David Nalbandian's First-Ever ATP Match! | Courier vs Nalbandian Miami 2000 Highlights

[@tennistv]

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[@omar.ovi.m]

Nalvandian tenia una pegada y un juego totalmente distinta, sobre todo de derecha. Increible como mejoro en pocos años su drive de derecha, y potencio el revez.

[@rtolias]

gracias david por todo los momentos de gran tenis que disfrute como argentino.

[@Osiris3657]

I'll never get over Courier's funky backhand stroke

[@jeffhermida4788]

more of these please. love the history lessons too.

[@masters.1000]

The most talented player I've ever saw. Played the same game since he started, never trained or took care of his body. The best hands in the game, the best backhand. He just wanted to live his life as he pleased and play professional tournaments at the same time. With all that, he managed to win the Masters Cup, 2 M1000, world N3 and semifinals in every Grand Slam. Toyed with Federer and Nadal at will. If he just only cared enough, no one can know what would have happened. Federer's career would be hampered.

[@jonterrett]

He could of stopped Federer domination or federer wouldn’t of been as dominant in 2003-2007 if he cared enough but he had all the talent

[@warriorson7979]

I didn't know Tomic was playing in 2003 already...?🤔

[@michaelumana8853]

@@warriorson7979 much more talented than tomic

[@masters.1000]

@@warriorson7979 That's the difference between a real talent and a clown sponsored and hyped by media.

[@leecherlarry]

he looks like he doesn't care too much

[@robinkalousek7247]

David Nalbandian and Marat Safin, two of the biggest what if,s in the history of open erA

[@moheganson]

At least Safin won a couple Slams

[@nicolasneri7738]

@@moheganson david the final masters against federer and a masters beating nadal federer and djokovic... that is bigger than safin's career

[@racketchallenges6813]

Interesting to see how much Nalbandian used the slice backhand and then in his later career turned to a much more aggressive shot, using the slice a lot less. Great match

[@Bicicleteiros]

Jim Courier was 29 and pulled some nice shots in the game, he wasn't done for tennis yet I just noticed that Nalbandian is younger than Roger Federer, retired at 31 - that's sad too

[@hoyoungwon]

Djokovic may have a better backhand in terms of defense (that stretch backhand is probably the greatest individual shot of all time), but imo Nalbandian has the best all-around backhand. It's so penetrating and he can pick so many angles from anywhere on the court. 🤌🤌

[@felespresso2953]

Nole reveals that Nalbandián backhand was his inspiration to abord topspin balls like Rafa's

[@stevennorris7181]

Better all round backhand lol?, I dont know what sort of Jamaican herb your on, but there's 18 reasons and probably 313 more as to why that's rubbish.

[@stanleyextra2812]

Novak's backhand reminds me of Nalbandian's. They are similar, they are technically perfect. Novak's better on defense, is more consistent and Nalbandian's has higher speed and more variety and holds the record for the fastest backhand. Problem with Nalbandian is he is lazy and Novak is much more hardworking with such great willpower to win the Grand Slams which is why Novak has 18 and hopefully will get over 20.

[@laurent16t]

I have a thing for Kei Nishikori's backhand too (involving 2 hands backhand). But it's a pleasure to see Courier's one again too.

[@therealbs2000]

@@stanleyextra2812 hard work = 20+ slams over laziness LOL

[@shadowagent6051]

David Nalbandian the only player who was fearless against the big 3.

[@joeschmoe8264]

The only man to ever whip all three in the same tournament. I loved Nalbandian’s game so much.

[@edwinivanrodriguez3769]

Jajaja

[@anseinueseima408]

Murray was also fearless against the big 3, so was Thiem.

[@Jerry101ucanttouchmae]

Nice to see one of my favourites from the 90s against my all time favourite (Nalbandian). Miles apart in style in favour of David though!

[@RossBayCult]

Courier’s last pro level victory. He retired from tennis in the next match after losing to Enqvist. Edit: just saw them put it in the end of the video. Oh well.

[@CoachAdrian]

Good last win for Courier to end his career 👍

[@davidag90]

Probably the struggle with such a young (and unknown) Nalbandian and a lost to a current top as Enqvist was the last drop that fills the cup. Jim was ready for retirement.

[@uncleiroh5061]

Jim Courier’s forehand technique would make even the great lord Gulbis jealous.

[@MrEasybreezey]

Dude was way ahead of his time. He didn't quite let his wrist relax to straight, but aside from that, pretty much the blueprint for the modern

[@transamination]

First ATP match year 2000, then makes Wimbledon final 2002.

[@SeanT649]

Great video tennis tv.

[@AmateurTennistv]

Nalbandian is so good!

[@AinSoph73]

great match, spectacular highlights

[@qmto]

Couriers last great match. He really let some beautiful shots fly in this match.

[@nomadbanda9562]

Greatest player who could not win a GS

[@muccisebastian9300]

He won a Masters cup defeating an injured but still peak Federer

[@nomadbanda9562]

@@muccisebastian9300 yup I know

[@edwinivanrodriguez3769]

Jajajajajajajajaja no, the greatest player who could not win a GS was Marcelo Ríos

[@nomadbanda9562]

@@edwinivanrodriguez3769 hmmm, I think you are right because Marcelo had been the no1 player too.

[@nicolasneri7738]

@@edwinivanrodriguez3769 you hurt cause no one remember rios hahahahahahahhhahah

[@TheSentinel909]

thanks so much for this vid

[@grise123]

more nalbandian please

[@nizzam1]

Is courier still using the pro staff 85 original here ?

[@swalterstennis]

Jim Courier has a fantastic career and is one of the 35 best male players to ever play the game.

[@lekerkenerken4195]

Prince Graphite, what a great raquet!

[@johnnymickfly1093]

Who’s here to see this

[@reneoaa885]

A pesar que Courier estaba al borde del retiro, el argentino no pudo ganarle; igual que con Agassi, que con 34 años casi siempre le ganaba a los argentinos.

[@tomasdelcampo2]

Fue su primer partido. Agassi les ganaba cuando era como número 1 o 2

[@pacochuquiure5459]

Jim Courier had a modern style of tennis. Kind of similar to Andre Agassi.

[@Lil7672]

Omg skinny Nalban !

[@escawun3794]

Creo que lo único que le faltó a Nalbandian fue mejor preparación física, no es que no haya tenido una carrera exitosa, pero era tan talentoso que no tenía a nadie a quien envidiarle ,que merecía haber ganado unos cuantos grand slams y estar en la discusión de los mejores de la historia.. me pasa lo mismo con Safin

[@anemicroyalty8764]

Nalbandian is one of the biggest wastes of talent in tennis history (although not a bust of course). One of the best 2HBH’s ever, and is only the only player to beat all of the Big 3 in one event. But his lack of commitment to fitness and foul temper limited his career. He was always a crusty old curmudgeon. It’s a shame.

[@moheganson]

Kyrgios too

[@MrEasybreezey]

Every coach I had growing up in the 90s gave me shit for modeling my forehand after Courier's.... and now any of em still teaching are probably teaching a forehand not too dissimilar. Scoff scoff coaches.

[@SenseiDenax]

6:32 Nalbandian could have asked the point to be replayed since the ball kid takes the ball from the smash before the second bounce, no ?

[@edwinivanrodriguez3769]

No

[@initialize21]

If Nalbandian stayed more fit and consistent he would have been one of the GOATs, probably taking 2nd place behind Federer and leaving Nadal in 3rd

[@armstrongtixid6873]

How come? Nalbandian would hinder Federer on hard quite a bit, but he couldn't hinder Nadal on clay I'd imagine, so that would help Nadal significantly.

[@masters.1000]

@@armstrongtixid6873 Nadal's forehand would do nothing against Nalbandian's backhand, on the contrary. Sadly they never met, 2006 would have been lovely.

[@RossBayCult]

@@masters.1000 Nalbandian wasn’t a great athlete. He had groundstrokes on par with anybody. But he wouldn’t have gotten 20 grand slams, he didn’t even get 1.

[@masters.1000]

@@RossBayCult That's why the first statement was "if Nalbandian were fit and consistent".

[@armstrongtixid6873]

@@masters.1000 That may be true ... but he still moves crazy well in 2006 ... Djokovic's backhand gets no problem from Nadal's forehand, and I don't think he could beat a 2006 Nadal who I feel was significantly better than 2011.

[@Joharilok]

Nalbandian - the greatest player to never win a Grandslam. Also on that list would be Tommy Haas...who else?

[@Lucho-rq6vy]

Maybe chino Rios, coria

[@masters.1000]

Since the 90s, the most talented players that never won one would be Ríos, Haas, Nalbandian and Berdych.

[@Laura-lv1ke]

berdych has to be up there

[@franmoreno351]

Ferrer

[@jonterrett]

Davydenko

[@rjamesyork]

Suddenly I know the answer to a couple more trivia questions.

[@eltano06]

este nalbandian joven se parece mucho a hewitt en los movimientos

[@jcjohnson0]

This is Nalbandian before his pot belly era.

[@MgoUmk]

he was like that until the first part of 2004...

[@jonterrett]

Nalbandian Davydenko Haas for me best players to never win a slam

[@superivanhoe]

Add Ferrer and Coria to that list

[@moheganson]

Rios

[@stockton350]

Didn't know he used a POG...

[@kitaek70]

JC sporting the dad bod in the year 2000

[@ruggierojerolli]

Pure forearm Courier's forehand. Had to master all kinds of curls to tune it instead of court training 🤣🤣. Barely some effect on it.

[@pablotupone4190]

Why did Courier retire at just 29 YO???

[@stupendous1068]

Mark Knopfler's love child.

[@activelivingchallenger4298]

if only he kept fit man. wth

[@KimiRai-lf3gn]

None of Courrier, Nalbandian and Ericsson are still in the business...

[@arielhpaiz]

muy pichoncito David, contra el David de mediados del 2000 no tenia nada q hacer Courier

[@もにょこん]

腹

[@preciousjey]

Before Nadal there was DaNal.

[@SonateSonate]

Djokovic's forehand is ugly as hell 😂

[@estebank4592]

This young boy has no future...

[@jameschiu7565]

You can tell Courier's game is losing it a bit. Forehand not as deadly as it once was. It was right for Courier to retire.

[@davidfacee2857]

Era malísimo nalbandian ahy

[@moeclass]

Dios... porque existis?

[@swalterstennis]

The Top 20 Men’s Tennis Players EVER: (approximately) 1. Federer 2. Djokovic 3. Nadal 4. Budge 5. Sampras 6. Tilden 7. Kramer 8. Gonzales 9. Laver 10. Borg 11. Vines 12. McEnroe 13. Lendl 14. Connors 15. Rosewall 16. Agassi 17. Cochet 18. Lacoste 19. Sedgman 20. Segura And every time I do it I tweak it a little. At one time or another, the following players were considered the Greatest Tennis Player of All Time by players on this list:: Bill Tilden Ellsworth Vines Don Budge Jack Kramer Pancho Gonzalez Lew Hoad Rod Laver Pete Sampras Roger Federer Rafael Nadal Novak Djokovic

[@marioalbertoungaretti4]

Man if we had to build the player with the uggliest groundstrokes ever, there would be no way to not take Courier's backhand. Obviously efficient as he is a former world number 1. But damn! Talk about an ugly backhand.

[@ivangustavoeichner7940]

Maestro de maestros!! Gracias por tanto sos lo más grande que tenemos!

[@warriorson7979]

The only reason Courier is grouped together with the "all time greats"...is because he is American...😑😒

[@bowiththeflow7123]

The same can be said with Murray

[@warriorson7979]

@@bowiththeflow7123 Exactly. The only place something like "Big 4" exists is in Britain.😑🙄😒

[@relaxmax6808]

He never win 1 set against Lendl in 4 matches . 22 Games wins only for Jim Courier !! Lendl was old fashion tennis of Borg era ( 1978 ) . Crazy , no ? www.atptour.com/en/players/atp-head-2-head/ivan-lendl-vs-jim-courier/l018/c243

[@swalterstennis]

Jim Courier won TWO French Opens and TWO Australian Opens when everyone played both events. He’s one of the all time 35 best male players ever.

[@relaxmax6808]

@@swalterstennis Yes , i agreed with you, Steve. But what Warrior Son wanted to say : Courier is not on the podium of the greatest. The commentator was not precise about it. There are Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Sampras, Borg for the moment above 10 Gran slams Wins. Courier is a great tennisman and champion , like Murray, Wawrinka .

[@kingoftennis94]

ugliest forehands in a box together

[@sooyoungmoon1530]

What an ugly forehand Courier had! Hard to watch after all these years of Federer, Nadal, Djokovic et al beauty.