Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal | Djokovic Wins Five Set Epic | Full Match Wimbledon 2018 Semi-Final

[@Wimbledon]

Start of match: 0:10 End of first set: 47:19 Start of second set: 50:07 End of second set: 1:39:41 Start of third set: 1:45:22 Start of third set tie-break: 2:32:30 End of third set: 2:53:19 Start of fourth set: 2:56:10 End of fourth set: 3:45:54 Start of fifth set: 3:49:26 End of match: 5:17:18 Novak Djokovic post-match interview: 5:20:48

[@Sebastian-wz1wh]

Wimbledon so sweet

[@ma1ist]

Wimbledon Good looking out fam

[@bouteinaqueen3316]

مغسي 😊

[@acmusic8433]

@@bouteinaqueen3316 speak English

[@acmusic8433]

thx Wimbledon!

[@pacifist1360]

This is definitely one of the greatest tennis matches of all time.

[@jerome1688]

Boris Lemeshev no, it' impossible beacause Nadal lost

[@travisbickle5279]

@@jerome1688 its ok...he lost against the real goat of tennis

[@LuvThyMind29]

Sampras vs Corretja 1996

[@stephen729]

@@hmmmm8816 nope

[@pavelrozov741]

And the greatest we've seen last sunday...

[@pacifist1360]

Who is here after 2021 Roland Garros Semifinals? Today we witnessed another epic amongst these two greats. Incredible rivalry.

[@RN67.]

Nowhere close to this one. Or the one in Paris in 2013 or in Australia in 2012. Novak was insane but Rafa never raised his game to the required level. His service was a disgrace. He missed easy opportunities and will have nightmares over them.

[@zerkass4316]

Djoko won RG

[@cheerbust4888]

@@RN67. his service is an insult to all tennis players. I doubt he can do well at Wimbledon

[@hasanshaikh4046]

Me i am very sad afer 2021 semifinal at Roland Garros 😭

[@bamssudardjo2572]

Nadal does not play W 2021

[@samer4435]

This match didn’t get enough recognition just simply because it’s a semi not a final. But overall, it’s one of the greatest matches ever.

[@adam-jm1gq]

Nah it got a lot of recognition. Many people treated it like the true final

[@alextabet9247]

I would put it up there with the 2008 and 1980 Wimbledon finals. One tiny notch below, simply because it wasn't for the championship.

[@Thisisfifty]

I don't think so. Semis get plenty of recognition if they are quality.

[@watiter1]

1st semi-final caused a lot of trouble to rafa, it was because of that game the match was played under a closed roof. It would have helped Rafas game.

[@Rauliki_U_u]

It does not matter if the media gave more or less recognition to this match, the important thing is that we can see and enjoy it, I personally think that this is one of those matches that should be shown in tennis schools, with that I say everything. What a battle!

[@andrewclark7887]

For my money, this is one of the greatest tennis matches of all time. The relentless ball striking, winners, drop shots, volleys, defensive skill, serving, plus the drama and excitement of it all makes it an instant classic. Props to them both for what they’ve done for this sport.

[@gotimlol5318]

Yaa easily one of the greatest

[@justchillin6314]

I think 2019 is better but this match is right behind it.

[@phamgiakhiem5058]

@@justchillin6314 In 2019, Djokovic only played the best tennis in the tie-break, this match had a higher quality.

[@justchillin6314]

@@phamgiakhiem5058 Fair enough, I will rewatch both again and see, but remember Djokovic wasn’t playing his best in his 2018 match against Nadal either as he had recently been coming back from elbow surgery.

[@robertJ14]

At this point Djokovic hadn't won a Grand Slam since Roland Garros in 2016. Very important match for helping him recover confidence.

[@piqueblinders7948]

Winners: Djokovic: 73; Nadal: 73 Unforced Errors: Djokovic: 42; Nadal: 42 Total Points Won: Djokovic: 195; Nadal: 191 This was an incredibly close match - almost impossible for it to be closer. When these two are BOTH at the top of their game or near it*, there's almost nothing to separate them on any surface, although there is definitely an edge for Djokovic on hard courts and for Nadal on clay. This match was the third in a trilogy across all 3 surfaces (Australian Open 2012, French Open 2013, Wimbledon 2018) where the loser had a huge chance to win it (Rafa was up 4-2, 30-15 in the 5th set in AO 2012, Djokovic was serving to go up 5-3 in the 5th set in FO 2013, and Rafa had 5 break points in the final set of this match). It's an amazing rivalry and a privilege to have witnessed. It's a shame that over the past few years Nadal had a slump in 2015-16 and Djokovic had one in 2017-18, otherwise we would have seen even more matches like this one, Rome 2018, Rome 2016, US Open 2013, French Open 2013, Australian Open 2012, US Open 2011, etc., etc., .... * Anyone saying Djokovic wasn't near the top of his game in this match is an idiot. This is still his best match on grass since 2015. Played way better here than in the 2019, 2021 or 2022 finals

[@nomedm8547]

Nole matches at 5 sets: 35 matches: 27 wins, 8 loss. Porcent/ratio: 77.14 % efective. Incredible!!

[@ciprianghenghea7779]

And Nadal's and Federer's at 5 sets matches ?

[@nomedm8547]

@@ciprianghenghea7779 only Nadal , Federer can't else matches. Nadal at 5 sets: 32 matches, 20 wins, 12 loss. Ratio: 62.5%.

[@Kishnabe]

Match would have been much different in Outdoor conditions.

[@aleksandargligoric2957]

You said a lot of things that are true, but still there is one huge thing separating them, and that's HEAD. Djokovic has mental power above all the other players, that's why he won in Australia, and that's why he won it again in Wimbledon. Just imagine that every time he plays against Nadal or Federer, crowd is against him, and he STILL manages to prevail that huge barrier and win the match in the most clutches way possible. And here he is just couple of months after big surgery, on the top, again ! Djokovic is the greatest of all time. Right behind him we have Federer, and then there's Nadal.

[@TheBananaShot]

This is the match Nole. The match of the comeback of a true champion. What two warriors. Thanks, Big 3.

[@BinaryRex18]

This is the match which made novak regain his confidence and form and he would go on to win 11 slams in the following 5 years

[@sloikalamos]

Video editor: how long should I make the highlights? Wimbledon: yes

[@snaket6843]

This is full match

[@ninakrstic9047]

Herjuno Rah Nindhito 💗

[@TheRafaelBond]

makes no sense

[@BrandonSG13]

Who needs an editor just get the whole thing

[@nikitasharma1754]

At least its not like French open French open should learn from Wimbledon

[@flashbarryallen776]

The day when Novak Djokovic came back ....

[@陈彬-o5d]

crazy Novak

[@niallfurlong1163]

But the game was played over 2 days

[@hamedboukhari]

Best comback in tennis History, classe 22 to 1

[@rosaliewright4226]

So right!

[@scottwarren4998]

He didnt beat nadal in 1 day. it was 2 days

[@elgordo1020]

Thank you Wimbledon so much for uploading this match!!!!

[@saracristina4150]

elGordo. Nvfy gbm,

[@stevethea5250]

Are they forced to wear white at Wimbledon?

[@dannaj4507]

I wonder why other tournaments don't post every match

[@nishilbright2007]

@@stevethea5250 yes. There's a dress code

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[@shashanksinha8330]

I thought this was the best we had seen between these two legends. Then. RG'21 blew my mind.

[@anafranjic4646]

US Open 2011 still my favourite match between them!

[@Aman-nk5uq]

This will be always their greatest match for me

[@ashleythomas4112]

This was definitely better than RG 2021 overall, Rafa nearly bageled Novak in the first set in that and Rafa had nothing left to give after leading 2-0 early in the 4th. The 3rd set of RG 2021 was amazing but this 2018 Wimbledon semi final was better overall for sure.

[@gotimlol5318]

@@ashleythomas4112 agreed. Not even a competition. This match eats that RG 2021 Semifinal for breakfast but yes the stakes were higher there. This match is SUBLIME. PURE.

[@scottwarren4998]

@@ashleythomas4112 i dont agree, nadal had much left to give in roland garros 2021 in the 4th set, djoko was just too good. And remember this wimbledon-match had a break of a full day, ofcourse that extra day of rest will give them more energy to play good.

[@jonvdw]

The day Djokovic rose from the ashes like a Phoenix.

[@CherryPova]

yep, hes in that club that only phoenix can be in. lol

[@utkarshdeshmukh6414]

This has been the greatest Wimbledon match of all time in terms of quality with two of the greatest of all time fighting it out in every point. Just because it wasn't a final it doesn't get the credit as the greatest match to be ever witnessed!

[@HHH3333ful]

Australian open 2012 - A new hope French open 2013 - Empire strikes back Wimbledon 2018 - Return of a Jedi

[@Logan00710]

wimbledon 2014 was the transformation of god

hahaha, koliko samo štrebera prati tenis :)

[@lyttlefat3393]

2019 Jedi’s new born

[@daviedovey]

all the others were the Attack of the Clones

[@atttimmm2647]

@@Logan00710 Daenerys is God. x

[@davidnikolic5345]

4:55:31 This passing shot look exactly like the one against Federer Yesterday on that match point .... 🤩💪🏻🇷🇸

[@gosuneelu]

How does the ball magically dip in that passing shot? Amazing!!! Kudos Novak

[@sashoksashok8108]

GOAT

[@peekaygaikwad4117]

Exactly

[@himalayan2298]

I think he invented this shot after his elbow surgery.. God bless Nole!

[@balandr2544]

Yes..the same...brilliant shot

[@lorentkerhanaj2562]

Start of match: 0:10 Djokoviç- 0, Nadal- 1: 5:07 Djokoviç- 1, Nadal- 1: 8:01 Djokoviç- 1, Nadal- 2: 14:11 Djokoviç- 2, Nadal- 2: 18:40 Djokoviç- 2, Nadal- 3: 25:50 Djokoviç- 3, Nadal- 3: 32:31 Djokoviç- 4, Nadal- 3: 36:59 Djokoviç- 5, Nadal- 3: 41:07 Djokoviç- 5, Nadal- 4: 43:08 Djokoviç- 6, Nadal- 4: 47:27 Djokoviç: Win first set (1)-(0) Djokoviç- 0, Nadal- 1: 56:08 Djokoviç- 1, Nadal- 1: 1:01:38 Djokoviç- 1, Nadal- 2: 1:07:28 Djokoviç- 1, Nadal- 3: 1:12:35 Djokoviç- 2, Nadal- 3: 1:16:14 Djokoviç- 2, Nadal- 4: 1:24:27 Djokoviç- 2, Nadal- 5: 1:27:05 Djokoviç- 3, Nadal- 5: 1:32:02 Djokoviç- 3, Nadal- 6: 1:39:48 Nadal: Win second set (1)-(1) Djokoviç- 1, Nadal- 0: 1:48:02 Djokoviç- 1, Nadal- 1: 1:52:48 Djokoviç- 2, Nadal- 1: 1:55:13 Djokoviç- 2, Nadal- 2: 1:58:33 Djokoviç- 3, Nadal- 2: 2:01:22 Djokoviç- 3, Nadal- 3: 2:06:14 Djokoviç- 4, Nadal- 3: 2:09:50 Djokoviç- 4, Nadal- 4: 2:15:10 Djokoviç- 5, Nadal- 4: 2:18:33 Djokoviç- 5, Nadal- 5: 2:22:36 Djokoviç- 6, Nadal- 5: 2:26:24 Djokoviç- 6, Nadal- 6: 2:31:39 Djokoviç- 6, Nadal- 6¹: 2:32:48 Djokoviç- 6¹, Nadal- 6¹: 2:33:44 Djokoviç- 6¹, Nadal- 6²: 2:34:27 Djokoviç- 6², Nadal- 6²: 2:35:50 Djokoviç- 6³, Nadal- 6²: 2:36:27 Djokoviç- 6⁴, Nadal- 6²: 2:37:30 Djokoviç- 6⁴, Nadal- 6³: 2:38:58 Djokoviç- 6⁵, Nadal- 6³: 2:40:10 Djokoviç- 6⁵, Nadal- 6⁴: 2:41:24 Djokoviç- 6⁵, Nadal- 6⁵: 2:42:14 Djokoviç- 6⁵, Nadal- 6⁶: 2:43:30 Djokoviç- 6⁶, Nadal- 6⁶: 2:44:22 Djokoviç- 6⁶, Nadal- 6⁷: 2:45:57 Djokoviç- 6⁷, Nadal- 6⁷: 2:46:57 Djokoviç- 6⁷, Nadal- 6⁸: 2:48:51 Djokoviç- 6⁸, Nadal- 6⁸: 2:49:40 Djokoviç- 6⁹, Nadal- 6⁸: 2:50:30 Djokoviç- 6⁹, Nadal- 6⁹: 2:51:20 Djokoviç- 6¹⁰, Nadal- 6⁹: 2:52:39 Djokoviç- 7¹¹, Nadal- 6⁹: 2:53:43 Djokoviç: Win third set (2)-(1) Djokoviç- 0, Nadal- 1: 3:10:42 Djokoviç- 0, Nadal- 2: 3:14:40 Djokoviç- 0, Nadal- 3: 3:18:03 Djokoviç- 1, Nadal- 3: 3:21:04 Djokoviç- 2, Nadal- 3: 3:24:17 Djokoviç- 3, Nadal- 3: 3:29:29 Djokoviç- 3, Nadal- 4: 3:33:46 Djokoviç- 3, Nadal- 5: 3:39:42 Djokoviç- 3, Nadal- 6: 3:46:34 Nadal: Win the fourth set (2)-(2) Djokoviç- 1, Nadal- 0: 3:51:23 Djokoviç- 1, Nadal- 1: 3:56:02 Djokoviç- 2, Nadal- 1: 3:59:49 Djokoviç- 2, Nadal- 2: 4:04:19 Djokoviç- 3, Nadal- 2: 4:07:18 Djokoviç- 3, Nadal- 3: 4:10:57 Djokoviç- 4, Nadal- 3: 4:14:14 Djokoviç- 4, Nadal- 4: 4:22:57 Djokoviç- 5, Nadal- 4: 4:28:27 Djokoviç- 5, Nadal- 5: 4:32:49 Djokoviç- 6, Nadal- 5: 4:36:43 Djokoviç- 6, Nadal- 6: 4:40:54 Djokoviç- 7, Nadal- 6: 4:44:02 Djokoviç- 7, Nadal- 7: 4:48:54 Djokoviç- 8, Nadal- 7: 5:02:17 Djokoviç- 8, Nadal- 8: 5:09:18 Djokoviç- 9, Nadal- 8: 5:12:45 Djokoviç- 10, Nadal- 8: 5:17:36 Djokoviç: Win the fifth set (3)-(2) Djokoviç: The Winner

[@aymanhassan6893]

Your the real MVP

[@lazaraleksic8194]

The best match ever on Wimbledon. Brutal quality, that one and 2012 finals Aus open. And Aus open 2019 but in that one was brutal dominance from Novak.

[@filliusawusi6174]

Along with the Wimbledon 2019 Final..

[@Summon256]

@@filliusawusi6174 2019 AO one was a dud (coming from Novak fan!) and the Wimbledon against Federer the same year was average quality at most as both played only occasionally good tennis (Djokovic on tie breaks of all three winning sets! Federer in the entire 2nd set and in the end of 4th!…) Greatest Djokodal match is clearly 2012 AO as both were still in their prime! (No offence to 2018 Wimbledon...), greatest Fedal match is the Wimbledon 2008 (clearly!), while greatest Djokerer match is 2014 Wimbledon!…(again no offence to 2019 Wimbledon...)

[@Laland_1196]

I understand why your name ended with vic.. Didn't mention Roland Garros 2013 and US Open clashes

[@mysticnomad89]

@@filliusawusi6174 and Roland Garros 2020 😂

[@lazaraleksic8194]

@@Laland_1196 I'll say RG 2020 too, Rafa was mega dominant. It does not matter if my last name ends with sic, not vic btw.

[@kopolopreller]

The match that brought Djokovic back to life. Bigtime victory in a bigtime tournament against a bigtime opponent.

[@tomaskopolia1031]

Wimbledon 2011, becomes world No1 for the first time. Wimbledon 2014, begins his two year domination after a long GS drought. Wimbledon 2018, makes return after operation of elbow and begins another 3 years domination. Wimbledon 2022, after all the media and Australian government torture, closes the gap between Rafa and him and stays in the GS all time race. Wimbledon is a really special place for Novak.

[@jeandetti6250]

Yep he said it himself

[@sashamandich2584]

Maybe wins Wimbledon 2025 and retires

[@JuanAMatos-zx4ub]

Best match I've ever seen. Djoko/Nadal is my favorite matchup.

[@toddjohnson271]

Probably the greatest level of tennis to this point. AO 2012 is oof the charts.

[@inhaohong7668]

Không bao giờ ko ngừng xem những trận đấu của 2 huyền thoại này thật đáng để chiêm ngưỡng . Huyền thoại của huyền thoại !

[@dailyoptions7832]

Djokovic is actually a better grass player now than hard court..so much variety of shots and speed control..perfect for grass...he will win at least couple of more wimbledon titles for sure...even or surpass federer...

[@jorgefarill3891]

Tennis will never again have the best 3 in history playing each other. The world will end first.

[@rociotrevino4961]

WOW! Thanks Wimbledon! The two athletes more humble and honest of the world! TITANS!👏

[@samuds123]

one of them whos watching post 2019 finals bravo djoko

[@samuds123]

Djoko is a firm believer, one of the greatest come back from his injury. Can't believe he's winning with GOATs: Federer/Nadal.

[@adithyanaren519]

No i am watching it after the Rome 2019 bagel and US open 2019 final

[@ReiRei86]

4:55:00 is probably the most important moment. Nadal break point at 7-7 2 sets a piece. Massive games are won at such small margins. This really could have went either way.

[@MrCWL]

Craig Woods agreed, remember seeing it live and realising that was the shot of the match

[@sashoksashok8108]

Rafa has been passed Roger way to many times, that on one of the most important points in his career he got the same one from Nole 😜😁☺️

[@mattiatorre6665]

Same winning shot as against Federer to save the match point in the 2019 final. Djokovic is a monster!

[@garyparkinson6198]

​@@mattiatorre6665goat

[@meetdenis82]

Even after a year has gone by, I am still hurting by this loss. Rafa was so close to getting past the line. 4:55:03 was the point probably where the match turned. Hats off to Novak for hanging in tight and prevailing in the end. This was probably the victory that gave him belief he can return to the top. Such an insane level of Tennis

[@adputra8324]

me too..

[@turinturambar501]

The break points in 4-4 and 7-7 could have changed a lot the dynamics in tennis and the records. If Nadal had won the match (and we can suppose he would have won the final) he would have a 3rd Wimbledon. He would have tied Novak with 3 Wimbledon and would have probably finished ranked 1st that season. Could have been 3 years in a row for Nadal. It could have changed how we see those rivalries. It might have changed the outcome of the following years, so who knows.

[@julianeze90]

​@@turinturambar501yes but the same could be said for the FO2013 SF - had novak managed to win that it would have undisputably swung the pendulum in his favour and I believe he would have a much larger lead in the GS total than just one. It was a testament to rafa's own greatness as a champion that he won that match. I believe that match was the best novak has ever played on clay and in the end it was a debilitating loss that affected him mentally for months afterwards which I also believe factored in to why rafa was able to beat him in the us open final later that same year. A testament to the great champion novak is though is that he eventually recovered to become the strongest mental giant the sport has ever seen if not all sports! 💪

[@turinturambar501]

@@julianeze90 Yes, it's very similar. Although I think that Wimbledon SF was more important in a way, buy it doesn't matter.

[@turinturambar501]

@@julianeze90 About who's mentally strongest, I believe it has to be Nadal. Novak is not far at all. I believe most people think the same.

[@Ultimate.Tennis]

5:16:30 I'm a djokovic fan, but nadal's determination is something else.

[@toddjohnson271]

Novak's the man....but Nadal and Federer are also simply great.

[@jollyshergill5507]

​@@toddjohnson271haha 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Djokovic the greatest tennis player of all time

[@toddjohnson271]

@@jollyshergill5507 Agreed.....he's my fave of all time. GOAT

[@justchillin6314]

Unfortunately though determination doesn’t win matches, being mentally strong and playing better does, and that’s what Djokovic did here.

[@Rohit-yb5nf]

The greatest grass court match in this decade.

[@matijacubic1586]

This is the best match in 2018 1.Djokovic-Nadal in Wimbledon 2.Federer-Del Potro in Indian Wells

[@Stickman786]

2014 final djoko vs fed. Also 2013 sf with del potro and djoko are up there as well

[@denizoktay850]

Cosmic DooHickey 2008 final too

[@aleksamilosevic8792]

Deniz Oktay Well he said this decade.

[@denizoktay850]

Aleksa Teemo we are in 2018?

[@sanrafaa]

This video is a replay but it is really like extended highlights... Full of glorious points... Damn.. what are we going to do when these players retire....

[@rocket3193]

We also retire.

[@anastasovmusic]

My favorite match of all time! Finally, something to do in quarantine!

[@jax7200]

Yeah, tell me about it

[@Blue_Pumpkin]

The real Wimbledon Final!

[@shantanupethe]

What a match ... Both were top of their game.. incredible.

[@zesty7736]

My favourite match of Wimbledon this year :)

[@jjc1752]

Zesty its the best match of the year

[@zesty7736]

@@jjc1752 Definitely one of the best!

[@jjc1752]

Zesty without a doubt

[@h4rder10]

everyone's

[@emperoriithepenguin8608]

It's your only Wimbledon match that year, Wimbledon is once a year. 😂

[@urossubaric3938]

Watching Nadal slips on 9-8 in fifth set and 30-0 for Nole was very sad for me,altough I am Novak fan.I really appreciate Nadal and I think that NADAL AND DJOKOVIC ARE 2 GREATEST PLAYERS OF ALL TIME.

[@vinichenzo4811]

He nearly reached it

[@kikaa1884]

Federer and Rafael Nadal got a chance to defeat Djokovic at Wimbledon 2018 and 2019 both missed it 7-7 40-15 got break points for Nadal and lost to Djokovic 😭😭 Just like Federer in Wimbledon 2019 finals both are in same team actually Chokdal Chokderer

[@DaniilMedvedevTheOctopus]

He will never fall if he could do it like Djokovic. Slide and hit the ball. But Claydal can't slide like Novak

[@sumanchowdhury6162]

They are close, but Novak is best

[@sumanchowdhury6162]

@@kikaa1884 Novak beat Federer 3 finals in SW19

[@carlosrerucha9554]

This victory was crucial in the battle for GOAT. Djokovic ended a two-year streak without winning GS. This victory, Wimbledon 2019 against Roger and Roland Garros 2020 against Rafa are the three GS victories that give Nole the GOAT status.

[@shoaibmemon8788]

Roland Garros 2021 not 2020

[@skyhigh9632]

2020 was just destruction I don't even want to remember it lol

[@AlejandroGarcia-wz1qi]

Their battle is not over until they retire

[@neboshiosh]

Massive respect : Federer, Nadal , Djokovic !! They will be eternal in tennis history

[@lancefortaleza3665]

5:08:12 that is sick...facing a match point...doing a slice drop shot... that's a steel balls

[@nishagovil9207]

Yeah. Nadal- balls of steel Djokovic-man of steel Murray- hips of steel

[@josenpai2354]

@@nishagovil9207 i feel so bad laugh at this 😂😂😂🤭🤭

[@armadyl1212]

Overall, it seemed Nadal was a bit better in the rallies, but Djokovic just came through at the absolutely critical moments + better serve

[@PeiqiLi-RealLove]

Agree, better serve efficiency and better critical moment, it's all about math

[@CW-rx2js]

Djokovic coming after elbow injury

[@kikaa1884]

@@CW-rx2js Nadal reached semifinals after 6 years actually at Wimbledon who lost to outside top 100 from 2012 to 2017 actually. So Nadal what he did is greater everybody knew he would come back at Wimbledon for sure but not Nadal Everybody thought he is finished in Wimbledon for sure it is greatest comeback for Nadal actually at Wimbledon than Djokovic

[@donvito7344]

@@kikaa1884 there is a reason he lost 6 times to players outside the top 100 at Wimbledon though…

[@kikaa1884]

@@donvito7344 He lost 5 Times to outside top 100 actually when his knees started hurting him in 2012 and 2013 He is not injured in 2014 and 2017.

[@RickeGnool]

If Wimbledon 2018 and 2019 has teached us anything it's that Djokovic should us that shot 4:55:31 whenever he is in trouble in a tight 5 set match.

[@armadyl1212]

This match was miles ahead in quality over the 2019 final.. Djokovic was definitely playing noticeably better in this match

[@bramvalkenburg5655]

Djokovic barely could get a hold of Federer, bar the important points. He looked 'of' in that match and still managed to win it.

[@bdgregorybd]

Lmao no it wasn’t, 2019 Djokovic would’ve beaten Nadal in four sets. There’s a reason Federer beat Nadal in four in the 2019 semi-final. It was a higher level of play

[@theobecquet8477]

@@bdgregorybd Absolutely not, Djokovic was playing substantially better in this match, and this is not an opinion, It is backed up by clear statistics. 72 winners in this one, 56 or something in 2019, and he played better in almost any other areas. The problem Novak had in 2019 is he really struggled to read Federer's serve for most of the match (credit to Federer). Roger's serve also worked very well against Rafa in the semis but the fact that Rafa was playing way worse than he was here. In this match against Djokovic, Rafa was playing at his absolute best and It's veeeery tough to beat him in this mode for anyone

[@niroshan7521]

@@theobecquet8477 Djokovic is not at his best on both 2018 and 2019 and he had a elbow surgery in February 2018 and was struggling whole year and I must say he played about 70-75 percent of his best here also he injured himself in the quarterfinals and said growing impatient between the shots and also he lacked something consistency in his shots when compared to 2011-2015. It’s just not perfect but somehow his mental toughness and serve helped him at crucial times.

[@saikatsarkar288]

@@theobecquet8477 lol. In this match novak was playing at his 70 percent. Not even best. If it would have been 2015 novak or 2011 novak match would have finished in max 4 set. Here he was just coming back. He was not at his best physical shape. He was too tiny visibly in here. He was great not at his absolutely best. Here he started to come back . He reached his best in AO 2019. U know what happened there.

[@noahkhimasia6437]

People often forget about this match when talking about the greatest tennis matches of all time. This was such clean tennis and an unbelievable match. Probably my favourite match between Djokovic and Nadal even over their match in Australian open 2012.

[@georgeconstanza2709]

This is one of the most important matches in Djokovic's career. He recovered the confidence in himself.

[@mohamedsalim9461]

Best match since Roland garros 2013 semi final so sad that Rafa lost he had so many break points in 5th set Thanks Wimbledon for uploading this amazing match

[@matijacubic1586]

The best match Djokovic-Nadal is the final AO 2012 3:2(5:7,6:4,6:2,6:7,7:5) 5h53min

[@aleksamilosevic8792]

Matija Cubic He said SINCE.

[@marijaklisuric6638]

Ok srecno

[@kikaa1884]

Wimbledon 2007 finals Wimbledon 2008 Finals Wimbledon 2018 semi finals are 3 greatest matches played by Nadal at Wimbledon for sure.

[@debajyotinath5021]

the most striking difference between the two is...........sweating

[@hunter1211]

Young GOATkovic beats Rodick, Nadal and Federer in Montreal 2007. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaC9i6t9prejY7c

[@raoulhery]

04:49:35 Fifth set 7-7 greatest game ever. Pivotal game, incredible exchanges, 4 or 5 break points, Nole hold.

[@andrijaradunovic20]

I just rewatched it and still felt the suspense of it even though iI knew the outcome.

[@raoulhery]

indeed. Match of the year so far. who's your favorite for the US Open?

[@brahmkochar2803]

@@raoulhery Nadal to be honest with the draw he has Djokovic at 2nd TO WIN TITLE I THINK NADAL WILL BEAT DJOKOVIC IN TOUGH 4 OR 5 SETS WHAT U THINK ??

[@raoulhery]

Hard to tell between the two but warning of a couple of outsiders, Del Potro and mostly Zverev who now has Lendl on his side

[@user-ng7hj9ex8p]

I agree with DelPotro but Zverev nah don't think so

[@aleksandarnovakovic501]

07.11.2018. Djokovic against active grand slam finalists and champions: Nadal 27-25 Federer 25-22 Murray 25-11 Berdych 25-3 Wawrinka 19-5 Tsonga 16-6 Ferrer 16-5 Cilic 16-2 Del Potro 15-4 Nishikori 15-2 Raonic 9-0 Baghdatis 8-0 Anderson 7-1 Thiem 5-2 Total 228-88 (72.2%)

[@TonyBurrito]

He needs to equal Nadal's or Federer's grand slam records, then we can talk about head 2 head.

[@aleksandarnovakovic501]

CWWTonymaster Novak has or shares with some 126 records !!!

[@TonyBurrito]

Number of grand slams mate, everything else is tie-breaker.

[@katerinapatiniotis5598]

Aleksandar Novakovic And in most of his records he stands alone. He doesn't share with no one or a previous player.

[@daviedovey]

that is impressive

[@manuelgasse]

Who’s watching that after 2019 finals against Federer? Clutch Djoko.

[@karan200590]

this one os still better quality wise..

[@bradleyowusu3974]

K. The first set was excellent quality wise and then Djokovic tanked the second set

[@sumnahlennon4516]

@@bradleyowusu3974 The first set was good, the second set was horrible, I've never seen Djokovic play so bad. He played better when he got bageled in the first set against Nadal in Rome. The third set was good, the fourth set was good, then the fifth set was epic and both players were choking, but unfortunately Djokovic held his nerve in the end. Still credit to Djokovic especially with the crowd being against him.

Clutch? Lol! Ped's dude!

[@billybobobenner]

@@sumnahlennon4516 All the Djokovic haters can choke on it too. hahaha Idemo No1e

[@aryanrao3231]

After all this years of their matches, one can easily say that they are so equally matched.

[@gqnelly]

Novak's return in the first point with Nadal serving 8-9 in the final set....right at his feet. He does that in crunch time of all their big matches. Absurd returns on great first serves.....that gave him the momentum to the finish line.

[@allthekingshorses7178]

Imagine being Djokovic...one of the three greatest male players ever, countless trophies, 100 per cent effort every time, and yet still nowhere near as loved as Nadal and Federer. Deep down that must sting, if I was Djokovic I'd be gutted.

[@gqnelly]

Novak's return on the opening point at 9-8 in the fifth is the difference maker. Late in the match, he always puts pressure on the server with perfect returns. Rafa hit this one beautifully and Novak returned it with interest right at his feet. Just a few points make the difference and he often turns the tide when it means the most with his brilliant returns of serve.

[@draoicht22]

I haven't been into tennis for a long time but am watching more and more in last few years the GS and keeping track of the players. My view on Novak's game: #1 He knows where to put the ball to exert maximum pressure on the opponent. It's like he sees the court in lots of different smaller zones. #2 He has the technical ability to hit those shots. #3 He knows his return is a big weapon as it's the earliest stage which allows him to change momentum of the point in his favour. #4 His undying self belief in his own abilities.

[@desariofan]

WOW KUDOS to WIMBLEDON for all these lovely highlights and how fast they come out. WATCH how its done Roland Garros, US Open, and AUS open!

[@Sebastian-wz1wh]

The audience was so damn lucky..... paid the money to watch women’s match ended up getting a match 10 times the quality between two of the all time greats

[@tennislove6716]

Great point

[@bifftannen66]

They should be paid equal

[@MikeyJMJ]

@@bifftannen66 😂😂😂

@@bifftannen66 think Biff

[@peaceful8436]

100 times

[@jeffreybeshears8211]

The best baseline match ever at Wimbledon.

[@gotimlol5318]

Yupp. By far

[@FondacijaMuzejZitomislic]

То

[@DuKu230595]

What a great match! Thank you for the upload, guys!

[@arturbarbosa13]

4:47:54 - love Djokovic's screams!

[@katerinapatiniotis5598]

Artur Barbosa He sounds like a special forces officer yelling orders!

[@sevdailsulejmani2194]

Why was he screaming ?

[@arturbarbosa13]

@@sevdailsulejmani2194 I think he became furious to miss the devolution of a not so good Nadal's service!

[@Apollyion]

@@sevdailsulejmani2194 The first word I can't understand really. By context he's probably calling a name of to whom he's speaking and then he said "Šta je???" which means "What is it???". Someone was probably calling him at the wrong time

[@Vojkan2000]

@@Apollyion No i think he meant 'Sta je ovo',cos he said it multiple times in the past and we couldnt heard what he said first.

[@enricobardini4486]

i was there....and today on my fifth day of quarantine cause of the coronavirus i am gonna watched it again! Gonna re-live that amazing night!

[@bryantse6775]

Still feel the tension and suspension watching the replay of this match! Legendary tennis rivalry brought us a legendary match!

[@BardhanProductions]

Who else is here watching before Nadal/Federer and Djokovic/Bautista Agut semifinals?

[@milandekkers2795]

BardhanProductions great call😂

[@binhtran6353]

It's me!

[@nonchalantd]

Djokovic's serve and return made all the difference.

[@erwanlrfve4680]

Yes, unfortunately in the game Rafa was better

[@erwanlrfve4680]

@@mickaellandryseri2356 Look the highlights, Rafa made more great shots than Djoko

[@erwanlrfve4680]

@@mickaellandryseri2356 I'm not talking in stats... Rafa won 30 games, Novak 29. Without the roof, Djoko knew he had few chances

[@erwanlrfve4680]

@@mickaellandryseri2356 Yes, he was better if we look all the match, only he choked in the tie break. As vs Fed in 2019, Djoko only was better in key moments

[@XYZ-tv9rp]

Could watch these two play all day long,ABSOLUTE LEGENDS, both of em🙏

[@mostafaahmed-pv2gi]

never get tired watching this one..i love it

[@gotimlol5318]

Yes. Easily their greatest match for me

[@urossubaric3938]

The greatest match of all time on the grass definitely,and the greatest match ever alongside with AO 2012

[@IoannisChatzikyriakos]

Anyone else watching this in anticipation of the AO final? Let's go Djoko!

[@Jakub_G_Tennis]

Same here buddy :))))

[@Jakub_G_Tennis]

Lets go Rafa:)

[@TreyH90]

Hoping Djoko goes from 14 sets in a row on hard court (current tally) against Nadal to 17!

[@Jakub_G_Tennis]

@@TreyH90 djoko is going down baby

[@michaelhe3138]

@@Jakub_G_Tennis Did he?

[@HuzzleMuzzle7]

In my opinion, the best match I have seen in terms of consistent quality.

[@gotimlol5318]

Great choice. It indeed was

[@milos03]

for me the finest semi final ever

[@Vaskez1985]

Doctor for tennis Novak Đoković ❤️💪 Eternal number 1 🇷🇸🎾🔝💯

[@balandr2544]

I dont know how many times iam seeing this match. Incredible players. It was like Safin Fed semi AO. Thanks fot the GOATs

[@globetrotter4961]

The Brit commentator was so partial to Nadal... whenever Nadal won, he praised his technique... whenever Novak won, he still talked about how the point could have been won by Nadal... Finally, when the match ended, he exclaimed Novak won because "Nadal inspired Novak"...

[@arcadianluna2605]

Typically pathetic British commenting

[@eiyp3]

What a clown lol

[@kikaa1884]

Nadal is Nadal he always gives best in grandslams except Australian open 2019 finals for sure

[@leheme]

388 people who don´t understand the beauty of this sport.

[@drd.n4695]

It took me 3 days to watch the match. Some don't have the time, and some no patience.

[@xidiamond6851]

@@drd.n4695 that's not a reason to thumb down. It says full match in the title not highlights

[@erwanlrfve4680]

Or dislike the Djokovic win...

[@M4DHUSKY]

Fed fans, Vilander & Kyros

[@lennard5173]

@John Dow How can someone hate Djokovic ? He is such a great personality

[@brambo2204]

One of the best matches I've ever seen

[@yanair2091]

That immediate break-back in the 2nd set (after 3:1 for Nadal) by Novak is such a mastery of tennis. Just unbelievable.

[@amjsa3681]

What a match after nearly 4 years these two made me love this sport

[@brandon_norabuena]

¡Qué gran partido! muchos tiros ganadores, defensas increíbles y la mentalidad de ambos al límite. De los mejores partidos de Wimbledon en la última década. Para mí la mayor rivalidad de la historia del tenis por encima de la que tiene Rafa contra Roger. En esta hay más igualdad en el historial y además ambos son fuego vs fuego.

[@theklaw1752]

In my opinion this is the best tennis match ever

[@hecker1984]

The greatest & the toughest of all time🧡 Novak Djokovic the king of tennis 🎾

[@Batman_Fan]

Man this match really hurt me as a Nadal fan I love seeing Nadal win on clay but this was his best opportunity to win on grass, a surface he hasn't won on in years hopefully Nadal will win one more wimbledon before he retires that's all I want. But congrats to Djokovic for this amazing win and I was thoroughly entertained this match and the 5th set made me frustrated as a Nadal fan to see him mniss chances to win but props to Djokovic for his mental strength and fight

[@turinturambar501]

People forget how good Nadal was on grass. Now it's all Federer (of course) and Novak, but Nadal from 2006 to 2011 (he didn't play in 2009) chained 5 Wimbledon finals winning 2 of them. Playing 3 straight finals agaisnt Prime Federer. Nadal was already considered top 10 grass players ever. Sure he had a low period in 2012-2017, but then the last 3 times he's played he's reached the semifinals, almost winning to Djokovic in 2018, playing great against Federer in 2019 and withdrawing due to injury in 2022. Those that were there will remember that Novak wasn't considered better than Nadal in grass until 2019 or so. There's not that much difference, althought I think Novak's game is better on grass. And all respect to the legend, but Wimbledon 2021 and 2022 shouldn't count as much as, say, 2018 and 2019; uncomparable.

[@morning1461]

I was so sad after it

[@m.a.g.3920]

I admire Djokovic and considering just stats it's clear that he deserved the GOAT status, but being fair and honest he won most of the GS after 2015 (specially 2018-2023)when there was no real competition except for worn out Fed and chronic-injured Nadal @@turinturambar501

[@adrianmompo287]

La final de ayer tendría que haber sido entre estas dos leyendas😔

[@sannev8407]

None of them are the best ever, they are BOTH the best ever

[@danielpaez4210]

Jajajajaja you're a little confused, this isn't a match between Federer and Djokovic, those are the best of this century.

[@victorlupas4875]

Sanne Vermeulen yes exactly goat debate is annoying

[@sandeshpandit9976]

@@danielpaez4210 Federer who??? Nadal is the greatest fighter in tennis.. Djokovic is the greatest defender.. both of them have better head to head against fed.. and both have pretty good chance of surpassing Federers record.. Nadal has more atp1000 and atp500 than anyone.. all three are GOATS.. we will know for sure when all their carreers end

[@goxaviergo11]

Sandesh Pandit FEDERER GOAT

[@tattwa1]

Sandesh pandit Rafa was never able to defend a non-clay title. Also, he was never as dominant as Nole and Fed throughout the year.

[@utkarshdeshmukh6414]

The way Nadal used those drop shots at such crucial points was such a breath of fresh air! This imo was the best tennis I have seen him play at Wimbledon ever!

[@yussepig6629]

No way he played way better in 2008 and 2010

[@utkarshdeshmukh6414]

@@yussepig6629 Just because he beat Federer in 2008 doesn't mean that he was better then. Rafa used baseline power and defensive skills to win against Roger, a match he should have closed out way earlier than he did. Rafa hasn't reached the Wimby final since 2011. He's suffered on grass year after year. 2018 was the first year when he legit competed like the old times. And he was the better player against Novak. Should have won. Serve, forehand, net rushing everything was working well. But Novak is a monster in 5th set and managed to get the decisive break!

[@ashishchavan1921]

This epic battle confirms novak comback after his slump previous two years as he won about 8 slams after that. I always admire how much more rafa would won grand slams(more than 25 to28) if there is no djokovic between his route.

[@m.a.g.3920]

Exactly, he would have won perhaps 28..

[@blangelran]

Turning point of the GOAT competition

[@lechatbotte6130]

Respect for Nadal Congratulations to Djoković

[@MrRicslb23]

That 3rd set tiebreak... Legendary!

[@armadyl1212]

Very painful loss as a Rafa fan, as he has break points in the 5th set, and if he got to the final, nearly certain hat he would the win the title.. But, that's how the sport goes

[@paulofrantz3697]

The greatest rivalry in tennis history and by far!

[@opmacoravla3661]

4:47:00 - 4:48:00 Las 2 Reacciones de Djokovic ante Rafa son épicas 💪💪😎😎 Espectacular la rivalidad deportiva de las 2 fieras de la raqueta . El Matador Español y el Terremoto Balcánico

[@armadyl1212]

A true testament to how good these 2 players are, is that both of them have played 52 times, in rounds no less than quater-finals.

[@utkarshdeshmukh6414]

Novak got his career back on track at Wimbledon regularly. 2011 - after the RG semi setback 2014 - losing so many semis and finals in previous 2-3 years 2015 - start of Nole slam after RG final heartbreak 2018- start of Peak 2.0 2019- Balls of steel 2022 - Covid return!

[@Elephant1936]

He was lucky in 14,15 and 19

[@stocksaihub]

Federer: Art in motion Djokovic: Machine in motion Nadal: Warrior in motion

[@roter13]

1:01:17 had me dying. Becker is savage about Djokovic's overhead

[@stevethea5250]

Drivers who choose the 2016 Toyota RAV4 will not have the choice of traditional leather seats, but there are a few models that come standard with SofTex-trimmed seats, which is the next best thing. ... SofTex is a synthetic leather seat material that is much more environmentally-friendly than regular leather.

[@Logan00710]

@Bubamara ité mental trouble on djokovic with smash not the shot technically

[@benparsons4979]

@@stevethea5250 what

[@stevethea5250]

@@Logan00710 I'm in a similar-not-so-similar situation. We hastily lent our home to an uncle rushing back from overseas since 21st. Normally I don't get so bored easily but staying at a family friends' place is not so cozy as our Own little castle. The differences in living routines and especially PET PEEVES is a big annoyance at the moment while being stuck in their home, also differences in opinions on going out or not/set days for shopping/hunting toilet paper, eating takeaway, shops etc. I'll probably open a new thread into bit more detail about this later today.. as to not go off-topic here. Get it off my chest.

[@fransiscoscaramanga674]

Nole is facing two opponents, Rafa, and the pompous crowd... so gratifying to see him beat them all time after time. What a weapon the Nole return of serve is.....The way he could come up with a great return in crucial moments, kudos to Nole, what a mental beast! and a year later, he did it again....defeating fedals once again.......Go Djoker!

[@GaryLyons]

After watching this match again in its entirety, this is on the top 3 matches of all time.

[@ommprasad7544]

Novak and Nadal never fail to entertain❤❤

[@ISEEKSPACE]

I always come back to this match. It's one of my favorite things ever--this match.

[@ligiacastellanos3127]

Rafa y nole son dos iconos del tenis siempre nos dan una catedra de excelente tenis👏🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾

[@zautun5116]

Thanks for uploading, what a close game, very exciting to watch.

[@nathanmilligan3881]

Two of greatest playing amazing tennis, just so lucky to be watching these two and federer at the same time cos its phenomenal