Rafael Nadal: Most Dominating Tournament Ever (French Open 2008)

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[@chinmaykane2196]

I didnt know that abt r2 and r3! Thx a lotttt

[@jayap3557]

awesome compilation...loved the entire video.

[@Jrmy_Makaveys]

12:28 Wow this charisma... If Nadal look at me like that,I put my eyes down

[@sould0ubt]

Thanks for the video! Quick note: Apostrophe is on the wrong side. Should be ‘08, not 08’

[@miab4289]

I can’t believe Federer was bageled in FO finals. Rafa totally dominated Novak and Roger in this FO. All straight sets and not even a tie breaker in any set.

[@fernandofernando7710]

French open definition: it is a Tenis tournament where about 200 players play their best between them to see who will lose the final against Rafa Nadal.

[@vidyasonavane9602]

Absolutely right

[@ravens2089]

Maybe the best tennis quote ever💪🏻💪🏻

[@bigjuve29]

😂😂😂

[@mbucd]

So what happened last year?

[@riteshshukla4965]

@@mbucd he was not Fully fit didn't you knew?

[@jeancarlosberasgoico8445]

Nadal at the French Open is possibly the greatest feat an athlete has ever accomplished. Talk about domination. 13 titles in 16 seasons!!

[@adirang]

Crazy stuff. 13 out of 15 if you don't count 2016 where he withdrew from the tournament due to injury.

[@1978utreg]

Look up Aleksandr Karelin! I think he was a freak of nature.

[@navid_ahmed]

Google Jahangir Khan & Jansher Khan and see how they dominated Squash

[@consistentthoughts826]

Then probably you hadn't heard the name Aleksander Karelin aka "Russina Bear"

[@oommcc]

@@consistentthoughts826 But that was a gay competition was it not? We were talking about sport

[@TheDalitis8]

"He will win 40 Roland Garros, he will be winning it until he is 65" -> Nicolas Almagro The Wise (2008)

[@altinjosa9328]

Almagro is living 50 years ahead of everyone else...he knew what was going on. He tried to tell us something but he’s not allowed to speak more than that 😂😂😂

[@juba_fly8202]

Well said Nico. 😂😂😂He knew then that This was Rafa 's house.

[@Sijan.G]

no one was more accurate in history of tennis ever!! lol

[@WitmanHH]

This quote is becoming true 🤣

[@marianoraiz7258]

Perdió solo 41 games en todo el torneo y por si fuera poco 2 semanas más tarde ganó Wimbledon. Que pedazo de deportista, una verdadera bestia.

[@qgodofgodsrulerofall1341]

This version of Rafa in 2008, was speed, power, & precision in perfect sync. The mental toughness & desire always there. No player on the planet past, present, or future could have beaten this version. look at how Rafa destroyed, and I mean destroyed, Roger & Novak. No one has ever been so dominant on a surface like Rafa is on clay. He isn't human at times.

[@user-vc4xo7hw5q]

calm down lol he didn exactly DESTROY novak. he won 12 games which isnt bad

[@flash-uj6ly]

But Stefanos Tsitsipas can demolish Rafael Nadal even if Rafael Nadal is 65. Stefanos Tsitsipas can keep defeating Nadal.

[@susanamontoyajaramillo4579]

@@flash-uj6ly so why he didn’t won to novak? Or did not won to Nadal in Spain? Tsitsipas is far away for being the best in clay

[@imadariusmain7311]

@@susanamontoyajaramillo4579 Rip english:( :(

[@benoitgauthier2960]

True that this version of Nadal was unbeatable on clay. But don't forget that Nadal was destroyed the same way on hard courts a few times by Fed and some other players.

[@beng4186]

8:00 "He's gonna win Roland Garros 40 times in a row" Everyone in 2008: "Obviously that's an exaggeration". Everyone in 2020: *pauses to consider the possibility*

[@beng4186]

2008: vs Federer 6-0 2020: vs Djokovic 6-0 Unreal.

[@ermattia]

@@beng4186 What do you mean?

[@ToomcioZioomcio]

@@ermattia That he can destroy everyone at Roland Garros and it's unreal? Include two of the greatest players in at the last decade or two? :) Roland Garros 2008 final, Nadal wins 6-1 6-3 6-0 against Federer. Roland Garros 2020 final, Nadal wins 6-0 6-2 7-5 against Djokovic.

[@ermattia]

@@ToomcioZioomcio Aaaah ok mate, I didn't understand; thanks.

[@flash-uj6ly]

Only stefanos tsitsipas can demolish Rafael Nadal on clay.

[@tarasb2946]

5:02 The commentator says: "...dominant performance from the best clay court player, maybe of all time." He didn't realize that time in 2008 how damn right he was.

[@davidkosiba624]

Nadal only had 3 RG that time if I am not mistaken and was already considered to be probably the best clay player ever , imagine what he would say after 13 RG....

[@ahmadhesham1389]

Yeah, Rafa had a 72 clay court match win streak under his belt at the time, he was the champion of every clay tournament he participated in for 3 years untill he eventually lost to Roger at Stutgart. I don't think anybody had doubts that Rafa would become the greatest clay court player of all time.

[@markbarnett5523]

Almagro was a very good clay court player and yet he basically quit mid match saying it was impossible to play Nadal on clay and that he would be champ for next 40 years that sums up how incredible Rafa at this time was

[@tom0176devo]

Mix in 2019 serve, 2017 tactics and 2008 form and we have the greatest version of Nadal on clay

[@SJ-di5zu]

Tom Deverson Dont forget 2008 athleticism as well. 2014 forehand was incredible too

[@theobecquet8477]

Which is basically 2013 or 2014

[@sincm91]

Most underrated version Is 2012. He was incredible and he beat peak Djokovic in 4 sets after he Lost 7 consecutive finals

[@sincm91]

@@SJ-di5zu i think his best forehand was 2013, backhand was in 2017.

[@WilliamHarrisReynolds]

Tom, I have seen this exact same comment on 3 nadal videos of the 2020 french final. C'mon man, it's an interesting thought, but just c'mon. That's corny asf to do that.

[@adityaprakash1200]

Rafa didn't just defeat his opponents, he crushed their will and their minds... What a sensational run

[@hiteshgujarathi4636]

This is tennis at its peak. No one could be as good as rafa in 2008. It was literally torture to play against him at french open. His speed, power, movment, accuracy and brutality in his game made him different beast all together.

[@andyroo9381]

Nadal is incredible to watch. I sit for hours watching match recaps of Nadal. He is The King!

[@manuelsanjose5926]

Pienso lo mismo, no m canso d ver videos d Nadal jugando, és insuperable 💪💪👍👍👍

[@Zeshi185]

Same here bro :D

[@andyroo9381]

@@Zeshi185 14 French Open titles later....

[@Zeshi185]

@@andyroo9381 ;)

[@MiguelFernandez-xy3vf]

Teen nadal is an eye candy

[@armadyl1212]

Absolutely nothing beats this Nadal. Not any version of Djokovic, Wawrinka, anyone. Stupidly unplayable level

[@thehunter6563]

Djokovic 2011 is invisible! Haters gonna hate! Nole in 2011 play mega agressive tennis and he will be dominate Rafa on baseline! So, you lie idiot! 😋

[@justusbeweel1109]

The Hunter how come he didn’t win 2011 Roland Garros?

[@tamastoth7068]

@@thehunter6563 As a Novak fan myself I will apologize to everyone here for your stupidity

[@Rohit-yb5nf]

@@thehunter6563 "hAters gOnNa HAtE" Did you enjoy the bagel ?

[@SupermanOG]

@@thehunter6563 yet Federer beat him RG semi final 2011. One of the best matches between them tbh!

[@mohdfadzel1472]

I don’t seem to tire from watching Nadal playing. I have been watching AO 2022 final at least ten times. After yesterday’s match against Djokovic I have already watched again twice. No one player has the captivated the tennis fans imagination as much as Nadal. We admire his humility, we love watching him as all-conquering human beast all over the court and we jubilate with him in his victory. Vamos Nadal......the GOAT!

[@davesufci1929]

Djokovic is the GOAT, keep crying. Nadal never beated Djokovic on Australian Open. Nadal never beated Prime Djokovic on Wimbledon and Nadal is pathetic indoor World Tour Finals for the best tennis players on planet earth. 24 baby. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA

[@madamira]

I would argue that Nadal's 2008 RG final is the most dominating final whereas the 2017 RG run is arguably the greatest grand slam performance. Both titles were won without dropping a set, but in 2017, his opponents never scored more than 4 games during any set. EDIT: Thanks for all the likes. I definitely agree with the points saying that his 2008 run was the best. Both the 2008 and 2017 performances were phenomenal. To me, he was the more experienced and complete player in 2017 which offset his older age and weaker physical strength.

[@-theislander-5888]

i believe borg won a slam without receiving a break. that run might just take first place but it really doesn’t matter i guess.

[@raducora7159]

I'd still rate his 2008 run higher. Guys like Verdasco and Almagro were clay court specialists back then. And Nadal just murdered them on the court.

[@mbucd]

@@raducora7159 Rafa just overpowers and outruns these guys

[@siriusblack5187]

I would also rate this 2008 RG run his best. He was like a tiger that had been let loose among sheeps. He was mauling them at his pleasure. Apart from 3rd set with Novak nothing else came even close to being a contest from QF onwards. His backhand was deep, varied and precise. Forehands were god's own lasso and drop shots were featherlight. Truly astounding run indeed

[@bsrussian]

@@raducora7159 Agreed. He also had to defeat Djokovic who was in great form and obviously Federer, who was while not at his best that tournament still the best player in the world.

[@nandus2224]

14 years later, still winning RG at the age of 36, he is simply phemomeNADAL

[@michelez715]

I have seen many comments by sports pundits round the world saying Rafa's 14 RG titles are the single greatest achievement in ANY sport.

[@Rory626]

It's probably up there along with Don Bradman's batting average of 99.94 in Test cricket ​@@michelez715

[@spvideos4088]

Nobody in the universe, not even today's most advanced AI machine, can beat this 2008 Nadal on clay. Just unbeatable. Power, speed, court coverage, anticipation, ball placements, tactic --- he got them all. Anyone who wants to be the best on clay, just need to study this Nadal. Otherworldly unbelievable! He made his opponents look like newbies.

[@jonathanb1406]

Imagine getting to a Grand Slam quarter final, and only picking up three games in three sets, I'd start second guessing myself, haha. Poor Almagro. From like April to August this year Nadal just went on a mad run. Won Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Hamburg, French Open, Queens, Wimbledon, Toronto, Olympics.

[@dhanurs8085]

💀❤️‍🔥💥

[@iamatrader666]

I always use this tournament as a reference point to how incredible Nadal played. It was absolute destruction, he bageled 3 sets, 1 including the final against Fed which was just insane. 9 sets were 6-1 and he fought through both Djokovic and Federer. Every player he played against were crushed. It was unfortunate that the year after he lost to Soderling but he came back again with the 2010 win.

[@michelez715]

That 2009 loss to Soderling is understandable, imo. If you know anything abt Rafa, or read his autobiography, you will know that he is in an exceptionally close knit family, who provide his stability and security since when he was a kid. In 2009, after his spectacular AO win, on the plane going back from Oz, his father told him he and Rafa's mum were separating. It was a devastating blow for him, and took him the rest of the year to recover from. He wd have won RG that year, and defended his Wimbledon title and won, imo, but the mental and emotional stress was too much for him, which I think left him more susceptible to injuries as well. It was if the foundation of his life was torn away. Rafa recovered by 2010, as proved by his wins at RG and Wimbledon, but I'm sure that devastating parents' break up of 2009, cost him the rest of that year, which started so well in Australia. I don't know abt his parents current status, but they appear together at various tournaments, so they may have got back together, or reached an amicable arrangement for the sake of Rafa and his sister.

[@Dolomaido]

Totally devastating the power in his movements that Nadal had at that time.His attitude was intractable. Bravo Rafa, your tennis was in a level never seen before, there is no one like you.

[@rafatony2804]

I disagree given the circumstances of playing the French Open in mid October in 2020, demolishing Djokovic in the process has to be his finest and dominating performance at Roland Garros ever. Many thought including me, winning this edition, given his total lack of match practice would be a step too far. Instead the greatest ever clay court player ever to play the game, won yet again without dropping a set. In 2008 he was at the peak of powers in 2020 he dominated his opponents long after his peak. Indeed this performance is the greatest ever in the sport, defied age and his own expectations - GOAT ps I’m a die hard Fed fan. But this awesome sheer brilliance has blown me away. Rafa you are a GOAT.

[@josephballance6100]

Absolutely agree, and he saved one of his worst beatings for Djokovic in the final.

[@ben65m.11]

I couldn't agree more

[@sobiz07buff]

The 2020 win was brilliant, however, I prefer the 2008 win.., people forget how clay court specialists like Almagro, and Vedasco were... And he had to face a young Djoker and a Federer who was in his prime

[@TheDalitis8]

@@sobiz07buff The 2017 victory was awesome as well. Both in terms of quality of tennis as well as the fact that Rafa managed to return to grand slam winning ways after 3 long years.

[@shermagustave837]

Peak? He seems to be getting beter

[@Infinityflow0]

What's even more amazing is that he goes on to win Wimbledon right after this. What a year 08 was for Rafa. Basically the passing of the torch year.

[@MrJohndory111]

And the Olympic gold too!

[@deedledave9826]

I sometimes wonder if Federer would have retired if Nadal turned in a great 2009 year. If Nadal won, say, 3/4 slams in 2009 and then topped that off with 3 in 2010, would Federer have seen the writing on the wall? Instead, we got an injured Nadal and a resurgent Federer. I'm glad it didn't happen, as Federer gave us so many incredible matches, but it really could have been the final nail in the coffin.

[@imaginesleeping9640]

@@deedledave9826 doubt cuz he went 2013-2016 without winning a major but still played

[@gmediagroupss]

12 years later Nadal Bagelled another number one in French Open Final. The best thing is it came in first set itself.

[@TheDalitis8]

It's not just "number ones" that Rafa is bagelling in French Open Finals, but GOAT rivals.

[@tarjji]

I think It's better to get bagelled in the first set than the last. Novak can say he just had a "bad start", finished relatively strong, and fought 'til the end. But Roger was finished off and buried in humiliating fashion

[@gmediagroupss]

@@TheDalitis8 Oh yeah. True.

[@IsmetČehić2506]

@@tarjji Dude it's worse to start with a bagel then to finish. Roger lost 2 sets and just gave up. Novak was red hot, undefeated and had the best odds to dethrone him and he comes in and Rafa bagels him. That just destroys your mentality going forward in the match. He did good in the 3rd set but Rafa just got relaxed. 10 minutes later he got his focus back and ended it

[@IsmetČehić2506]

@@TheDalitis8 There is no GOAT debate soon. Rafa is 20-10 against them in GS. 20 wins 20 Slams. And they're "better" at the other 3 Slams. Considering the injuries and everything. Rafa comes out on top. Best Career W-L% (999 wins) Best GS W-L% (1st) 20 GS Best M1000 W-L% (2nd) 35 won Olympics Champion on their surface in singles and doubles. Imagine one happens on clay also. 5x Davis Cups, they aren't relevant anymore but back then Rafa was smashing everyone. 2009 vs Novak was a beatdown. 20 ATP 500's (1st). He has a +3 vs Novak in Slams, but Novak has +2 in H2H. Rafa has +4 in GS H2H. You say what's more important. And also he beat them to win each Slam. Sometimes both of them. And the only times they won the RG was when Rafa wasn't in their way. Just talking facts. Rafa could win the WTF and I think that seals the debate. The weeks at number 1 are not in his favor since everytime he got to n1 he had a bad injury the next year. So kind of unlucky.

[@quangnhatho1825]

LOL Almagro has the best reaction. His face was like "Could we just finish this match right now?". I laugh so hard :))))

[@WitmanHH]

Almagro, Verdasco and Federer were insanely destroyed by Rafa that year at Roland Garros. He was almost unbeatable.

[@sffg9671]

Nadal's 2008 RG campaign was just scary, 2010, 2017 or 2019 don't even come close to this Nadal, he was a ferocious beast who played even better than in 2007, b y this time he developed fast and relentless all court game with even more lethal (if that was possible) top spin forehand and more offensive mindset and that proved to be the key for his total dominance at RG, Queens and later Wimbledon (Federer was able to make it to five sets in the final due his excellent service disposition, but Nadal was dominant in the rallies); I watched four of Nadal's matches from this edition of RG campaign (against Nieminen, Almagro, Djokovic and Federer) and the higlights don't really capture the feeling of utter helplessness on behalf of his opponents that were just getting obliterated with each punishing blistering forehand or backhand pass; semifinal against Djoko was the biggest challenge for Nadal and you could already see that Nadal wouldn't have it easy against the stubborn Serbian in the future, Djoko even broke Nadal when he was serving for the match, but could not handle the pressure from the Spaniard in the ensuing tie-break

[@Dineshrambalaji]

The ability to make your opponent think “Whats the point of playing” - Nadal at Roland Garros

[@aytac007]

i remember that green uniform, this was brutuful from nadal, this was the best nadal ever played at roland garros, he made federer and djokovic look like challenger tennis players.

[@andrejmitrovic4958]

They made him like challanger player in last 8 years when we talk about hardcourt.

[@KuchNahiBasAiseHi]

@@andrejmitrovic4958 are u including US open final 13 and AO17 final in that as well? Or just one extraordinary beating at AO19 final is the base of your 8 years point?

[@andrejmitrovic4958]

@@KuchNahiBasAiseHi bro, read the comment, in last 10 years, Nadal defeated Novak 2 times on Hard, and all in close matches, while since that he couldn't do anything.

[@vedicmetalhead1029]

@@andrejmitrovic4958 21>20...and do u understand how good 2004-2009 Federer was.....he was invincible....nole started bagging titles after both Roger and nadals peak was over....even then he thrashed nole in 2020 RG...2021 nadal was struggling badly and probably near retirement....and then beating the hottest hard court player on tour while being 2 sets and a 3 breaks down....for now he's the GOAT ...

[@andrejmitrovic4958]

@@vedicmetalhead1029lmao he was 7-0 vs prime nadal on all surfaces in finals idk wht you talking abouy

[@r9beny437]

This Nadal is the greatest tennis player ever,jaw dropping player,strong,fast,just dominant in every aspect of the game unbeatable,Destruction,I feel soory for players who played against this version of Nadal. If you ask me wich player I would pick in prime,of course Nadal without a doubt.

[@superg3962]

Maximum Rafa- crazy power and court coverage- unstoppable!

[@laserbeak3551]

Almagro was like wtf am i playing against. Did they switch the level to very very hard

[@kardiopirin7phenobarbiton753]

They switched it to impossible 😀

[@ftnclassy1879]

I don’t blame him LMFAO he was playing god himself reincarnated

[@oferecidu]

I remember clearly this tournament. This is, for me already, prime Rafa. At least on clay. The shots are flatter, closer to the line, backhand is a weapon and the net game improve. All of this while mantaining what made him triumph initially in this surface mega top spin forehead, stamina, drop shots, etc. He was starting to really focusing in conquering the others surfaces and has adjusted his game. The final was a no-show. After this FO edition I think many start to questioning how on earth he would lose in Roland Garros... Well, he lost the next year but last week won by the 14th time!!! Alien stuff.

[@victorvilchez6672]

He didnt even went down when he won the final. Unreal to win a Grand Slam not only defeating, but humiliating prime Federer and rising Djokovic. Surreal.

[@Zain-mg3yk]

I heard a story about how Rafa was trying to avoid Roger in the locker room, after what he did to him here. I think uncle Toni came out with this story. It would be interesting if FEDAL wrote a book titled " FEDAL off court " We would enjoy all this tea. Just read this quote by Fed abt Rafa: I just think he is an incredible tennis player. He has shots than no other one has. When you have that, you are unique and special. Roger is a fan of Rafa,its too bad commentators dont appreciate it, they think only Fed has a unique game.

[@petertreit9908]

No surprise Roger lost after that one in Wimbledon, imagine how confident Rafa was feeling...

[@eulerleibniz1707]

2009 il perdra l'open d'Australie.

[@masters.1000]

That was truly peak Nadal, unplayable on clay. His prime went from 2005 to 2013, peaking in 2008 and 2010. The longest I've ever seen, and only interrupted because of injuries, considering Federer's prime between MC 2003-2007 and Djokovic's weird 2007-08 and 2011-RG 2016.

[@bdgregorybd]

Nadal was vulnerable in 2005 and 2006 because he wasn’t fully melded into a champion yet but still the best clearly on clay. In 07 he wasn’t beatable but the top guys could hang with him for a couple sets and eventually bow out. 08-10 he wasn’t just unbeatable he was also unplayable. It was the highest level anyone played ever.

[@masters.1000]

@@bdgregorybd What he gained in his game, he lost it on speed and physicality over the years.

[@bdgregorybd]

I agree with that. He’s a more skilled and well rounded player the past three years than he’s ever been. But a younger Nadal would beat him with sheer athleticism and fitness. I think this Nadal is a better mover than even prime Djokovic.

[@masters.1000]

@@bdgregorybd That Nadal defeated peak Federer with sheer athleticism. It can't get better than that.

[@SJ-di5zu]

Alexander Kings 2005-07 Nadal wasn’t as strong. That was his main weakness. By 2008-2010 he just had that perfect blend of aggression mixed with athleticism. In 2011 he was beatable because his backhand was weaker and his serve lost a bit as well, but then in 2012 and 2013 he fine tuned a bit and dominated again. These last few years he’s absolutely mastered aggression but obviously isn’t as athletic as he once was. It’d be interesting to watch 2017 Nadal vs 2008 Nadal, but my money’s still on 2008.

[@SupermanOG]

This is where Nadal was entering his prime. After this he went on to win Wimbledon 2008 and Aus open 2009, both against Federer in finals.

[@josevicente8068]

And don't forget about the Olympics.

[@padigesrinivas7847]

Even 2017 is also a great domination.

[@victormaerovich2]

(Nicolás Almagro during a match against Rafa says...) Is going to win 40 RGarros...is going to be 65 and still will be winning Roland Garros...unbelievable...

[@radhikajamwal3609]

It's 2022 and this legend has 14* Roland Garros. Simply brilliant

[@regulusarcturus]

Wrap your head around this: This is the highest level of tennis anyone has ever played at any point since the existence of tennis. Amazing.

[@SharkWithFreakinLaserBeam]

I don't know enough about tennis strategy, but Nadal is definitely the most entertaining to watch. Federer and Djoko obviously are masters of tennis in every aspect of the sport... but then you see Nadal perform and everything else just pales in comparison.

[@ketan6182]

Federer AO 2007, Wimbledon 2006, Novak AO 2011-2013 are just as good as this slam to me. Absolute dominance.

[@vichy97th]

@@ketan6182 no, this is next level. Especially since he demolished both of them on the way

[@bsrussian]

@@vichy97th the style of play varies greatly. no level of dominance has ever been achieved like here. But you can't play like this off of the clay against federer/djokovic on hard/grass. its very difficult to compare performances like that.

[@fabiennefertiti3017]

No, it is not. It is Djokovic 2011-2012 and 2015-2016

[@stephaniemathias3588]

Thank for sharing these brilliant videos of Nadal at Roland Garros. He's my GOAT. period ❤🇪🇦👑🎾

[@cdauga]

Un grand merci pour cet excellent travail. Quelle performance ! 12 ans après dans des conditions difficiles il est toujours là.....Vaamosss

[@titohyogui4714]

Lejos están esos tiempo, pero la leyenda nunca morirá y dudo q alguien iguale a Nadal en tierra

[@mosquitotigre7078]

¿Igualar a Nadal en tierra? ¿Es broma?

[@onetwo-gt2tr]

those shots man, 2 meters bounces, so much speed, this nadal was something else, nuclear bombs every shot

[@Matchi-d2m]

Nadal was epic with that outfit/long hair-combo!

[@gehadmohamed7764]

Incredible!!!! The 2020's version was also brutal. Very funny reaction from Almagro :)

[@davidmartin7808]

Rafa sigue ganando campeonatos ya por experiencia, tiene una lesión ya congénita en el pie, la forma física ya está muy justa pero su sabiduría hace que aún pueda seguir ganando, es un extraterrestre

[@juansanchezcasas5653]

Vaya locura cuando era joven, se fulminaba en 3 sets a Almagro, bueno era normal, pero a Federer y Djokovic por entonces, y con golpes calculados e imposibles además arriesgando. Y con 36 años aún sigue ganando Roland Garrós. Creo que juega o gana ahora Wimblendon y se retira o no sé.. es increíble. No sabemos lo que tenemos ahora con él en el deporte del tenis. Disfrutemos al máximo. Gracias Rafa.

[@diegosotomiranda4107]

Playing this nadal in rg has to be a living nightmare, the intensity he puts in every point would break anyone

[@joorhell]

That forehand, compared to the one we see today, was brutal. Such spin and power and depth..holy hell..

[@nachocroes8075]

Thank you rafa for the most BEAUTIFUL tennis ever VAMOS RAFA 👏👏👏

[@susruta25]

For me 2008 and 2017 level was highest level if we consider entire tournament. Only final wise 2008,2017 and 2020 are pretty close. What makes 2020 more special is the opponent, closed roof, weather and change balls and conditions.

[@worawatsr9803]

@doblealpa Nadal 2005 was still a teenager.

[@SJ-di5zu]

Nadal in his prime has this uncanny ability to create like 20 incredible highlights per match. Like some of these points I’ve never really seen un highlight compilations of Nadal but they’re incredible. Also, Nadal’s backhand in 2008 was probably the best it’s ever been

[@gherbihicham8506]

Tennis was generally much higher level between 2008 and 2014 than nowadays, that's why good highlights from those years seem like hot shots from these days, and Nadal is a master at making incredible plays, that's why I've become a fan, his game is the most exciting to watch.

[@SJ-di5zu]

@@gherbihicham8506 I don’t know man. I just think Nadal was a lot more athletic back then and wasn’t afraid to use it, so he’d hit like 20 insane on the run shots that would seem incredible today with his reduced speed but were the norm for him back then. I agree 2008-2013 was a golden age for tennis, and 2014-2018 were a bit of a lull in level of tennis, but nowadays, Tsitsipas, Thiem, Medvedev and Zverev are some of the most talented players with the most potential we’ve seen besides the big 4. Certainly better than the lost gen.

[@JohnSmith-hj8pg]

He was in his prime both Novak and nadal have declined so much but mentally there the best and the next gen isn’t very good.

[@魚-c3d]

@@SJ-di5zu one year later and the only one who has won a GS is medvedev, by beating an old and tired djokovic. The "lost gen" still has more achievements.

[@manuelsanjose5926]

@@gherbihicham8506 totalmente d acuerdo 👍

[@mainemceachern1521]

Insane agility, focus, energy, defence, offence, power, depth, precision, angles. This version of Nadal is probably the greatest tennis player of all time (USO 2010 Nadal is up there too). He demolished the entire field.

[@fredrikdahlin7869]

Nadal USO 2013 is the best

[@mainemceachern1521]

@@fredrikdahlin7869 In the end it's subjective. He was awesome in USO 2013.

[@justchillin6314]

If Nadal was a gun, what gun would you say he is? SMG? Assault Rifle? Or LMG?

[@herhc]

A veces no se tiene idea de la dimensión y la trascendencia de alguien o algo cuando nos acostumbramos a ello. A mi se quieren salir los ojos cuando leo comentarios "SOBRE TODO DE ESPAÑOLES" que no dan el mérito y que mas bien menosprecian a este super humano que tiene un espíritu de competencia y superación que dentro del deporte sólo he visto en Michael Jordan. Alguien a quien en su adolescencia le dijeron que no podría competir al máximo nivel debido a su lesión crónica dicho sea de paso en las rodillas (Nadal a jugado todos los partidos de su vida con molestias en las rodillas) que afortunadamente no dañaron su espíritu de lucha y que supo canalizar hasta acostumbrarse a eso para dejar de ser víctima de su dolor y apoderarse de el. Rafael Nadal me ha dado algunos de los momentos más vibrantes que yo haya vivido frente a una pantalla e incluso fuera de ella. Nunca perdí ni perderé tiempo discutiendo con nadie por la cuestión de qué tenista es mas grande simplemente disfrutaré lo poco que le queda a Rafa de carrera y su competencia infinita con otros 2 mostruos que llegaron a este mundo en la misma nave espacial que Rafa para hacernos delirar. Saludos desde Costa Rica.

[@isaacg.9924]

Completamente de acuerdo contigo.

[@fernandoaraujo5127]

Muy buena apreciación!!

[@juancarlossebastianperiban4964]

Un genio de la tierra batida. Sin ella, sería un muy buen tenista. Con ella....único.

[@herhc]

@@juancarlossebastianperiban4964 Imagínate que sin sus triunfos en arcilla quedaría una carrera comparable en números a la de un tal André Agassi.

[@wily33]

Nada que añadir. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@alexcai92]

La mejor versión de un tenista en toda la historia.

[@mskcrc]

Look at the trajectory of that ball at 2:39. That ball is going straight into the corner with huge topspin. So heavy. How do you play offense against Nadal on this surface?

[@erintoney7137]

Rafa was so dominant at this tournament that I lowkey felt bad for the players.

[@oscartracey5364]

Highest level of tennis ever displayed from the highest level player🐐

[@justchillin6314]

For me it was 2017 Nadal but this is second.

[@arrozinfladoinflated4559]

This version would win any version of any tennis player of history.

[@Jero-P]

I really analyzed this. He's a machine. Did he even breathe?

[@TheJocaor]

Madre mía...Nadal a 1000% x 1000% , es brutal verlo jugar, no me canso nunca .

[@cristofermandanga3347]

Imagina esta versión a lo largo del tiempo sino hubiese estado machacado por las lesiones jajajaja. No me lo puedo ni imaginar.

[@helloween8464]

2008 Nadal.... is the best tennis player of all time.... imposible to keep that form....

[@redfox14-ffox]

Rafa was such a beast in this tournament crushing everyone in his path. Djoker did well to get to set point in the 3rd set of their semi.

[@Pash091]

Damn his forehand was insane in this video, so much power and control, its impeccable

[@louisegoodyear2515]

Thank you for posting this great rivalry between the Goats, much appreciated ❤

[@vinothkumar-pv4tt]

2017 nadal was the best for me period. Lot of injuries and frustration but he came back as a Phoenix. If u see the final stan was playing good but Rafa was in beast mode. See the reactions of stan u know what I mean. Vamos rafa And I'm a die hard rafa fan.

[@Kidgloves1984]

The ultimate grinder..and a great shot maker as well!

[@Nopointhereandthere]

He has won it 14 times now. Unbelievable.

[@mikeybmore5860]

Brutal nobody beats this Nadal in this form

[@charlesziegler8078]

Pete Sampras won 14 majors and set the new record in 2002. Nadal won 14 French opens. That in itself is insanely amazing and im so greatful i was alive to see the best of it.

[@xElNinoo]

This is superhuman and I'm not convinced there's another word to describe it. "C'est pas possible"

[@goldwolf0606]

Seems like just the other day. And just the other day Rafa won his 13th French Open and 20th Grand slam in same dominating fashion 😂!!!! VAMOS GOATdal!!!!!

[@monstermagnet3150]

Other than the astonishing level of Nadal, I think we can appreciate Nole's respect and fairplay, giving many applauses even when losing, both are true champions 🤩

[@nandishsiva7480]

Wat a court coverage n analysis...Won this season without a set loss..probably average of only 5-6 games lost per game..tats insane dominance...

[@IzakD8]

Haha Almagro just wanted off the court. Every point he just looked so defeated, like he had no idea what was going on 🤣

[@cesarfernandezlopez5063]

Cuantas alegrias nos has dado Rafa!! 💪🏼🇪🇸🎾❤️

[@RossBayCult]

When Nicolas Almagro said that “Rafa will win 40 of these, he’ll win till he’s 65” or something like that, Rafa still had 3 Roland Garros titles. Here were are as of 2020 and he won 10 more. I don’t doubt he can win 15. Another fun stat. In the final vs Federer he gave up a total of 4 games in 3 sets. Fast forward to 2020 again and he gave up 7 games total in the final vs Djokovic. He also threw in a bagel in this final as well. 🥯

[@ewardnolan6062]

Wow-Rafa was smoking everyone that year!!!

[@veerapongpongsittisak5626]

Absolutely the best run to the Slam title and l am glad that Rafael Nadal did it.

[@ToomcioZioomcio]

Interestingly, Nadal in his first 4 matches of this tournament had to play against a lefty player. Wonder if that happened to anybody else on tour all these years, ever.

[@saimendarma8260]

WOW! That has to be the first time

[@xElNinoo]

Yeah I found that really interesting as well. Even more impressive that he dispatched them with such ease

[@benm.9679]

It's the only time in his career he played 4 lefties in a row in the same tournament. The closest he got was 2 on several occasions, including AO 22.

[@benm.9679]

It's the only time in his career he played 4 lefties in a row in the same tournament. The closest he got was 2 on several occasions, including AO 22.

[@LuisHernandez-ik2gd]

Increíble. Le pasó por encima a todos sus rivales incluido Nole y Roger, en modo apisonadora

[@pureffm]

That forehand down the line - it is what Carlitos needs to find to become a terror on clay. As long as he doesn't have that shot with any consistency, he will be vulnerable.

[@lesandres23]

This is insane! My respects!

[@waynepinnock5874]

That lefty swivel glide around his back hand made Nadal an offensive monster. Rafa at RG very rarely plays a backhand

[@geraldij]

His first 4 opponents were lefties. Damn.

[@andyroo9381]

Interesting observation. I had not noticed that.

[@aleksa0657]

hahaha yes what a coincidence

[@samuelflorescarrasco8538]

True, that should've made it a bit more difficult for Nadal since he's used to right handed players, but they all were so bad in comparison they had nothing to do

[@tracyedwards3922]

I saw that as well. I have never seen that before or since!

[@muratsarsenov2008]

@@samuelflorescarrasco8538 everyone was bad in comparison with RN that year during RG. He made Nole and Federer look stupid

[@davidbcg286]

I remember the final killed me… big RF fan but Rafa was so superior that year… incredible

[@the.falcon]

A very similar dominiation is Federer's 2007 Australian Open > not dropping a single set either > same helpless reaction from the opponents, especially Roddick in the semis.

[@leighjacobus4959]

My favorite tennis player king lives on.

[@老實樹-v8m]

Oh my.....no one can break nadal`s achievement at Frenchopen.

[@gusdemis09]

Technically the 2017 French Open was the most dominant, (in terms of games the champion lost) but the level of competition in this tournament definitely makes it the most dominated.

[@bartholomewlyons]

I love how Djoko always acknowledges a great point. Even when losing

[@LogicBomb34]

A year later, at the Australian Open, they played an incredibly well-matched semi-final, 5.5 hours at 35 degrees

[@Hattori_1]

As a French guy, I d propose to rename Roland garros nadal’s tournament… btw did you know they established a statue of nadal in front of the principal court of Roland garros that’s a definition of power

[@Zeshi185]

Thanks for the info and yes it is amazing

[@fantv525]

Excellente vidéo. Merci !

[@eulaliomiranda8520]

If Federer is the Genius and Novak being the great returner could be called The Wall, Rafa is The Imposer. Rafa is not reactive, he imposes his will and commands the game. RAFA IS THE GOAT. At his peak no one stands a chance (excuse me Goran). 2008 (for me is Rafa's peak) was the year Rafa also won Wimbledon and it continued in the first month of 2009 when he won AO. If he was not injured in FO 2009 he could have ruled the tennis world 3 consecutive years 2008 (FO & W), 2009 (only AO), 2010 (FO, W, USO). Here's hoping that 2021 clay season will be another great one for Rafa as per Uncle Toni. Praying. Vamos!

[@jayap3557]

Awesome... exceptionnel... extraordinaire...grand... as the commentator is repeatedly saying... but this is once in a lifetime feat... Rafa has overworked himself and tried/tired his physical self beyond a point... so he cannot be the force he is in this video... word of praise for Djoko for playing his game without losing heart at the way Rafa blasted away... not the same for Roger... he looked lost... aside of that : Rafa wore the same green color...if not the same shirt thru the tournament...every match he is in a green one...amazing...

[@shishirarora8808]

People might think its power but the genius here is accuracy

[@chrisdumery5647]

The legend ,vamos rafa.

[@Introverder]

Almagro played great against Nadal here - winning a game in every set! And yes - I'm not ironic. It is something special.

[@deepakrao4271]

2022 French open is waiting for Nadal for his 14th title.

[@vidyasonavane9602]

Even with clay advantage, Rafa has razor sharp precision.👏👏👏