"I Never Said It's Going To Be My Last Tournament" | Rafa Nadal & Hubert Hurkacz Post-Match Reaction

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  • @ajwdenova
    @ajwdenova 11 днів тому +108

    Hats off to Rafa from Poland.

  • @Tee9156
    @Tee9156 11 днів тому +123

    Feels like yesterday when his career started. Time flies, man.

  • @Mixedbaby76
    @Mixedbaby76 11 днів тому +115

    Hearing the crowd chanting Rafa! Rafa! is just amazing! Win or lose, the respect and love is overflowing all these decades!

    • @albertomagabojr
      @albertomagabojr 11 днів тому

      Keep on playing Rafa. As long as you can lift your racket, go ahead. It’s now or never!

  • @SATYAPRAKASH-mp4dp
    @SATYAPRAKASH-mp4dp 11 днів тому +19

    Rafa's legacy is now beyond win or loss.He is admired and loved by his opponents always and will remain in everyone's heart forever.

  • @Seppi1310
    @Seppi1310 11 днів тому +36

    Rafa you will be remembered as one of the prime example of good sportsmanship, I promise you that!

  • @mariuszadamczyk7766
    @mariuszadamczyk7766 11 днів тому +50

    Humble Hubi doing his job, excellent job ❤

    • @SuperAaronrock
      @SuperAaronrock 11 днів тому +4

      I like this post-match speech, very humble

    • @z1az285
      @z1az285 11 днів тому +7

      hubi defeated federer on grass and nadal on clay. their best surfaces. of course rafa and roger are/ were way past their peak but a win is a win. well done hubi

    • @Milan-qu5ut
      @Milan-qu5ut 7 днів тому

      @@z1az285they were both washed, so not like it’s an accomplishment

    • @z1az285
      @z1az285 7 днів тому

      @@Milan-qu5ut A win is a win. Rafa defeated Tsitsipas in practice before this match so it's not as if he wasn't competitive. he played badly after the first two to three games and hubi was a much better player than him. Same with Roger who collapsed after set 2.

  • @alrightwithms845
    @alrightwithms845 11 днів тому +8

    Rafa is amazing 😊 I’ve had so many years of joy watching him ❤

  • @luvforeverify
    @luvforeverify 11 днів тому +10

    Always a legend.

  • @matthewchang7252
    @matthewchang7252 11 днів тому +80

    Why do I feel like crying… 😭 ❤

    • @danielboomers
      @danielboomers 11 днів тому +9

      maybe u sick lol

    • @CB-im9rw
      @CB-im9rw 11 днів тому +8

      We've got feelings for Rafa that's why since he started ❤👍

    • @A.B.512
      @A.B.512 11 днів тому +11

      Noastalgia, Nadal is one of the very good memories from when I was child until now like cartoons like so many other things. But when those things changes it's emotional.

    • @tuscanielisa351
      @tuscanielisa351 11 днів тому

      PMS

    • @BrotherTree1
      @BrotherTree1 11 днів тому +1

      Good things coming to an end....

  • @PolakPolak-yz7ix
    @PolakPolak-yz7ix 11 днів тому +48

    Rafael Nadal ..for me and for millions of people around the world you will remain the Grand Master. Especially since you are coming back after surgery. Many would give up. So great respect for you.

    • @philipnguyen3107
      @philipnguyen3107 11 днів тому +1

      For me Oldal will forever be the Lance Armstrong of tennis.🚴🎾💉14 FO is a Fakal.💯👍🙏📞☎ the bull who dressed up as a goat.💔🐂🚫🐐

    • @PolakPolak-yz7ix
      @PolakPolak-yz7ix 11 днів тому +1

      @@philipnguyen3107 Lance - he took drugs...he was supported by a blood transfusion...so what does this mean in relation to Nadal?

    • @mireafelder8194
      @mireafelder8194 10 днів тому +1

      @@philipnguyen3107 Such a classless comment, typical from Nolefam.

    • @philipnguyen3107
      @philipnguyen3107 10 днів тому

      @@mireafelder8194 I am no nole fan but a fan of Carlitos. I disagree that Nadass is the goat because he never won the elite 8 masters and only has 209 weeks as # 1.💯👍🙏💔🚫🐂🚴🎾📞☎

    • @mireafelder8194
      @mireafelder8194 10 днів тому

      @@philipnguyen3107 I don't care about the GOAT debate. People thought nobody would ever win more than 14 Slams (Pete Sampras), and that was only 20 years ago.... Records are made to be broken, they always will be broken. End of debate for me.
      I'm a huge Carlitos fan too, for his tennis and his personality. And I couldn't care less if he's a future GOAT or not.

  • @kongvolmerii2683
    @kongvolmerii2683 11 днів тому +9

    I Like Hubi - he seems like a sympathic guy

  • @HowToCureDepression
    @HowToCureDepression 11 днів тому +54

    love rafa, love hubi...so much respect among the players.

  • @DanielMendieta7
    @DanielMendieta7 11 днів тому +8

    You are a wonderful person and a great champion!! vamos 🎉

  • @AriannaNadjaGherbezza
    @AriannaNadjaGherbezza 11 днів тому +3

    Cute speech of Hubert about Rafa 🥰

  • @user-fb5ky2pv2h
    @user-fb5ky2pv2h 11 днів тому +12

    love u rafa
    difficult for me to watch tennis without u

    • @SreeramReddyB
      @SreeramReddyB 10 днів тому +1

      Easy for me to watch tennis without nadal.

  • @sharjeelzafar4940
    @sharjeelzafar4940 11 днів тому +14

    He Is The Best .... Always No 1 As A Player As A Person .... I Love You Brother. Keep Fighting.

  • @ellouzh
    @ellouzh 11 днів тому +4

    You have to play Rafa! Not for the results. Not for the records. Just for you. Go and enjoy the feeling of Rolland Garros. The fans, the city, celebrate your career. You deserve it.

  • @aleksandarklipic4770
    @aleksandarklipic4770 11 днів тому +21

    The era of three extra ordinary players is ending. I'm happy that I and many others have had a chance to live through this special time. I'm Novak's fun, but I must say I miss matches between him and Rafa. I don't think that the world will have that kind of era soon, or even ever again.

    • @antoinev9733
      @antoinev9733 11 днів тому +1

      tennis offers for decades , he will offer still
      players pass by , tennis remains ;)

    • @Jayfromthe202
      @Jayfromthe202 11 днів тому +1

      Tennis will go on 🤷🏿‍♂️

    • @mireafelder8194
      @mireafelder8194 10 днів тому

      @@Jayfromthe202 Yep exactly, there are many young exciting players and it's unfair to compare them to the Big 3 imho🤷

  • @TennisAnwalt
    @TennisAnwalt 11 днів тому +8

    Some people just don't like to lose. Rafa is one of them. Me as well. He just can't quit like that, he knows. He deserve better. He will come stronger in French open.

    • @DEXTER941
      @DEXTER941 11 днів тому

      No disrespect to you but I disagree, no player deserves better, you have to earn it. He had his time in the sun, other players have come to take over. Anyway these tournaments before the Grand Slam is where you want the mistakes to happen so you can fix them, so I wouldn't read too much into these results he is having but to me he seems impatient and it shows in his general play but you can't do much about losing your speed and reflexes, I'm sure guys he has played lately have noticed it on court.

    • @arnavpoddar2103
      @arnavpoddar2103 7 днів тому

      This was just cringe 😂

  • @domchadwick7170
    @domchadwick7170 11 днів тому +7

    Hurkacz the Legend Slayer. Remember Federer Wimbledon 2021. He had to play great in this one. Deserves at least one slam IMO.

  • @EPM_PJ
    @EPM_PJ 11 днів тому +34

    Rafa exits Rome with a perfect 10 record! 👑

  • @yvesandrethevenot3489
    @yvesandrethevenot3489 11 днів тому +12

    Hubby is a gem, both as a player and as a person.

  • @lornawilliams550
    @lornawilliams550 11 днів тому +17

    I feel for Rafa. Being in the presser is the last place he wants to be . He's truly disappointed with his performance and deflated after his loss. Only time will tell whether he can bounce back physically and mentally in time for RG.

    • @Mmgb1
      @Mmgb1 11 днів тому

      I feel for me, who work my ass off everyday and occasionally have to lick my boss' balls to live paycheck to paycheck

  • @tennisjourney
    @tennisjourney 11 днів тому +3

    Rafa had a distant look in his eye but I also saw the eye of the tiger song playing in his head when he spoke of playing Roland Garros. If he keeps those physios close by and some ice in the veins we could see 15 for him and 15 for his beloved Los Blancos.

  • @aprilfox1057
    @aprilfox1057 11 днів тому +5

    I hope Rafa will do Wimbledon and win. I will be screaming and cheering at the TV - vamos! go Rafa, a supreme sports star and true gentleman an no doubt supreme Papa.

    • @pinkballoon8181
      @pinkballoon8181 11 днів тому +7

      I am a 19 year fan of Rafa but he's not going to win Wimbledon. If he plays there, it will just be for the experience and to say goodbye.

    • @gustavoraya9553
      @gustavoraya9553 11 днів тому

      Los fans de Nadal son tan necios como Nadal, entiendan, nos hacemos viejos y el pelo se nos cae y el cuerpo involuciona como un proceso normal, Nadal ya no puede hacer nada al respecto, por lo tanto, debe retirarse YA con dignidad, su obsesión lo mata y ridiculiza

    • @Jayfromthe202
      @Jayfromthe202 11 днів тому

      He ain’t winning Wimbledon too many good players

  • @m.theresa1385
    @m.theresa1385 11 днів тому +50

    Very much looking forward to seeing Rafa at RG .

    • @danielboomers
      @danielboomers 11 днів тому +6

      he will loose first round badly..not able to go 4/5sets

    • @malekat8539
      @malekat8539 11 днів тому

      ​@@danielboomersYou literally said "pathetic" on a wholesome Cachin/Rafa short. You're simply a pathetic Rafa hater

    • @ksc743
      @ksc743 11 днів тому +12

      ​@@danielboomers wrong. No problem with his cardio fitness. It's things like his serve and net shots that a player only gets from playing a lot of matches which he hasn't done in the last 2 years.

    • @danielboomers
      @danielboomers 11 днів тому

      @@ksc743 u talking to a tennis coach 30yr in business. his sick ego is keeping him in play and damaging more and more his health.. look how he is losing his hear...stress.. and pain killer eating.. zero change to beat anyone top 50 in french open.. not a chance to win even 2 matches.. same like murray.. they sickos

    • @Sanctified57
      @Sanctified57 11 днів тому

      If he can stay injury free. Plus he needs to work on his fitness. It’s clear he’s quite compromised at the moment

  • @helloeveryone0123
    @helloeveryone0123 11 днів тому +2

    pls dont doubt yourself rafa! you are just coming back and, these players are not going to be ready when you play like yourself. stay strong!

  • @GiannisVeronis
    @GiannisVeronis 11 днів тому +4

    Rafa un campeón eterno

  • @nuriabarbetamargarit9568
    @nuriabarbetamargarit9568 11 днів тому +10

    Rafa ánimo arriba!yo seguire animandote en cada partido❤a por rolland garros!❤

  • @jacobwilliams1285
    @jacobwilliams1285 11 днів тому +2

    He probably wont get better in a week's time now, but its nice that he at least seems healthy enough to compete. I think everybody just wants to see him and see him win a round or two, or maybe three, thats already a win. Nobody expects the old Nadal suddenly. Of course its age, but there's just been so much wear and tear on him, more than almost anyone else the last 20 years right? Its surprising for many that he lasted till his mid 30's as it is, most retire sooner than he managed.

  • @igo2054
    @igo2054 11 днів тому +37

    i think he wont get any better till RG, its not a matter of training or getting more fit, Rafa is just older and thats it its normal, he should still play and have a beautiful farewell ceremony at RG

    • @moviefan4life166
      @moviefan4life166 11 днів тому +19

      He’s barely played in 2 years, skipped Monte Carlo, barely played Barcelona, can’t serve full power, of course he’s not able to be at his best.

    • @natoskull2
      @natoskull2 11 днів тому +5

      ​@@moviefan4life166 That, and the fact he aged, as well.

    • @jacobwilliams1285
      @jacobwilliams1285 11 днів тому +3

      He probably wont get better in a week's time now, but its nice that he at least seems healthy enough to compete. I think everybody just wants to see him and see him win a round or two, or maybe three, thats already a win. Nobody expects the old Nadal suddenly. Of course its age, but there's just been so much wear and tear on him, more than almost anyone else the last 20 years right? Its surprising for many that he lasted till his mod 30's as it is, most retire sooner than he managed.

    • @rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266
      @rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266 11 днів тому +1

      He could get much better (if his physique allows it) but he REALLY needs many more months of competition before that happens. Had this been a Hurkacz just switching from hard to clay, maybe this Rafa would have found a way to bear him, but given both have had similar practice on clay already, Nadal is the one who is less fit both physically and tenniswise right now, and it showed in spades.

  • @josealvim6596
    @josealvim6596 11 днів тому +6

    The Hurkacs service is his big weapon, that's why is very dificult break his service game!!

    • @cocopartymix
      @cocopartymix 8 днів тому

      he has most aces in a sezon in 2023 he had 1300+ aces lol

  • @rileyreese3991
    @rileyreese3991 10 днів тому +1

    Rafa is truly the greatest ever to play.

  • @hoang.allen1
    @hoang.allen1 11 днів тому +3

    Age & time off will do that to anyone. The prime Nadal is 99.99% unbeatable. Much kudos & respect to Nadal for being out there.

  • @miguelrc3234
    @miguelrc3234 10 днів тому +1

    Rafa just continue as you wish ! You are playing better and going back on the winning tracks /// for all the Media people stop asking the same question about retirement or last Match or last time - focus on the his best tennis he is bringing for Got sake

  • @streb6
    @streb6 11 днів тому +6

    ❤Nadal
    Congratulations to Hubert.
    Nadal will be back ❤💪❤

    • @LordAbhor
      @LordAbhor 11 днів тому

      He will be back home, yes.

    • @streb6
      @streb6 11 днів тому

      @@LordAbhor just for a day yes

  • @Zulu_November
    @Zulu_November 10 днів тому

    There’s no need for doubts he proved himself well what a good sportsman he is.

  • @victoriasuarez4280
    @victoriasuarez4280 11 днів тому +3

    La afición italiana increíble

  • @adkhamjonkhuramov7098
    @adkhamjonkhuramov7098 11 днів тому +7

    If Rafa leave the Tennis, i stop to watch Tennis. Its really fact that without Rafa no interesting for me😢

  • @kyla.s5838
    @kyla.s5838 11 днів тому +10

    He'll throw everything at RG, but even if he reaches the Fourth Round, I imagine those early matches will be difficult 4/5-setters.

    • @iamrips2132
      @iamrips2132 11 днів тому

      He will NOT play FO 2024.....You can thank me later for my accurate prediction

    • @user-tc9fn9ux2u
      @user-tc9fn9ux2u 11 днів тому +1

      Thanks? How arrogant are you? He said he will, and unless an injury prevents it, that what is going to happen. Get real, you can thank me later.

    • @heavybattle6650
      @heavybattle6650 11 днів тому +1

      Fourth Round at RG!? You people baffle me. He can't even get past R2 of a 3-set Masters 1000 when his draw is not rigged to be easy.

    • @Jayfromthe202
      @Jayfromthe202 11 днів тому

      Fourth round 💀

  • @albertomagabojr
    @albertomagabojr 11 днів тому +1

    This is not the end of the road for Rafa. Fight till you drop. I am a Nole fan, I just admire Rafa’s fighting spirit. Vamps!

    • @boushbash3133
      @boushbash3133 9 днів тому

      I love him. But it's over. He is 36-37. He was injured. It's the end.

  • @oussamasrour9984
    @oussamasrour9984 11 днів тому +2

    Lack of matches during his injuries had a an important impact about his level, i hope he will be ready for Roland Garros

  • @deraljosha5973
    @deraljosha5973 10 днів тому

    Bravo Hubi❤ great play

  • @AR-di8pf
    @AR-di8pf 11 днів тому +14

    Even at his funeral, he'll rise from his coffin to play one last point.

  • @Carmela-bixoxo
    @Carmela-bixoxo 11 днів тому +36

    He didnt play badly at all....players dont fear him anymore and their level has risen !

    • @ce7768
      @ce7768 11 днів тому +3

      Well of course. He hasn't played for almost 2 years so what do you think. Let's use common sense pls.

    • @TheFever77
      @TheFever77 11 днів тому +2

      Precisely. I’m tired of the excuses. It’s like nobody can accept when players beat him unless he’s beaten by Novak.

    • @ce7768
      @ce7768 11 днів тому

      @@TheFever77 not sure what you are on about but you sound st*p*d asf bc you literally make no sense

    • @finntroll1000
      @finntroll1000 11 днів тому +2

      Rafa missed almost all games last year and has a Hip surgery months ago .

    • @finntroll1000
      @finntroll1000 11 днів тому +5

      @@TheFever77 Excuses ? Rafa has a hip surgery last year and almost missed all tournaments . He was also injured in wimbledon 2022 after that hes not ok , yes he defeated rafa but not the Rafa everybody knows except you

  • @1233.-6
    @1233.-6 11 днів тому

    All the best from a Nole fan.

  • @sharjeelzafar4940
    @sharjeelzafar4940 11 днів тому +1

    Keep Fighting Champ ....

  • @melissaca1269
    @melissaca1269 11 днів тому +2

    Rafa❤️

  • @sandere6593
    @sandere6593 11 днів тому +22

    he still says each press conference this year: I accept it. But he doesnt accept it at all. Sad to see him now. He ie really disappointed. And he wants so bad to win some big prizes again. Hard so see him suffering now against his age.

    • @vjanssens399
      @vjanssens399 11 днів тому

      Wow you must be a psychologist

    • @ce7768
      @ce7768 11 днів тому

      ​@vjanssens399 that's what am saying. It's crazy to me..

    • @TheFever77
      @TheFever77 11 днів тому +6

      Honestly, in my opinion, the only thing that keeps Rafa going is knowing that Novak is still out there playing, breaking records, getting all the recognition for all the accolades whilst he is not. You saw his face at the Laureus Awards? It kills him inside. Had Novak retired with less grand slams than Rafa, Rafa would’ve retired already and been quite happy.

    • @Tee3Wins
      @Tee3Wins 11 днів тому +1

      @@TheFever77 Nonsense comment.. May be it makes you feel better to think this way.

  • @AriannaNadjaGherbezza
    @AriannaNadjaGherbezza 11 днів тому

    Vamos Rafa, you made your best... and Italy and all your fans, we love you soooo much and we will always remember you as a sportsman, a kind, respectful and emotional person and keep u first of all in our 💖. You will always be my King of Smile, King of Clay and 💙, Number 1 and GOAT4ever 💫.
    ROMA TI AMA 🇮🇹❤

  • @carolefreund9587
    @carolefreund9587 11 днів тому +12

    There is so much love and respect for Rafa…he will always be the GOAT in my book!

    • @victormanuelbustamantealva6803
      @victormanuelbustamantealva6803 11 днів тому +5

      He will always be your favourite player. The goat is based on facts, not feelings

    • @LordAbhor
      @LordAbhor 11 днів тому +4

      The GOAT is Djoko. Just facts and records. Rafa is only the GOAT on clay ONLY. Period
      Also, no one cares about your "book" because it's not based on facts. Sorry.

  • @Will-yz7oi
    @Will-yz7oi 11 днів тому +9

    Rafa's situation here is not a surprise in some ways. Here, he used the basic template which has given him great success, but today, the one weakness in it was exposed again. It is remarkably simple: against big hitters, if he loses the initiative, his spinny groundies sit up for the opponent to hit and now he has to defend. And he can defend, but it is just getting harder and harder to do that. And he knows it and his opponents know it too. And now, for Rafa to win, he has to gain the initiative early in the point and NOT LOSE IT. There are subtle ins and outs of what this amounts to and some variation in shot selection, but if he can't do it, he is vulnerable.

    • @dannytran1587
      @dannytran1587 11 днів тому +2

      He’s not in his prime and 38. You’re trying to have a reason for his performance, but Nadal is not a top-10 player at his current age and anyone has a chance of winning

    • @DaisyCarvin-pi8sv
      @DaisyCarvin-pi8sv 10 днів тому

      ​@@dannytran1587😂

  • @edisonsubandi7231
    @edisonsubandi7231 11 днів тому +1

    Rafa Rafa Rafa 🙏👍❤❤❤ Vamos and enjoy.

  • @notoriousmch3443
    @notoriousmch3443 11 днів тому +1

    I’ve watched his whole career since 2004 it’s been a pleasure, he made tennis more interesting wen federer was hardly losing and winning everything he was the only one who cud beat him, epic finals especially 2008 Wimbledon final probably the greatest match of all time. No one will ever come close to beating his clay court record.

  • @franciscoramirezr7553
    @franciscoramirezr7553 11 днів тому

    Fuiste, eres y seguirás siendo GRANDE, GRACIAS por estos años Rafa eres la inspiración de muchos, una leyenda viviente

  • @randolphpinkle4482
    @randolphpinkle4482 11 днів тому +1

    Rafa is the kind of player who never gives up. That means he also won't know when to quit.

  • @ivanleung7296
    @ivanleung7296 11 днів тому

    Salute to Rafa from HK

  • @michalrainmaker7230
    @michalrainmaker7230 11 днів тому

    Ist heartbreaking to see this, Rafa we love you no matter what, you are a true inspiration, invincible warrior and one of three Kings :-)

  • @andyroo9381
    @andyroo9381 11 днів тому +2

    I am surprised to realize this is the first time Hubi has played Rafa.

  • @emmanuelgalon6056
    @emmanuelgalon6056 10 днів тому

    Salute to Rafa👏👏👏

  • @graziflorida4377
    @graziflorida4377 11 днів тому +1

    Rafa, you knew this was coming, go out as a Champion ! We want to remember you as a Champion !

    • @susanjones4980
      @susanjones4980 10 днів тому

      He will always be remembered as a champion He does not need to win RG. He just has to be there, for one or two matches. Maybe 3. He will get some send off..

  • @zetristan4525
    @zetristan4525 11 днів тому +2

    Quiz "question": Name every player who has managed to beat Rafa on clay (at ATP Tour level).
    The list is not very long!

  • @aristoteles2797
    @aristoteles2797 11 днів тому +2

    if he is physically top in Paris ,he can reach the final ..

  • @finntroll1000
    @finntroll1000 11 днів тому +3

    His mind still wants to do it but his body says Rafa we're done you have nothing to prove

  • @shibsagardebnath9589
    @shibsagardebnath9589 11 днів тому

    The great man on his last leap

  • @DizzyBone3030
    @DizzyBone3030 10 днів тому

    We love you Nadal. Forever a GOAT in the game of tennis, don’t think anyone will ever forget that

  • @charma2
    @charma2 11 днів тому

    Hurkaczwas smart to wear Rafa down in the first 2 games. stretched the games out and Rafa couldn’t put
    them away.

  • @lynncox4403
    @lynncox4403 11 днів тому +2

    Admiration…Respect…and love this incredible athlete⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @nemanjamilosevic1370
    @nemanjamilosevic1370 11 днів тому +8

    People love to see someone end their career.I hope rafa plays for next 5 years ,even if he never wins a match again.

    • @ksc743
      @ksc743 11 днів тому +9

      It's weird to me how callous fans can be after an elite sportsman has given us so much for 20 years. Both Roger and Rafa - such exciting players to watch. Really sad to see them go. I don't enjoy the tennis of these very tall players with their big serves no matter how nice guys they are. Even Djokovic I will miss when he retires. Tennis perfection. I just hope Alcaraz and Sinner can stay fit so we have them for the next 20 yrs but I doubt it. Tennis has changed; it's much faster now. More difficult for players to stay injury free, mentally and physically.

    • @nemanjamilosevic1370
      @nemanjamilosevic1370 11 днів тому

      @@ksc743 I don't enjoy tall players too.I hope Rafa and Nole continue to play for long,even if it seems that Rafa is near the end.

    • @ksc743
      @ksc743 11 днів тому +1

      @@nemanjamilosevic1370 yeah I guess there's no choice really. These guys who've won 20+ GS's and made millions it wouldn't really be fair for them to take a precious tennis slot from up and coming players. Having said that I still miss Roger on the tour and will miss Rafa just as much. It's just not the same seeing them lose in the early rounds.

    • @kadjimann.sanity1943
      @kadjimann.sanity1943 11 днів тому +1

      Rafa will stop at The Laver Cup from Roger this year

    • @rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266
      @rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266 11 днів тому

      I would like him to do that too, but I would give him 1 more year at most because his fitness has always been a big risk for him. Playing 5 more years for him would be tempting fate.

  • @leilajimenez6921
    @leilajimenez6921 11 днів тому +8

    Que haga, lo que le de la gana,
    El sabe , mejor que nadie.

  • @bpure2560
    @bpure2560 11 днів тому +3

    He didn't play that badly today. There were a lot of deuce points.

  • @user-hd5ee2rc6g
    @user-hd5ee2rc6g 11 днів тому +5

    I hope Rafa plays Roland Garros and calls it a career. He has had a great career and he has nothing left to prove to himself or his fans.

  • @petsquirrelable
    @petsquirrelable 11 днів тому +3

    He only needs to be ready and healthy at the french. These small tourny matches are just quick live practice sessions to shake the nerves off. He’ll be ready…u can see in his fist pumps he thinks he has a chance.

  • @ec03nd2
    @ec03nd2 11 днів тому +3

    Hurrkacz beat Federer 6-0 at Wimbledon, and today he humiliated Nadal. It remains Djokovic for the big three.

  • @alfasud1972
    @alfasud1972 11 днів тому +1

    Hope to see Nadal playing at Roland Garros, even as he is not in playing as in his prime, I still enjoy seeing him play.
    He did not play not even that bad today, against a top 10 player, but clearly lacks rhythm. Not strange considering the amount of matches played the last two years.

  • @azbestusa8107
    @azbestusa8107 11 днів тому +2

    Hubi is the retirement gatekeeper

  • @freidagreenfield6270
    @freidagreenfield6270 11 днів тому +2

    I believe that Rafa will retire his legacy at Roland garros as it should be 🏆🥇🏆 💔 as the bull, 22 Grand Slams 🏆🥇🏆 When half of your life has been spent being the best of the best, winning tennis tournaments around the world 💯% Rafa has to be feeling great emotions 💔 leaving behind a great era into retirement 😢 Most of us have enjoyed the 3 other greatest players of our time, Federer, Djokovic and Murray, with adoration & respect for their game/s 🫶 I want Rafa to retire before he has caused more injuries to himself 😢🙏 and not keep playing like Murray, who won't quit because of his love of the game & has already had hip replacement etc. 😢 Rafa Nadal will go down in History as the Bull & I will miss him incredibly 💔 I only want what is best for him & his legacy 🫶 I'm enjoying watching all of the younger generation winning matches in their prime but it also concerns me seeing the number of injuries they're already enduring 😢 I don't recall seeing this happen with Rafa, Roger or Novak 🥇🥇🥇 Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't think so. Just saying !!! Rafa Will Always be #1 and Have a Place in My Heart ❤️

  • @blancaandrovic6406
    @blancaandrovic6406 9 днів тому

    Rafa, please play RG and Olimpic, for us your fans. Im your fan since you was 16 th - Umag Croatia !😇GBY

  • @mickedeut
    @mickedeut 11 днів тому +5

    His last tournament will be in Roland Garros ,full circle❤
    What the interest playing on grass in June/July and on hard in August/ September,knowing it's his last season?

  • @celestialspartan7977
    @celestialspartan7977 11 днів тому +1

    In hindsight,that trip to Aus was avoidable.He could have focused on the clay swing...started with MC..built momentum slowly ..

  • @ce7768
    @ce7768 11 днів тому +2

    Am not sure what yall expecting (reading some of these comments) BUT RAFA ain't superman. He's been gone from tour for almost 2 years & just getting back into the swing of things so anyone who expected him to start winning everything after 5-6 games is mentally not all there #IJS

  • @kamal_antil
    @kamal_antil 11 днів тому +1

    Lets see if rafa plays at FO or not !

  • @hughmungus8080
    @hughmungus8080 10 днів тому

    Hurkacz saw Federer out in Wimbledon and now Rafa here.

  • @edwinpaul4301
    @edwinpaul4301 11 днів тому +1

    Still i will not rule out rafa being dominant in PC ... He is a different player in Roland garros

  • @jimmoselhy9139
    @jimmoselhy9139 11 днів тому +1

    It’s not Nadal he played well enough early on. However, Hurkacz would have beaten anybody today with his huge game.

  • @antoinev9733
    @antoinev9733 11 днів тому

    no Rafa a score never lies ;)

  • @imgoodatmoaning9561
    @imgoodatmoaning9561 11 днів тому +1

    I’m sure deep down he knows he hasn’t got much chance of winning anything big but I guess he’d be happy to play at least 1 match at Roland garos and bow out at the place he has been most successful.

  • @metalgearsolidsnake6978
    @metalgearsolidsnake6978 11 днів тому

    Come on rafa, take at least 1 season more.)))

  • @thirdballtennis
    @thirdballtennis 11 днів тому +1

    Hubert Hurkacz, beat ROGER FEDERER in his last match. And he beat RAFA nadal to end his career in Rome.

  • @javiersays
    @javiersays 11 днів тому +2

    ceremonies in places feels odd ...italians can be superstitious...I think to say good bye after guy looses is strange... it is like shutting door and saying .. great and bye... he can always come back when ever he has retired and have a special ceremony ..it is another if he lifts trophy...

    • @freidagreenfield6270
      @freidagreenfield6270 11 днів тому +1

      I agree 💯% and I believe Rafa will retire at Roland garros or the Laver cup ❤ as it should be, Going Out as The Bull ❤

  • @concepcionur2291
    @concepcionur2291 11 днів тому +1

    Creo Rafa debe acudir a los torneos para merecidos homenajes y despedirse en la Laver Cup

  • @user-np3jf7zn7d
    @user-np3jf7zn7d 11 днів тому

    His game is the day before yesterday, he had to to leave in time.

  • @regraguikhalil1881
    @regraguikhalil1881 11 днів тому

    Never count him out. He's a fighter and he will be better in RG

  • @edwinpaul4301
    @edwinpaul4301 11 днів тому +4

    Sad n suprised to see no felicitation done by the Italian tennis for this man who made their tournament special

    • @adelaideholmes5674
      @adelaideholmes5674 11 днів тому +6

      But he says that he has not said this will be his last tournament here. I am very surprised to hear this, because he says it was his last in Madrid, and that this is his final year. If you listen in the video he says that the organizers of Rome will have the opportunity to make a tribute to him, like they just did in Madrid, the next year(SSSS)?! potentially, so I am thinking that Nadal has had more progress when training and practicing than what he managed to show today on court and that he does not want to share his plans because he was feeling better than expected in Madrid, but is up and down nowadays, and I believe the conditions at RG will be better for him, slower I guess, and that he is now testing his body more and more with some better results than expected. I think Nadal really wants to play and also create a memory for his young boy so that he can remember to have seen Nadal plaing or winning a tournament. I also think he should be reminded that many of the top tennis players in fact carry injuries themselves and we can actually be glad that Sinner is having some injury issues, that Djokovic probably not will be able to win another slam due to age decline. I think many of the coaching teams train their players too hard and that the players get many smaller injuries all the time. I think it is ridiculous to see Tsitsipas and Ruud playing 3 or 4 tournaments in a row after having had very deep runs in all of them, and now you see the results, Ruud has back problems and lost against a player like Kecmanovic and I do not think Tsitsipas will be at his prime at RG this year.

    • @jameswalker6864
      @jameswalker6864 11 днів тому +6

      @@adelaideholmes5674 Excellent analysis. Don't forget, Alcaraz is injured and RG has much bigger court conditions than Rome, allowing Nadal to settled back down and return with more space

    • @rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266
      @rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266 11 днів тому

      The fans did him a little homage.
      He can have tournament tributes done anytime once he retires, let's not get ahead of ourselves.

    • @edwinpaul4301
      @edwinpaul4301 11 днів тому

      @@rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266 dude it's an open secret that Nadal is retiring this year ....

    • @rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266
      @rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266 11 днів тому

      @@edwinpaul4301 It's practically not a secret, but it's clear as day that he doesn't really want to retire, at least not from the FO (he is hinting that he won't come back to Madrid but he might come back to Rome....obviously because it's the paramount prep tournament for the FO for the next year). So, yeah, there's a possibility he won't retire this year, but it's almost certain he will next year at most.

  • @jedilady4485
    @jedilady4485 11 днів тому

    See you in Roland Garros Rafa!!!

  • @astonm.8173
    @astonm.8173 11 днів тому +1

    Let's see best of five first before writing him off

  • @meadow9441
    @meadow9441 11 днів тому

    If Rafa tightens up a few things, he can still be competitive at Roland Garros

  • @user-py4nl2ok4w
    @user-py4nl2ok4w 11 днів тому

    Rafa played well but he couldn’t step up to the next level. His grand slam win days are over but he has a lot to be proud of.

  • @user-im6ob9fc1m
    @user-im6ob9fc1m 11 днів тому +1

    Sabia que seria dificil para Rafa,lastima..,

  • @SalvaSalva-gb2ht
    @SalvaSalva-gb2ht 11 днів тому +1

    Winning and loosing is the paret of game ; today you lose tomorrow you will win