Djokovic definitely didn't play bad this time, he was hitting all of his shots with full strenght, but everything was in vain. Nadal played perfect tennis fora me.
The title should be, "the day when Nadal briefly interrupted Djokovic's domination over him."
Tako je brate moj
21 Nadal, 20 Djokovic bro 😉
@@pedrovergaraurquijo8551 so what? Thats one out of 10000 records Novak holds 😂 btw, he Will win 10 more grand slams. Check out the most consecutive weeks number one 😘
21-20 nothing else matters 😘
@@pedrovergaraurquijo8551 yup, i know, nothing else matters because thats the only record Nadal has hahahaha. I would be ashamed on Nadalas place, he won because Novak didnt play probably. Injustice!!!!
Just wait for
THE RETURN OF THE KING
❤️💙🤍
Well done Nadal,you did it Congrats 🙋♀️
Nadal is a player who has grown up because through defeats he has stepped up training with everything they offer in this time frame!the athlete who plays tennis has changed in many situations as in any sport in training in supplements in hyperbaric cells that keep the muscle toned !!
That's what I find amazing. He didn't buckle or run away he stuck at it worked harder and came back stronger. I'd like to know what the H2H has been since this game? Pretty even i think.