Rafael Nadal Press conference / SF Monte Carlo 2019

2019 Monte Carlo Masters SF Rafael Nadal vs. Fabio Fognini 4-6 2-6

[@barbarahardwick1317]

Rafa is very good at these conferences I can think of a one or two players who would have lost their cool at some of those questions we all still love. You enjoy this week 💕❤️💕❤️💕

[@tennisradu]

Hate to see him so off, but I'm happy he's so open in press lately 😑 vamos

[@Multisweezy]

Thank you for uploading!

[@salehag7255]

His analysis is always so interesting to listen to! He’s so down to earth. Poor Rafa, it’s been a tough start of the year. Let’s all appreciate every match he plays, because he puts so much of himself into every one, and we never know when he’ll decide to stop playing.

[@marijabrkic6071]

Yes the start of this year was not as he expected, but sure the best of Rafa will come, wrong to say poor Rafa, no reason, he is the only player who is aware that noone is unbeatable, so vamooos Rafa, I beleive that you will find the best of you, for all players is the biggest achiment for them to beat Rafa, not to win the tournament, for Rafa is the most important to be healty

[@brendaprinsloo2212]

RAFA I still love you ❤. Next one... 🤗

[@interinteritennis7477]

31 winners by Thiem and only 23 unforced errors. Rafa himself didin’t do many unforced errors either only 23 unforced errors (exactly like Thiem) but Thiem did 10 more winners then Rafa (the Spaniard did 21 winners) all in all Rafa did actually not a bad match. But Thiem is an offensiv rocket and ultra aggressive and when Thiem is on fire (like he clearly was in this match against Rafa) then nobody beats him on clay absolutely nobody not even the king of clay Nadal, and this semifinal match was a prove too exactly that. All respect too Nadal who is without any shadow of a doubt the greatest clay court player of all time, but when Thiem is hitting this brutally hard with a lot of winners and a few unforced errors then nobody can beat Thiem he is unstoppable, as simple as that. Some words about the final between Medvedev and Thiem. The Russian had a great start with a 3-0 lead but after that it was dominator show and only one player (Thiem) against one goal. And here are the words (from his final opponent) so you guys can realise and understand what I’m talkning about. ’’I tried my best, but Dominic was too good,” said Medvedev. “At one point today, even just getting a point off him was a great achievement.” This words from Medvedev really says it all about Domenic’s outrageous level here in Barcelona, where the hard hitting Austrian won the tournament without dropping a set. Let’s see if he can keep this high level up throughout the whole clay court season as well, and especially in French Open when it matters the most on clay. Because Thiem’s biggest weakness (in my opinion) is his consistency level and not the potential and talent. Because the enormous potential and talent has always been there but not the consistency level all the times unfortunately. And last but definitely not least, here is my video on my take on after Thiem winning Barcelona watch and enjoy peace😎 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4ick3t-nZ2mpbc

[@marijabrkic6071]

Rafa you so honest person, your personality show that you where aware that this was your worst match ever, but you can put it behaind and the your best will come, no reson to reget as you know when you can give and play your best, that noone can be even clise to you, just forget this situation and give all you can to have good in the rest of session, bravo Rafa for honesty, you are an real sportman, your fan from Srbia

[@deskasandreas4504]

Are you for real have you watched the match? Rafa played good not best but he was far from his worst match.Fogninis shots were all deep and as close to the lines as they could be. No one could have won him. Rafa is a bad looser he always says he played bad. He could say I played good but Fabio was far better today.

[@marijabrkic6071]

@@deskasandreas4504 you are wrong Rafa did say that Fabio was playin his best, yess I was watchin the match, and all Rafas matches more than 15 years, but this what I said doesnt mean that I am not aware how good Flavio played, as Fabio is such a tallent and deserved more that he achived, I do like the game of Fabio, his attitude as well, he is happy in his life with Flavia, nice couple, but Rafa is my player and always be, I wrote already that Fabio deserved this titlle, and congratulate for him, sorry even I am Rafas fan I do have recpect for some players too, Rafa too, he respect everyone this is his personality, it was good match, exating to watch, just noone is unbeatable, Fabio is nice person, his anger on court is not rude, this is verry important

[@lilbird2734]

@@deskasandreas4504 your insane. Read the stats both were very close. At least he didn't bagel like when he played roger. Roger had a bagel! Rafa has won everything on clay 11 times! Fog wins once and he is the messiah of tennis. Where has he been for the last 11 years if he was so fantastical?

[@lilbird2734]

@@marijabrkic6071 not rude? Fog made a mountain out of a molehill about a towel falling off the bench. He made rafa and ref upset! He got a full blown warning over nothing! He saw his chance to disrupt Rafa's game and went after it! You talk about rude!!!!!

[@deskasandreas4504]

@@lilbird2734 Thats my point they both played good. As I answered to the original comment, Rafa was far from his worst game. I never said that Fog is an amazing player. He was relaxed and did what you have to do to win Rafa on clay. He played aggressively and he won.

[@peoplecallmesugar5564]

he has won so much, his legacy is build already! at this stage of the career its all about winning what you can and not be to sad after a loss, especially if it is not a grand-slam! same goes for federer of course!

[@aishwaryam9950]

There is so much sadness in his voice.. :( but so happy he has returned and how. 😃

[@dianegonzalez4748]

Taking a loss with style and grace 🎩👍

[@marijabrkic6071]

Me too I can say bravo Rafa, as it is easier to be the player than sportman, Rafa has style for everything, I am his biggest fan from Srbia for more than 15 years, and all his exsating matches are at the same time heartbreking matches, win or not Rafa is Tennis,

[@Diwali_35]

And after the facts ... Eleven is always a fantastic number! Rafa No "Rolex" but Relax ... Suerte RAFAEL Siempre...

[@arlenetorres3617]

Not easy to lose. Not easy at all. Nonetheless... You are my hero on clay. Goodluck to your upcoming clay matches. You bet... I'll pray really deep to help you win the 12th RG. God bless you and your team.

[@marijabrkic6071]

No Rafa is not only King of tennis, Rafa is Tennis

[@floweroflife0306]

He's the king of clay. Period. But I respect his fair play.

[@marijabrkic6071]

@@floweroflife0306 Yes firs King of play, and in other surfaces, his Olimpic gold was not on clay, 2 Wimbldon, Us open, aO,many Masters, they were not on clay, sure he prefer clay like me, as this is the survace slow where you play tennis, hard court is for hitters, grass for serve voley, Rafa achived all of this this is why Rafa is Tennis

[@agustinblanco137]

Roger is tennis...

[@floweroflife0306]

@@marijabrkic6071 Nole and Roger won on all surfaces, too. What Rafa did wrong is body management. In my opinion, and I sadly say this, he will be the first of the three to quit tennis, because of this particular reason. His body is obsolete and his knees in the first place. On the other hand, service and volley is spectacular too, look at Pete Sampras, or Roger Federer, they had (and Roger still do) great result, too. And there is a pay back in terms of body management. I believe that if Rafa wants to keep longer his career at a high level, he needs to change the style immediately. To become more focused on shorter rallies. Fortunately for him, he has good qualities in playing at the net. he is one of the most efficient players there, too. Otherwise, within one year he's history. A great one, but still history.

[@floweroflife0306]

@@adriantroickic8477 Just watch and see. If Roger retires, it will be for personal reasons, not because he wouldn't be able to play at a high level anymore. Rafa is on the limit with his knees and health in general. Of course he's a fighter, maybe the best fighter in the history of tennis, but without weapons (not technical but physical) he will not make it. As I said, his only chance is to rapidly, completely change his style in order to shorten the rallies and create opportunities to come to the net where he is one of the best in terms of efficiency. Hope Carlos Moya knows this, too. Otherwise, within an year, he's history.

[@TheTmat007]

There are lots of journalists who show a lack respect towards Nadal, unlike the manner in which they venerate Federer and Djokovic. They continually pick on Nadal (like a bully in the classroom), in articles they write about him. And not only do I find that unfair, but these journalists lack professionalism as well. In addition to being one of the greats in his sport, Nadal is also a very humble and great person (both on and off the court). He is always gracious in defeat, as we witnessed yet again after he lost to Fognini. He does not smash his racket when he is being outplayed by his opponent. Yet, the media make all sorts of negative comments about Nadal. On the other hand, they make all sorts of silly excuses for Djokovic when he is defeated. And even when he smashes his racket, do they make excuses for him, rather than condemning that bad conduct. That is such a shame, from people you would think know better. And how do they expect kids/students to conduct themselves any differently in the classroom?

[@lilbird2734]

OMG! YOU HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD! YOU ARE SO RIGHT. THOSE JOURNALISTS MAKE ME PUKE. ONE WIN AND SOMEONE IS THE NEXT MESSIAH OF TENNIS EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE IN THEIR 30S AND HAVE NEVER WON A GRAND SLAM ONCE! A BUNCH OF CRAP!

[@monakhouri1478]

RAFA !!!!!!! no need to be soooo much upset - That,s tennis, it is like a GAME OF ROULETTE ....... VAMOS, you still have matches ahead of you ........ GOOD LUCK AMIGO -------- xxx

[@lilbird2734]

Rafa we still are behind you, and put that behind you and win the next masters! Keep up CONFIDENCE! You are a tremendous player! The only thing that was bad was Foggini's bs about the towel falling down! You probably didn't even notice it! Foggini was just trying to break Rafa's rythum and disrupt game. Rafa played great and the two set comeback in the second game show how tough he is. He was not tired!!!

[@hopy51]

Played great? ROFL. By stats this was the worst match Nadal played on clay since 2004. And he was shockingly bad during the whole tournament.

[@lilbird2734]

@@hopy51 Look at the stats for the match. Or can't u read. They matched up really close.

[@hopy51]

@@lilbird2734 LOL. I don't even need stats to see that Nadal was awful.

[@lilbird2734]

@@hopy51 i guess i was right u can't read. Did u say the same thing when joker plumented in the last 4 masters and didn't get in any final, semi final, 4th round? Now that is aweful and consistant!

[@hopy51]

@@lilbird2734 Djokovic won the last 3 slams. He just doesn't want to try too much at the masters tournaments, that's it. And he actually played well against Medvedev, he was just outplayed. He wasn't missing every third shot like Nadal did.

[@keithcross2102]

all the top ranked players lost. very unusual these days.

[@Walkman0007]

Wow I have never seen him like this... Either way, everybody can have an offday so no biggy

[@maneebmasood]

Shell-shocked

[@Ciclopea2]

It's hilarious how easy it is to some losers to criticize Rafa when he loses, you also fail to realize that most of what he's accomplished throughout his amazing career since he was 19 has been through injuries. His legendary mental strength keeps him going, even if health issues are currently hindering his efforts he's still one of the greatest competitors in the sport. Now imagine if you can if there wasn't any injuries in the equation, pretty sure you wouldn't spend so much time trying to bash him every chance you get while wallowing in mediocrity.

[@lilbird2734]

I second that!!!!!

[@TM-fu2we]

‘You arrived late?’. LOL. Always time for a joke. Love Rafa. Let’s hope the King kicks in soon:)

[@esquibelle]

Hey Rafito. We all have bad days. You were barely recognizable out there in this Monte Carlo SF. Fabio "the Fog" has been fortunate to catch you on a couple of bad days. Look at his career results. He plays extremely well - only occasionally. Not often. Not with your nearly peerless championship consistency. Bah. Humbug. Moving on to Barca.

[@luciobecker2637]

Nadal did not talk about great match of Fognini, just one word at the beginning of press conference. Probably he does not like Fognini as a man, i mean Nadal doesnt have a good opinion about Fognini's general behaviour during playing. For example when towell falls down because of wind Nadal is already going to get the point as his short ball becomes probably unplayble with the wind, Fognini doesnt even try to go and stops playing saying that the towell falling on ground disturbed him. I personally didn't like Fognini's behaviour in that moment. Greetings from Rome Italy

[@greenpeace4246]

This is an interrogation not a conference. How the f could they get away with a stupid question like “Rafa, when you woke up this morning, did you feel today is going to be a bad day?” Absolutely Pointless and ridiculous.

[@timetowin2413]

His left arm is a good 50% larger

[@jokuheppu3920]

Goodbye year end number one.

[@marijabrkic6071]

So what, he was no 1, noone can be no 1 forever, but he will always be no 1 as a player and as a person as Rafa is Tennis,

[@jokuheppu3920]

@@marijabrkic6071 It wasn't my intention to mock him. It's just a shame that he isn't perhaps the player he once was.

[@marijabrkic6071]

@@jokuheppu3920 shame for what, no those days in tennis noone is unbeatable, but Rafa is and will be foever the player worth watching, more than others, he makes the play exsating, win or not, all his matches are the best ever, who is on onother side doesnt matter, his loss had reasons and he is not machine, the start of the year he could not give his best, sure he will, his healt is on the first place, and Rafa already gave us so much happines, sure he will give us more

[@marijabrkic6071]

@@jokuheppu3920 Noone can be what they were, this just impossible, Rafas achivment were when he was very young, yes the youngers are here, but ask yourself what they have achive, most of them are between 19 and 22, so do remember Rafas titles in those age, well in his age of 20 in the same year Rafa had RG, Wimbldon and Olimpic gold, beside the ithers titles in that age, I wonder if some one can do let say similar to him, of course not, this is why I can say that Rafa is Tennis

[@greenpeace4246]

I think it’s rude to force players to have a conference after they lost. I mean how do they owe any explanations to sleazy reporters and press is beyond me. Even if a conference must take place, could they stop asking stupid yet repetitive questions?

[@CRIMSONCUNT]

WHEN IT RAINS ON CLAY OR WHEN ITS VERY HEAVY CONDITIONS RAFA ON CLAY IS THE WORST.REMEMBER IT HAPPENED WITH SODERLING AT ROLAND GARROS AS WELL.HIS GAME IS USELESS IF THE CLAY IS NOT DRY.

[@MuscularMan008]

Good chance to retire before been beaten in straight sets in rg by Novak or dominic..

[@TuanPham-vh6np]

Vamos Rafa. Look what happened when Rafa wasn’t in the final, how many unforced errors between those guys...must be the worst clay Masters final in 15 years.

[@lilbird2734]

But they say they were fantastical. LOL!

[@elduderinho1645]

Ah common rafa, be honest man! You didn't play one of your worst matches, because fognini didn't let you to play any kind of game. There was nothing you could do man! On that day there was just a man on fire on the other side! Can happen...Congrats to fabio!

[@tennisradu]

Really? What are you saying now? 😂

[@pu2537]

Rafa knows Djokovic is closing in on him and Federer is further away... not a good spot to be in and most likely he will NOT Win Rolland Garros this year... maybe what’s missing is him committing and marrying his Girlfriend of forever....

[@marijabrkic6071]

You must be joking, compering Rafa with Djokovic or Roger, noone is like Rafa, number of titles doesnt that someone is the best, as Rafa was never runnig anyone, as he was younger than both of mention, when he had 1st GL, 1st Master and Olimpic gold, and as far as I know those two still dont have gold at Olipic, Rafa was 20 years with Gold OlimpicRg and Wimbldon, all in same year, Rafa makes tennis to be tennis

[@lilbird2734]

@@marijabrkic6071 VAMOS RAFA! I second that#

[@TheTmat007]

"most likely he will NOT win Rolland Garros this year." That is one of the silliest comments ever. First of all, on what basis did you reach that conclusion? Who is more likely to win than a player who has 92% winning rate on the surface (including an 86-2 record at the tournament in question)? Secondly, this lost to Fognini does not mean anything. Why? Because Nadal also lost and match on clay in 2017 and 2018, but still went on to win the FO both year. Smh.

[@luka6888]

Not one praise for Fognini who, by the way, destroyed you? Where is the class, Rafa? Imagine Novak said "I played worst match in 14 y, that`s why I lost"... I expected more respect to great Player like Fognini. Dissapointed.Very very bad conference,no

[@anocri]

1:28, are you deaf?

[@STANISchannel]

Fognini took a lot of time to praise Rafa, but with the Spaniards is not the same. Not much sportsmanship from him.

[@TheBoris777777]

I agree with you. Fognini played very well.