David Nalbandian: The Man Who Could Beat ANYONE

[@eduardotiscornia4490]

Nalbandian played the most attractive tennis I have ever watched. The statistics shows clearly he was not among the best players of the history. But if it existed a ranking of creativity, skill and beauty in the game, he would be my number one.

[@RogerThatTennis]

I wish we had more videos of him playing on KZbin! Really love his style of play

[@dinomijatovic3921]

My too!

[@Jerry101ucanttouchmae]

I agree 👍

[@fejuncor]

yes he is the greatest natural talent in tennis history. More than Federer.

[@walterlapaglia5722]

exclusive

[@sacolapacote]

Probably the best two handed backhand in history!

[@RogerThatTennis]

Def one of the best!

[@joeschmoe8264]

@@RogerThatTennis DN was the only player who could toy with RF while RF was in his prime. He drummed the all of the big three out in the same tournament tournament and two of the three two weeks later. He was a brilliant player, gorgeous strokes.

[@Dalnoboy1]

If Nalbandian plays his tennis right now, he would stay unbreakable TOP-1. Most underrated and untitled player of tennis Golden Era - 2000-2012

[@Official.tadiwa]

@@RogerThatTennis no he has the best backhand of all time. No one with a two handed could hit backhands like him from the drive to the slice to the volley NO ONE

[@mateosimon4237]

@@Official.tadiwa Well Novak can

[@rodrigoarndt]

Most elegant tennis I have ever seen. Nalbandian, the lobby king could also receive service as none else. He excelled in volleys at the net, direction changing, not to mention to read the game on demand. Although, he showed to have more fun on rally racing, investing into it while he took tennis as a hobby. Miss his presence on courts.:)

[@RogerThatTennis]

And a great coach as well it seems like

[@fejuncor]

he is the greatest natural talent in tennis history. Even more than Federer.

[@user-tj7sy8rd3k]

Demasiado talento junto en sus brazos...El rey David!!!!

[@RogerThatTennis]

Siiii

[@peterryan6497]

Watched him play live a few times, and what I noticed was how he controlled the point most of the time even against the top players.

[@bojanfrntic8596]

My favorite player he was true artist of tennis

[@RogerThatTennis]

Loved David!

[@ovatsug8383]

No me canso de ver el talento del Rey David 😊

[@RogerThatTennis]

Una leyenda!

[@marianoboetto]

He was at his prime between 2005 and 2007. I still remember how he ripped off the big tree in a row in Madrid & Paris 2007.

[@tingyenahkee1447]

Best double hand backhand with variety of effect/angles on the ball without the footwork or leg movement for defending positions on the baseline comparable to that of a Djokovic Nalbandian one of the few players who could rival Federer anticipation, vision and shot selection on the court

[@RogerThatTennis]

Totally agree!

[@tungt88]

+Ting Yen Ahkee At his best, Nalbandian could befuddle & confuse Federer; something that the rest of the Tour has (signally) been unable to do -- you can beat Roger, but make him look like a fool? No one but Nalbandian can do that (even Rios couldn't do it) ...

[@biggabenne]

1:44 even Federer's dives/falls are elegant. RARE SIGHT

[@RogerThatTennis]

classy!

[@biggabenne]

@@RogerThatTennis It honestly looks more like an interpretive dance move than a sports dive!

[@adambennaim5500]

The best player i have ever seen when he was on

[@RogerThatTennis]

Too much talent out there!

[@kongvolmerii2683]

yes sir - my personal favorite for that title (been following tennis since early 80ies) is Michael Stich

[@variszarins]

Nah, Safin was better.

[@joaodelfino2011]

@@variszarins, in career, yes. But in talent, they were both well near in this term.

[@Alejandro_Magno.]

When Nalbandian retired, tennis didn't interest me in the same way again, I still hope one day to see a player with David's technical repertoire.

[@HutsonOlsen]

Had he possessed the mental toughness, commitment, and discipline of either Nadal or Djoker, he would have won many slams.

[@ppmoscadebar]

That Paris shot against Nadal. World Class, Rey David.

[@RogerThatTennis]

Incredible!

[@MgoUmk]

last point was one of the best, return, backhand, forehand, lob, drop shot, genius display in one point

[@RogerThatTennis]

One of the most talented players out there, he could do anything he wanted

[@hariharansankaran9012]

Nalbandian. Never out of place. Precise timing of shots. Finest control on ball... rolling, flatout, top spin, back spin. He whispers to the ball, and the ball obeys. Best double handed backhand ever. 2007 Madrid and Paris peak untouchable performances.

[@gonzalocrespo1797]

Tuve el gusto de verlo en vivo en el abierto de Buenos Aires jugando contra Coria, época dorada del tenis argentino. Sin dudas, un revés impecable, y un jugador todo terreno

[@RogerThatTennis]

Grandissimo!

[@tonycella1395]

Su derecha era formidable también. Ojalá yo hubiera tenido la ocasión de verlo. Era un genio, sin duda.

[@RogerThatTennis]

@@tonycella1395 grandissimo

[@valfredonovais9749]

O melhor tenista argentino.

[@bigua1428]

Del Potro and Vilas , and Sabatini too

[@emanoxgrunge]

Qué lujo ver jugar a Nalbandian!, lástima realmente que no haya tenido constancia, increíble talento... un verdadero crack.

[@RogerThatTennis]

Si señor

[@ИбрагимИбрагимов-р5л]

David my favorite tennis player

[@RogerThatTennis]

Really liked him as well

[@mharlen03]

Wow. Hard to pin down what made him so great. Maybe it's something about his ball recognition. He seems to always be two steps ahead

[@RogerThatTennis]

Yeah man, great vision of the game!

[@leodumora5498]

That's hard to describe, that could be something is his motion, he seems always fluid, never forcing

[@aryansooraj4925]

You got yourselves a new subscriber! Keep it up bro PS: His backhand is the best along with Djokovic, coming from a Federer fan

[@RogerThatTennis]

Thanks Aryan! Means a lot

[@aryansooraj4925]

@@RogerThatTennis Stay safe

[@RogerThatTennis]

@@aryansooraj4925 you too!

[@benhuurfi]

His slice is sick!

[@RogerThatTennis]

Pure punch!

[@fabianplayer24]

Un placer ver este vídeo!

[@RogerThatTennis]

Gracias!

[@thebigmonstaandy6644]

Nalbandian -the man ,who made Agassis backhand look average!

[@crunchtimeeats347]

I’d say Nalbadian’s background is better at rallying. Agassi’s was well suited for serve return against serve and volleyers

[@bigbawsdogg]

That back hand was scarily good. His downfall was inconsistency and fitness.

[@RogerThatTennis]

One of the greatest backhands ever

[@bigben3683]

Wimbledon really didn’t want to put that last ‘n’ at 2:38.

[@RogerThatTennis]

Didn't get it as well haha

[@adrimas7372]

Grande David....

[@pedrofanhani3776]

Nalbandicleiton we miss u

[@RogerThatTennis]

yessir!!

[@satyu131089]

The hopping backhand 😈💀

[@RogerThatTennis]

Yessirr

[@javiervelasco7143]

The most inteligent Agentinian tenis player

[@RogerThatTennis]

Yessir, definitely one of them

[@LagartoChicloso]

Guillermo Vilas??

[@bilindameen6302]

Just like Kyrgios, this guy is what Federer would have turned into had he kept his pre 2004 attitude.

[@joacoballarati5943]

Nalbandian was ranked 3 in the world, won the Masters beating Roger, won Madrid beating Nadal, Djocovik and Roger one after the other.....You should check your facts bro

[@bilindameen6302]

@@joacoballarati5943 U talking as if he won 5 Slams.. this guy was a generational talent. So his career was a disappointment.

[@joacoballarati5943]

@@bilindameen6302 being ranked 3 of the world a dissapointment?? You compared him with Kyrgios, why was that? Nalbandian was a fighter in the court, never gave up, very strong mind, I really do not see any similarities with Nick.

[@bilindameen6302]

@@joacoballarati5943 Do you know how high of a pedestal he was put into when he was coming up? he was constantly considered an all-time talent, so for him to only manage no.3 in the world is disappointing.

[@bilindameen6302]

@@joacoballarati5943 Same thing goes for Kyrgios which is why I compared the two.

[@anseinueseima408]

Nalbandian is top tier player. Can't imagine he entered Wimbledon final and never entered another GS final. Probably because of Federer Hewitt and Roddick.

[@RogerThatTennis]

And himself 🥲

[@michelegrassi4385]

The match against Grosjean was a beauty to watch ! And Grosjean had a match point !!!

[@RogerThatTennis]

2-0 5/4 40/0 down!!!

[@michelegrassi4385]

@@RogerThatTennis right, 40/0 down !!!! and what about the slice winner at 6:40 (the rally) ? and the rally at 9:08 ? :)

[@HutsonOlsen]

All-time top 5 backhand (maybe # 1), return, & lob

[@bhuvanesh0115]

Guys who hates Federer(in arguements):Oh,he is a weak era player.He deserves no praise.He played against no ones like Hewitt,Nalbadian,Safin etc., Same guys in videos about those no ones:Wow,what a player.The backhand,the forehand,the variety.Wow...Simply the great. So,basically their problem is with Federer and no these guys.Weak era is as hoax as Novak's vaccine theory.

[@gungeternal4119]

hahahahaha

[@draganduga2781]

Hewitt and safin sucked. Nalbandian definitely shouldn't be with these guys though

[@bhuvanesh0115]

@@draganduga2781 The former world no.1s sucked,huh?

[@tobyclark6534]

When Nalbandian was on a roll, he was nearly impossible to beat.

[@RogerThatTennis]

Sooo talented

[@Kidgloves1984]

Great player and competitor when he was in form, but he was to inconsistent.. and his fitness, weight and injuries were an issue at times.

[@RogerThatTennis]

Yeah man, when he was on he was quite amazing

[@Kidgloves1984]

Totally..

[@Kidgloves1984]

I saw something about him, but I don't really know that much about this Rune.

[@0s0s7n7n]

One of the best players.. Only downfall... Injuries

[@Dalnoboy1]

Most untitled player

[@-Nicolas-]

This man was pure class, but he loved the party too much.

[@RogerThatTennis]

Haha yessir

[@NOCTUMSEMPRA]

Talento puro, decí que le gustaba más la bondiola. Sino era imparable.

[@orihusutat1976]

2023年でもナルバンディアンのバックハンドと、ドロップショットは最高級なんだけど！！！！

[@turdferguson2]

I remember my JC tennis coach asking me who I thought had the best strokes and I said Nalbandian, and he totally scoffed at that and said he's 'just a counterpuncher', which really makes no sense even if it were true. Point is that guy was an idiot

[@RogerThatTennis]

Hahahaha great story man

[@commondirtbagz7130]

The two handed Federer Edit: not that Federer was born without two hands…

[@takotako2375]

GOT backhand stroke

[@RogerThatTennis]

yeeesss

[@Nirky]

Talented, extremely. Elite physical condition? No. Couldn't be bothered. Relied on solely on his skill. As a result, in his career he only made it to one GS final. Played some great matches though.

[@RogerThatTennis]

Yep, unfortunately :/

[@gileadlorenzo4306]

It's just sad that he failed to overcome a shoulder injury that led to his retirement.

[@RogerThatTennis]

Yeah man, amazing talented player

[@ravinderbhatti565]

Best player never to win a slam

[@liamcannon9617]

Good player but I'll always dislike him after what he did to the line judge

[@RogerThatTennis]

I get it, but it was an accident. He's a good guy

[@ΔΗΜΗΤΡΗΣ-γ7ζ]

First

[@mrmuffin5046]

what happened to his career? was he lazy or just not consistent?

[@RogerThatTennis]

I guess he wasn't the fittest guy on tour

[@gonzaloponti5769]

He love life more than tenís. He love to go fishing, friends, family , rally. He sacrifice a lot from very young age for tenís, so whe he pass the 30s he decided to retire. Think that most of the important torments are in USA and Europe. Players from there can go home very easy. Argentina is to faraway. And we love family and friends

[@RogerThatTennis]

@@gonzaloponti5769 awesome input man. Maybe he just wanted to enjoy life!

[@Dragulamp3]

@@RogerThatTennis he did. In the interviews he said that Tennis was a job for him. And one that he didn't really enjoyed. In the semifinals against Roddick in the Usopen he once admitted in an interview he stayed late night the day before, with a beautiful model. Such a waste for tennis, such an enjoy of life for him

[@RogerThatTennis]

@@Dragulamp3 his life his rules I guess haha

[@juanmartindesimone1845]

Genius and lack of discipline are two registered trademarks of Argentina.

[@SandrovskY]

Alcaraz looks like a better version of Nalbandian.

[@RogerThatTennis]

Still gotta prove himself for a few years

[@neko829]

He placed a hidden camera inside his gf's room.

[@edwinivanrodriguez3769]

The man who never won a grand slam 😂😂😂😂😂

[@blokin5039]

I thought he was boring and predictable in his shot making.

[@d.hildebrandella755]

Nalbandicleiton we miss u

[@RogerThatTennis]

Nalbandicleiton hahahahaha