Rafael Nadal: Best Shot Every Year on Tour | 2003-2020

[@Dr.Phoenix]

The guy won his first RG in 2005 at 19 yrs age and at 34 he's still favourite to win. That tells all about his greatness.

[@jkfan1257]

In 2004, also he was 17 yrs not 19

[@janishhasheer5548]

Clay Goat

[@jordee7069]

@@jkfan1257 correcto

[@sevaraalimova4706]

Clay goat without a doubt, I think that question ended a long time ago.

[@gavrilarazvan7833]

At 35 still favourite ❤️

[@mariokartero]

2005 one is for me one of the best shots I've ever seen.

[@adamlevrai1200]

Best shot ever 💪🏻🙄

[@ALLNAMESAREALLREADYT]

absolutelly insane

[@ziksud7620]

Insane

[@saminhaque13-52]

Insa

[@KingCast65]

So hard to say. So many amazing shots, '06 hustle was off the charts too.

[@mrpiccolofan2]

Rafael "You've gotta be kiddin' Me" Nadal. 🎾

[@mrpiccolofan2]

@@brankojovic2000 🤣😎💪

[@N.Kishore]

@@brankojovic2000 PhenomeNADAL

[@SoniKumari-wj6ib]

@@brankojovic2000✒️ 🐂 🙏👞👟💜🏑🇮🇳📢

[@RAUL7487]

@@brankojovic2000 That's what should always be when you love tennis.

[@barttenhave1779]

MrPiccoloFan2 this one was very good😂😂😂

[@eamontavacoli5445]

At 7:40 the commentator actually said “phenomenadal” 😂😅

[@micah_wong]

😂

[@ladyathenaofowls]

That shit had me dead 😂

[@christinenguyen8528]

As Nadal always says, it’s Ombelieable 😅

[@OhDuur]

8:17 When you need to apologize for being so good

[@popantermopan4099]

Underrated comment

[@魚-c3d]

"sorry, I did it again. I promise I will try to let you an ounce of a chance."

[@hamdiabed9673]

like, literally

[@DaVaMuOficial]

lmao

[@nicoslater8750]

Sometimes Fed does the same.

[@MegaMrcomedy]

I love how much his game has evolved. In his younger days he would be 6 feet behind the baseline and win points with his brilliant counterpunching and young legs. But after 2015 you can see how much his touch and net game developed. Sadly there will never be another player like Nadal. Nobody will play with that much intensity and hit with the same spin again

[@kalikatsaros15]

truly believe in Alcaraz

[@loseweightusingketo]

Yep. More powerful forehands, more attacking ones as well. People think he's got a weak backhand.. He hasn't. Give him a loopy ball on his backhand side and he will smash it.

[@sherlockhomeless7138]

Yeah, I remember in the early years he would walk around his backhand almost all the time. He would hit 90% of the balls with his forehand. And then he left open so much space and it was so risky, because the opponent just put the ball in the other corner and Nadal ran so much all the time. It didn't seem like a smart move. I think his backhand really wasn't that good in the first years. It was very flat. His serve was also not very hard yet. But his serve got better first in 2008 or something. But later he improved it again and pushed it more foreward.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@loseweightusingketo belive also in Alcaraz power.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@kalikatsaros15 Alcaraz power?

[@alexandermontano6028]

3:23 Never seen someone move that fast on clay

[@N.Kishore]

And will never been seen, it's one and only RAFA,Vamos!

[@michalkozak3471]

He was so fast he was blurry for a moment 😁

[@scottysatpanalysis]

@@michalkozak3471 2008 cameras 😆

[@raducora7159]

I suggest you dig a bit into Guillermo Coria. He could have made it much mor difficult for Nadal had he not developed service yips. His 2005 Rome final against Nadal remains maybe the main candidate for the best final ever, outside GS finals.

[@raducora7159]

@XRP SNIPER Watching the 2005 Monte Carlo and Rome finals, there is nothing to separate them speedwise. Nadal had a better arsenal overall, that's obvious. And I didn't say Coria would have snatched clay titles from Rafa...especially not in the 2006-2008 era, it's just that he would have been pushed closer to his limits more freqently. Nadal himself said that his hardest final was Rome 2005 against Coria. But if you want to argue against even that, there's not much sense I can bring here :)

[@sherlockholmes3725]

The 2005 shot is probably the best ever shot in history of tennis..

[@edwardadel451]

Yes, it's. Stepanek is still thinking about it.

[@maltem7973]

Take a look at nick kyrgios... ive seen alot of his shots that are around the same insanity

[@hk_ballers]

@@maltem7973 Nick never made that shot

[@hsbdbsjsjebbdbsbsb370]

@@hk_ballers nick has done far better

[@donaldlongmore5090]

Nadal 2005 shot,best ever

[@huntersnider9621]

Take a shot for every "you've got to be kidding me!"

[@ashleewoods9205]

Say goodbye to your liver lmao. 😂😂

[@nemanja9194]

Only respect for this man. From Novak fan.

[@AmeyaTyagi]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGmviodooJ6grKs

[@julianmak3230]

2017 Nadal: "Sorry... but Vamos."

[@tjfosk]

VAmos.

[@samuelwallace2427]

I think he only said sorry because they’re friends and hitting partners, probably would’ve just done the vamos with most people lol

[@Renekor]

Vuamos

[@tennisradu]

He thinks he's old now, but at 34 it's just the beginning... Happy birthday, king 💜

[@random.tennis]

2005 is a clip that never gets old. I watched it 100 times, and I still don’t get how amazing Nadal is.

[@mouarfmouarfify]

Remember these are only best shots on the ATP circuit. Please harmonize with grand slams to have real highlights per year !

[@ignacioclementemenaya6907]

And davis cup, olympic games, etc

[@annicecooper8105]

Unfortunately ATP don't own rights to the grand slam, Davis cup or Olympic shots so never gonna happen. There's some cracking shots in here to enjoy though.

[@vishnukishore2390]

His court coverage and sprints are outrageous just 🔥 🔥

[@劉亦慈-k1i]

After French Open I can't stop browsing these wonderful moments ... Really love Rafa's energy and perseverance.

[@lizzyw8]

Rafa is king of kings 👑 He’s my favourite tennis player ! No one comes close to the excitement, dynamism , exuberance and athleticism that he brings to the game ! He is truly inspiring and never fails to make every game he plays memorable... Without injuries he would’ve definitely won more titles and left everybody else in his wake #vamosrafa 🐐🐃🎾💫☄️⚡️🌟🔥💥💪🏽🥇🏆

[@Bmarker299]

Beautifully said. I could agree more. Love him and attribute my love of tennis to Rafa the gladiator. Exciting and marvelously entertaining

[@MyVesperia]

Do not forget how many times he has to beat Djokovic in semi-final before beating Federer in final. To me, he is the best of all-time and even all sports. He is so legendary that many believe he need to take drugs ... but he is only human, with extraordinary powers. Lol

[@ganeshons2066]

@@MyVesperia lol there is no need for you to explain this clearly we all knew rafa is the GOAT undoubtedly ❤️

[@philipnguyen3107]

He pretends to be injured. Tennis is an eleven months sport. As always he is perfectly healthy for the clay season. What a great liar, cheater and doper. He is twice as better as Lance Armstrong.👾👾👾👽👾👾👾

[@heshamelzorba6264]

The phenomenon Rafa 😍 I think he is the best in the new history 😍❤️

[@abdulmalikishaqmousa862]

الهم صًلّيےّ علي محمد

[@abdulmalikishaqmousa862]

القلاع في السودان كتير

[@arturoroldan6619]

Nadal is the best tennis player in history, but you are not ready for this conversation

[@spanistheone]

I think too

[@gauravmalltarlok5354]

Don't know man. Fed has his artistry, Nadal has his warrior blood, Djokovic has his stediness. All three of them are talented, All three of them are dominating something. It's kinda very difficult to compare them. Although I do think that nowadays Fed will pass to number 3 in the history greats and Nadal will probably win some more to consolidate his #1 or #2 position in history.

[@poojaahuja779]

If u too agree that Nadal will win 2-3 grand slam before retirement then make👇🏻 it blue. Also warm wishes to the Nadal. Stay home stay safe and keep missing tennis🎾.

[@TheKakarot_itachi]

2-3? Lol. He shall play till 38 at least and win 6/7 more at least

[@ananisiken7188]

TheKaustabh Never he had too many injuries in the Last Years to Play at this high Level Till 38

[@N.Kishore]

@@ananisiken7188 You people have been the telling the same since 2009, kept doubting him and he kept proving you guys wrong,he will prove you wrong again,Vamos!

[@norm-bb3bb]

@@N.Kishore God I hope you're right

[@dnaiiky1367]

Nadal is gonna be the next tennis player with more grand slams in history.

[@bragee]

Match-wise, having to win a rally three times to get a single 15 is devastating for any human player. His speed on early 2000 was something hard to believe.

[@adityajoshi574]

🎾The greatest thing about RAFA is his sportsmanship, calmness and will to get to every ball.🎾

[@alex.ann_der]

Trully one of the greatest sports man ever, such a prolific and constant career

[@The_Man246]

A close one between 05 and 11. Absolutely phenomenal! Peak Nadal and his speed are unreal, if we take a closer look to the points in 08 and 09 against Davydenko and Djokovic.

[@fredericmaerrem8385]

Rafa is for me the best tennis player of the world and ever, i wish you a very happy birthday my friend grts :-)))

[@Zumky45367]

Well, you at least say you are biased .. For me, hes not .. And I think generally most of the people in the world think hes not .. But CLAY GOAT YES !! .. For sure !! No doubt , about that !! ..

[@albertoruiz6474]

@@Zumky45367 20 Grand Slams

[@JohnSmith-777]

You were born before 2000, I guess

[@Steve-fb6cs]

@zakaria djouzi I believe they are always going to consider him 3rd because I see Rafa being second for majority of Federer fans and Federer being second for majority of Rafa fans.

[@kendalmeldrum5717]

Rafa is for me the best tennis player of the world and ever, i wish you a very happy birthday my friend grts :-)))

[@jucimelimjunior8069]

He is probably the best athlete I've ever seen...

[@cristianfdez90]

This comment aged too good, you are right, best athlete in the history of the sports.

[@bautibellomio3285]

@@cristianfdez90 lionel messi

[@Amal-jv1ky]

@@cristianfdez90 Cristiano Ronaldo

[@Vision-Horizon]

2005 - IS HE FROM THIS PLANET ? VAMOS RAFA

[@AmeyaTyagi]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGmviodooJ6grKs

[@phamdat9669]

Jesus 3:24 how can he run so fast like that???

[@gotimlol5318]

Strong athletic genes

[@pkoppula]

I really wanted the 2019 one to be in here just for the commentary alone. Thanks, TennisTV 😍👏👍 Happy Birthday, Rafa 🎂🙏

[@AmeyaTyagi]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGmviodooJ6grKs

[@DarkLordII]

He's like Porto Wine... He gets better with time, amazing

[@janishhasheer5548]

He got injuries with time. Anything but wine

[@pasanski]

You think you like clay, I was born on clay, by clay, for clay. Molded by clay.

[@seancarroll5803]

pasanski is that a Batman reference by bane in the dark knight rises?

[@masters.1000]

I didn't see another surface until I was already the GOAT on clay, by then it was nothing to me but greatness.

[@trgjtk182]

Ah you think clay is your ally? You merely adopted the clay. I was born in it, molded by it

[@kh2freek]

@@trgjtk182 thank you for correcting this trainwreck of a comment

[@tobi2375-y1u]

this is so bad

[@相馬哲士]

All of them is amazing but specially the 2007 rally is extraordinary😌😳 Awesome Rafa‼︎

[@emjai4895]

2005 forget about iv never till this day seen a better shot, absolutely unbelievable, speeches, breathless, gob smacked.

[@jippoti2227]

We are so lucky to be able to watch this guy taking his 14th (!!) Roland Garros title starting next week. He played amazing final against Djokovic last year, nothing short of his best years.

[@gotimlol5318]

Well he won his 14th in 2022

[@arjunsinhharer4448]

I love how much his game has changed. When you look at 03’-11’ he’s counterpunching a lot. But after 2017 you see how much his game improved. He’s coming to the net more, hitting more aggressively. Even as he ages he continually gets more skilled !

[@Dark_Voice]

I wouldnt say improved. He just plays different tennis because his old playstyle is unsustainable. Now he has to be aggressive allrounder if he wants to have a chance.

[@captainmcawesomeville1993]

Now I want to see a top5 Nadal shots of the year, because 1 shot simply wasn't enough. Brilliant video as always.

[@redhotgalego]

Surely today, of all days, feels great to see him win so many amazing points against Novak.

[@jaymercer4692]

I’m an adult and Nadal has been playing at this level since before I was born. Amazing.

[@thatthatilikethat1140]

One of the thing you can learn from this video of rafa is that when you do the things you love then only you reach your fullest potential and make impossible things possible.

[@nateheidengren4412]

Every time I watch these I always think, wait a second there's way better points than this in Wimbledon or the Australian open or the US open or the French open, but then I remember that they can't use those clips and I get sad

[@Hmeyz]

U're right..The banana shot against verdasco in the australian open after the rallye was out of this world..Then again they can't put them all!!

[@nateheidengren4412]

@@Hmeyz That's the exact point that I was thinking of

[@phamdat9669]

This channel doesn't had grand slam copyright so they can't show shots from them

[@Dman9fp]

Yeah a lot of times they use okay highlights that seem Great based on the commentary reactions. Case in point on 2007 & 2015 here

[@mennamusic_]

After every winner... “ohhhh you’ve gotta be kidding me” 🤣

[@omerrasiuk2449]

Congrats GOAT😀

[@KebabMan11]

You know I get a bit sad watching this because he is getting old and u can see signs of it and his absolute brilliance can only go on for so much longer. But the way he fought and won his 21st slam is simply awe inspiring. What a beast of a player he has been.

[@tu._.1240]

Notice how he won every point 🤗 Happy birthday Rafa 🥳

[@sirbenjaminthebold3943]

If he lost the point I guess the shot wouldn’t have been so good.

[@VelhaGuardaTricolor]

0:40 That was the shot that made me a NADAL fan for life. How on Earth did he get to that ball on the left... 0:42 Not only that he sends it back over the net... Then if that was not enough he easily outsmarts with a flick of his wrist one of the Greatest that have ever played the game. 0:47 WOW !!!

[@bryguy4446]

I know most people are saying 2005, but my favorite is 2009. What an incredibly high-level and beautiful rally between Nadal and Djokovic at Monte Carlo. Ends with a crazy athletic winner by Nadal.

[@antendas3675]

The mere definition of 'Never Giving Up' - Rafael Nadal!!!

[@AmeyaTyagi]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGmviodooJ6grKs

[@ericqiang5578]

happy birthday!

[@richardeagle2682]

The tennis of this man Is absolutely Amazing and incredible 🔝🔝🔝🔝 Rafa our Hero!! 🍀

[@mazi_thoughts]

5:58 Djokovic is like “What’s with Nadal and Fed embarrassing me with tweener winners??🤦🏻”

[@massimilianogallo4528]

00:58 is one of the best points ever. Nadal’ s speed is just unbelievable .

[@pham3383]

3:24

[@PrivaBonito]

GOAT Nadal produces his best shots in GS though

[@kylie-mareebaldwin4672]

Sadly missed................. And what a competitor. Sure Federer had flair, foot work, poise, grace and excellent technique. And then came Rafael Nadal, a warrior, a fighter, a gladiator, a legend. When Rafael beat Federer on grass at Wimbledon the stage was set. Notice Federer only won 1 clay Roland Garros and it wasn't against Nadal. Nadal was the man who came up to and beyond Federer level. Nadal pushed tennis to new heights and we are all eternally grateful. Come on, 14 French Open titles. Who's the goat? Whos the man? Rafael Nadal. Thankyou❤

[@adavasquez9153]

Terrific video! Thanks.

[@arvin3543]

The heart ,the warrior,the never give up dude..the peoples champ

[@ganeshons2066]

Nadal makes even some of the greatest players like Fed and Novak feel like why are we even playing against this guy on clay 🤣🤣🤣 God bless this GOAT LEGEND whatever u may call him ❤️

[@dilax1305]

نادال التنس الجميل التنافسي والواقعي والفن والإبداع

[@michaelpisano9886]

3:47. Rally between him and joker at Monte Carlo was unreal

[@irinbree895]

The fire just keep burning 😱

[@tomdezutter2409]

The best player !!

[@iraven_xz1142]

Federer

[@New99868]

@@iraven_xz1142 whoosh

[@masters.1000]

Nadal said that Federer will always be better than him.

[@SJ-di5zu]

Alexander Kings Like 10 years ago

[@Rohit-yb5nf]

@@masters.1000 He said that in 2009 :)

[@Mendini10]

I think the 2007 shot should've been Nadal's rocket backhand winner vs Djokovic at the Rogers Cup

[@robochimp143]

2005 - 2009 Nadal was probably the fastest tennis player in history

[@felixy23]

And ignorant people said he's not in his prime during 2005-2010. No. 2 since 2005 and no. 1 in 2008 and 2010. 10 GS (2005-2010). This guy from weak era and still won GS in 2019

[@purwantiallan5089]

2005, 2014, and 2017 were Nadal's best shots ever in my opinion.

[@RehmanAli-bl8tn]

Those punches could have killed a tank 🤣🤣 2:44

[@ratatata9450]

Dat "come onnnnn rafa nadallll" gets me everytime

[@AmeyaTyagi]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGmviodooJ6grKs

[@cristianfdez90]

Rafael "oh you gotta be jocking" Nadal

[@AyahMika1984]

2005,2008,2010.2013.2017 was the best claycourt season for rafa ..vamoss rafa

[@syedfawaz7416]

2008, 2010 and 2013 were his best years in which he was on his peak

[@atharvathatte9335]

2012 not 2013!

[@jacobschmidt2709]

@@syedfawaz7416 Nadal lost to Djokovic in Monte Carlo in 2013 and was a bit shaky at the FO. 2012 clay Nadal> 2013 clay Nadal.

[@VelhaGuardaTricolor]

0:57 This point should be in the Sistine Chapel of Tennis.

[@juancarlosportillamorales2922]

Happy b day Rafa 🔥🔥🇪🇸

[@mindywong3839]

His talent is magnified by those beautiful colors he is willing to dorn. Djokovic and Roger are too boring...honestly

[@Kingjoffrey12]

Never expect a drop shot to land when you're facing Nadal on clay.

[@Sherwyn_]

Ladies and gentleman , Rafa Nadal. The special one who had both the greatest start to a men's singles tennis career ever and might have the greatest end to a men's singles tennis career ever.

[@mohdfadzel1472]

He is an epitome of a complete athlete. He never fails to excite the fans making every match that he plays memorable. He is a boy every mother would like to have. He is a son every father would be proud of. He is a man of genuine character. He is honest. He is sincere with every word that he utters. His humility makes him a great person. He is truly, undoubtedly tennis GOAT ! Vamos Rafa!

[@den_525]

Simply the Greatest Of All Time!!

[@maitrishah2364]

The thing about Nadal is he doesn't assume he's won the point before he's actually won it. Runs like heck and returns that ball every time.

[@Backtothe90s]

Great video! Thank you very much

[@markusragosa2101]

Rafael Nadal is a living Legend. One of the best players of all time. Vamos Rafa God bless you

[@ulan303]

When Nadal plays Djokovic, Novak becomes Djokovictim

[@hristiantodorov3978]

when he said, "that's why they pay him the big backs", facts

[@mithunmadhav4364]

In Athleticism.. Rafa is right up the in top ranks.. With any of the greats to have ever played any sport... His agility is godly to say the least....

[@mo12345ist]

Rafa is uniuque.. his powerful gameplay isn t reached… Hope he has good Life without Problems With his body💪💪

[@sympex4103]

The 2019 shot let my jaw drop

[@VelhaGuardaTricolor]

8:10 Schwartzman: Come on, I won the point, you don't suppose to get this ball, that is not fair. NADAL: I know I am sorry.

[@Tebosaadbsjs]

Yes

[@jjmusichub3171]

That uaahhh never goes old 🤣

[@theaviator1152]

It's crazy how much better cameras got in 2009 in almost every tournament. The courts really changed a lot as well. Just look at the difference in the video between 2008 Monte Carlo and 2009 Monte Carlo, looks like two different eras.

[@Flowku]

Cameras didn’t get better. The switch to HD being the standard for broadcasting is what made the difference

[@VIKTOR-pp8pu]

Legendary. Respect🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾

[@smithj]

I love watching his shorts get shorter through the years

[@pkoppula]

What an absolute privilege for us fans to witness the three greatest tennis players ever. Roger fan since the beginning, then I also started loving Rafa and now Novak. These guys are unbelievable 😍🙏

[@soundar4270]

@6:50, nobody in the universe can hit that forehand for ever. There is only one Rafa

[@Kingjoffrey12]

It's fitting that on the clay, Nadal releases Gaara's "Absolute Defense". Legend.

[@prod.7aco194]

I honestly don’t believe that Nadal is a real person the stuff he does is too good to be humanly possible

[@grodfon1]

Thank you for this video Amazing

[@LiSek9611]

its seems like its impossible to win a point against him wtf such a god

[@enterthearcade]

Some of these set-up shots are better than the actual winners. Legend!

[@mindywong3839]

Don't ever retire, Nadal, I believe you will set impassable records.

[@tristan.h5099]

I have the fealing he will next year but i really hope i'm wrong. At least, i hope he win Rolland Garros next year

[@rafanadal1631]

3:25 craziest defense ever!!!!

[@vishal22chd]

The ultimate fighter ever..killer product in the tennis court...Attitude,Stamina,Aggression just love this guy

[@707ladytee]

Great birthday tribute to Rafa! How nice of the ATP😊.

[@aalapangelas7226]

Rafa Is The King Of Cle Court 👑