Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal | Rome 2021 Final Highlights

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[@emirspahic2886]

The two played their first Masters Final in 2007 with 20 and 19 (second youngest final) and now with 34 an 33 (second oldest), just another stat that shows just how good those titans are

[@user-qf9uk3ps7t]

What is the oldest one final?

[@emirspahic2886]

@@user-qf9uk3ps7t i think Federer vs Isner with 37 and 33 or something like that

[@aqibali1427]

theres only one titan

[@peace4myheart]

Hey, that's what the commentator said before the match.

[@fatihdemirbas86]

They both together win 38 Grand Slams.

[@cypher31]

Novak said in his post presser "It doesn't get any tougher than playing Nadal in a final on clay." Nothing left to say after that.

[@xidiamond6851]

He stressed final lol because Nadal had been shakey getting to finals lately but in the final he finds another gear. Still thinking about Barcelona vs Tsitsipas down match point.

[@ger50champ]

To be fair . Novak is the most sincere with the plaudits for me . Always humble and complementary, even in DEFEAT.The other two could do little more of this, when it's the other way around. When Novak whips their asses on other surfaces. I'm a fan of all 3 Goats . There is nothing to seperate their greatness , other than strengths on different surfaces.

[@popcornboy15]

@@ger50champ humble...I doubt it...

[@kevr8482]

@@ger50champ Find me one clip where Nadal isn't complimentary of Djokovic after losing to him?...I wont hold my breath

[@brocklesnar8780]

@@kevr8482 he is a salty nole fan bud. Ignore him

[@essence374]

At this age a spectacular performance by both of them.. both are legends but only one can be a winner ...it's legend of clay ..king Rafa

[@Mean.Devil77787]

They not old lol

[@carlosandrescastromedina3100]

This comment just aged well of 1 month lol, that RG was wild

[@brandnew9834]

The level they can still produce at this age is crazy.

[@swarnabhdasgupta6572]

can put th entire next gen to shame

[@matamatosa8898]

they are just 34 not 44 lol

[@zachmason868]

@@matamatosa8898 yet they are more physical than the kids half their age.

[@buzzfunk]

Rafa's spirit is immense. Good match! Well deserved!

[@peace4myheart]

Not the second set, but first and third set shows his mental fortitude.

[@kjbennie9245]

His dip in matches is kinda scary though....not fun at all for Rafa fans

[@mhlaclase178]

Congratulations

[@jacobschmidt2709]

Deserved, albeit a bit lucky. That game at 2-2 was pretty much the match and Djokovic missed a routine forehand to take the break. Like always, we have another boring and predictable Roland Garros on our hands. Great for Nadal fans and money getters, but not so much for everybody.

[@ninovergara9979]

@@jacobschmidt2709 bitterness inside? Truly deserved to win. No questions.

[@Zeus-ei1ik]

The ability of Rafa to reset and completely re-adapt his game is astounding. After a very poor second set, many felt Djokovic had him on the ropes. But Rafa "miraculously" reproduced the magic of the 1st in the 3rd set, to clinch the title.

[@chocosquirrel3319]

😢😢😢

[@michelez715]

Why miraculously in quotation marks?

[@adin137]

@@michelez715 I assume it's because it's routine for Rafa to re-set, but for tennis fans it seems miraculous. He's done it so many times in the past.

[@Brandespada]

@@michelez715 Because some people said it was "miraculous" but he doesn't believe that all.

[@greggenito4037]

I think 2nd set was a game strategy to measure the opposing side

[@txetxe2568]

Nadal model should be mentioned in Schools to show how hard work ethic and perseverance is rewarded. To give up is never considered an option.

[@BOZ_11]

lol, he has incredible talent too. most hard workers are middling

[@Aman-nk5uq]

Talent is the main thing bruhh. That's what start these things

[@pietekoo5559]

That is why the name of an Australian tanker should NEVER been mentioned together with those of the greats.

[@JamesIsAway]

@@pietekoo5559 Tomic is the GOAT though

[@user-vo3xk9jw5x]

But yesterday Nadal exactly gave up in the 4-th set☹️🙄

[@Sandrineworld]

Like i said, when these two will retire, tennis won't be tennis anymore...Thank you gentlemen for the joy you brought us since around 2005...

[@xidiamond6851]

Yeah next gen aren't stepping up they are just waiting for them to retire tennis will be boring

[@jaycee7371]

So true.and these old guys were full of charisma too.

[@Sandrineworld]

@@jaycee7371 well said

[@Tm-oe8ch]

@@xidiamond6851 You cant compare these big three to new generations out of nowhere. Its gonna be very hard to replicate the achievements of these 3 since they are considered the 3 greatest in the sport. New generation being good or not doesnt matter. Its just that these 3 come once every 2 to 3 decades probably and have done something never done before in the sport.

[@shoeperaturkiyeyuksekokcel5207]

@@jaycee7371 Only NADAL has charisma.

[@shyamsr87]

wow Rafa..those winners in the third set were fierce

[@_Kirtap_]

*Thank you Rafa & Novak* for giving us a week of intense and unvaluable emotions. 💎 Legends 💎

[@mhlaclase178]

💙🔥🔥💪🔥💪💙🎉🔥

[@nathangold5759]

I'm a Novak fan, not cuz I'm Serbian. I love that dude cuz he is awesome.

[@user-ne7wo3pz7n]

I’m a Japanese but Rafa is my favorite player. He is very popular in Japan. Japanese fan truly respect him 🇪🇸 🇯🇵

[@nathangold5759]

@@user-ne7wo3pz7n Snaps I was gonna say arigato for not saying Rotten Nigirikori, but I'm still fairly disappointed to know that u guys r all part of typical tennis fans :/. Novak is the ultimate man n u guys don't know the taste of it. Habló español y Novak también

[@nathangold5759]

@@user-ne7wo3pz7n I know Japanese ppl n I most bet u guys' favourite player is Rafa

[@Cerph]

Rafa's fighting spirit is immense- he just keeps getting better and better.

[@gary8306]

Oh yeah , he got a lot better at the French slam lmao.

[@lunsas]

@@gary8306 How many does he have there. How many ?

[@harshal1312]

@@gary8306 nole tards troll Rafa as claydal while he has 5 gs titles on hard courts and 2 wimbeldons while Novak defeated Rafa in the semi final this year so they think Novak dominated him on clay I mean where is the logic 😂

[@rkmeme2835]

Rafa... Roughest and toughest player in tennis history...... Eagerly waiting for his world record..... Most grandslam ever❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@yussepig6629]

I love those sudden surges of passion and violence that Rafa brings to matches in certain important moments. It’s exhilarating. It’s like he plays matches chapter by chapter and knows how to build up excitement.

[@GhanaTableTennis]

The forehand of Nadal is so clean. It's struck with outmost perfection

[@BoB-ey5dh]

Unbelievable Rafas precision. Hes aggression in this game was pretty good.And this movement on place is absolutely stunning!.

[@antoniadelante7566]

Orgullosa de ti, como siempre y para siempre. Gracias Rafa, por darnos tanto🇪🇸

[@fruitpunchbigga3251]

Can he win Roland garros 2022

[@raheeskhan2218]

@@fruitpunchbigga3251 he will

[@owen846]

1:31 he's not celebrating he's mad because there's a bump on the line, it also happened when he played zverev

[@ALLNAMESAREALLREADYT]

those stupid lines in Rome are fixed to the ground with NAILS !!!! stupid and old fashionable

[@PM-mz5lc]

Lol your right

[@brunomaelstrom8823]

YES, AND HE IS RIGHT ! the tournament must change the way of fixing the lines ! unacceptable...

[@mikerowe6072]

damn you're right good find

[@kundan906]

im glad i read this, wouldn't have noticed otherwise, the commentator is dumb or something.

[@thelastaaron]

Forget "Legends", invent a new word to describe these two Champions! Vamos Rafa 🔥

[@duskopopov0074]

GOATs

[@gonfaraway]

Vamos Novak

[@abraham7560]

@@duskopopov0074 What do you mean ? Is it an abbreviation or what?

[@PeacemanBZ]

The Eternals

[@nathangold5759]

I wouldn't argue what u said except it should be Nole all the way

[@stanbernard1604]

No player brings excitement on the court like Nadal.

[@lilboysweatnicabrandonshow8568]

His celebration victory was priceless and his smile on his face is so humbling and inspiring. For a person to win this 10 times is a joy to watch. His feeling is like winning his first and last. Love this dude!

[@HM-vd2eh]

The big trio Roger, Rafa and Nole made tennis glory, and I can't imagine the game after their retirement. Thank you for the fun you gave to the fans.

[@aftp6646]

I do fear for the future of tennis without these 3. But let's enjoy the moment.

[@melonheadwt]

yes

[@centurionyt431]

@@aftp6646 There will be and always have been people to step in their place...

[@flsknasarulla]

Now just Big 2.

[@Aman-nk5uq]

@@centurionyt431 possible. Let's see. But don't think we will have a force of nature like Rafa vs an artist from Gods like 2005-10 kinda rivalry. To have 20, 20, 18 in the same era is ridiculous.

[@LennytheBeater]

"Your italian is very good!" The referee: "Gracias."

[@patviravouth867]

Hahaha that Mr Bean movie was legendary

[@terminator969]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@RKSxd]

haha like he predicted Nadal was going to win in a point or so.. lol

[@nathangold5759]

Grazie

[@nathangold5759]

I'm an Italiano 😎

[@eduardoleguey]

Este tipo no se cansa de ganar. La misma cara que cuando era más joven y ganaba sus primeros torneos. Una grandísimo deportista a nivel mundial y una leyenda insuperable.

[@nikosgr9290]

A well deserved victory and an amazing Rafa. Thinking that after 15 and more yrs these two are still in the final makes you wonder about the next gen!

[@namispondjamispond9282]

Never been a big Rafa fan but what he is still doing is incredible. There were people who thought that Sampras' 14 GS would never be passed and next month Rafa might equal that total at just 1 tournament. Much respect for that.

[@harrietacquah2545]

My thoughts exactly and that is simply mind blowing

[@namispondjamispond9282]

@@harrietacquah2545 It really is incredible and the big 3 are all incredible in their own way. Even if you're not a fan of one or two of them they all deserve the utmost respect.

[@rishbahpandey8697]

@@namispondjamispond9282 big 2 are Nadal, Djokovic. Fed is done

[@javiergonzalez6807]

Ol. but Sampras never won any Roland Garros

[@harrietacquah2545]

@@rishbahpandey8697 never count Fed out. He can pull a surprise anytime any day.

[@GeoJ1830]

This smile in the end of the game, those legends. Thank you guys !

[@pritamghosh2981]

An ardent fan of Rafa since 2006 only because of his indomitable spirit. Love u Rafa❤️

[@viviennelim7895]

Incredible Champ10n! 10x Rome, 11x Monte Carlo, 12x Barcelona and 13x RG! Happy and Proud of Rafa! Smile! Vamos! 👏🏻💪🏻🔥🏆❤️

[@r.r.8576]

Wow, wow, wow! What a show these two guys put. I'm a Serbian from Belgrade, but Rafa, congratulations. ,🇪🇸🇷🇸🙏

[@jaceconverse6337]

I like Rafa but Novak 's greatness cannot be denied.

[@88feji]

Nothing can take away attentino from a Novak-Nadal show ... not even that 6-0 6-0 double bagel Rome women's final .. LOL

[@xidiamond6851]

Traitor

[@r.r.8576]

@@xidiamond6851 I love tennis. Yes, Nole is my guy, but I tennis is a sport. You need to go the respect to the winners. 🇷🇸

[@antoniobacic5674]

@@r.r.8576 no need to explain your words, which over 99% of people understand and agree with. We have our favorite, but we do appreciate the greatness, performance and achievement of our favorite’s rival(s) as well. Even Novak, who wanted the win more than all of his fans combined, clearly does, so why wouldn’t we?! Let’s hope that the (chauvinistic?) person who unjustly insulted you will understand that one day as well, it’d be nice.

[@babolat1979]

Remember these moments- when these two are gone, it’s not going to be the same

[@Brandespada]

"You never cross the same river twice. It’s not the same river, and it’s not the same you." Heraclitus

[@AIKnowYou]

I'm ready for season two when their kids are rivals

[@brunomaelstrom8823]

@@Brandespada nice one, I took note of it, thank you !

[@Brandespada]

@@brunomaelstrom8823 👍👍

[@shivasai89]

So true man

[@manjunathd]

Rafa you are my inspiration... How to play in critical condition both life and game thank you for never give up mentality... Go rafa you are a true legend...

[@shaankanuga7757]

Anyone after French open semi finals where novak beat Nadal

[@rasheeterry3949]

Yes yes I am

[@latino7alex]

Me!

[@memorex9015]

of course

[@goBhaskar77]

Nadal needs to pay attention to the second set when playing against Djokovic. He is losing second sets quite often to Djokovic and this shifts the momentum against him. Happened the same in RG 21 semifinals. Novak is a better retriever of match when coming from behind as compared to anyone in the world. To be consistent against him, the second set cannot be missed out especially in a Grand Slam.

[@nishagovil9207]

@@goBhaskar77 a win is not guaranteed against him even if you win the 2nd. We saw against tsitsipas but I got your point that to win against Novak you have to absolutely crush him and give him no room of comeback. Much the way Nadal did in 2020 final by straightaway crushing him in 1st and 2nd set to break him mentally.

[@Olly_2024_]

Rafa was down a set and a point for a double break vs Shapovalov, as well as saving two match points. 3 days later, he wins his 36TH Masters 1000 Title. Truly incredible.

[@peace4myheart]

He won 20 French Open already? Oh, you mean 20 GS. Got it.

[@carlosenaf]

🤞

[@onyx081]

Are you going to copy and paste this same comment under every Rafa video?

[@jamesyu5212]

He won’t win RG. I’ll bet my left testicle on it.

[@farouk750]

@@jamesyu5212 see you in a few days!

[@vipulgupta]

Rafa is improving rapidly with every passing day! Can't wait for Roland Garros now.

[@peace4myheart]

His preparation is complete to defend his throne at RG

[@mufc9018]

14 RG is Loading …🏆

[@fundhund62]

@@mufc9018 I doubt it. Looks like there could be several guys capable of beating him at RG (Tsitsipas, Karatsev, Sinner, Djokovic). And who would have thought that Shapovalov could give him trouble on clay??

[@oregontrail9067]

@@fundhund62 you can doubt but winning 2 sets against nadal on clay is not the same as winning 3 sets... I don't see how Nadal won't win

[@mananlightning]

@@fundhund62 all of them will such di*k in front of him, he would only have to be carefull with Federer as he is also gonna participate and practicing well

[@soumitachakraborty9487]

Nothing is more beautiful than Nadal's straight forehands! ❤️

[@novakgoatovic]

lol xDDDDDDD

[@Fox1nDen]

I love to see Rafa win! He is amazingly good! He usually lets his opponent score more but he was ruthless that day.

[@tirthankarsarkar4206]

He made it. Despite the tough draw, inconsistent service woes, Madrid disaster, two nasty falls, he found a way through all of that like he's done throughout his career. This victory will be a huge confidence booster for him heading into RG ❤️ LaDecima #4 VAMOSSS 🏆🔥🇪🇸💪🏻

[@Hacker-rx1vn]

Tough draw? - Are you nuts?. He will get a tough draw at Rollad Garros - let’s see

[@ronieschoiceroque1048]

@@Hacker-rx1vn bitter

[@messiskills1264]

@@Hacker-rx1vn nadal nole Federer in the same half of Roland Garros so nole will be done soon

[@JackRambo27]

@Tirthankar Sarkar Yes a great win for Rafa, each time people keep doubting him he keeps getting better and better. Novak played well today too, I was really impressed the way he played the 2nd set and things could have changed in his favour if he didn't miss that easy forehand for his standards. Anyways Rafa is the favourite for the RG followed by Novak, I don't think anyone can stop Rafa at the French except for Injury

[@Hacker-rx1vn]

@@messiskills1264 - Let’s see - Federer has no business in the second week of RG 😂

[@maljohnson2660]

Two of the greatest players of all time.

[@dejanjacimovic4416]

no,federer is best

[@mosquitotigre7078]

Two of the three greatest of all time

[@maljohnson2660]

@@mosquitotigre7078 Agree, along with Federer!

[@StudyingManually]

@v R True

[@dachampions]

@@dejanjacimovic4416 Federer who? That guy who plays only GSs because he is afraid to lose the only record he still owns (shared with Nadal btw). Sorry mate but when you play you play, by now he should've retired gracefully 2 years ago, leaving as the legend he still is. Now he is acting childish and completely ruining his image. Really sad choice by Roger.

[@radhikajamwal3609]

It was a great match . Seeing Rafa covered in clay , looks like he's truly born out of clay

[@susruta25]

What impressed me most was Rafa's ability to move couple of gears up in the final. Not yet at last year finals level which means he can still go 1-2 levels up. Novak did a humongous job to make the final as close as it gets after playing for nearly 5 hours on Saturday. It proves his superior fitness levels.

[@julianjunior8165]

On May 8, 2005 Nadal won his first master's degree in Rome, my son was not 4 years old; 16 years later Nadal repeats with his tenth title and my son is of legal age, cooks and drives his car. A lifetime in the elite!

[@rahultntn9086]

Master's degree??!! 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@rhonereschjr.2165]

What a memorable event Rome was this year. Great battle from the next gen, but Rafa and nole are still holding strong! Tennis is in a great spot right now.

[@NEPTUNEFOIL]

I think it's been great the past 15 years!

[@aha3885]

Yeah, but they must fix the fucking lines.

[@krp6680]

You mean only Men's tennis. Right?

[@supernaturalreports2293]

The Goat.

[@trumpameri1638]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 after RG semifinals

[@thewhitewolf5645]

@@trumpameri1638 hahahahhaha

[@FLASH_5]

@@trumpameri1638 remember rafa gives bagel to novak ? It hurts u a lot that's why RG 21 is satisfying for u..dont worry rafa will payback nole and Rafa fans will laugh at you soon

[@trumpameri1638]

@@FLASH_5 no MAN you living in delusion who cares about this bagels anymore 😂 .. ok NADAL is king off clay court nobody will never can take this from NADAL... But what is much more important is NOVAK DJOKOVIC finally after so many years finish his journey and stop RG NADAL dominance... Much more important is NOVAK DJOKOVIC stop NADAL on 20 grand slam... and what is most important story NOVAK DJOKOVIC is unstoppable force and still counting GOAT position sealed

[@FLASH_5]

@@trumpameri1638 by this one loss rafa dominance ended ? 🤣 novak lost in AO 17,18 but bounce backed..novak maybe unstoppable now but not forever..Rafa will defeat him soon..dont count him off

[@peterlucas4641]

*It's unfair on how things has turned ever since the outbreak of covid 19 things has been difficult and different from the usual times* *we see complains here and there in the social Media from different people in different countries all around the world* *Looks like the government care's less OR aren't making enough efforts anymore* *I suggest we citizens should learn to be more creative, Believe in God and sort several means to earn a better living rather than hoping on the government or economy*

[@bensonikara2324]

Yes ! For real It is very important to have different streams of income and a diversified portfolio as for me I have already invested in crypto which is very profitable and easy to gain

[@davilawilliams1665]

Exactly I'm also happy to start investing too than to have my money sleeping in bank

[@lukecarter3217]

Stocks are good but we have to make the right plans

[@fredrickclopp1214]

@@lukecarter3217 Yes Stocks are good but they are alot of businesses more convenient than stocks

[@robertfoster2577]

@@fredrickclopp1214 That’s the fact well I only invested in stocks and will love to know a better investment to

[@hernancortesfranciscopizar7916]

The pride of spain again, waiting for your 14th crown at Roland garros, avé Rafa X 🇪🇦

[@hernancano8681]

He is not the pride of Spain, as a world citizen, Rafa is the pride and the treasure of the world!

[@Ky-fm8ho]

He has transcended Spain's boundaries a long time ago. Now he belongs to the whole world thus you should have said the world's treasure ☺️

[@dridimaher7200]

We will cry when this Legends retire

[@moontestsunny790]

Dont say it pls I just want to see Rafa

[@gbrugarolas]

People and commentators often forget just how technically gifted Rafa is, they always mention his grit and mentality, which are of course outstanding as well.

[@mainemceachern1521]

To Novak fans, from a Rafa fan: Novak Djokovic is not only a consummate tennis player (obviously one of the greatest ever), but a gentleman and a philosopher. The way he pushed Rafa to 3 sets in a very tight match (Rafa only won 3 more points) after spending 5 hours on court in 2 matches the day before is testament to his extraordinary mental and physical capacities. Being able to watch these 2 eternal gladiators who only have tremendous respect for one another and who have pushed one another to always reach for greater heights for so many years has been an honour and pleasure. Bravo Nole! Bravo Rafa!

[@juliangoor9065]

Rafa just won the Italian open. Doesn't matter when you are reading this.

[@anikasworld1070]

Loll🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@albertsonD]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@adputra8324]

🤣

[@alalba2136]

Muy bueno.

[@MT_199]

You sh-

[@santiVillaflor]

Rafa and Nole really showed the young ones this week.

[@mjerripotula]

Thank you Tennis TV for allowing us to watch the finals Live...

[@vinaykunisetty8179]

Back here after rg semis, it's amazing how Nole unleashed his supreme level against the clay monster

[@trumpameri1638]

RIP GOLDEN WOLF 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jacobschmidt2709]

Nadal won the battle, but Djokovic won the war. It was quite the pleasant surprise to see him topple the king of clay, especially considering he was 1-7 in his previous matches with Nadal at the French.

[@swarnabhdasgupta6572]

@@jacobschmidt2709 not complaining I repeat not complaining but during the RG Semi Finals Rafa was already injured

[@boriskostic6964]

@@swarnabhdasgupta6572 Even if he wasn't "injured" he wouldn't run away with the match

[@swarnabhdasgupta6572]

@@boriskostic6964 he never does that 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 My GOAT forever

[@reikiriyama977]

The tennis rafa played from 2-2 third set is never before never after. God of tennis..... You will always be my hero 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@robertpulfer6183]

These two guys have won 72(!) masters 1000 tournaments - 36 both holding record; it's absolutely incredible!

[@mainemceachern1521]

72! Insane!!

[@lolno8406]

But i won our local tennis club tournement and beat some 100 kg 40 year old dude in the final. Rafa and Djkokovic never won that.

[@ishaangupta4125]

@@lolno8406 You're the GOAT in my book

[@mohamedhosni9248]

@@lolno8406 You are the GOAT of the FARM .

[@Hello-el2jo]

A level of play that the 90s and 00s born can never achieve

[@virtuosoproductions4589]

New generation spend more time on phones than sport fields.

[@brucewayne3602]

no event is more satisfying than Rafa making another conquest ... brilliant yet again !!!

[@testg8019]

All this new gen hype and after all we got another classic in final between Djokovic and Nadal... Rafa looked rusty in Monte Carlo but slowly and steady improving with every match and event - he knows very well how to prepare peak of the form for RG, usually his form in Paris is way higher than in Rome...

[@sembiotic3468]

@@declaninc clearly not enough :P

[@TheFlash3237]

@@patricksweeney5308 2020 RG was one of the most dominant FO for Rafa. What do you mean he wasn't playing that well until the finals? He didn't lose a set the entire tournament.

[@harshvardhanthakur1300]

@@patricksweeney5308 bro the same Rafa demolished Schwartzman in semis at French open last year, he didn't even lose a set in the tournament.

[@aliciamcdonald7105]

Test G as I said somewhere else, I don't think tournament losses or wins BEFORE Roland Garros does much for Rafa. I think once that competition starts he goes somewhere else and every other player knows it. They are FULLY aware that whatever win, chance they had over him just the week before is not going to say a DARN thing about the moment they meet at ROLAND GARROS. It is just his to lose not anyone else's to win.

[@testg8019]

@@aliciamcdonald7105 Indeed, Rafa was not worried or angry because of his performance or loses - the only thing that pissed him off during the recent tournaments were lines in Rome because he knew he can get some injury before the RG...

[@rafikz77]

Nadal’s mental strength is something else

[@sourabhdebnath685]

Nadal mental strength was on different level from 2006 -2011

[@rafikz77]

@@sourabhdebnath685 👍

[@thornados4969]

it's about whose most comfortable in particular surface. Nadal on clay. Djoko on hard also on grass.

[@rag7027]

Second only to Djoker’s.

[@axscs1178]

@@rag7027 🤣🤣🤣yeah sure. Whatever makes you happy. Nadal's mental strength is not human. Djoko's is great, but not as Nadal in that aspect

[@rebeccavillafuerte5296]

Rafa, besides a great tennis player, is also an action star... He’s everywhere inside d court... 💙💜❤️💚🧡

[@VineetNair27]

1st match - Sinner 2nd match - Shapo 3rd match - Zverev 4th match - Opelka Finals - Djokovic Well thats why he is considered to be the GOAT 🙏

[@cavaalli]

@@hyacinthusargus1513 shut up

[@rafanatic22]

He may seem to be down. You may have him on the ropes. But damn it, he is never out. Rafa keeps on fighting. Brillant match against a great opponent. Paris, here we come.

[@pietrobosso]

Rafael Nadal on clay is a force of nature.

[@nathangold5759]

Novak is good on all surfaces, but he had the least luck on clay till now

[@littlesunshine2378]

@@nathangold5759Everytime Novak loses is not by bad luck.Stop giving that excuse it's getting old.

[@johnharris8872]

@@nathangold5759 Rafa has at least 2 slams on each surface: hard, clay grass. Roger/Novak don't on clay

[@nathangold5759]

@@littlesunshine2378 It is, silly. Novak is undeniably good on all surfaces. Come on, losing to freakin Wawrinka ??? He would have kicked his butt on other surfaces.

[@nathangold5759]

@@johnharris8872 Novak just wasn't as lucky on clay that's why

[@travisbickle5279]

this match was the keys for djokovic to beat nadal in rolland garros.

[@jacksongreene3687]

Absolutely.

[@FLASH_5]

I saw u everywhere salty novak fan..Always praising novak and insulting rafa..Novak is great but it doesn't mean u want to remind everytime in every comments

[@travisbickle5279]

@@FLASH_5 ​ i never insulting nadal, i m not a child or fedal fan to do this nonsense

[@alalba2136]

It must be traumatic for the new generations to grow old watching the big three lift the trophies.

[@jackmessent3490]

What an enthralling match between these two legends! Huge congratulations Rafa for reaching 10 titles in Roma! Just incredible! Especially considering that Rafa was two match points down against Shapovalov! What an absolute warrior!

[@peterkelnerxd7009]

Still didn't play three matches in two days

[@paulicas1]

It's easy to be down 2 match points and win where all you do is push the ball in the court while opponent misses every shot. GOAT

[@carloscousillas1895]

Envy

[@__last]

@@peterkelnerxd7009 Have you seen Rafas draw this Year? sure nole played a lot yesterday but Rafa had to play much harder opponents

[@carloscousillas1895]

This kind of situations happens. Remember Nadal in WB a couple of times.

[@georgiougeorge9261]

Highest worldwide level at its best!! Happy to watch two great athletes psysically and mentally!! Go King Rafa!!

[@trumpameri1638]

Anybody else coming into ATP Rome finals to give condolences for GOLDEN WOLF 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@suzan7158]

This is a kind of match you stay tuned for every point, well done rafa, keep going 🙏🙌❤️💜💕💙🤞🤞🤞

[@RandomRawrrr]

If you were new to tennis and didn’t know Nadal and Djokovic’s age, you’d think these were two guys in their mid twenties after the way they played! The Big 3’s records will never be touched for another century in tennis!

[@aha3885]

Nadal has won this tournament in three different decades.

[@RandomRawrrr]

@@aha3885 I run out of superlatives when trying to explain what the Big 3 have accomplished. Their records might not ever be matched in the history of tennis again!

[@thomaswonderwood9826]

Yeah a century won't be enough..makes me think of Fall Out Boy.." You will remember me for centuries!"

[@subhashis_M]

Who knows maybe in future their kids may broke the record! I am only talking about Djokovic and Fed kids...🤣

[@serbianbeast1733]

Even with Novak's ability to counter Nadal's ridiculous Forehand topspin to the backhand (Federer's Achilles heel), Rafa when playing close to his peak on clay and importantly aggressively, is virtually unbeatable. That extra-bounce and extra-time he has on clay courts, give him an edge over Djokovic. On hard courts it's Novak's playground.

[@Aman-nk5uq]

Truth. Extra time to wind up his shots will always suffocate opponents. No matter what.

[@sergiomonteberde]

You hit it✌️✌️. Extra Milliseconds is enough for Nadal to counter Novak agressive Fh and bh. Different story on hardcourt.

[@Alboravin]

Depends on the hard court. At the slower USO it’s a slight advantage to Rafa (as long as his service game is on point and he stays aggressive). RG is overwhelmingly advantage Rafa. On the other hand at the faster AO hard court it’s all Nole of course, and a slight advantage to Nole at Wimbledon whenever they’ve met over the past decade. The way I see it with these two (currently) joint goats 🐐 is that they are simply split up between faster and slower courts, Nole is the 🐐 on faster courts (although somewhat debatable with Federer) and Rafa the undisputed 🐐 on slower surfaces. The other main difference is that Nole has had higher highs (most weeks at #1, two of the single greatest seasons of all time in 2011 and 2015) but also lower lows in the rankings compared to Rafa, who’s been more steady and consistent there throughout the years (a record 800+ weeks and counting in the top 10, of which 570+ weeks or 71% have been spent in the top 2), and all of this despite injuries to both players throughout their careers. Both have incredible, difficult to beat records under their respective names. One is the 🐐 of faster surfaces (with a higher ceiling in his game), the other is the 🐐 of slower surfaces with unmatched consistency for 15+ years and counting. We have to enjoy these guys while they’re still plying their trade on a tennis court - Father Time and injuries over the next few years will likely soon beat them into retirement.

[@nicolasroche19]

Bravo RAFA! Quel tournoi! Tu est allé le chercher celui-là encore, que des gros matchs!!! 10 ème Rome, 36 M1000 Monstrueux!

[@SlackerInc1]

Some absolutely incredible points. Brilliant tennis!

[@stojankisic2870]

5th game of the third was such a momentum shift

[@jacobschmidt2709]

Indeed. A bit unlucky on Djokovics part by missing a routine forehand on break point and then the tape helping Nadal out in the next game. Granted Djokovic did a lot better than I thought he would have, considering how much he played the day before.

[@vikranttyagiRN]

How is it unlucky to miss an easy Forehand into the net?

[@RN-tw3ie]

@@vikranttyagiRN Yes unlucky because if it had gone over it was curtains for the bum digger. Comprehende?

[@MrKpopSucks]

@@jacobschmidt2709 ya it was an inexplicable unforced error considering he was dominating that rally before that error...

[@Titteeeee]

Yes and nadal very lucky

[@yaserqazi5851]

this is probably one of the best m1000 tournaments, if not tournaments in general, of the past 5 years. so many epic battles

[@andrecandela2117]

So true!

[@richardgarrison8328]

Too bad the lines were faulty

[@xidiamond6851]

Yes sonego vs Djokovic and tsitsipas vs Djokovic and Nadal vs Djokovic

[@mihirkumar332]

Both are best , but tenacity of Nadal is fabulous, one of my favorite match ❤❤❤

[@shedont452]

A legend and true champion on the court. Great gentleman off the court. Complete entertainer. Rafa Nadal 💫🏆

[@MZapatel1975]

Cada domingo q Nadal gana, es un momento de inspiración, de alegría, de optimismo y de orgullo...Hace tiempo q ya no hay palabras para definirte..solo me atrevo a decir q eres el deportista más grande de todos los tiempos🙏

[@moustaphadiop8005]

Llevas toda la razón amigo

[@williamgonzalez4259]

El mas grande tenista de todos los tiempos... Una bomba de talento,gracias Rafa. Desde pudahuel sur(periferia de santiago de chile)un gran abrazo al mundo del tenis !!

[@blanca4787]

🙏🙏👍👍🇪🇦🇪🇦👏🏽👏🏽❤❤

[@MariaJose-oc8yj]

Para mí Nadal junto a Roger Federer los dos más grandes de todos los tiempos.

[@fricheck9828]

The legend continues...

[@meetdenis82]

That 5th game in the third was nerve wracking as hell. What a rivalry!

[@zamrahmohamadzam4709]

Apply on every sports. If you playing with that spirit and determination even you're losing you're still a winner. Nadal is such a beast, mentally and physically. 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@virtuosoproductions4589]

Rafa is so humble. Love him.watched him on 60 minutes.

[@kaiiiiii3934]

Greatest Rival in Tennis History , Legends Always Produce Incredible Tennis🔥🔥

[@renaj1476]

Nah u mean federer nadal

[@lesalabs]

@@renaj1476 Nah he means what he means

[@drra2308]

@@renaj1476 federer nadal is an emotional, western media romanticized rivalry. In sport terms, it is much beyond the other 2 rivalries, as Federer did not beat Nadal in ANY Grand Slam match between 2007 Wimbledon and 2017 AO. Nadal totally dominated Federer for most of their rivalry and it is only in the last couple of years that Federer improved a bit their H2H. Nadal and Novak played most matches in the history of the sport. Even Fed-Novak's rivalry is more exciting than Fedal as these two beat each other everywhere and on any given occasion, producing some totally crazy matches (2019 Wimbledon? 2010 - 2011 USO? 2011 RG?....)

[@holechbatel2935]

@@drra2308 Obviously fedrer-nadal is the greatest rival in history.

[@KyoFanDuB]

Nadal-Federer for sure. Djokovic improved when Federer was somehow old.

[@cheetah2876]

Things that are for sure in life: Taxes Death Rafael Nadal winning tournaments on clay

[@davidbosquette2940]

And Roadworks 😁

[@jason4275]

Rafa having no real rivals on Clay.

[@yougood809]

@Muscular Beast. I don't think he's wrong Nadal doesn't really have a rival on clay. He has never had one. Ever. Djoker and Roger don't really come close

[@chrischo7464]

Cheers

[@IMMI378]

@@jason4275 It’s not Rafa’s fault if you’re so called small kids don’t know how to play on Clay!!!

[@Arjun_shorts_only]

Wow ... What a phenomenal player ❤

[@booyah2u296]

Amazing rivalry. Phenomenal Rafa.

[@brucewayne2480]

The 5th game in the final set was a masterclass

[@francoiscounet6882]

Joe Covid got tense. Nadal punished him in the next game.

[@total_wokeultrapromax3285]

@@francoiscounet6882 joe covid LMAO🤣🤣😂😂

[@joelbolivar1610]

Bravo Rafa!! 13 French Open, 12 Barcelona, 11 Monte Carlo, 10 Rome and 5 Madrid. Unbelievable feat. The KING of Clay. Next stop - 14 FO

[@amitahuja2374]

5 madrid is an underperformance by rafa standards

[@prabhanshushekharsinha7221]

.. thanks for sharing this ' clash of titans ' !! .. delighted watching this high spirited game .. thanks once again.

[@conchiramos8605]

Es uno de las s mejores deportistas que hay ,sin mencionar la humildad y buena gente excepcional 💪💪💪😘

[@kallenmccarthy411]

10 titles in 4 separate tournaments is scandalous.

[@shaadydog1]

LOL, blame bs testing and complicit organizations for doped performances and fake af records. DOPE Gen have ruined tennis. Cycling had 1 Lance for about 10-12years, Tennis has had 3-4 Lances at the same time for the last 15+ years smh.

[@paulicas1]

@Barış Alkan you're missing out the best moonballer ever. It's an unique and important quality and it shouldn't be overlooked. Without it he wouldn't even be in the top 10

[@khaledgueddim7807]

And not even one of them is a 250 or another low level tournament!

[@roxy0608]

@@shaadydog1 That shows how little you know about tennis! Cycling is about endurance and speed, which does help the rider if he is doping. Tennis is a game of chess on court. It takes as much intelligence, creativity, and solving puzzles as it does endurance and strength. So, doping can help with endurance and strength but, it actually decreases decision making ability, creativity, and intelligence. For these guys to still be on top after all these years has taken intelligence, creativity, and problem solving skills, which they couldn’t have done if they were doping. Also, doping gradually makes a person more aggressive and unhealthy, emotionally and physically. These guys are as fit as a fiddle and as even tempered as anyone. In conclusion, you have got a lot to learn about tennis, about appreciating greatness, and about researching facts.

[@augustomoderadorcrp]

Yes , and everyone knows how difficult tennis is for you to become a Pro. Win states, then go to ITF

[@manicpanic8226]

Oh Rafa.. the years have gone by, his hair has changed, they say hes getting older but time after time he proves he's still at his peak! Both of them are amazing athletes 👏

[@mna9211]

Didn't expected in imagination that Rafa will fall in RG after this match

[@Laland_1196]

Because foot failed him but he got payback in 2022

[@priyankavaidya3828]

Huge fan of Rafa.. he inspires all with his unrelenting spirits... Thanks for giving some moMemts if happiness in such time of despair

[@shagryin4616]

Dang! He’s so impressive! What a legend!

[@georgeg2649]

Unbiliebable! Respect.

[@horsepower523]

Rafa is unbeliebably great, no?

[@mandemremil1880]

Bravo Rafa ....

[@abdulrashid5306]

The greatest point of all times ever hit by the tennis star is 1:33

[@karlatkinson4397]

I love Nadal. He's such a fighter. So skilful and finds a way through when it's needed. So good to watch.

[@milugardeimagenysonido]

I can imagine all the players from all the “Gen-Nexts” sitting comfortably on a sofa, rooting for either Nole or Rafa...

[@mhlaclase178]

👏🎇👏👏👏💗💗

[@pfc790]

Well said 👏👌

[@stfuguy4207]

This doesn't happen boomer

[@goldwolf0606]

Mostly for GOATdal 😂

[@milugardeimagenysonido]

@@stfuguy4207 ----

[@IronFist2508]

This is the HIGHEST level of tennis. Absolute gladiators. I'm not sure we'll ever get anyone come close to the levels produced by the big 3 and if we don't I'm ok with it. GLADIATORS/GODS!!

[@seonwookjung7355]

two top players. Amazing!