2013 Day 1 Highlights: Rafael Nadal v Steve Darcis

[@josh_wah]

this is why sometimes the players with nothing to lose are the most dangerous

[@ragu1daboss]

This is why Rafael Nadal is one of my favourite and inspirational tennis player ever. He loses the first round of Wimbledon. If I was in that situation, I would have cried in the locker room and I would have been shamed to go on the court again, suffering from lack of confidence. But what does Nadal do?...he puts everything behind even the defeat and he goes back on the court and practices again, even harder. In the next 6 months, he wins 2 Masters titles (Montreal & Cincinatti back to back defeating Djokovic) and wins the US open. This was a huge learning lesson for me and has helped me a lot throughout my life since then. Nadal proved how to just keep going and do your best even when you find yourself in the lowest and worst position. Nadal will always stay in my memory.. - True Rafa fan

[@badassplayer1000]

very touching man.

[@unexplicablebliss]

Very over-dramatized man.

[@danmeadowsmusic]

unexplicablebliss lolllll

[@omar27year]

if you think he is a great just because he back to play tennis after his lost that's mean all players are great because the all gone through same situation ! yes he is a great champion but i really think you was emotional when you write your comment

[@skylarkttt.5200]

Too much drama.... Your words gave me goose bumps

[@Numchukk]

"The first big shock of the championship, and maybe not the last." Well.. definitely not the last

[@kevinprior3549]

Karlovic knocking out depending champion Leyton Hewitt was arguably better.

[@adamzarlock2478]

Numchukk Federer Laing to stakofski

[@jlwebster9]

one of his career best seasons included his worst Wimbledon performance

[@umedavk2011]

Thanks for the good quality upload !

[@whynot0224]

Nadal was simply outplayed. I still laugh at people who suggest that his knees aren't 100% or he lacked match play from last year. LOLOOOOL. Please! Since his return this year, he's won, what, 7 titles and was almost unbeatable. Lack of match play? Suuure.

[@ChoppedBeatz]

He pulled out the next round because of an injury. And a serious one. But he's almost back and asked a wildcard for Wimbledon 2014. I hope they will give him one.

[@bogdz1]

one of the biggest surprise in tennis

[@belikerog]

He returned stronger than ever.

[@1mois100morts]

The score 3-0 is as astonishing as the loss itself

[@Deanwinchesterr69]

Possibly the best 480 i ever seen

[@vivekkolambkar202]

Nadal's game his not suited to grass. His heavy topspin is not that efffective on grass since the ball tends to skid more on grass. Still appreciate the fact that he worked on his game, reached 5 finals of Wimbledon and won 2 Wimbledon titles. This is an achievement in itself and shows Nadal's willingness to win. Wimbledon is tougher tournament to win. Even player's like Lendl could not do it at his prime.

[@shykitty25]

thanks for understanding! :))

[@BrotherTree1]

Nadal was far from his best, but that was amazing from Darcis. His game was outstanding and some of the balls he got back were insane. Proves without a doubt his win against Berdych in the Olympics last year was no fluke.

[@stellarossadibelgrado1647]

RESPECT DARCIS FROM SERBIA ! NOLE No.1 !

[@misguh]

Exactly, everybody forgets that! 5 finals, 3 in row and he beat the greatest grass player in the finale!

[@GIN.356.A]

Darcis as well as Rosol , who beat nadal in 2012, both used the same racquet. Interesting...

[@KEALY]

Nadal is having the best season ever!! :) i hope he will win the US OPEN! :D

[@charmeleon10]

I don't think Nadal was injured this time. There are no excuses, there's just a really good day for a good opponent. You can't take off merit from Darcis when he played really good points. I feel for Nadal.. When it seems his opponents aren't that good, he ends up being put through a hell of a fight... Rosol last year for example, played a terrific 5th set that Nadal would never have won... This year this happens... Nadal only played 1 grass match this year. That's the grass season for you...

[@gianmani]

Federer does not lose to unknown players in the first week of grand slam particularly in his prime age

[@242770071]

thank you stevie . good boy

[@ajminuz]

You didn't need to add the last part about being a Nadal fan. Every time someone makes an injury excuse, it's safe to assume that's who their favourite player is.

[@moaizquraishi4064]

Vamos rafa. We know you'll be back for us open fully fit.

[@Kaiba857]

don't get me wrong,I really like Djokovic style and btw i'm sure he will win Wimbledon this year! One more thing,Respect people from Montenegro who helped Romanians people in that horrible accident!

[@omaratout1]

you can clearly see that his knee is affecting his movement. Get well soon Rafa

[@lshtm90]

He did not pretend he was injured or ill, if u listened to the press conference he said one day u play well and the next u don"t. he had one it around four or five times before, let alone the winner of Roland Gaross among other ATP tournaments after his come back, which proves he is a great player, but people afraid of his great games are now happy and find it in them to talk bull shit about him bec. they are relieved as he is in no one"s way...Be fair in your criticism

[@Jonger2002]

اتمنى أن ﻻ تعود الإصابة و أحداث المباراة في 2014

[@laaarsn]

He went directly from Roland Garros to Wimbledon, without playing any grass matches before that :) But even as a Nadal fan I don't think that was the key. Looked more like a "working accident". :)

[@NeedForAction]

Great game Darcis! Hats off!

[@craiganderson275]

I love this

[@SidneyCrosberry]

Do you have a link to that?

[@zron023]

Lines and bottles in line didn't help :)

[@Zeroasd693]

...before he became number 1. I know leaving that part out is incorrect but I trust people to have some thinking before they post something. Or did you just post them to defend Nadal because you feel like having a need to do so? At least in his 26, he did not have 2nd and 1st round lost of a grand slam. There you go, more accurate, happy?

[@Kaiba857]

i can't wait for season 9 :D

[@shykitty25]

yeah we're gonna miss that!!

[@raresvasile7161]

Just a simple question. Did somebody hear anything about Darcis after that match? Personally I did not and for me it raises a question mark about his state of mind at that match:). PS. For all the haters, as I suspect Darcis I can suspect Rosol too, but i do not. :)

[@yentemarien7032]

The next match for Darcis he was forced to give a walk-over…

[@abdulazeez16]

Tatz Ridiculous!!! Darcis Stuns Nadal @1st Round.... Incredible !!!

[@kristapspavitols1148]

You cannot have luck at every Wimbledon, Roger! Miraculous escape for Federer at 2012 Wimbledon 3rd round (4-6, 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-1) when he should have lost to Julien Benneteau in 4 sets was not to happen today.

[@sergeoldporuchik9114]

Yes, Darcis!!!

[@shykitty25]

yes he was!!! and he'll be back veeery soon! so darcis fans celebrate NOW...

[@kristapspavitols1148]

Nadal has won Wimbledon TWICE. Nadal has won TWICE also on a Hard court Grand Slam (once Australian Open and once US Open). Federer is yet to win his second Slam on clay.

[@Kaiba857]

you don't know nothing about my culture ,I'm Romanian and I'm Proud! I really like my neighbours ,Serbians:D(probably the only Romania's neighbours that i like)

[@zhy88ify]

I wish some people could just stop sourgraping about Rafa's loss. Darcis did a great job that's why he won, not because Rafa, as some fans are trying to imply, wasn't in absloute shape. Pffftt! Give his opponent some credit! He fucking deserves his victory! >.

[@1bhcslabrouzirachid]

That wasnt a lucky day for Rafa. I dont know if the problem was the knee, not adapt well in grass, attitude,... well just courage, rest and good luck for rest of the season. I will say the same for Roger. Then we'll see a great final between Andy and Novak but I think this wimbledon is not the same without the two greatest players of all time.

[@johnnychiou2008]

Nadal is a two times Wimbledon champion and three times runner up. This shows that Nadal has a lot of achievement and confidence on this court. But who can tell me why did he lose before round 4 in the previous three years?

[@Beechaii2]

johnny chiou Nadal is not a natural grass court player, so inconsistency is expected. Plus his victories in Roland Garros and clay court season the previous years meant he came into the Championships physically worn. But that's no excuse, he never was a proper grass court player and its no surprise he has been so vulnerable in the first week at Wimbledon, especially against big servers and heavy hitters with the likes of Klizan, Krygios and Rosol.

[@rynabuns]

And now Dustin Brown. Again!

[@kristapspavitols1148]

Let's wait until Nadal and Djokovic end their careers and then we could say who of these 3 is the best. If we had TWO clay court Grand Slams and only ONE hard court Grand Slam, then perhaps it would be Nadal with 17, but Federer with 12 Grand Slam titles. You can look from both sides at 2013 French Open - Nadal forced Novak to become nervous and Novak started to make big misses. That point when Novak lost a point because he touched the net was not a mistake by referee. Nadal was a better player.

[@TheKilien]

was nadal injured? anyway well done steve

[@galaxia4709]

You are not really living up to your name, do you ;) Or perhaps, our world wide connection has helped to overcome your problem, happy for you if you did! Any case, well done Steve !!!!! Allez!

[@PurgerKaj]

Holy shit Darcis is awesome FROM WHOLE WORLD

[@znmo0nlight]

Darcis absorbed Federer's soul and used it's power to destroy Nadal. Then by defeating him, he also took Nadal's soul but it was too much for his body to handle, therefore he had to retire with an injury problem.

[@tomsega]

I think Djokovic and Murray will remain the top 2 for a very long time, in whichever order. Everybody else in the top 10 is either coming down the hill or, in the case of Del Potro and Tsonga, probably not quite good enough to break the top 2.

[@Zeroasd693]

Good reminder for hard-core Nadal fans that think he's the GOAT or is a better player than Federer. Undoubtedly, he is the best clay player yet; however, try getting near Rod Laver and Sampras's career success first before trying to compare him with Federer on equal terms. At 32 and he still has not have 1st round exit from a Grand Slam yet. Nadal deserve great respect but stop using the injury excuse to defend him, Federer had back injuries for years and had not cried out that as an excuse.

[@DermotKimmage14]

well roger loves tennis so he's going to continue playing.i'm sorry if i was being rude but if you say respect him,you should not say when he should retire,it's his decision

[@kristapspavitols1148]

Injured Nadal was beaten. Not a big news. Even healthy Federer was beaten in the 1 st round at 2003 French Open, but he came back after 2 weeks to win at Wimbledon.

[@AnnoFaith]

True tennin champion does not need an excuse why he was defeated. This is why Nadal haters increase. He's a cunning player as well.

[@sculpturex]

what I meant - he is not 100%, I don't meant to say he's "not exercising" kind of unfit you yourself said the Roland Garros is the most physically demanding tournament, so winning that take most out of him and his left leg or specifically knee was clearly bothering him that's the kind of unfit I meant to say

[@on9hockeu]

true. but i dont think novak and murray could catch up with federer either.

[@hestheman929]

Rafa does not look 100%. Still a great match and a well deserved congratulations to Darcis.

[@SidneyCrosberry]

Just for the record Nadal never mentioned his knees after losing. He gave credit to Darcis. Yet i don't get why people continue to say he makes excuses. Its not his fault if other idiots speculate on his health. Yet when other players continue make excuses about their back but no one gets on them. What a double standard.

[@jeremyvorberg3678]

@whynot0224 you could see him limping at the end of the third set.

[@MsNick991]

One Serbian doctor said that Nadal is hiding something about his injury.Because as he said,Hoffa syndrome is very curable injury,it requires small surgery and recovery lasts about 15 days.After this match I think that Nadal suffers from nothing-but-clay syndrome...

[@R072-u9w]

Argh,, I miss old Rafa , I mean 2008 and 2010 where he won the wimbledon that year.

[@kerrygrace5150]

The most embarrassing defeat of rafas entire career

[@DarkHorizonEOS]

Bad knee. Darcis played his best tennis against an injured Nadal. I'm a Nadal fan!

[@sharapowerr]

Rafa was f**king injured! The Belgium guy should really celebrate this win, he won't get past the QF's ..

[@vlaoo]

You're not a Federer fan!

[@VietnamRailspotter]

14 people are Nadal's fans :)):)):))

[@MrJamesLongstreet]

Unfit Nadal!?!? You're joking, right? He just won the French Open - the most physically demanding tournament in tennis.

[@MrAmit9897]

Murray will became champion in 2013.

[@kristapspavitols1148]

I understand when Federer fans don't know the facts about other players, but how can you not know facts about your idol?! Federer didn't reach SF in his first 16 Grand Slams. During these times he suffered SIX 1 st round losses. And then they exaggerate Federer's injuries. You are really ridiculous!

[@sculpturex]

even if Darcis was playing an unfit Nadal, Nadal still put up a fight kudos to him if Darcis keeps up playing like this, we maybe witnessing a dark horse here

[@whynot0224]

And? Some players don't even play on grass leading up to Wimbledon. All I'm reading are excuses.

[@sharapowerr]

Maybe Federer wasn't injured in those matches.

[@Onmysheet]

Then why was he limping at some parts of the match. He clearly wasn't fit, it would be foolish not to think so. An inform Nadal wouldn't have lost in the 1st round in straight sets.

[@s19971997]

Yeah how many grand slam is Nadal without clay? 4 How many grand slam is Federer without grass? 10... I give some maths for ya buddy..

[@AdamDawson3]

Rafa was exhausted in this match it wasn't injury

[@cj397]

Lol k keep being delusional. he just got outplayed.

[@M_Carter_]

exhausted from what exactly? this was his first bloody match in the tournament

[@AdamDawson3]

The Clay season

[@cj397]

Adam Dawson Lol so other players don't get tired?

[@cj397]

mrSnakeeye20 Djokovic did how come he wasn't tired? Stop being delusional.

[@shykitty25]

THE king!

[@chitran3520]

nadal needs to be in fighting spirit, he needs to be agressive

[@alqaeda6606]

how could nadal lose ???!!

[@shykitty25]

Vamos king!!

[@shykitty25]

you're right!

[@nadinedeliru2156]

For Full Match Search on Google : Nadal vs Darcis Goalshighlights

[@deejae77]

really unbelievable...but that's sports...

[@lureful16]

Well that was... unexpected.

[@JoeMcKnz]

Nadal looks like Karl Pilkington.

[@daweller]

Jeez, oh well hind-sight is 20/20 :(

[@Kaiba857]

when Djokovic wins at least 10 Grand Slams call me and i can tell you he's one of the best.

[@raul-hf2qn]

Hi

[@AAR-ou8nm]

He has 20 now, he is one of the greatest

[@kikaa1884]

Nadal have 22 major titles Djokovic have 20 major titles Federer have 20 major titles

[@Kaiba857]

@@kikaa1884 I forgot about this comment😅 Now I can say that Djokovic is one of the best player in the history.

[@crislovesperry]

NO PASA NADA. VAMOS RAFA !!

[@danieldanielsonricha]

Thats was before he got his shit together and tied 12 consecutive grand slam finals, 23 consecutive grandslam semi finals and even more consecutive quarter finals which last to this very day. How many of those has rafa achieved? How many finals has rafa tied together? Well this year one lol!

[@Deanwinchesterr69]

Hahaahah good mate good just be patient :p the premiere will be on october 15-th :) :D

[@FlameJohn]

It is not the same, because it is better. And I am a Roger fan.

[@mrtommyisgreat]

The problem was that Nadal's (drug) supplier had just been arrested. Nadal couldn't deliver because his supplier couldn't deliver. The debate of Federer vs Nadal is over with Federer the only Great player in the history of tennis.

[@shykitty25]

yeeeeeap!!you're right!

[@nuffzed2001]

and Steve Darcis pulled out in the next round, what might have been? lol :P

[@unexplicablebliss]

That's cuz Darcis went through an injury after this. Also, Kohlscribier is an amazing grass court player who has also beaten Nadal on grass. No wonder! Now, shut your ugly-nadal-fan-mouth!

[@nuffzed2001]

Ah, so thats the secret to thwarting rafa? Give him a "grass court specialist" (doesnt even have to be ranked very high) on his least favourite surface?

[@unexplicablebliss]

Yes. The player just has to believe in himself and attack. Don't get trapped into mind games Nadal plays. Just have a killer feeling and feel like kicking Nadal's ass. Then, anyone with a flat and aggressive game can win against Rafa. It usually the mental vulnerability that gets players otherwise if they forget for sometime that its Nadal, the devil ....it shouldn't be all that hard.

[@Nadaldrolone]

one of my favourite matches of all time! nothing beats watching that Spanish sack of steroids being completely outclassed.

[@youjoker1]

大驚喜=Big Surprise

[@Dan1elAndrade]

How THE FUCK you win roland garros and the US open with only 4 breaks of serve in THE WHOLE TOURNAMENT and lose in the FIRST ROUND of WIMBLEDON???????????

[@TheTradge]

I always knew that this would just be a blip in Nadal's unbelievable year

[@Rolex16th]

Federer must be celebrating.