Rafael Nadal's First Grand Slam ✨ Full Match vs Paradorn Srichaphan, Wimbledon 2003

[@willritter4076]

Paradorn's game looking great here, the early '00s was his peak period. Nice to see him getting some air time on the Wimby channel.

[@rupinjeremiah9589]

Wimbledon 2003 was where it all started. A Mallorcan boy played his first grand slam match and 2 weeks later a youngster from Basel won his first grand slam title.

[@BogdanPW641]

and then one beast came at AO 2008,rest is history

[@KenanZlatic-mt6wd]

It started in Hamburg when he beat moya

[@goldencalf5144]

I won a case of beer betting on that youngster from Basel winning the tournament. I remember when I told the guy I bet, the name of my pick. He replied "Roger Federer??? Who the hell is that?" I said, I dunno, I read in the paper he was good on grass and has a great forehand.

[@jorgemunozpita772]

He was from Menorca not from Mallorca

[@Jumbotron77]

@@jorgemunozpita772 Actually, he is from Manacor, which is indeed in Mallorca, and not Menorca. :)

[@pumpkinstef3229]

Who could believe, on this day of 2003, that this young guy with tons of things to improve in his game will finally become one of the greatest of all tennis History ? Incredible.

[@partharoy2185]

He is THE greatest

[@EliasPfaiffer]

@@partharoy2185 federer is the GOAT

[@dickpiano1802]

A lot of people were believing that, obviously.

[@marcusluukkonen4167]

Thats wrong too he doesnt have most slams dude ​@@EliasPfaiffer

[@EliasPfaiffer]

@@marcusluukkonen4167 GOAT hast nothing to do with most Grand Slam Wins..Overall federer is the GOAT...end of story

[@gsnjpn]

I remember being here at this match when I was in Year 8 , my favourite player of all time is Paradorn so little did I know his opponent would be one of the greatest of all time to do it :) He may be the king of clay but his biggest moment will always be his first Wimbledon against Federer :D

[@pacifist1360]

Also the 2019 US Open and 2022 AO Open wins against Medvedev were incredible moments too for Nadal, especially the 2022 AO Final. I will never forget that match.

[@Jorit19]

Nadal had zich different techniques than what hè had retired with... Seriously crazy

[@jonfreeman9682]

Paradorn is a rare talent and really the best 3 players from Asia. Him and Michael Chang and Nishikori have ever made top 10 on the men's side. A great talent who deserves at least one grand slam.

[@zeljkocrljenica7135]

Only 3 years after this he will play his first Wimbledon final. Only 5 years after this he will win his first Wimbledon title. 15 years after this he will play a iconic Wimbledon SF against Djokovic. 16 years after this he will play a iconic Wimbledon SF against Federer. 19 years after this he will play his last Wimbledon match beating Fritz in a 5th set TB. Hats off to Rafa.

[@anseinueseima408]

Almost everyone, including Nadal's dad, thought he should give up and retire from that last match, but no. Nadal is something else than giving up.

[@Tee3Wins]

2018 SF is a hurting loss... They closed the roof , that gave advantage to Nole..

[@BineshKattoor]

Unique style of adjustment of pants and bottle from first match

[@conniecowie5920]

My respect and admiration to him not only as a great tennis player but also as a good person. God bless him and his family.

[@Dman9fp]

For those curious, Nadal had only just turned 17 here, was already ranked 76 in the world, had beated Moya on clay in his previous tournament (who had won the french open several years prior) & had been in multiple futures or challengers finals and won one. Calling Nadal a prodigy was an understatement

[@ericantoine190]

Pourquoi curieux

[@marios.8184]

Thank you for sharing the vid!!! This is GOLD my friends!

[@sammymac008]

Watching Rafa rush the net is interesting.

[@ThorD4602]

Did it his whole career

[@boyboi7497]

this young boy stole my heart right from the first time i saw him on court at the age of his 18 in Monte Carlo, became his huge fan since 2005 what a long journey 🤗

[@miguelcabral2843]

His game was very different. His strokes and his preparation. He changed a lot in his career

[@joaogomes.]

honestly, over 20 years he didn't change that much. his forehand/serve preparations became a bit different, but i think what he changed the most, and for the best, was addressing his play style and playing a few meters behind the baseline, also when he is returning

[@lornawilliams550]

Rafa worked hard to develop his game over the years. He became one of the most proficient at the net, his backhand became a weapon, the serve became stronger, and he learned to slice very effectively.

[@RustyCohle]

Srichapan had a bomb serve!! 😱

[@DanDan-s1x9b]

Therefore he had a very unorthodox movement, with a proper motion on his serve he would have gained consistency and reducing physical problems.

[@audreyb233]

Remember this! What a career Rafas had, its been a pleasure following it! Good Luck Raffa!!❤

[@nantawatdamdang7353]

สุดยอด นี่คือเกมแรกที่ผมรู้จักนาดาลเลย ดูถ่ายสดผ่านทางทีวีไทยยุคนั้น ไม่น่าเชื่อว่าทางวิมเบิลดันจะเอาเกมนี้มาลงให้ดูอย่างเป็นทางการในยุคนี้อีกครั้ง

[@matteolucaccini6900]

Srichapan was a FANTASTIC PLAYER❤

[@desultorilypanacea]

Thanks for posting this for the tennis nerds.

[@jasonhickey1557]

Vamos Rafa, always a fan always will be.... Muchas Gracias Legend...❤❤❤

[@kentuky1233]

I know the rookie went on to a all time great carrer but I'm here for Paradon. What an amazing player to watch. He had that type of game that made him so fun to watch, like Nalbandian or Blake.

[@asimsuwal7661]

I miss Rafa Nadal when he was younger and playing at his peak There is no one like him in sports

[@lornawilliams550]

Me too

[@michaelespinosa9168]

1:55:49 That was his 11th of his 378,595 Forehand Winners! Vamos Forever!

[@ellenday2155]

How fitting is it that Nadal’s Wimbledon (and Grand Slam) debut was also Federer’s first Wimbledon (and Grand Slam) victory?

[@billmurray4206]

It is a tale for the ages my friend. And we lived it. And still live it!

[@valleyheart]

This is amazing. Rafa looks so young!

[@lornawilliams550]

Yes and so cute. He just turned 17 during Wimbledon.

[@gns3185]

Look at the size. Of the shirt. Crazy fashion

[@2017Fed]

Paradorn played a really really superb match

[@tabscoobrealestate6061]

Disfrutando este match de la leyenda Rafa Nadal

[@snickaren111]

This was the same year that Alcaraz was born! Crazy that they played competitive atp matches against each other.. 🎾😅

[@pauljohnson6019]

Yeah, but Rafa lost most of his hair, he looks old now, Alcaraz has a full thick set of hair, big difference.

[@lornawilliams550]

​@pauljohnson6019 Superficial nonsense! What's that got to do with anything? A lot of sportsmen lose their hair, but many hide it with transplants. Rafa is beautiful with or without.

[@leonardobraynen1524]

​@@lornawilliams550I know right? Ppl say crazy things! 😅

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

I'm sure Rafa was already playing the Pros in Spain at this point. The video of Rafa beating Moya. He's already creative and the best spins on the planet.

[@adamlarsson3828]

Rafa had all the fundamentals. he developed quickly across the next two to three years. fabulous to see such a young player not being afraid to come in - so many players were /are, because most players have excellent passing shots.

[@boeingpameesha9550]

My sincere thanks for sharing it. 2:40 Rafael Nadal Parera, first success point on his debut.

[@TheTrinityWOLF]

I remember this. Its so crazy seeing Rafa not doing his whip around the head and constantly finish over his shoulder

[@lornawilliams550]

Yes, this is where it all began on the big stage for Rafa. Fast forward 22 grand slams later to one of the greatest to hold a racquet.

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

Srichapan was #9 ATP.

[@rafaelalas7679]

Accomplishing goals. 👏🙂Win. Win. Win.

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

Incredible match! 😊

[@unowen7591]

This Nadal guy seems okay. Feels like he might win a slam or two

[@menon_ji4984]

A guy from Spain, Palma de Mallorca

[@anttitapio4145]

Actually, this is old match 😅He is 38 now, has won 22 slams and is considered as one of the greatest players ever

[@ellenday2155]

Yeah, maybe one or two. I think he might struggle at Roland Garros though.

[@jakobullmann7586]

@@anttitapio4145 Pretty sure that was meant as a joke.

[@fabiendelacheisserie4434]

​@@anttitapio4145🤦

[@marios.8184]

the grunt was already there!!! 🤣🤣

[@iant1040]

Rafa in that baggy shirt is hillarious.

[@Trenero22]

Perfectamente Rafa puede considerarse top-10 de la historia, en hierba.

[@leangutierrez]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 .... nunca aprendió ni a sacar y mucho menos a volear...😅😅

[@kenzone]

Paradorn was at his peak in 2003. Finished the year ranked No. 9, so it was a tough matchup for the young Nadal, especially on grass.

[@AlexHolmstromPGA]

Weird to see this version of Rafa's forehand

[@Quentwo]

He was not yet busy with his hairs' fixing habit when prepping for service (only with the underwear issue which never changed in 23 years 😂)

[@pauljohnson6019]

He lost 80% of his hair now! Another 20 years, he probably will be totally bald, or white!

[@lornawilliams550]

For me, his habits made him unique and endearing

[@mariadelcarmencolladoscort4326]

Pues sí como todos los GENIOS tenía sus manías 😊❤❤❤❤❤

[@mariadelcarmencolladoscort4326]

Ahora analizamos su cabello y manías 😮😮😮😮 Me gusta lo interesante de algunos "comentarios "....Para que hablar de su GRAN JUEGO ainssss

[@RamboJhon-j3v]

더이상 nadal의 경기하는 모습을 보지 못하는게 속상하다. Here is south Korea !

[@Rodrigorodriguez20241]

Crazy seeing Nadal before all the rituals started.

[@charles-antoinepasqualini3863]

Not even one year later he was beating number one ATP Roddick in Davis Cup and at this point he s not the same player anymore. He s nearly fully complete physically and technically. It s very quick I have to say.

[@VinsUplifting]

It's Srichaphan, not Srichapan and i feel he kinda showed the blueprint there on how to beat Nadal, would have given an older Nadal a lot of troubles as well.

[@arisadriano1544]

Paradorn plays an attacking style, something that is lacking in todays generation that only sinner does it well.

[@m.a.g.3920]

​@@arisadriano1544😂😂😂

[@MrZhaowei]

Sinner is defensive player lol

[@cassimiroscheid7699]

Nadal without his serving ritual.... Got me as a surprise. I thought he always did the ritual

[@docteurgillesalewina5669]

Same, I'm surprised

[@arisadriano1544]

he also doesn’t have here he lasso forehand yet

[@cassimiroscheid7699]

@@arisadriano1544 true thing!! I wonder, when he developed the lasso

[@connimavi]

omg baby nadal is so nervous his hands are shaking :,)

[@indranichandrasekaran1042]

As a 17 years old boy, Nadal is so brave and strong to play and face a no: 9 player who is older than him!!

[@AidanChilds]

is anyone else annoyed by the breathing into the mic from the commentators in between points?? 🤣

[@billmurray4206]

I’m annoyed by everything they do; I wish they would just let the players play

[@ratchaneetangon1274]

แมทช์นี้เคยชมสดๆ

[@ferdinandelpedes2280]

The Battle of Humble Sportsmen! 💕 Both Paradorn and Rafa were multiple Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Awardees. 🤗 Just wondering why Novak never won that award. I think he deserves to win at least one!

[@birdoffire983]

Sampras had technically signed up for Wimby 2003.......but realised that he was way out of shape and form to make an eventual appearance and finally withdrew as the 2003 tournament began. Of the big 3 of the last 25 year generation(Fed,Rafa and Djoko).....only Fed got the chance to pit his skills against a true grass court player-Sampras. By 2003....the other elite serve and volleyers -Edberg,Mac and Becker..... were long gone.....paving the way for fluff like Hewiit(who Becker beat in his penultimate match in 1999),Phillipoussis(who lost to Edberg at the Ozzie in 1995) and Roddick(who lost to Sampras at the US Open in 2002)....to offer the opposition for Fed and co for the rest of the 00s at Wimby.

[@IlonaPalihakkara]

He became king of clay and the greatest ever seen

[@goldencalf5144]

Rafa wearing a shirt with sleeves and without his iconic Aero Pro Drive.

[@samk7300]

That is the original aero pro

[@goldencalf5144]

@samk7300 A blue Aero Pro? Looks more like a Pure Drive. Rafa originally played with a Pure Drive. Babolat later created the Aero Pro Drive specifically for him.

[@mateosimon4237]

Where is Paradorn nowadays?

[@morgetha]

He played semi-pro golf and also has tennis academy in Thailand.

[@Praise-Him2]

Just to think that Alcaraz was just born While this amazing athlete was starting his amazing career 😍😭❤️

[@LenaTran-r8k]

Amazing stories...

[@Lucas51192]

We want 2015 Final full match please Wimbledon ! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@charles-antoinepasqualini3863]

I m a bit disappointed with his physical transformation if I compare with an other game of year 2004. His lef arm nearly doubled in volume.

[@MrJohnnyblazed]

less then 7 yrs difference between these two... but 2 decades from competition

[@doctorsteevo]

How come Rafa only started playing at the FRench Open in 2005 and not the two previous years?

[@naysayer1238]

I don't think he qualified in 03 and was hurt in 04. Correction: he was hurt both times

[@cassimiroscheid7699]

​@@naysayer1238 oh, really?? So even in the beginning he was suffering from injuries. How unlucky

[@doctorsteevo]

@@naysayer1238 thanks for the info.

[@andyroo9381]

Injuries.

[@AlexanderMuller-cm8ki]

Not His first,His third full Match, this is a third aound Match 🙄

[@jonbonesmahomes7472]

His first SLAM is in the video title,not first match. First slam match was against Ančić.

[@AlexanderMuller-cm8ki]

Ok

[@malekff6230]

only nadal true fans will notice that his forehand is different , it was only a half turn !!!

[@SOULFURIC87]

Please your rematch between paradorn and agassi

[@jamesburke2094]

He made net winner errors this young which Murray was making his entire career

[@jonbonesmahomes7472]

Nadal and Ančić didnt play their 1st round match on the court covered with cameras ? Crazy .

[@matebreskovic5880]

Nadal was only 17

[@jonbonesmahomes7472]

@ True,that was the factor surely but anyway.

[@matebreskovic5880]

@@jonbonesmahomes7472 Ancic is from my hometown,beat Roger in 02 lol

[@jonbonesmahomes7472]

@ i know ,i am a Croatian too 😂😂😂

[@gregorsamsa555]

Šteta za Ančića, ozljede i bolest su ga spriječili da više napravi, iako bio je blizu 2004 da dobije Roddicka i igra veliko finale s Rogerom.

[@rondunn4336]

Ignorance anyone? Grand slam means winning all four majors in a calendar year. The media embracing a catchy phrase have changed it to mean any major. It matters when Rod Lavers magnificent achievement of winning all four in the same year TWICE, is never credited, and the young do not know this. Rod Laver THE G O A T. NO one comes close today.

[@gregmcfarnon1140]

I know he won't get much attention here but Srichapan was a lovely player to watch. I think this was the year he upset Agassi.

[@harryedwards9318]

Mucking around with his pants all his career

[@Logans3Run]

Exactly! His playing style, before all his irritating and BS behavioural 'tics' kicked in, made watching him almost impossible. Always wanted his opponents to win, when all that 💩 started.

[@Austregalo]

not a single replay in 2003

[@fabry647]

was Atreyu!

[@M10GOAT997]

We cannot compare anymore with Rafa but since Alcaraz is also from Spain, I personally feel Alcaraz to be more strong in almost all aspects ( other than being consistent ) than rafa at his age

[@dajas]

♾️🔥

[@prodigy44]

His forehand and serve looked different

[@ZeroTrusttallesttree]

🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@DeToraloor]

Well, let’s see how this young boy’s career unfolds in the next twenty years! Perhaps with a small title?🤔

[@BaldeaglemanYT]

😢😢

[@chrisstirling4035]

The Snooty English commentator saying cheeky things like he could do better and being quite dismissive of young Rafa … BBC better at picking commentators and pundits who don’t seem so overtly stuck up nowadays … nice lack of commercialisation around the court and the kit . A more innocent time. The shorts pulling, the passion and the grunting are all present this early from Rafa but his preparation into the serve is very different - the short way up to the power position … 🎾

[@mardigonzalez3106]

Luchador el Tailandés, que será de la vida de el? Olvidado x completo. Ver vestido a Nadal así es irreal😅

[@jaqg7478]

Such a powerful and gifted game that #paradornschrichapan had. I will never forget him training with Roger Federer here, at Madrid. He was a very different player, full of flexibility and strength. 👏🏼👏🏼🎾🎖️🎖️ Pity that his career was short. Injuries I suppose.

[@wasa213]

Spanish guy looks pretty decent

[@rjamesyork]

Nadal had beaten Ancic earlier in the event.

[@brokolice1337]

lol that first game:)

[@jtanabodee]

I think Paradon was on the top of his career but Rafa was just the beginner. Great to see this match and appreciate how he become one of the legendary tennis players. He was only 16 years old in 2003.

[@James-y3d]

Hi

[@吳明倫-t3o]

曾經的美好年輕！

[@writingintheraw]

6:06 Picking wedgies and crushing backhands since 2003 🎉

[@harryedwards9318]

Why is the Asian Man not representing England ?

[@LenaTran-r8k]

Scream in the elevator...

[@remigarin8900]

Difficile d'imaginer que ce gamin va gagner 14 fois Roland-Garros ...

[@alisalman8487]

What would be Alcaraz age at that time ?😂😂

[@Beanie11111]

7 weeks old😂

[@ellenday2155]

@@Beanie11111 That is crazy to think!

[@Beanie11111]

@@ellenday2155 haha ik

[@JoppJoll]

Few months old.

[@CoralSea]

I bet Nadal would give everything to be 17 again.

[@bettyschoval3214]

Uncle tony

[@pauljohnson6019]

Jesus Christ, Rafa had a full set of hair here, and so did Srichapan, how badly Rafa got old errrhhg, even Federer still got a full set of hair at 43, Rafa looks like a 50 year old man almost bald, and Srichapan probably aged badly too, I'll have to see a picture of him currently, to make an assessment.

[@ratthachat]

I think Srichapan looks almost the same though 😅

[@Rkz-rv7ys]

59.51 For the first time In All of Nadals career i see him spitting on the court 😅 . Not judging, just saying 😂

[@DaltonGM.]

Horrible his drive here😮

[@tshavfengvang7831]

This is when Carlos was watching his idol.😂

[@yairfridman1653]

How wierd is it to see such a bad tennis from nadal it just shows what a way and unforgettable he is

[@AlejandroGarcia-wz1qi]

He was 17 years old!

[@ipiap]

@@AlejandroGarcia-wz1qi Becker won his first title here at the same age.

[@AlejandroGarcia-wz1qi]

@@ipiap Becker's style of play suited the grass perfectly. This does not happen to Rafa.

[@ipiap]

@@AlejandroGarcia-wz1qi Boris won three Wimbledon titles, Rafa two. Not a big difference.

[@TEDPooI]

나 상병때 나달은 발리고 있었구먼..ㅋㅋㅋ

[@sandere6593]

Then he hadnt almost nothing and now his assets are worth hundreds of millions😮

[@chrisstirling4035]

Wrong he had everything : Drive Humility Determination Talent Guidance Backing Family Discipline Perseverance Courage Competitive spirit Power Speed Strength Youth all the necessary ingredients 🎾😉

[@LenaTran-r8k]

Adventure pinochio nemo trolley

[@Boymanjusri]

Before the Steroid, Muscles, Stamina and 22 slams …,