Foot Doctor Explains Rafa’s Comeback From Rare Foot Injury To Win The Australian Open

[@FootDoctorZach]

Rafa Nadals RARE Foot Condition kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6a7h5pqncqGZqM

[@TheNitrohp]

You're not serious doctor if u believe Nadal injure.

[@skullleaderx4986]

Rafa now takes risks with his second serve. He hits it faster at an average Speed of 163 kmh. He has more double faults now but he remarkably wins more points with his second serve. This shortens the point and overall shortens the distance he needs to run over the course of the whole match. Very good strategy

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yeah those are numbers id take as well - great comment

[@hurryingman9071]

Damn did not know Rafa has been dealing with such a condition since he was a teenager. I respect him even more now.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yeah its almost unheard of to perform at that level in any sport with this

[@abrilvelez4681]

En la final de Wimbledon del 2008 jugó con anestesia en el pié. Alguna vez a comentado que el partido se alargaba y alargaba y que temió que la anestesia se pasará, pero la palabra "imposible" no está en su vocabulario.

[@jimcastellanos1449]

Great commentary on Rafas foot condition. With his playing style many experts thought he would not have a lengthy career. It is always difficult to measure the heart of an athlete, Rafa has more spirit and heart than anyone. His nickname should be”Grande Corazon”

[@FootDoctorZach]

thanks! Yeah he’s proven alot of us wrong

[@sweetas7067]

Miracles do happen, Rafa has shown us his defeats, injuries and what it takes to win. WOW what a beast so sweet, humble, and full of love, roll all that up, and you have a Champion. Are there more miracles to come. GO HARD RAFA.

[@yellowdeucetennis]

Rafa is the greatest athlete of all time in any sport. Unreal injury management ability. If he was healthy he’d have 26+ slams

[@antoniosarmientoluna6497]

He might be . But Lebron, Messi, Cristiano, Jordan, and Canelo beating 3 bigger and taller champs last year to become P4P is definitely in that class.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yeah imagine him without all the snake bites

[@funnyduck4568]

26+ slams is a hell of a stretch but I do think he would have won at least 1 or 2 more

[@jckung3914]

@@antoniosarmientoluna6497 Those athletes play team sports. They could have off days and their teammates could carry them. Plus, they have far longer off-season. Nadal played an individual sport with a disability and the sport has barely a month off. He has to perform at a peak level year in and year out in order to achieve what he's achieved. I'd say Nadal stands tall.

[@antoniosarmientoluna6497]

@@jckung3914 Canelo beat 3 champions bigger and taller than him last year. Id say thats a pretty big disadvantage. He started fighting at 145 lbs but is fighting guys at 168. You dont see that often. Boxers are top in sports in my book .

[@misportco.6214]

A testament of his Legendary skill and determination

[@FootDoctorZach]

for sure

[@pacpac1714]

Yea amazing, unreal bro

[@Zenavesta]

He also wasn't sliding as much as we would have imo. Felt as though he let some point go that we would have raced to before, because of what he would have to do in order to get them. He really played some great tennis is both tournaments is Australia

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yeah thats a good observation

[@kartkan]

Exactly. He was not sliding on his backhand side.. his left foot. Not sure.. but if that is why he is slicing his BH so much so he does not have to climb on those top spin BH on his left foot. Will it work in RG. He was burnt by that against Nole slicing when Nole pulled him out on the BH with the short angle rightie FH. In any case if Rafa can beat Medvidev in AO, on a one-one sport, in RG he is going to be mighty tough to beat if he can manage his foot issues.

[@JC-se8mi]

Rafa’s 2022 Aussie Open Win, Tiger’s 2019 Masters Triumph, and Mario Lemieux’s battle back from Hodgkins Lymphoma must rank amongst the top sports comebacks in modern times. Amazing.

[@FootDoctorZach]

For sure

[@blake8820]

Thanks for this great and informative video! The picture of him holding the trophy next to the picture of him in crutches months earlier is really just a testament to the fighting spirit of Rafa. Always giving 100% to perform the best of his ability regardless of all of the challenges he’s faced throughout his career. I’ve been using a machine called BEMER to increase the blood flow throughout the body. It helps me a lot. You can also have it target a specific part of the body like your foot. I wonder if someone could mention this to him. Maybe it would help with his foot.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Ill check it out

[@limabanik6631]

Congratulations Rafael nadal and his great team .Respect Rafael nadal have fight sprit in the Atp tour .never give up. And Congratulations for 21st grand slam you deserve it. And Novak and Roger are legends of the game .Respect. Respect for your channel ❤. Best wishes for future

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thanks ! Yeah what an achievement

[@danbotez1307]

Rafa embodies the spirit of winning against all odds. He has become an inspiration for people worldwide. He inspires me to say Why Not ? to various tough challenges I've have to and still have to deal with.

[@b.lakeberg7456]

Rafa is amazing for winning another hard court grand slam and doing so against an in form Menvedev is astonishing to me. I think 2022 will see him with 2+ majors this year. I thought Rafa could come back, but during the grass/clay season and continue to do well on softer surfaces. I think he should decrease the amount of hard court tournaments he plays in, but he likes playing full seasons. I will guess 26 slams. I think most will come on clay. That is at least 1 a year until he is 39 if he wins 22 at RG. He could prove me so wrong and be in a place to win all 4 this year. I am speechless by his performance in the AO final. 2 sets down and at his age with all the health problems....amazing. Go Rafa!

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yeah its really incredible when you think of all that had to happen for him to even have a shot at it

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

With Nadal's foot problem I would suggest not trying to make predictions.

[@carwynroberts6587]

A great analysis from a huge Rafa fan who didn’t know the details of his foot condition. Thank you for your insight. It still beggars belief that he won this tournament. Any idea how long he has to recover now before his next tournament after this gruelling past 2 weeks? I’d love an answer from you. Thanks

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thanks i appreciate it- Im not sure really depends on pain level but i'd assume he at least tries to play one of the Big 2 in the US this spring - but for not im sure its 90% rest for a few weeks

[@elmerfudd5738]

Rafa is the greatest ... period. he will win between 25-30 grand slams before he retires . how many people thought he even had a slim chance to win the 22 AO ? beyond incredible performance by Rafa !

[@FootDoctorZach]

For sure

[@adetee3126]

👉 3 more GS for Rafa👍, people really shouldn't be betting heavily against him. AO 2022 will be a lesson not to. 99.9% Tennis fans and Pundits/Presenters did not believe he could win the Final. I was in the 1% who believed he could win the Final. 20 GS and overnight think is not the favourite to win a tournament, would be very Naive. So when he won I was very happy and Emotional.

[@tennisradu]

99,9% is exaggerated... He had 2.55 odds on betting, though. I didn't think for a second he could beat Daniil (because I was already incredibly satisfied with his road until finals), but he even proved the AI wrong as in the 3rd set he was having only 4% chances of winning. 😁

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yeah i figured he'd win a few rounds but that was just incredible

[@eduarditobedoya3560]

I think RAFA will End up with At least 25, He's Very Strong an Can Do it, VAMOS RAFA!!!

[@vipulgupta]

I always maintained that race for GOAT is not over yet, but after watching this video I have no doubt in my mind that race for GOAT is long over. Despite his incurable medical conditions which exist since the time his career started, what Rafa has achieved is beyond comparison and beyond imagination, in any sport. And would always be. He is the GOAT. Period.

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

The GOAT race is far from over unless Novak doesn't get Vaccinated.

[@FootDoctorZach]

I thought it was all but over but now with everything going on- Nadal could get some air between him and the other big 3 in a hurry

[@fr34lakers]

@ foot doctor Zach, you weren’t lying. Wimbledon should be very interesting. Meanwhile Novak can’t compete at the US Open due to vaccine status. What a surprising year.

[@davetewell1193]

What I wonder is if/when anyone will figure out how to beat Rafa at the French Open when he is healthy. He was injured last year at RG and wasn't his best tennis because of his foot. A healthy Nadal at RG is amazing to watch. Hopefully he is healthy this year and many to come.

[@violimo]

I've noticed how other tennis players go up the ranking when Rafa is injured.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Gonna be a spectacle

[@johnxu4941]

Rafa against Meddy in the final first set playing like the old Rafa, while last sets he played more all court and aggressively coming into the net. He did change his play style and won it. Rafa is still very much a physical player, against lesser opponents he can play his old style more demanding on his body and against players that he can overpower with his lefty forehand, he needed his more aggressive net approach to win the match.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yeah the dude just found the one way to win their was and did it

[@tonysilver2297]

With Rafa you gotta throw out the rule book. GOAT!

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yeah even though I'm a long time Roger fan- theres just no "normal" when you talk about Nadal- just absolutely unreal mental effort

[@hiteshgujarathi4636]

Now he won 22 GS. It's unbelievable that what strong human will power can do. And no doubt that Rafas will power is the greatest amongst the greatest.

[@simonbianco-buddhistpsycho4449]

Greaatt video! Doc I have a few questions. Do you think Nadal will be able to play most of the season this year? Do you think he will be able to play few more years or at one point his foot would suddenly collapse and its done? And last question... with his foot problem (muller-weis) he favours his condition to play many events or the opossite its best to have long rests and playing just selected tournaments? Thank you very much in advanve

[@FootDoctorZach]

I think he'll play an abbreviated schedule, the problem is that bone could start acting up really any time but as long as he gives himself time to rest between tournaments i think hes got a couple years but its just impossible to tell

[@matteo4413]

Thank you for the video! These really give great insight, I've followed athlete injuries and recoveries more closely since i had an OCL scope on my ankle 😅

[@FootDoctorZach]

How are you doing with it now?

[@matteo4413]

@@FootDoctorZach I can play tennis with an ASO ankle brace, so I can't complain!

[@bitanmandal977]

Thank you for making things clearer👍

[@FootDoctorZach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@miab4289]

I'm hoping for a Calendar Slam for Rafa and 1 more AO so my wish for his GS# is at least 25! We are all entitled to our own wishes!

[@crunkhunk6459]

That would be absolutely great. Although the Federer fan in me wants to see him hold the golden trophy at SW19 one last time after the heartbreaks in 2018 and 2019 😭

[@FootDoctorZach]

I think if nothing else hes the overwhelming favorite at RG

[@miab4289]

@@FootDoctorZach thanks for this video. Now we understand more about Rafa's foot problem. Very informative show, congrats!

[@elmerfudd5738]

@@FootDoctorZach do you think he was less than 100% at RG when he lost to Joker in 2021 ?

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

I'll be happy with two slams this year for Nadal.

[@raducora7159]

Well, Rafa did change his play style in Australia, though. Much riskier 2nd serves and, most important IMO, he did A LOT of returns from the baseline, instead of his usual 4-5 meters behind it.

[@manuelmt1681]

If Nadal is healthy let him play in every G.S.There is every possibility Nadals chances are high in winning all the G.S.

[@-theislander-5888]

they aren‘t high at all. it’s possible, but the chances of him winning 4 in a year are very slim.

[@Vajra1021]

Humans get carried away so easily

[@TM-fu2we]

This is why it's unfair to compare different generations of players for greatness. Cutting edge treatments are keeping these guys going. I read years ago that Nike made orthotic trainers for him but was confused whether the condition was an injury or congenital. I wonder if this is why he always loosens his laces straight after every match? I'll catch up with the other vid. Thanks

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yeah this condition 20 yrs ago would have been a career ender- and yes that foot swells up like crazy after playing

[@darthtleilaxu4021]

I agree. Players were using wood rackets 50 years ago. Very different type of tennis.

[@shoebshaikh1790]

He has changed his style of play, not a lot but he still did. His serve is faster, he’s trying to hit winners more often, serve and volley. Once he breaks serve in a set he just tries to focus on his hold instead of trying to break every serve.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yep for sure - interesting to see the shift

[@luannrice8450]

Rafa is a person who just plain doesn't give up

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yup

[@Fouroclocklover38]

Thank you for doing a Follow-Up video to further discuss Nadal's foot issue. Excellent explanation.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Glad you liked it!

[@kanwarsarkaria5242]

Hi big Rafa fan here, I think 2 more majors. Definitely 1 more Roland Garros title!

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yeah clear favorite at RG- by a country mile

[@nanosweets]

Hey I've been watching your videos for the past couple days trying to find my answer. I'm 300 pounds using tennis as my cardio since its fun. I have flat feet but I would also like some support that wont get killed in the first few days. I have a pair of Hoka's for walking and I am currently leaning towards the Yonex ECLIPSION 3 for being flat footed. Would those be good for someone of my weight? Thanks in advanced!

[@alirizaa6639]

Great video analysing the performance of our champ..Vamos..❤️

[@slc2466]

Found your initial video on Nadal's foot condition insightful and really enjoyed this equally-interesting follow-up. Hope Rafa can stay healthy and keep vamosing through 2022 on less-brutal surfaces, but this second AO title is oh-so-sweet in any case.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thanks! Yeah I’m very interested in his clay schedule and how he paces himself

[@LaBambaCL]

perhaps months long recovery periods are not the worst outcome for a 35yo singles pro. he won AO 22 thru guts n experience n some great shots, really quite amazing n unexpected. given nadal's 21 season, i can only hope he recovers for the french, rest of the season is just bonus, he has to be selective like fed was.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yeah agreed

[@hugewafukicks]

Doc good day..do you have a video for haglunds deformity? And if you can still play basketball?

[@ds61821]

Time for a French Open 2022 win Rafa foot update!

[@FootDoctorZach]

Just released it

[@王宇-f8w]

Im actually very excited for new nadal cage series. caus nadal wore the 3rd generation of the cage line to with the AU. Just like really excited for future lines. I wish that nike puts forefoot zoom turbo and rearfood heel zoom caged with react foam and then incorperated a flyplate or carbon fiber plate that delivers a light feel and propelling one's jump height serve height and nimbleness on court, that provides support and stability. Again, great video explaining the situation

[@osint6372]

I think I asked the question at another video. Is it better to get a 1/2 size shoe smaller if the shoes are a bit bigger or use inserts on top of what exists inside the shoes already ??? The shoes are the Adidas Solecourt,,,,, Much appreciated.

[@sepherinaallard7584]

THANKS FOR YOUR INFO. & SPECULATION …

[@FootDoctorZach]

My pleasure!

[@shabzone]

6:29 Rafa's left bicep is bigger than my head lol. His forehand also completely negated Berrittini's forehand, where as Carlos wasn't able to handle it.

[@Infinitegrowth-zt1mh]

This is testament to the power of the mind.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Isn't that the truth- warrior

[@tennnis498]

If Rafa gets to the final at RG, he’s extra-tough to beat. Lucky for Novak to meet him in the semi in ‘21. I think if Novak gets to play the French, they’ll be in opposite halves, and could meet in the final. Rafa will have the momentum of winning AO this year as well. But how these players manage the clay season will also be a factor. Maybe Tsitsi or Zverev could make a deep run on clay this year. The tennis world is ready to see some new guys win I think, but the fans at AO were Rafa-centric.

[@stuewz]

Djokovic is lucky. He faced 2x vulnerable Nadal at RG and beat him. Nadal never met vulnerable Djokovic at the AO in 2009,2017 and 2018.

[@ruckfules9441]

@@stuewz An injured 50% Nadal almost took out a 200% Djokovic at the FO last year. If only Rafa converted that set point at 6-5 in the third set maybe things would’ve gone differently. That was one of the most intense sets I’ve ever seen in my life which makes it more incredible because of the fact that Rafa was injured with that excruciating pain he would’ve had to endure playing the match.

[@Rafan0003]

If Nadal is Fit and Fine and cld Play like he did against Medvedev( physically), Then Nadal wld Trash everyone includng Novak..Zverev cld trouble him as he did before( Last 5 matches Zverev 4 wins I thnk), As Rafa's Strength Topspin CC FH sits Right into Zverev's strength Bouncy Ball to his BH(Zverev can't attack if Ball is low from his BH side, Reason why he struggles against Meddy's flat shots),But Nadal wld finish him in 4..If Nadal does not exert too much b4 final, and Faces Novak in Final, Nadal shld win his 22nd At RG

[@FootDoctorZach]

I don't think anyone in the up and coming generation besides Med has the mental toughness to beat Rafa at RG in a final- the big 3 in general are just so much more mentally strong than the rest of the field - unless they're playing eachother

[@Rafan0003]

@@FootDoctorZach Medvedev can't hurt Rafa on Clay unfortunately..Only Zverev has the game to do it..

[@pintoacr3800]

HELLO ZACH COULD YOU PLEASE TELL IF THIS INJURY WILL COME BACK AGAIN OR IS IT CURED FOREVER.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Can always come back - probably not gone right now even

[@pintoacr3800]

@@FootDoctorZach INTERESTING. THANK YOU . 1) HOW WAS HE ABLE TO PLAY WITH INJURY THEN ? 2) CAN HE CURE THIS PERMANENTLY.

[@ontheroad5596]

Can you imagine what more Nadal could have done if he did not have this persistent foot problem??? Now it makes sense to me when I look back at some of the final matches he had with Wawrinka and Djokovic.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yeah I wonder that myself

[@tennisradu]

Or maybe if he hadn't had this syndrome, he'd have become a football player, who knows. Rafa said many times he feels grateful for everything life has given him, so there is no need to pity him 😁

[@TheNitrohp]

I don't know .... Many innocent people believe injures Nadal !!!! Hahahaha it's not real !!!!

[@tennisradu]

A question: I read that a French orthopedist said he can't have surgery on the scaphoid area because otherwise he wouldn't be able to play tennis anymore... So my guess is back then, in September (when he posted that pic in crutches), he had kind of an infiltration treatment, not a surgery. Am I right? 😁

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yeah i talk about this in the video- a fusion would be an ender more than likely

[@tennisradu]

@@FootDoctorZach Yeah, thanks for the answer!!! Btw, the pics you posted in your video with him in crutches are actualiy from 2018 when he had a small ankle surgery on the right foot. The only pic from last year is basically the one he posted on Social Media. I remember it was on Saturday and 3 days later, on Tuesday, he made an appearance (without crutches) in a Golf tournament for his sponsor, Santander. So I truly think it was only an injection, but it's my opinion. 🤭

[@michaelespinosa9168]

Vamos! He was still wearing his cage 3s right? Did you review those? How’d they compare to the cage vapor 4?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yes he is- I actually have a video on that you can check out that goes into detail.

[@abelsicat6097]

Hi off topic question, do you think the adidas Men's GameCourt Tennis Shoe can help slide on hard courts? Tryna find a good budget tennis shoes that lol help me slide on hard courts. Thanks!

[@FootDoctorZach]

I havent tried them for that but most adidas shoes have slid ok for me on hard

[@abelsicat6097]

@@FootDoctorZach sweet thank you! Great video btw. I’m a defensive player so just tryna get the right shoe with the right budget lol

[@BrunoSisler]

Praise the Doctor, gave Rafa the only chance to his stardom

[@nikkovilwock3087]

Are you still trying to make rafas custom cage 3. I see some of the shoes needed to make his custom shoe behind you.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yep- proving difficult

[@Thiagamanusa]

Nadal will get up to 25 grand slam and this will be unreachable level to other players.

[@riderone8552]

Hey Doc. Can you explain Del Potro knee injury that forces him to (maybe) retire ? Also, why tall players like Opelka, Isner, etc, doesn't experience similar injury ?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Its just all based on individual physiology- one body type doesnt = injury- id have to look into his history to give any sort of analysis

[@rizaldepe8299]

Oh well my KING RAFA IS A CHOOSEN CHILD OF GOD😍😍😍

[@FootDoctorZach]

Hes got someone on his side thats for sure

[@apotra20xx]

I think he will take one more RG and will have a shot at US OPEN too, but there it's much more complicated because of Zverev, Medvedev, Djokovic. He had to play only 1 of them at AO, although you can say that Shapo beat Zverev fair and square and deserved that match up with Nadal. And call me crazy, but I doubt Nadal would sign up for Wimbledon, especially if he is going deep into RG. I think Wimbledon is basically reserved for Djokovic cause there is no one else able to challenge him there. Not one of the next or current gens know how to play on grass properly. Of course, we assume here that Djokovic will participate, cause we never know with Novax :)))

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yeah the problem with the younger guys in the top 15-20 except for Medvedev is is that they're so much more mentally weak than Nadal, Fed, Djo- if all is equal id never bet against them just because they don't ever mentally fold- unless they're playing eachother

[@villiam7941]

@@FootDoctorZach you have point on it

[@yellowdeucetennis]

Rafa has a shot at Wimbledon honestly. He only lost narrowly to fed and djok in semi finals last 2 times and with his new aggressive gamestyle he has a shot

[@kartkan]

@@yellowdeucetennis we wrote Rafa off in AO 22. He himself dint give himself a chance until the finals. But fought and won in true Rafa style. Totally agree with you. If he plays like he has no chance in wimbledon, and if the weather stays warm and things align like in AO, never write a champion who fights till the end on any surface. When he lost to Nole and Roger in wimbledon, he lost more than Roger and Nole winning (No disrespect to either.. but if u saw the matches you know he did not play his best for whatever reason). In a one on one sport AFTER this AO 2022, at their level (look at the mess that zverev is.. lol), there is anyone who is stronger mentally than Nole (Rafa fan here). Wish he would get some lefty serve bot like say a Rusedski in his camp and start serving like 2009 USO again. That with aggessive game in wimbledon... he will be a REAL threat in Wimbledon.

[@apotra20xx]

@@kartkan I think Rafa's serve has improved already. In this AO he did first serves with 195 kmph. I don't think I ever saw him serve like that before. Although in the final not a lot of his first serves were that fast, for whatever reason. Maybe that's why Medvedev always broke back when Rafa had the advantage. That second set should have been his with that 5-3 advantage

[@annvanmeter72]

I’m interested in your thoughts on Rafa not sliding into short balls on the Australian hard court and how that would help his injured foot. I hope that on the red clay he’ll be able to slide. Rafa is truly a remarkable champion!

[@FootDoctorZach]

On hard, sliding can cause more shock whereas on clay it usually lowers the shock so id be surprised if he wasnt sliding like normal

[@annvanmeter72]

@@FootDoctorZach That’s a relief to hear…Vamos!

[@X3B1]

Please make a video about best shoes for ball of foot pain in tennis. I’m switching shoes for every surface / match and can’t find one that’s comfy. Back and forth between Nike Air Zoom Zero & ASICS Resolution 7 . And yes I’ve tried every single brand under the sun :(

[@FootDoctorZach]

here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2Gpmqd3pampe6M

[@X3B1]

@@FootDoctorZach Legend! Thank you :)

[@ryancarpenter3353]

He’s got at least one more French in him. I’d say skip Wimbledon and make a run at the US Open. He’s at 22 by the end of the year.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yeah the only thing with WImbledon is itll be easy on his foot but otherwise agreed

[@Jzz0007]

Wondering to know if player needs vaccinated in French Open such as AO?

[@FootDoctorZach]

I think it’s mandatory at RG and SW19

[@Jzz0007]

@@FootDoctorZach if that’s real, Novak couldn’t play

[@monicac8823]

@@Jzz0007 you wondering is djokovic going to play.?

[@AhMaD.EzZaT.ShaHeen]

I suffered since I was 10 years old 27 years ago till now it kills me from inside

[@georgeyao8181]

Thanks a lot Dr. Zach for such a detailed explanation! Do you think Nadal should avoid playing more hard court? Try more clay and grass?

[@FootDoctorZach]

As a doc yes but he just crushed it at AO so apparently I know nothing haha

[@malayia3308]

I believe Nadal will at least get to 25 to 26 majors if he stays healthy. And also I think it will come down to him and Novak to who will have the most majors of all-time, and I'm glad that Nadal has the most majors at this time. 💯

[@gustavochaves9253]

5/6 more slams, do you think will come just from Roland garros?

[@malayia3308]

@@gustavochaves9253 I don't know we will see

[@tomasmirejovsky7103]

Novak Djokovic is not dead. He has an extreme motivation to catch Rafa Nadal in GS race.

[@reddog6256]

He won another GS a couple of days ago. Superman..

[@TheDrakulie]

As you said that bone could flare up anytime again. So it isn't a sure lock that Rafa will be healthy when clay and grass season rolls around. I would recommend Rafa just take off the entire american hard court spring schedule and come back for the clay season if i was advising him. What do you think ? Also what about that surgery ? can they put in a artificial bone in that area to replace it so Rafa doesn't have to worry about that anymore ?

[@FootDoctorZach]

That surgery would completely lock his foot up so basically no more tennis on the pro level - as far as playing goes if he’s cleared by ct and mri then he can prob go for it

[@TheDrakulie]

@@FootDoctorZach so artificial bone isn't as good as the real bone it will be replacing?

[@FootDoctorZach]

its the surgery itself that sidelines you- there is no artificial bone it’s just grafted from somewhere else

[@krupasagar9403]

Does the foot problem have a chance to come again ??

[@FootDoctorZach]

oh yeah

[@JonathanSTW]

And unfortunately Rafa's foot problem seemed to flare up again in Rome 2022...

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yup…

[@jokuheppu3920]

Quality content.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Appreciate it 👍

[@barrymorrell6399]

Rafa has a shot at 25. One or two more this year. Two or three more total in future years..

[@amethystfeathers7324]

"Amazing feat" 😂😂😂

[@FootDoctorZach]

Bada bing

[@darthtleilaxu4021]

Merci !

[@shamsultuah6632]

at least 28 grand slam 4 sure.. biggest fan from 🇧🇳 Brunei Darussàlàm

[@FootDoctorZach]

28- thats a big number- would be incredible to watch thats for sure

[@ztennisfan9134]

Why he is the Greatest Of All Time.

[@ajmamauag2379]

is that the reason that all his midsoles are different from what we saw in the store?

[@FootDoctorZach]

There are a lot of reasons for that - but I’m sure that’s one of them

[@genogenov5956]

Nadal spoke about his injury: It is incurable, my bone is split in two How do you explain this? Is it even possible to play like that?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yep it’s still held in by ligaments and other tissues and it’s more than likely a partial split or partially held together by immature bone - it’s a chronic illness like I said in the video - just has to be dealt with rather than cured sometimes

[@jeansioufi9046]

Hey Doc Zach, who’s your fav tennis player?

[@FootDoctorZach]

On the Men's side current player probably Federer, all time - Roddick, Rafter

[@jerseyneil1]

Although I'm a big Nadal fan, both Nadal and Federer are past their prime. That's why the AO win was so impressive. I think he still has a great chance to win another French Open, I don't see Rafa winning any more Grand Slams afterwards. Djokovic is now at his prime, provided he stays injury free. Then you also have Medvedev, Thiem, Tsisipas, Zverev emerging. The days of the Big Three are numbered.

[@FootDoctorZach]

I think as long as all is equal in terms of health the up and comers can’t keep up w the big 3’s mental strength - it’s worth a set and 1/2 alone

[@tennisradu]

He's just won the hardest GS for him after 6 months of recovery and you say he won't win any GS anymore... I can't comprehend how some of you call yourselves "fans" at all... Djokovic "in his prime", maybe you've been watching tennis since last year 🤣

[@jerseyneil1]

@@tennisradu Djokovic is in his prime. Despite not playing at the AO, he remains ranked the number one player on the ATP. He has more head to head victories over Fed and Nadal, plus he handily beat Nadal at the FO last year.

[@tennisradu]

@@jerseyneil1 Exactly as I said, you started watching tennis last year, because you have no idea Rafa crushed him in 2020. What a big difference in the h2h, 30-28, wow, what a great expert you are 😰

[@jerseyneil1]

@@tennisradu sir, I’ve been playing tennis for 50 years. Played tennis for Rutgers. Was a coach at Four Seasons Country Club. I’m no tennis expert but Novak remains the only player still on the tour with a record of beating Nadal head to head. These are the facts. Yes Rafa crushed him at the French in 2020, Rafa’s best surface. The following year Rafa got crushed. If you are going to argue, rely on facts and figures to make your point.

[@TheDrakulie]

Zach, RAFA said in the press conference today that his foot will be ok at least til sunday then anything can happen. What did he mean by that ? Is he getting hydrocortisone injections on daily basis ? if true, will this really help RAFA play 100 % at least til sunday if he gets to the final ? can you do a video on this ? Thank you

[@FootDoctorZach]

I think he just means he’s going to play hard no matter what until the finals - steroid injections aren’t a treatment option

[@TheDrakulie]

@@FootDoctorZach He said his specialist doctor is there with him and he's doing something after every match to help him be able to play til sunday. What could he be doing to Rafa ?

[@NeverUkraine]

23, I think he wins the French Open 2 more times

[@FootDoctorZach]

3 weeks ago i would have laughed but now I think thats a good number

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

Is plantar fasciitis found more often in overweight and obese people?

[@FootDoctorZach]

In the non-athlete population yes

[@bitanmandal977]

I think at least Rafa's gonna have 24 AT LEAST

[@ligiacastellanos3127]

CoMo se extraño a nole🙏🏼

[@adifferentkindofanidiot2215]

Nadal has just won the French Open with anesthesia injected in his foot. Make a video about that doc. I want to know how dangerous it could be if he continues to do that...

[@FootDoctorZach]

Just made a video about it

[@adifferentkindofanidiot2215]

yes, thank you doc

[@incessantyoutuber9318]

25 slams for Rafa

[@FootDoctorZach]

Which ones though?

[@jckung3914]

I've been thinking of 25 for some reasons. 2 FO, 1 Wimbledon and 1 USO.

[@incessantyoutuber9318]

@@FootDoctorZach 1 Wimbledon, 2 FO and 1 US open..

[@jckung3914]

It'll be great if he wins 1 more Wimbledon and 1 more AO. Then he'll have triple career slams. But I'll take whatever he can win. I'm not picky. :-)

[@frankyapp4982]

I'm confident Rafa can win another two more grand slam entitles .

[@duanehorton4680]

Whether, not wether.

[@monicac8823]

How manny GS he is going to take? It depends if djokovic plays or not.

[@FootDoctorZach]

On clay i think it only matters if Rafa is healthy - if hes feeling well- IMO hes the clear favorite- on grass or hard i think he needs decent draws but if he gets into the second week- look out

[@January.]

*an outdoor....

[@anyak9951]

Hahaha. ONE ANSWER: DR FUENTES

[@sophieoshaughnessy9469]

I think Rafa has one more GS in him. RG.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Me too

[@okokok9618]

Say thanks to Australian government..

[@canadian6167]

And to covid 19!

[@okokok9618]

@@canadian6167 Australian government..

[@Mlasse954]

"Rafa is not a Sampras or Federer" Are you kidding 😏 cause they got a smooth style , doesn't mean they are free of injuries ! Where is Federer right now!!! The strength is a advantage for Rafa. He has a privileged physique despite injuries he is the strengest of them all !

[@s.marcarter52]

Many...many other athletes would make all of this well-known (Novak for sure)....Rafa has long hidden all of this as he doesn't want to be known as the greatest athlete with OCD, some sort of can't help but can muscle, and def...his disease/disability since age 3 to 5 yo...(don't blame parents etc as no one knew till he was age 18 yo with the now chronic knee tendinitis from the feet falling apart thingy...his parents were devastated to find this out when he was age 18 yo)...they cannot fix the feet condition via bone graft or ??? ...so sad as nothing can be done...Rafa has known this since age 18 yo and elected to continue on...it actually then seems he doesn't play against opponents...he opponent is just TIME...when does is all just give out and he can't walk right or move right anymore. That time will be in a few years....like how long can a superior mentality and suffering from acute pain continue in one's life? Vamos, Rafa. There really has been no greater athlete ....

[@tennisradu]

He has never hidden this, he wrote this in his book. 🤣 Unfortunately many "fans" like you had no idea about this syndrome until last year when he spoke more about it. It's not about the quality of life, because he has a moderate form. 😅

[@giovannibettini2246]

i think he also lost some weight to not stress his foot

[@FootDoctorZach]

For sure

[@theovinis1095]

he will get 2 4 grand slams EASY

[@FootDoctorZach]

I honestly wouldn't bet against him at any of the next 3

[@JuanSinMiedo441]

I think somehow these athletes, forcing their bodies beyond limits, are kinda crazy. As crazy as the society that admires them

[@Raja-tj9yd]

Do you think he will play till 40?

[@FootDoctorZach]

That would be a tough ask but who knows

[@jorgetobar6433]

24 GS seem doable IMO

[@FootDoctorZach]

Same

[@carlossanchezsanchez9505]

At least 24

[@FootDoctorZach]

ive been hearing 2 more French a lot

[@swapnil007100]

He will stop once he gets to 30th GS

[@FootDoctorZach]

That’s a tall order

[@silverarrow287]

When there is no Novak, Roger can play again and win something when the lion is not there, the hyenas are playing the game ... let's all be worse, talk against Novak, the only thing you can do and nothing more