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[@vongolo]

After 13 years, Nadal did it again!!! What an incredible fighter!!!

[@ГоранАнтоновић]

Захваљујући томе што Новак није играо, срамота да здравом човеку не дозволиш учешће...

[@dewman7477]

@@ГоранАнтоновић under rules of vaccination Djokovic made choice not to be vaccinated Nadal and others that participated were vaccinated. It’s a stupid rule but it is what it is. Nadal missed many slams as well no one bats an eye about that

[@One-zi5bo]

@@ГоранАнтоновић Это уже к Новаку нужно обратится почему все вакцинировались а Серб не вакцинировался... Рафа заслуженно взял АО 2022

[@jeremy_fragrance_desi]

@@ГоранАнтоновић Salty Noletard lmao. Get fked, same Medvedev whooped Djoker in US Open 2021

[@gaskellr44]

@Siddharth Kumar Only cos DJ was mentally and physically not there in the US Open Final and he would have walked this tourn if hed been allowed to play. he will now take no chances and be scampering to get his jab if the rules stay as they are as he wants the most slams and will get them and I like them all equally, mainly Murray but DJ has played the best tennis by far ever by a male player.

[@brentvercauter6252]

You know what makes me sad? That I probably won't see another era of magical tennis like this in my lifetime anymore.

[@norm-bb3bb]

So true, the next gen is a disgrace

[@light279]

@@norm-bb3bbThis generation is not a disgrace. It is just that the big three have set the bar so high that it is very hard for them to break through. Medvedev, Thiem and others are not exactly jokers. It is just that the big three are relentless.

[@norm-bb3bb]

@@light279 Yeah, but someone has to step in, I can't believe no one with the mentality of the big three has come out yet. And i would call this a lost gen too, Rafa was winning slams with just 19 years old, I know not everyone can be Rafa but I'm atonish how no one with a strong mindset has come out and take the challenge, there is a interesting conversation between Macenroe, Becker and Lendl about this situation, Becker seemed so frustrated, lol.

[@light279]

@@norm-bb3bb Your point is well taken. I saw that discussion with Becker, Mc Enroe, Lendl ( and also Mats Wilander ). However, as I said before the Big Three are a once in a lifetime happening and although they might not admit it I believe that they are competing among themselves to see who will end up with the most majors and they are not about to let the next generation into their club. Give credit at least to Medvedev who has at least beaten Djokovic in one of the four major finals he has reached. So he has opened the door just a little. Personally, as a tennis fan I am enjoying the older generation keeping the younger ones at bay…… but we all know that it can’t last forever.

[@SharkWithFreakinLaserBeam]

@@norm-bb3bb that's like saying who's the next Michael Jordan. Or the next Ali or Tyson. If it comes, it comes, but it's probably safe to say we've seen the best in tennis in terms of skill plus record, especially with the big 3 all being in the same era.

[@ayushraj3813]

The match was one of the greatest of all time, but the ceremony was just legendary.

[@blistering2900]

2017 ceremony was even better

[@MM-xh2tl]

​@@blistering2900sure Roger crying was 😂

[@juliansandoval8022]

lets not forget Nadal's semifinal against Verdasco

[@shazperwaz6161]

And to think that he has won this grand slam 13 years later is testament to the endurance of the man! Absolute insane.

[@leonardobraynen1524]

I know man. It is *INSANE!!!* TO watch Nadal as a "boy" here against THE LEGEND and win and 13yrs later, Nadal as a FULL MAN married and winning making history as the ONLY MAN TO WIN 21 GS IS JUST UTTERLY *INSANE!!!!!!*

[@flaviushonoriusemperorofro3903]

there was no chance to beat nole in australia so rafa can thank the virus for his win.

[@shazperwaz6161]

@@flaviushonoriusemperorofro3903 salty! Nadal put Joko to the sword at the French and as long as he stays fit he will give your mate Nole a hiding at Wimbledon as well 😉

[@josephinerabagorabago8328]

@@flaviushonoriusemperorofro3903 Novak had a chance but he thinks he can fool.the Australian government and gave a false report about his vaccination status.Nadal went there with no expectations .

[@flaviushonoriusemperorofro3903]

@@josephinerabagorabago8328 i agree nole was foolish and paid the price for his stupidity.......fact remains though.....RAFA BENEFITED FROM NOLE'S ABSENCE.

[@sapio0o]

At 22 Nadal already had won GS on all 3 surfaces. Phenomenon.

[@dailyoptions7832]

Yet He couldn't break 20 gs record, novak will

[@gauravyadav7200]

@@dailyoptions7832 Nadal for sure

[@sapio0o]

@@dailyoptions7832 Both will.

[@agl4044]

@@dailyoptions7832 both djoko and nadal will

[@prkrmc6457]

And he beat freaking PEAK ROGER FEDERER at all those finals. Rafa was GOD in 2008-09 from FO, Wimbledon, Olympics and AO. The level of talent to beat peak Fed is extraordinary.

[@travisbickle5279]

nadal winning with the age 22 an all surfaces a grandslam ...Super performance...

[@Ben-gd9zz]

15:14 unbelievable stuff, the highest level.

[@inigoesteban6471]

it's the same point but for nadal, kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWnWfH1-j7ioeM0

[@RAUL7487]

One of the greatest point ever

[@OcelotDAD]

Truly one of the greatest points ever. It's just unreal.

[@RCC_1]

Insane.

[@MM-hi]

The shot making is just ridiculous, only the big three can produce shots that consistently

[@aishwaryakumar1377]

2017 was an amazing year for both of them. They both came back from injury and completed the fairy tale comeback winning 2 slams each, AO and Wimbledon for Fed and FO and USO for Rafa

[@travisbickle5279]

great win for nadal...one of the greatest matches of all time.

[@MrEmpatey]

Thats exacly what I was gonna say when I finished this video

[@alejandrocristy7029]

You spoiled the hole video for me I literally just clicked on the vid and I see this comment 😫

[@chanukyx]

Only Australian open win to nadal 😇

[@TheKakarot_itachi]

It was pure genius from Rafa. Utter destruction.

[@juankruh6816]

@@chanukyx it was easily his best slam

[@armadyl1212]

At least for the first 4 sets, I reckon this is the best these 2 have ever played against eachother at the same time

[@ffallenaangel]

m wimbleodn 2008 was better

[@ffallenaangel]

@juneaug Lok yea

[@uvmahp6117]

The first two shot was exactly the same as the match point aus 2017

[@shekhars7044]

First 3 sets in RG 2011 were insane.

[@Romans8-9]

@@ffallenaangel the shotmaking in this is better than wimby 08. Wimby 08 had more drama tho.

[@viatennisstar3977]

After 13 years he is a champion again. He is the best. 🏆🎾

[@ГоранАнтоновић]

Нека каже хвала аустралијским властима ... Новак ГОАТ

[@norm-bb3bb]

@@ГоранАнтоновић Djokovic is not a Good, he's not invincible, he was destroyed by Medvedev the last US Open, nothing is guarantee in life, if, if, if doesn't exist, cheers 🥂

[@mhpao1599]

@@norm-bb3bb Djokovic won Australia 2021 against Medvedev and he lost us after 3 gs winning in one year without any title for nadal in 2021 and Djokovic won more in his duels with nadal hhhh cheers 🥂

[@norm-bb3bb]

@@mhpao1599 10-7 in Grand Slams for Nadal, cheers😊

[@mhpao1599]

@@norm-bb3bb Nadal out of roland garos will not be a multiple slam winner . 13 slam in one tour ! This is a funny distribution of his slams

[@eashton42]

I’m a Federer man through and through-his grace (physical and otherwise), his simply gorgeous one-handed backhand that I’ve been trying to emulate my whole tennis-playing life-but my god Rafael Nadal is astonishing. Those forehands he hits, which initially look as if they’re headed for the rafters, that then simply drop into place right on the line, it’s just incredible spin-and yet somehow, he seemingly loses very little in velocity even before the ball bounces. I cannot imagine being on the other side of the court from a guy who can hit such heavy balls like that; I doubt I’d ever even make contact, and if I did, I wouldn’t have much to show for it. (As a relevant aside, the Pure Aero is really an extraordinary racquet. I tend to ignore marketing language about how this or that racquet will generate enormous spin/power/etc., but I demoed one and was so astonished at the effect-it really does allow me to generate very noticeably more spin than any other racquet I’ve used-that I bought one. Unfortunately, it has yet to turn me into Rafael Nadal, but perhaps this will come in time-lol. OTOH, I demoed the Federer Pro Staff and found it borderline unusable: I can’t play such a heavy racquet because of arm issues, but even beyond that, I’m just not good enough or strong enough to play good tennis with those intensely control-oriented racquets.) Anyway, long digressions here, but my main point is this: Federer is *my* all-time great, but Nadal deserves everything he’s got, and it is just a delight to watch him do it. I hope some new greats of their caliber will come along-perhaps with new/different playing styles-and maybe at least one of them will have a lovely one-handed backhand for me to enjoy watching. I don’t know how you guys who hit two-handers do it. Cheers all, and congrats to Nadal for his recent triumph.

[@paramjitsingh5417]

Nadal had played equally long and fiercely competitive semifinal against Verdasco and still had the energy to pull off in the final. Kudos to RAFA

[@leonardobraynen1524]

Man that has to go down as *THE BEST SEMI-FINAL OF ALL TIME!!!* I thought Verdasco finally broke through was gonna be a force but he fizzled out after that. That really was legendary so much so that its in my top 3 matches behind Wimbledon '08 & AO 2012

[@shady9768]

Nobody but only these two know how good they are because they bring out the best of each other, and that is why they respect each other so much.

[@AdhiNarayananYR]

Djokovic knows well enough too. That’s why after 2010 he improved his level to match or overtake these two.

[@balajigovindarajan7020]

This match along with the AO’12 final & the USO’13 final is the highest level of hard court tennis I’ve seen in my life so far. Special mention to the 3rd set of the USO’11 final.

[@adithyanaren519]

Australian Open 2009 Nadal vs Verdasco Australian Open 2013 Novak Vs Wawrinka

[@arslaanpasha3334]

2019 wimbledon final was also great

[@kakashihatake1029]

@@arslaanpasha3334 poor match from Djokovic's side imo despite winning.

[@sairamsunkam7978]

2018 Wimbledon nadal vs djokovic, 2005 Australian open fed vs safin, 2013 French open nadal vs djokovic, 2018 us open, nadal vs theim, 2017 nadal vs dmitrov, 2012 Australian open djokovic vs Murray, 2009 Wimbledon roddick vs Federer

[@gaskellr44]

You need to watch more of DJ then as he has by far, played the greatest any court tennis ever played.

[@andiiltop4081]

First 4 sets have the greatest level of tennis ever

[@cfhar080591]

It was better than Wimbledon 08 in my opinion

[@theobecquet8477]

@@cfhar080591 Yes It was

[@andrejmitrovic4958]

@@theobecquet8477 highest level of tennis was AO 2012

[@nikolaramic]

@@andrejmitrovic4958 Nah.

[@andrejmitrovic4958]

@@nikolaramic yes lol by far, go watch 2018 wimbledon semi final or RG 2013 Semis, Uso 2011 and 2013

[@rickykhera9205]

My favourite final of all time. Wimbledon 08 was epic but some of the rallies in this match were just ridiculous!

[@lizruiz2452]

And Wimbledon 2019 was epic too 😍

[@hamer_ajuss]

@@lizruiz2452 Nadal ; 21 GS Roger ; .... GS ?????? 🥱🥱

[@thirpalshk]

This must be the highest quality match they ever played in a Grand Slam. Absolutely stupendous. Nadal's great play and unbelievable defence eventually wore down Federer. It was so so close to a Federer victory.

[@endersaurpvps1586]

After that crazy wimbledon final

[@thirpalshk]

@@endersaurpvps1586 Thats why he was so emotional. Losing both times after being so close

[@arismaiden6457]

I think wimbledon 07 and 08 finals were the greatest matches between them, but that one was close too. Nadal had already proved by then (2009) that he was albe to defeat Federer everywhere, while Roger has never won against him in RG... Then again Federer's comeback in 2017-2019, playing at the same level as Rafa and Novak, proves that he is rightfully considered among the greatest of all time.

[@prkrmc6457]

@@arismaiden6457 Federer is the greatest player to ever lift a racket. In 2011 at age 30, he was keeping up with a 24 year old Rafa and a 23 year old Novak. Age 30 in tennis terms is OLD. It is the end of someone's career. That Federer beat Rafa, then took Novak to the edge at Wimbledon 2019 at the age of 39 is just more evidence of his status as the greatest. At this point, he is 2nd is stats. Novak has finally surpassed him by all metrics, and deserves the title. But neither he, nor Rafa, are better tennis players than Federer himself. They're much better athletes. If Novak and Rafa had to play a 23-24 year old Federer while they were 30-31, it would be game over. Federer at the age of 23 had the greatest movement and forehand the sport has ever seen... He annihilated the competition and made a mockery of players like Sampras, Agassi, Hewitt, Roddick, etc. They call it a weak era because Federer at his peak made them look weak.

[@kakashihatake1029]

@@prkrmc6457 and teenager Nadal beat 2004 Federer so yeah. Nadal and Djokovic are better players for sure

[@Lil7672]

This match, along with the 08 wimbledon final, and 12 AO final were the 3 highest level GS final I've ever seen

[@ValentinG23]

you can add the 2021 RG semi final !!!!

[@adityasen2281]

@@ValentinG23 And now also add the 2022 final !!

[@mohammedsaqibkalsekar1058]

the fact that he saved 3 breakpoints 13 yrs ago and also this year... this man is INSANEEE

[@TheDalitis8]

One of the best matches of all times.

[@mr.bumble-bee3749]

15:16 one of the best points ever (i don't think i have seen a better one) i admit that even if i am a nole fan :)

[@justdev8965]

@5:53 Commentators: how long can this man defend? Every tennis fan in the world: Yes

[@jamesjin1668]

I think time and time again these great matches have demonstrated how much tennis demands from players mentally. A single point can reverse all the momentum built up from the beginning. A mere 7-point tie break can decide if all the hours of hard work is worthwhile or not. A serve, a return, or a volley can separate the difference between victory and defeat. And of course, the player has to do everything physically or mentally. I salut to those who are brave enough to face the tremendous hardships and achieve something incredible.

[@omgwatdouwant]

Players also need to adapt to the conditions and balls used. You can't practice that. Even if the court is the same, the weather and humidity may be different.

[@vidyasonavane9602]

Yes we fans expect the tennis players to fight hard, but it’s so unfair sometimes to lose a match for few sec lapses in attention/ choice of short. To see the agony on their faces, felt very sad and bad for both. Can’t imagine the stress of playing when one is about to lose match. Nadal with his arm around Roger in end is such a sweet moment after a hard fought match.

[@juankruh6816]

i am glad nadal and djokovic existed, without them, federer would have won over 30 slams, over 500 weeks at world number 1, over 150 career titles, over 10 year ending world number 1, over 50 master 1000, over 10 wtf, he would've made mockery of the sport which would be very bad for tennis, competition is very important, nadal and djokovic saved tennis.

[@danaturcu913]

Subscriu,nu l am plăcut niciodată pe Fedex in ciuda perfecțiunii lui și a jocului impecabil. Favoriții mei au fost și vor rămâne Sampras ,Safin și Nadal. Din actuala generație nu îmi place de niciun jucător în mod special,toți sunt la fel,fara sare și piper..

[@kakashihatake1029]

@2dowde there would be no other fanbase tbh. I would be watching a different sport entirely

[@DimitarFCBM]

@2dowde Djokovic literally has the most unbearable fans?

[@starlighthero6499]

@2dowde All the Big 3 diehards are garbage. Shame that they hold up a big part of tennis, but then the real fans of tennis will stay after the Big 3 unfortunately leave.

[@prkrmc6457]

@2dowde I don’t get these crazy fans. How can you be a fan of tennis and hate Federer, Novak, or Rafa? I love the sport, and there’s just NO WAY I’d be a fan of just one of these guys. I mean, look at this video we’re commenting on. The level of tennis on display in this match is NOT NORMAL. The big-3 and big-4 brought tennis to a new level. If you love tennis, you gotta admire the greats. Their level of mastery over the sport looks like freaking art: full flight Federer gliding over the court firing forehands at will, Rafa coiling his inside-out cross court forehand on red clay, Djokovic sliding on hard courts, on a full stretch, turning impossible defense into impossible offense? All 3 of them play tennis on setting 100. All of their matches are on another level regardless of winner. I mean, just look at Wimbledon 2019. Fed beats Rafa at 39, playing insane tennis. Then Fed plays lights out tennis on the final firing off 90+ winners over 5 sets, serves to perfection, wins most rallies, returns better than Novak freaking Djokovic, AND still loses to the chess and zen master that is Novak Djokovic. They’re gods of the sport. All 3 of them. It’s time we learn to appreciate them all while we still have Rafa and Novak playing otherworldly tennis.

[@AhmedMohamed-pb5un]

Who else agrees that the point at 15:00 would have killed the match

[@AhsanWasim]

I don’t think so fool

[@mhp7690]

Defo one of the greatest Australian open matches of all time just after AO 2012. Federer and Nadal played exceptionally well but Federer couldn't believe that it was 2 sets all after 4 sets despite himself playing some insane tennis. He couldn't fathom how Nadal had so much in the tank after his semi final against verdasco. Which is why he broke down into tears afterwards. After losing at Wimbledon along with clay he thought Nadal would be surpassing him on every surface.

[@shawnatlast]

Going on tennis skill and shotmaking, this is the very best match played on hard court

[@stuewz]

The quality of points were incredible. Fed was technically at his best here, but as I always say Wimbledon 2008 was the reason of this result.

[@theobecquet8477]

Rafa's physical and mental madness in this tournament is the reason why he won this match

[@stuewz]

Théo Becquet I agree, but I believe Wimbledon 2008 affected Fed’s mental.

[@Tesla_Death_Ray]

the french 08 was the reason for wimbledon 08.

[@sapio0o]

There's always a reason. Nadal had Fed's number back in the days. He was able to counter everything that Rogi produces. Almost like what Novak is to Nadal lately on hard courts and what Rogi has been to Nadal in 2017 after AO. It's not about being better, but about having a proper plan which works and makes the opponent worse.

[@hamadamilanista3461]

@@sapio0o your explanation for the situation is perfect

[@ettefrankyette]

It’s been a long 13 years since he last won this and he’s had to grind out a second win in 2022- after the 4 heartache final losses in between. I’ve been in raptures all day!

[@flaviushonoriusemperorofro3903]

no novak this year..........that's why he won it and u know it.

[@mrhatman675]

@@flaviushonoriusemperorofro3903 no novak no roger they just let nadal win everything not facing a single competition

[@coreychristian2312]

Im still floating on air about 2022 lol

[@cesarfernandezlopez5063]

The only man that can make Federer cry !!! Rafael Nadal!!!!! 💪🏼🎾🇪🇸❤️🏆

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

You're right cause Federer cried when he won 2017 A.O. had his opponent not been Nadal I don't think he would have cried.

[@adputra8324]

Look at Mirka, she was worried all the time. Rafa covered all court amazingly.

[@thomasbrunkle8389]

*Greatest match of all time*

[@CK-iv1lq]

Wimbledon 08 is a sentimental favorite for me, because of the drama and the buildup of the two previous Wimbledon finals, but in terms of raw tennis quality, nothing comes close to this

[@MultiNovak1]

@@charlie172011 *AO 2012 Djokovic vs Nadal - Greatest match of all time*

[@andrejmitrovic4958]

@@CK-iv1lq lmao, Djokovic-Nadal 2012,2013 2018 are 3x more quality matches than this, such intensity on every point, Nadal-Thiem

[@Romans8-9]

@@andrejmitrovic4958 Intensity and drama yes but not shotmaking. The tennis produced here was unreal.

[@andistheinforitbutso7513]

absolute class players.. this is called match... what a rivalry

[@hash8910]

Rafa. The most brutal competitor during the match and the most gracious sportsman after it. How someone could be both is beyond me.

[@RS-gi9hu]

Who is here after Nadal won today AO 2022!!! VAMOS RAFA!!!

[@lizruiz2452]

Rafa 🤮 Federer ❤️

[@josemanuelescobarcrespo5250]

Una hater latina más. Como no tienen talento tenístico en su país tienden a odiar a un grande. Lo mismo va para los haters de Federer o de Novak. Los mediocres siempre suelen ser haters. !Qué pena!

[@vidyasonavane9602]

@25:28 genuine respect and love from Rafa towards Roger. It’s amazing what he did at such a young age. Same as Roger. I wished Rafa played little strategically when older than to be in the beast mode all the time, causing so many injuries and but still managed to get 20 slams.👏👏 another point to admire: his team is same over last so many years.

[@AhsanWasim]

Hez faking it fool

[@nirabdhungana7117]

by 2009 AO, Roger was competing for 14th GS, while Rafa was on for sixth GS, 4 French Open and one Wimbledon under his belt!

[@zitalopes3292]

My two favorite player of all time💕👍

[@Bratin_Basu]

Most Remarkable Match.. Most Memorable Match for Rafa..

[@tolendoi123]

Loved it when the commentator said “Nadal bout to prove why he is now the best player in the planet”

[@ciao_abhi]

that guitar note at the last point of the match is classic at this point from AO

[@vidyasonavane9602]

Good listening, seems like a broken cord

[@fb30xhk]

Coming right off the 2022 AO final, it’s interesting to compare the two versions of Nadal, at 13 years apart. I’d say Nadal is a better ball striker today and tactically smarter but he was a lot quicker on his feet in 2009, which of course is unsurprising

[@kaborimaish]

well said i imagine if only this version of nadal had the tactical ability he displayed in this years final..what an unstoppable tennis monster he could have been

[@aleksCo94]

@@kaborimaish djokovic would still beat him on hard especially AO this year

[@kaborimaish]

@@aleksCo94 I don't think so the Nadal of this year was just on another level both mentally and physically and when in that level he's just unstoppable ..to tell the truth Djokovic with all those issues he had I don't think he would have beaten Medvedev

[@aleksCo94]

@@kaborimaish bro nadal came to AO final 2019 without loosing a set ..then nole came and destroyed him ..nadal hasnt won a set for 8 years on hard against him . .plus nole is a diffrent breed on AO whoever he plays

[@kaborimaish]

@@aleksCo94 the younger generation is finally stepping up but i do have a feeling the two will meet in one or two more showdown before their time is up i just hope it will be in a Melbourne final or flashing meadows

[@clearbluewater9784]

His first grand slam title after becoming #1, and he break Roger 20 titles record by winning his 21st majors in the same tournament. I always thought he had nightmares in the Australian open as he lost many finals, but this tournament also won many magical moments for rafa as a worthy champion.

[@ashishnair12]

His 1st Grand Slam after becoming #1 was the 2008 US Open not this tournament.

[@rinishachalasani8208]

Here after Nadal won 2nd AO vs Medvedev, 2022 and 21 GS . One more than Fed and he won every slam twice now..!!

[@lizruiz2452]

Nadal 🤮 Federer ♥️

[@rinishachalasani8208]

@@lizruiz2452 keep on hating and stewing with bitterness but it is what it is and facts dont lie..!😜🤪😉

[@nirabdhungana7117]

2017 AO Final was a fitting avenge for Federer over Nadal

[@jc-sy5ic]

2017 too in nadal hand but nadal gifted the victory to federer

[@arslaanpasha3334]

@@jc-sy5ic nadal choked in the 5th set of 2017 aus open

[@kakashihatake1029]

@@arslaanpasha3334 true but Federer was in charge the whole time and slipped up in the 5th set early on.

[@吳佳叡-e2j]

This is my favorite match of all time

[@miguelortiz2610]

Federer cried here because he thought never gonna defeat nadal again,but I think after this loss Federer decided to himself to improve his game,specially his backhand,that’s why now at his 40 he finally can beat Nadal,he’s a greatest champ.

[@jacobschmidt2709]

This is definitely one of the greatest matches ever. Prime Fed vs prime Nadal was a treat to watch in spite of the many heartbreakers Fed fans had to face. If you had watched the match, you'd see that Federer played the better tennis in the first 4 sets, but lost only because Nadal was in his head. Uncle Toni was on record to saying that Federer was the better player in the first 4 sets and that he does not know how his nephew won. This is a match I bet Fed wished he could do over. 2017 Fed would not have lost a match like this. Credit, however, goes to Nadal for being the more mentally stable player when it mattered most.

[@princesofthepower3690]

So it’s more or less the opposite to the 2007 Wimbledon final.

[@Romans8-9]

2017 Fed only won because he faced a weaker Nadal. 2017 Fed wouldnt have beaten 2009 Nadal if even Roger in his prime couldnt.

[@Alex-zd8hj]

Federer really managed to throw away a couple of GS just because he let the opponent get under his skin. This match should've been one in 4 sets. 2019 Wimbledon comes to mind. 2009 US open, 2015 US open + the 2 famous Semi's with double match points. But that's life

[@JacenSolo0]

@@Romans8-9 2017 fed < 2009 Fed tho by far. His mobility is way worse

[@Romans8-9]

@@JacenSolo0 I agree. Thats why I said if 2009 Fed couldnt beat Nadal at AO, then 2017 Fed couldnt either.

[@mrss9127]

Great match.. hopefully Rafa can get his second soon. He’s been very close so many times..

[@menon_ji4984]

But Djokovic won his second RG

[@kakashihatake1029]

@@menon_ji4984 hopefully a 3rd before he retires. And a 10th AO if possible

[@brandondawson7354]

He did it ur wish came true

[@shawnatlast]

He did it. He actually did it

[@blazeking5206]

was this the year that nadal had an epic semis against verdasco the previous night?

[@viksinha5410]

Yes, right you are!

[@brandonwalkintennis]

Nah had one night off then played Feds

[@viksinha5410]

@@brandonwalkintennis Oh that's right. But still very impressive!

[@brandonwalkintennis]

@@viksinha5410 yeah ridiculous winning back to back five set matches played at such a high level especially given they were semi then final

[@Lifeskeyishappiness]

Djokovic also did similar in 2012, beating Murray in the semis in almost 5 hours and then Nadal in the final in almost 6 hours

[@triminh3287]

who was here after Rafa reached his 21st GS especially at Australian Open 2022

[@JoshSamimi2024]

Me

[@raheeskhan2218]

Me

[@aniketghogle8735]

Requesting AO to upload this full match in 1080p as the previous fully uploaded version is in 480p and blurry..making this request because this classic can be rewatched endlessly for all the sporting community.

[@jamesockelford514]

Thumbs up if you’re watching this video today after Nadal won his second Australian Open 13 years later…

[@jprez4956]

federer getting hyped is so fun to watch

[@piqueblinders7948]

Federer said recently that this court was super slow but I really can’t see that, it looks like a decent medium pace

[@Romans8-9]

It looks insanely fast.

[@belakovacs5765]

The green was ways faster thab this. All surfaces got slowed radically in 2008.

[@BuffaloZx]

The level here is insane, both close to their primes

[@prkrmc6457]

Fed had a gazillion break points, but just couldn't convert whatsoever. That is the story of their rivalry. Sucks for Fed that he played with a tiny racket for most of his peak against Rafa. Rafa had a bazooka for a forehand, and he used it to decimate feds one handed backhand over and over again... I'm afraid we can watch tennis for the next 30 years and we'll never see tennis played like this again.

[@DSN262]

Tiny racket?

[@user-pk2dq6ds3n]

Remember this guys, tomorrow Sunday 30th January 2022 Nadal will beat Medvedev to be the only man with 21 GS. His second AO 13 years later.

[@user-js5ly2wx4l]

Done and dusted

[@raheeskhan2218]

Vamoss 😍❤️

[@jop6388]

Federer outplaying his opponent yet making unforced errors on break points will forever be his trademark

[@jacobschmidt2709]

@AH Without question! If Federer had the mental strength of Djokovic and Nadal, he would have been far and away the goat.

[@superx1457]

Federer did not outplay Nadal here though. Nadal played fantastic to save the break points even if Federer wasn't 100% clinical.

[@crinabodea5589]

Unique! Simply, the Best! 🏆🥇🏅🎾🇪🇸

[@srkarif5904]

the two best friends in the world. and one of the most dangerous rivalry but they are both respect each other.on the court and off the court. they give the same love.

[@feketemacska9420]

The two Legends!

[@AhmedEmad-hi1ks]

This is the highest level ! Can anyone recommend quality tennis like this on grandslams especiallly between big 3?

[@ValentinG23]

2012 AO SF Nole vs Murray 2009 AO SF Nadal vs Verdasco 2016 AO Nole vs Wawrinka 2021 RG SF Nole vs Nadal 2021 USO SF Nole vs Zverev 2019 Wibmledon SF Federer vs Nadal

[@nirabdhungana7117]

2008 French Open and Wimbledon loss to Nadal, and again Aus Open loss to him was killing Roger from Inside! but there afterwards he completed 3 GS finals, and achieved the unachievable French Open the same year ae wind a marathon win over Roddick in the Wimbledon final which surpassed him over Sampras. He contested all 4 GS finals in 2009, quite a feat!

[@DSN262]

He didn't face Nadal at the French that year

[@tennisslams9363]

@@DSN262 because Nadal got the boot from the guy Federer beat lol.

[@viksinha5410]

4:00 Just about sums up Federer's biggest weakness. It's not his backhand but his break point conversion rate

[@rnsw4572]

Tbh Nadal played some great points down break point there

[@viksinha5410]

@@rnsw4572 True

[@superx1457]

Lol exactly people keep saying Federer errors but Nadal displayed mental strength and skill not shown by almost anyone else

[@viksinha5410]

@@superx1457 Of course but given the amount of break point chances Federer had, he should have been able to convert at least some of them.

[@jayc_1229]

2022, 13 years later, Nadal is back to have a chance to win his 21th Grand Slam.

[@cineastik8220]

And as a Federer fan, I‘ll be rooting for him! And somehow, I think Federer does too…

[@ben86jones82]

This was a great match. But Federer folded that night. He looked beaten before it started. Im a Federer fan before people start the hate. Wim and the French massacre both 2008, messed up his head. The 3rd set missing the break points and then the double fault. It was the beginning of the mental torture, in his agonising defeats. Djokovic 2010.11,19. If not for injury Nadal could have 25 slams. So proud he got to 21 on Sunday. Back in 2009 i thought Nadal going past him would cause me pain. Its funny as you age things change. Could not think of anyone more deserving. When they go tennis will have lost so much. Novak as well, who pound for pound is the best on his day. Federer the most talented and best to watch. Yet Nadal has this humble natural grace you find difficult to describe in a man that physically competitive. I find the GOAT debate tedious. As it wont be settled by numbers. It stops people realising there really is not that long left, for us to bask in the greatest era in tennis history. Peace and Love.

[@piyushpandita9999]

absolutely true, very well summarized. those defeats in 2008 really took their toll, and you could see during this game time and again federer doubting his serve, and forehand :(

[@janardhanareddy9384]

Nadal power game.sheer power

[@waywardmunkey]

even WITH those doubts my god Federer (and Nadal) was insane back in the day. He was firing winners on basically very shot from every spot on the court. And than obviously kudos to Nadal that despite that overwhelming firepower to have the defensive and mental prowess to absorb the torrent of bombs coming at him shot after shot. But echoing your thoughts - this really was a great era in tennis. If you look at the top players matches again today, still incredible level, but not the god-like matches we had between the Big 3 in their hey day.

[@leonardobraynen1524]

Ben thank u for this comment. I am a long suffering nadal fan 100% As u know, Nadal puts his fans on an epic roller coaster man every single match. This is the most truthful and beautiful comment i ever read describing Nadal his place and the BIG 3. Much respect. I watched all these matches LIVE, nkt just here on youtube. And honestly, after Nadal beat Fed here i thought it was the passing of the guard that Fed would just evaporate. Like u said, Nadal demolished Fed in 3 straight slams 08-09 FO, WIMBY & AO 09. But Fed's resilience to bounce back and still get 20 slams made me respect him. We will neber see another era like this again.

[@ben86jones82]

@crazywarlord777 Federer for me will always be the greatest. I can't put into words. However Federer first major was in 2003. Nadals 2005. So they shared much of each others generation. Different generations is a huge stretch. They met in every French open for 4 straight years. 05-08 Three straight Wimbledon finals. 06-08. Federes prime was 07. Dojkovic your point makes a little more sense. In Federer being displaced and age playing a bigger role. Because even though Novak is only slightly younger than Nadal he peaked later. In 2007 year Fed played Novak in Aus, Nadal french, Nadal Wimbledon, Djokovic US open. So they were always pushing. He won't win the slam count because he got tight on big moments. He also has a poor 5 set record against either man. 2007 Wimbledon. 2017 Aus are his only 5 set victories over Nadal in a grand slam. He's never managed it against Novak. He should have won US 2010, 2011 SEMIS. The single biggest moment was him not converting in Wim 2019.

[@JoshSamimi2024]

Who here after Nadal won the Australian open for the second time

[@sazzadhossain8403]

I consider myself the luckiest tennis lover, cause i didn’t miss any matchch played by roger,rafa,nole,among them,what an era It's been.

[@Activision24]

My favorite match of all-time and I'm a Fed fan

[@syuchen7037]

sweet mother of god... this is the first Fedal match i watched and even though i know how the match is going damn it's still as thrilling as it has always been so blessed to be growing up in this generation, so blessed

[@arnieus866]

I didn't think anyone would top Sampras' 14 slams. Pete thought he was fading at age 28 or so. Now Rafa is still the top of his game at 35.

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

Who would have thought that Novak and Nadal would win so many slams after turning 30? Novak 8. Nadal 7. There was a time when most people believed that it was normal for an Athlete to decline quickly after age 30.

[@mrhatman675]

@@jeffreykaufmann2867 if the competition is so weak a 38 year old fed can make it to the wimbledon final and almost win it against a 6 years younger djokovic what do you expect

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

@@mrhatman675 The competition isn't weak. That 38 year old Federer would beat Prime Roddick at Wimbledon.

[@ecstacy3601]

We are blessed with these two legends.

[@rlladser]

This match is insane!!!

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

What a match! Amazing game by Rafa Congratulations 👏🏆🎉❤️

[@alexduio7639]

un des meilleurs matchs de tous les temps qui n est jamais cité ni par les pros ni par la presse ou commentateurs c est etonnant....

[@Activision24]

Complètement d'accord. C'est mon favori. Quel niveau de jeu !

[@antheusmain]

15:33 Federer repeated this shot in 2017 against Nadal

[@humphreymadlala4462]

And the one from 2017 was a 26-shot rally.It was amazing stuff.

[@ingrafaelcobas]

@@humphreymadlala4462 its similar but not the same, they way Roger execute the slice in 2009 and who Nadal played that ball is not repeated in 2017, 2009 point is one of the best in history,

[@humphreymadlala4462]

@@ingrafaelcobas Also,I still think that the 2009 Australian Open final was a better match than the 2017 final.Reason? Because of the drama, the level of shotmaking, and the level of competitiveness throughout, unlike in the 2017 final where one guy would have his physical dips, while the other would raise his level.It's in the fifth set of that 2017 final where both guys play at a really competitive at the same time.Not the case with the 2009 final.That final remains a classic, and adding to the fact Nadal came out triumphant after having played a five-hour,14 minute epic against Verdasco, and it's certainly an amazing achievement.

[@bosedeepanjan]

Who is here after Rafa finally won his 2nd AO in another 5 set marathon coming bck from 2 sets down ,0-40 down against Danil Medvedev to win his 21st Slam a new record in Men

[@jyotirmoydasdeep6568]

And now Nadal stands with 21 titles, what a duo ❤️

[@HONORTONUMERIC123]

Yeah..... That's a good duo....

[@anton1lm]

at 15min the point is absolutely crazy and even in a very tense momen!

[@RAUL7487]

That point at 15:15 it's already part of the legend of tennis

[@ignacioalcon1278]

You can't play better, they just reached perfection at times , they did not speculate, just tried to win the point in their own terms , nostalgy catches me watching this match we won't see play again these two legends

[@Masterdoctorgenius14]

Federer's story in this final 1st set: comes back from one break down to lead with a break but still ends up losing. 2nd set: wins it. 3rd set: three billion chances to break but couldnt do so. loses the TB. 4th set: wins it. 5th set: head all over the place and plays a terrible 5th set.

[@WuzzaWombat]

Nadal is better

[@viksinha5410]

@Fez He’s better on clay but worse on all other surfaces

[@viksinha5410]

Saving break points is easy

[@Raju-bf5ox]

@@viksinha5410 but still he beat fed at wimbledon in his prime... But fedex never in his lfetime will beat rafa at rolland garros

[@manishsharmat1312]

@@viksinha5410 Still Rafa beat fed in Australia in 2009, 2012, 2014 and Wimbledon in 2008. Haha

[@sreeragssu]

Watching after 2022 australian Open final 🔥❤ Rafa Vs medvedev Congrats Rafa ❤ 21st 🔥🏆🏆

[@MotivatedStudent2000]

Nadal just won his 21st grand slam ❤️🎾

[@javierjesusbalades2155]

The first 3 sets of this match.....the 4th set of AO 2012 final and the 5th set of Wimbledon 2008 final......are the perfect dream match.....

[@Sen0719]

Who’s here after Nadal won his 21st grandslam?

[@Mike-jv9cl]

Me

[@daniayrtursunbecov7706]

Me

[@deepakmahajan4978]

Credit to nadal but till to this day , it hurts. The french open 2008 final left a mental scar on roger which was clear with wimbledon and aus open final losses. But credit for roger for winning last 5 meetings and overcoming mental demons against nadal!

[@tennisradu]

Even if he won last 5 matches, it doesn't change the fact Nadal owned him his whole career, but fedtards don't admit it 😥

[@viveknamikaze761]

@@tennisradu In their whole career, most were on clay, and rafatards dont admit it.

[@tennisradu]

@@viveknamikaze761 no, dude, you're wrong, I think 15 matches were on clay, while 25 were on the other surfaces... 😆 Go check some facts before saying bullshit 🤭

[@viveknamikaze761]

@@tennisradu Most of his wins were on clay. That's what I said. You should first check your eyes before commenting on others.

[@tennisradu]

@@viveknamikaze761 You said "most were on clay", that most can be most matches or most wins, anyway, we can say most of Federer's wins were on hard, so I can notice some double standards here 🤭

[@integraletaylan]

Who's here after 22 fking grand slams? GOAT.

[@MrEmpatey]

This is the best tennis i've ever seen from Rafa on the hard court's. The best performance from grass is from 2008 wimbledon. and the best performance on clay is 2008 French open were he absolutely destroyed roger federer.

[@den_525]

I'd say his 2013 US swing was where I think he played his best hard court tennis.. won in Indian Well, Montreal, Cincinnati, and US Open where he destroyed Djokovic (who's the best hard court player)

[@christophesmee3405]

@@den_525 I'd say some of his US Open play in 2010, 2011, 2013 and the 2017 Semi-Final were some his best moments in terms of quality of play on Hard Court's. He really did look a cut above the rest.. Obviously, not in the 2011 Final. Even though he lost that, he played extraordinarily well.

[@shanewalker9545]

I think it was the 2010 US Open, he was incredible

[@andrejmitrovic4958]

@@den_525 how is 3:1 destroying?

[@andrejmitrovic4958]

2018 wimby was his best performance on grass

[@조인-f4f]

굉장한 접전이였네요 이런경기 치루면 이틀은 자야할듯 싶네요

[@Jcolao7]

This match and post ceremony is the greatest tennis and class I’ve every had the privilege of watching. Not sure if we’ll ever see the quality points and tennis we saw in this match as well as the 08 Wimbledon.

[@mrdoc7773]

After Ao 2022 final

[@mohamedmouri5053]

The scary thing is that Federer didn't even play bad 😅😭

[@jonathankoons5185]

What is unreal, beyond even the point that they played at 15:14 is the fact that Federer followed it up by serving an ace to save a break point, after losing one of the most iconic rallies ever. Truly a mental giant.

[@jacobschmidt2709]

Federer was anything but a mental giant this match. He played the better tennis in the first 4 sets and still found a way to lose the match. Nadal was no doubt in the Swiss's head then.

[@manjunathd]

Last set was brutal

[@muleyamwiinga3988]

When main characters are allowed to go 100% at each other

[@xxmoonstarxx4802]

Rewatched this after he won his 2nd AO trophy!

[@nimra1984]

Who else is here after nadal’s 21st grand slam win at Aus open?

[@JoshSamimi2024]

Me

[@daniayrtursunbecov7706]

Hello

[@TrollMagic1987]

Anyone here before AO 2021 begins? Vamos Rafa, for the second AO, you can do it man!

[@menon_ji4984]

Djokovic did it at RG

[@menon_ji4984]

As long as Djokovic exist, Nadal cannot win a hardcourt slam

[@Olly_2024_]

@@menon_ji4984 😉

[@superx1457]

Woohoo 2022 aus open instead