Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic Full Match | US Open 2013 Final

Re-live the entire US Open 2013 Final as Rafael Nadal defeats Novak Djokovic ‎6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 to win his second US Open title!
Start of match: :24
End of first set: 37:25
Start of second set: 37:36
End of second set: 1:26:01
Start of third set: 1:26:25
End of third set: 2:15:33
Start of fourth set: 2:15:53
End of match: 2:46:46

[@RickeGnool]

Nadal was a beast on hard courts in 2013.

[@GenF91]

Good times that’s for sure!

[@masters.1000]

@Sacred Atheist With a weak draw.

[@Max-vb8zc]

Yes he was unbeaten 27 matches until the Beijing final winning Indian Wells Montreal Cincinnati and the Us Open

[@izdyhar82]

Sacred Atheist Im from the future, Nadal the champ for uso19

[@TheFlash3237]

@@masters.1000 Yeah, because Cilic and Berretini (being inside the top 10 as we speak) are weak draws right? 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@shermagustave837]

I really appreciate how much nadal tried to be better on grass and hardcourt. He is someone who tried his best and pushed himself despite a weaker serve and injuries. Plus noone has ever made you cheer so hard!!!

[@user-sc5ds4oh6g]

حقا لو كان لديه إرسال قوي لحصد الاخضر واليابس

[@ce7768]

That's why ppl love him. Watching him play is like you are fighting in a JUNGLE with him. It's always so exciting..

[@aswinsrikanth408]

nadal plays better on us open than novak because us open was the slowest besides RG before 2020 period. So naturally nadal thrives well on slow hc's, but still novak put up a valiant fight

[@derekgiesbrecht-xp5yc]

unless you cheer for djokovic

[@bubufubu]

@@aswinsrikanth408 Not in the 4th set. He gave up. Not the first time he's done that.

[@andrewbernard4866]

This period of Nadal is really difficult to beat, the way he spins the ball, his speed to cover the court and attack

[@martinkirkov]

So , today he decides to spin it less or what?

[@urgarb9718]

@@martinkirkovactually yes! due to his age and injuries, he eventually became less athletic and speedy. to make points shorter he decided to flatten out his shots more during his renaissance in 2017. It meant that he generally kept up with the rest of the tour but he wouldn’t reach the peaks he once did.

[@sanjithputhran5547]

@@martinkirkov Rafa's ground strokes are still alive but one thing that he misses today is his court speed. he has tweaked his overall game to compensate for this loss but nothing much can be done against players like Roger and Novak Where he has to play defense to offense and passing shots so frequently, which he was able to do at the peak of his powers.

[@johngalt6838]

Yup....only one man matched him really.....Novak.

[@breakaway2x]

People forget that Nadal is the only player of the big 3 that has multiple slam wins on Grass, Hard, and Clay. Neither Novak or Roger have been able to achieve this.

[@Charles-oe6vl]

Rafa is also the only player of the big 3 that has a single win in Australian Open Edit : no longer true since AO 2022

[@breakaway2x]

@@Charles-oe6vl The point is surfaces, not specific tournaments. Rafa has multiple slams on hard surface, Roger and Novak don't. He's beaten Novak on hard twice in the finals, and beat Roger on grass in the finals, but neither Novak or Roger have beaten let alone take Rafa to 5 sets in RG finals.

[@nihilus1626]

@@breakaway2x Rafa dominates on Clay. Novak on hard and Roger on grass. Each GOAT has their dominant surface in terms of GS. You're completely wrong with saying Nadal domainates on ALL surfacse in GS. French Open wins count for pretty much half of his GS titles, alongside only a single Australian open, two WImbledons, and 4 US opens. I dont think you understand the meaning of the word "dominate". In order for Nadal to dominate in GS on ALL surfaces, he would have to surpass Novak in hard court GS wins, in which Novak has 7 Aus. Opens, 3 US. Then beat Federer in WImbledons, in which Fed has 8.

[@Nycku007]

@@nihilus1626 Did he said Nadal dominates on ALL sutfaces in GS? I just saw he said Rafa achieved multiple GS on clay , grass and hard , wich neither Novak and Roger did that. Winning the Men´s Single French Open is the hardest and most physically demanding task to ever achieve in tennis. Every great player says and agrees to that.

[@nihilus1626]

@@Nycku007 ur correct but that's the thing, nafal doesn't have multiple slam wins on every surface. Having one Australian open is not "multiple" last I checked

[@fercedezrary3873]

and in AO 2022 in the age of 36 He won for the second time and got his 21st gs He isnt just The King of clay, He is THE GOAT Rafael Nadal THE GOAT

[@georgeway2092]

just your opinion ... and we all know what opinions are worth ...

[@notdn]

@@georgeway2092 nah, facts ^^ there are tons of evidence that solidifies nadal as the greatest!

[@lightcubing437]

Novak has most of all the records he only does not have the most majors but as of today he has 21 slams and is getting closer and closer to Nadal's 22 being one year younger. And also Novak has had the hardest path to his grand slams out of all the big 3

[@zugakai2236]

Nadal is the king of tennis despite all the injuries he has and has had throughout his tennis career due to the implausible mentality that has led him to be one of the most competitive athletes in the history of the sport. I am truly convinced that he will be the tennis player with the highest number of grand slams and that history will remember him as the greatest tennis player of all time.

[@snmcertified7753]

Indeed ! Undisputed Goat 🐐

[@rj9224]

Nadal also won the Olympic gold medal on hardcourt in 2008

[@z1az285]

Nadal stared into the abyss at 2:03:40 and survived. This was absolutely incredible

[@rishabhaniket1952]

True only true fans will realise that that was the most crucial part of the match. The whole momentum of the match rested on those few points, after that game Novak never came back.

[@xfg007]

He started into the abyss and smiled

[@julianjunior8165]

2:04:07 The most decisive moment of the match and demonstrating the mental strength of Nadal.

[@juyeon6]

well spotted. that was the game changer. Rafa fought back from 40 love as he always does ^^

[@joelfrusciante4819]

Thx sir i came here just to see that part of the match

[@jacobschmidt2709]

Very true. I would also add that Djokovic not going up a double break in that set was huge as well. Djokovic's level clearly dropped after 2011 and he was not at a good mental state at the time. When Nole is at his best, he has proven to be better than Nadal's best---Wimby 18, AO 12, AO 19, USO 11, etc.

[@juansanchezbermudez85]

@@jacobschmidt2709 Nah

[@mainemceachern1521]

@@jacobschmidt2709 Lol. Your ego need for Djokovic to be perceived as better is hilariously revealing of nothing but your own insecurity and irrationality. Rafa at his absolute best beats Djoker, especially on clay. Djoker at his absolute best beats Rafa, especially on hard courts. Djoker is phenomenal but has benefitted from way longer periods of remaining at/close to peak form thanks to being injury free. Rafa's incredible career stats despite having to endlessly battle back from injury put him in a class of his own.

[@taylorpack7705]

Rafa played him absolutely perfect this match, he hit deep slices, flat ground strokes, back Djokovic up, so he couldn’t take it early, and when Djokovic tried to take the backhand early Nadal hit straight down the line.

[@nihleigleca6702]

It is often overlooked that Nadal actually has the second highest number of US Open champion titles (4) among current players, only after Federer (5).

[@ishurockstar]

could had 5, if he played 2020 US open he was in great form in that year.

[@RFazor]

Indeed... And I predict he will tie Fed when he wins 2022 US Open

[@jakkulasaisreeramruchith201]

@@ishurockstar Great form in 2020. Are you kidding me 🤣🤣🤣. He lost AO in QF and Rome in SF. He only won RG in October

[@SK-nt4oy]

@@RFazor lol

[@dianesavage1121]

His brilliance is his kindness, his benevolence the way he seems to spread happiness @ himself making it contagious + his 1 of a kind athleticism

[@RudG10]

2:06:03 seeing nadal come back from 0-40 at such a decisive moment uncle toni is like "yeep thats the mental giant i helped create"

[@fredrikdahlin7869]

RudG RudG Djokovic made the mistake not to slam down those slice backhands at 15-40.

[@omerrasiuk2449]

@@fredrikdahlin7869 excuses

[@noraininasir8805]

Other player might surrender at 0-40. But Nadal would not

[@mainemceachern1521]

That 200 kph ace at 30-40, 4-4 in the 3rd to save 3/3 break points and basically the set and the championship was one of the most clutch serves of Rafa's career.

[@jacobschmidt2709]

@@mainemceachern1521 No doubt about that. Djokovic, however, returned the favor in FO 2015 quarters, Wimby 2018 semis, AO 19 finals and FO 21 semis. The pendulum has clearly shifted since then.

[@lanesedouglas3704]

Only haters call him claydal.. ik they wish he would just go way but he won't. For me it's not how many titles he's won off clay in a grandslam. It's how many times he's given himself the opportunity to win the grand prize. He's made it to 5 Wimbledon finals, 5 US Open finals & 6 AUS Open finals 👏🏾 👌🏾 BUT YET haters wanna call him a clay specialist

[@johngalt6838]

He only lost because of Novak, or Federer....the same goes for the other two.

[@mambi74]

This was the last time Claydal took A SINGLE SET off Novak on hardcourts! LOL.. also, the last time he beat Novak off clay (and even there he lost to Novak).. great clay player, no doubt.

[@AlejandroGarcia-wz1qi]

​@@mambi74 If we are talking about hard courts, only Djokovic (14), Federer (11) and Sampras (7) won more GS than Nadal. Nadal is maybe the 3th best hard courter ever because he had to compete with the two best hard court tennis players in history and despite this he won 6 GS.

[@Romans8-9]

@@mambi74 Nadal prime ended in 2014. Of course he didnt beat Novak after that, still great to re-live this moment!

[@carlossimancas9867]

It is funny that, at his beginning years, Nadal did not like very much the US Open, with the court so fast that maybe he never thought to win there someday. He loved RG and, specially Wimbledon, and aways felt very comfortable playing in Melbourne. But years passed and Nadal began to love that court and, which I think is a key factor, he began lo love all the noises, the passion and the intensity of the new yorkers. Nothing is more energetic for someone with the stamina and intensity of Nadal than playing in that incredible court, in the City that never sleeps...

[@jakehuang3545]

why loved wimbledon but not USO? wimbledon is faster (at least used to be...) than the USO, no?

[@carlossimancas9867]

​@@jakehuang3545 Wimbledon changed the type of grass 20 years ago. The surface was extremely fast and the games were very boring. Nowadays Wimbnledon surface is even slower than Roland Garros

[@jakehuang3545]

@@carlossimancas9867 Yes but why would he be preferring Wimbledon (fast) to USO (slow-medium)? Also kinda weird that he would make it to finals of FO & Wimb 04-08 (slowest & fastest) but get knock out in early rounds at AO & USO by cats like Hewitt, Roddick, and Blake (BLAKE?!?)

[@carlossimancas9867]

@@jakehuang3545 Wimbledon is the cathedral of tennis. Anyone would love to win there... Just told you that playing in Wmb was easier for Rafa, cause the surface was not as fast as in the US Open. And other thing is that since 2004 to 2009 Nadal used to reach his peak of form in spring (May and June), not in September. But he changed all that since 2010, and his body began to adapt to play in NY reaching another physical peak in early September

[@jolly_roger2]

Nadal on hard courts in 2013 was the best he's ever played, more agressive style and with the same confidence and physical ability as previous years meant he could beat anyone on his prime. He has never played as brilliantly/agressive on hard courts again since then. He beat Djokovic on his prime twice (and before anyone says something dumb, yes Djokovic was on his prime in 2013). Two of the greatest matches Djokovic's ever played and I've ever seen in tennis were in 2013 vs Wawrinka in AO and Del Potro in Shanghai (obviously both these legends had a lot to do with the matches being so memorable). This match was the culmination of an insane run where I think he forced himself to play a style that was not natural to him cause he realised it was pretty much the only way to beat Djokovic on hard courts. It was a truly impressive transformation to watch.

[@andrejmitrovic4958]

Prime Novak is 2013, not 2010.

[@kolajoabiola2790]

@@andrejmitrovic4958 Nah, Nole was in his physical prime in 2010 (23 at the time) and had won a major (AO 2008), beat Federer in the USO semis that year and before the final, had beaten Nadal in their 3 previous HC meetings. Nadal was clearly the underdog there but was in form, served brilliantly and won fair and square.

[@makhabzaranamane6869]

Nope, best Nadal ever was, was USOpen 2010. That form of Nadal is the single best tennis player ever.

[@achillesviolaris1053]

He's never beaten him on hard courts since so it's a 1 off If he can't back it up or longevity then it's pointless especially given since he's never defended us aus or wimbledon

[@achillesviolaris1053]

​@@andrejmitrovic4958no 2011

[@dorryoku919]

Are we gonna ever see this level of Nadal again on hard courts? The movement and forehand was incredible!

[@diogolopes9908]

Very hard because of the age and injuries. Here and in US 2010 he was at an astonishing level! I believe he may win Grand Slams in hard courts like this Australian Open but he will not be above the level of play he showcased in 2010 and 2013. He was 25 and 28 then. That was his prime.

[@RS-eo6hu]

Your wish has come true today.... Vamos rafa🌹🌹

[@dorryoku919]

@@RS-eo6hu I wouldn't say we saw the same level of physical ability or ball striking, but we saw a higher level of mental ability and grit. Coming back from 2 sets to love in a grand slam record breaking final is just mid blowing. And to do that against the best hard court player in the world at the moment, there are no words. He is the GOAT, for now

[@tejaswinithukral6534]

Yes. Australian Open 2022.

[@albertpool9814]

Yes Acapulco 2022

[@andyroo9381]

Nadal Is My Champion! Rafa never takes his victory for granted. He always looks like a boy winning his very first tournament let alone another Grand Slam title. Yeah, that is Nadal.

[@johnnychiou2008]

One of the best performance of Rafa on hard court.

[@mainemceachern1521]

One of the all-time great Nadal performances. And when these guys peaked at the same time they produced some of the greatest matches in history, pushing each other to the limit with incredible movement, defence, offence, mental strength, will to win ... So many long points each lost they would've won far earlier against anyone else ...

[@johngalt6838]

If the other two didn't exist, the one left would have 50 Grand slams.

[@achillesviolaris1053]

​@@johngalt6838only novak would have 50 or more rafa has made 30 slams all up at best he wins 28 or 29 outside of that his injuries are a part of his crucifying his body to win

[@johngalt6838]

@@achillesviolaris1053 Oh....if any of them were not in the picture the other ones would have more majors. They are all top of the crop trading blows.

[@johngalt6838]

@@achillesviolaris1053 All those losses to Novak in finals would have been his. Same for Roger.

[@livebundtrading8962]

@@johngalt6838 That's true, but imo they would be much lesser players even tho their slam count is higher. They needed each other to keep raising the bar.. I'd say Djokovic, needed Nadal more since he was the chaser. Without Nadal and Federer, you wouldn't see the Djokovic you see today. Without Djokovic, I'd say Nadal may still have had a similar trajectory (although Djokovic did make him improve)

[@sterlingtennis6399]

Watching this... and thinking about how both of them still can dominate today's ATP even with their abilities much diminished (reduced foot speed, power etc)... Really shows how big the gulf between the Big 3 and the rest of the field is.

[@devanshdwivedi6558]

You are absolutely on point, the difference between these 3 (maybe 2 now) and the others is HUGE. They're GOATs and the rest are mere mortals ;)

[@rafaelojeda2777]

its something that we wont see again in our lifetime. 3 guys that came in the same era and just dominated tennis the way they have and still do. i just cant get enough of it!

[@csracingreport2024]

No one has wanted 2 answer that issue; it feels like the Gap has increased the opportunities 4 the Big 3 to grab Slams in bunches; figuratively if not literally; all 3 would do well in against the Lendl, Wilander, Becker, Edberg, Cash, McEnroe era & the Agassi, Sampras, Courier & Rafter period; u toss those guys in w/ the new racket technology, better diet, etc, and things become very interesting; BECKER asked the QUESTION: where's the 3rd guy, or 2 add to that, the 4th , 5th, 6th guy, the new Nadal, Fed, or Novak; seems like there's no 1 on the horizon, but maybe that's when it happens; when u least expect it like Wilander, Becker, and Sampras, but it seems unlikely it'll be a Teen phenom making immediate Grand Slam impact; what's your guess on who b4 or after the Big 3 retire can make something happen, keeping in mind Nadal, & Novak aren't hanging it up anytime soon: Roger will probably Retire 1st

[@dinkydoodle8325]

They hit the ball just as hard if not harder in today's game. They kept improving even if they are not at their physical prime.

[@gonzalolibano6505]

He is just Rafa...I can't imagine a better athlete. He is a beast, sportmanship, effort, focus, technique, soul...he has it all.If you were a coach of any sport, could you imagine a better athlete to train than him? Isn't he the best all around athlete ever?

[@jessieyan33]

Ronaldo

[@manuelsanjose5926]

Si, por supuesto 💪💪

[@johngalt6838]

Well, Novak is the GOAT so......

[@aj07257]

I was at this match. Just an incredible experience. Thank you Rafa and Novak!

[@jonathanng0603]

The king of clay. Rafa is the ultimate representation of hard work, determination, willpower and to never say die

[@jacintacesp]

Really hope Rafa comes back

[@notdn]

The king of Tennis.

[@lolipedofin]

The 3rd set is defining set, and the 9th game of that set is where the championship was won. 2:04:09, Rafa crushed Djokovic's spirit in saving that 3 break points.

[@hectorsgarciam9514]

Not necessarily, but great comment! 👍🏼

[@paul.nelson]

Nadal in his prime was ruthless. Was expecting this form of his (2013) against Djokovic this AUS Open 2019. But sad it was a one-sided match.

[@thomasbrunkle8389]

Ruthless enough to get straight setted by someone like Darcis in the first round of Wimbledon

[@dableuyoshiemu7020]

@@thomasbrunkle8389 Players do go through bad patches,nobody does well all the time.In his prime he beat Federer in the same tournament

[@dableuyoshiemu7020]

Nah,2013 rafa used more topspin,since Moya came he has reduced his topspin and he is hitting flatter shots and not trying to extend rallies all that long.Its working well against other guys,just not against Fed and Novak.

[@javierjesusbalades2155]

@Feed me a hammer and I will crap out nails. Rafa wasn't as Ruthless in AO 2019 as in 2013.....are u crazy???? RAFA IS A PLAYER THAT SUFFERS ON HARD COURTS WITH HIS BACKHAND.....IN AO FINAL HIS BACKHAND WAS TOO BAD AND EVEN HIS FOREHAND WASN'T EFFECTIVE.....IN 2013 HE DOESN'T MAKE TOO MANY UNFORCED ERRORS WITH HIS BACKHAND.....MUCH MORE CONFIDENT WITH HIS GROUNDSROKES......IN THAT MATCH WE HAVE SEEN THAT IF RAFAS BACKHAND WORKS HE HAS NO WEAKNESSES.....

[@ertugrulkorpinar51]

Feed me a hammer and I will crap out nails. Ahahahaha good joke

[@jadr3123]

The clay specialist beating the hard court specialist in a major final… on hard court. Nadal forever.

[@deeppurple4122]

The greatest rivaly in sports history

[@reikiriyama977]

After French #13?

[@Gabriel-sh3ms]

The reason why this meant so much to Nadal was not only because it was his comeback from injury, but because he had lost to Nadal in 7 consecutive games and finals from 2011 to 2012. Winning this finals finally vanquished any doubts he had about beating Djokovic again

[@novakgoatovic]

WELL NADAL HAS NOT BEATEN DJOKOVIC EVER SINCE OUTSIDE CLAY! 10 YEARS OF LOSING AND AVOIDING DJOKOVIC HAHHAHA

[@Cwm368]

Watching this now as a 4 time US open champ, Rafa is! And they said he was just a clay player. Lol

[@doxaaddow3917]

Cwm368 7 majors outside favourite surface 12 for roger 6 Novak I believe

[@eduardochernajovsky3633]

He is very comfortable with the ball bounce on hard courts, and his footwork does the rest.

[@alecmorariu6291]

Doxa Addow feds favourite surface is a actually indoor hard

[@LordCaedus-bl7wi]

Djokovic is the best all court players though tbf he has many hard court titles and 5 Wimbledon’s along with 9 clay masters and 5 wtf indoors and 4 paris titles.

[@Cwm368]

@@LordCaedus-bl7wi he's the best. No doubt

[@jonathanlindstrand3702]

Wow, thank you so much. Very appreciated from us tennis fans. 👍

[@usopen]

Thanks for watching! We'll continue to upload more videos

[@YTviewer2099]

That neutralizing backhand slice and the fearless forehand down the line are very important for Rafa to beat Novak . Vamos 💪

[@KJ-yp2hx]

#21🏆 2022 AO Champs Vamosss Rafa !!! Forever A Fighter💪

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

This Nadal would destroy any of today's young gen in Straight Sets including Medvedev.

[@Luis33371]

Most valuable victory in Rafa's career. Beat Novak in hard court grand slam at his best... Amazing work for Nadal

[@travisbickle5279]

novak was not in his best...even murray dominate 1 months before in Wimbledon in straight sets

[@palaknagori6255]

@@travisbickle5279Novak is only at his best when he wins ? So fed and Djokovic beat injured /not at his best Nadal? Accept that Djokovic couldn't have done anything to stop this Nadal.

[@travisbickle5279]

@@palaknagori6255 ok...andy murray is for you with djokovic the same level....you say that with you comment..please shut up....

[@palaknagori6255]

@@travisbickle5279 The difference between their levels in very very small. An inspired Murray can beat Djokovic. Even in 2015-2016 Murray was able to take sets off Djokovic. While Murray is indeed dominated by the big 3 at slams, tennis is a game of small margins, few important points win the game and usually Murray isn't able to raise his game on those points. Also if playing a grand slam final on his best surface doesn't motivate Djokovic, then I don't know how he won those 15 majors. It is impossible to play at your highest peak level every match but you have only yourself to blame. While I do accept peak Djokovic has certain subtle advantages over peak Nadal on hard, he too can lose and is not unbeatable.

[@ertugrulkorpinar51]

palak nagori great comment finally someone

[@mighty1017]

This was a very sweet revenge by Nadal. One of the most important victories in his career. Phenomenal win. Vamos Rafa!

[@fivospanayiotou]

and hasnt beaten novak since on hard courts so ultimate revenge goes to novak passing him in slams and head to head and obliterating him at aus open is straight sets 2019

[@Casanovamorris]

​@@fivospanayiotouAre you feeling butthurt or something. Get back in your box Novak fanboy.

[@derekgiesbrecht-xp5yc]

@@fivospanayiotou yes, indeed he did

[@DaveOwen-vn6ie]

Nadal OBLITERATED Djokovic at Roland Garros​@@fivospanayiotou

[@vedrangrubac]

Seriously, how does he still do that. Best athlete ever, probably

[@tommyknoble5365]

Crazy to think Nadal hasn’t beaten Djokovic or Federer on hardcourts since 2013

[@ashleythomas4112]

Actually since 2014 as Rafa beat Fed in straights sets in 2014 AO semi finals.

[@TheTmat007]

See, this is what I've been saying quite often. Nadal's game is most effective when he makes frequent use of his backhands, in conjunction with his forehand (which is his primary weapon). And that is especially true when he is adding his backhand slice in the mix, and is also on point with his serving. When he plays that way, he is very difficult to beat, especially in GS matches.

[@vigneshk5084]

This is what happened in Nadal's win over Medvedev in the AO2022 Final

[@MAGICANDERSO]

2:03:59 0-40 I just came here to watch this.

[@alohoalole8262]

Nadal is my favorite tennis player/I like his attitude > WIN OR LOST he always shows humility and respect 🤝

[@devidia]

The soundrecording at the US Open always makes it seem like every single shot is an absolute howitzer

[@badteethtv]

Thank you for full matches!! Hoping for many more :)

[@pierluigidifrancescantonio6847]

2:15:10 that is one of the most terrifying Nadal's forehands i've ever seen. I get goosebumps everytime I watch it.

[@isabelgonzalezdominguez6608]

Con la vida tan difícil que tengo ,lo único que me sigue gustando es ver a Nadal jugando

[@javierjesusbalades2155]

What a match!!!! NADAL AND DJOKOVIC ARE MY TWO FAVOURITE PLAYERS......ASTONISHING GROUNDSROKES, HIGH QUALITY TENNIS, AMAZING RALLIES, GREAT DEFENSIVE SKILLS......RAFAS 2013 WAS ABSULTELY STUNNING!!!

[@noelleslie6665]

Rafa is superior in this match, what a phenomenal player. Big fan from Bangalore India

[@matthieufivet8766]

Thank you US Open for posting these great matches!! (US Open 2013 final, Us Open 2015 final)

[@Mrsrmatt]

gracias por este partido completo. sigan asi ofreciendo tan buen material

[@theobecquet8477]

Rafa's first and 4th sets were two of his best sets ever in his career

[@vasylshcherban4825]

Amazing battle. Thank you for sharing! Vamos Rafa!

[@GenF91]

2013 was hands down the best year Rafa ever had on Hard Court tournaments! Complete domination! 👍🏻 🎾👌🏻.

[@posttenebras2812]

This made me appreciate both players much more. Watched it live in 2013 and learnt so much more watching it again. I’m a Rafa fan but Novak’s technique, balance and footwork is astonishing.

[@gaeulbambi]

Vamos Rafa!!! 2013년처럼 이렇게 멋지게 2019년에도 우승 가즈아~~~ Here’s to your 19th major ! You are the best !

[@007losthero]

Here after Nadal won the AO 2022

[@jamilachristie9505]

I enjoyed reliving this match, thank you. Vamos Rafa

[@freepersia9122]

Wow. My word! I just can't believe you uploaded such an epic match! Thanks an ocean. You made our day.

[@celestialspartan7977]

This was Rafa's last win over Djokovic,on HC ,and it has been almost ten years!

[@m.a.g.3920]

In fact he started having serious injuries a bit after that point in time.

[@lejonas29]

Thank you for the match! :)

[@usopen]

Glad you enjoyed it! We'll keep uploading new finals each week

[@lejonas29]

@@usopen Ah very cool! Have you been uploading the final of 2011?

[@TheRafaelBond]

@@lejonas29 you can see that they haven't, just check the channel.

[@usopen]

@@lejonas29 Keep checking back. More to come

[@noraininasir8805]

Great showdown btw the two greatest tennis player.

[@azzeddinesidqi7139]

Simply , you are the greatest RAFA

[@Hongyidavid]

the last two games of the 3rd set perfectly showed the world why Rafa is the best player in the world

[@mahmoudalcholbec4607]

Rafael Nadal is a professional tennis player. He made history in tennis championships.

[@julianlora2883]

que jugador mas inrespetuoso eres el mejor nada ni siquiera conocia sl tio este que mal juega bravo por nadal

[@devyngregory6421]

He's an idle for those off and on the court. Tennis has never been so blessed amazing talent.

[@badteethtv]

Perfect timing to upload Nadal vs Thiem 2018 in full :)

[@user-xt7nh5ye9z]

NADAL vs DJOKOVIC is always a joy to behold.

[@brandon_norabuena]

Thank you for the match! For me the best final of GS that Nadal has played on hard courts and one of the most important victories of his career along with the final of Wimbledon 2008 and Australia 2009 against Federer. The psychology he had in this final and his right (drive), was from another planet in this final. That third set where he was down 2-0, 3-1 and 0-40 in the 4 same is to highlight; because that's where the match was decided. In the fourth set Djokovic surrenders and the fatigue of the semifinal against Wawrinka took its toll ...

[@anocri]

As a Rafan, one of my Top 3 favorite tennis matches. Rafa, in this 2013 beast mode, can beat any other player, including Djokovic or Federer, on a hardcourt.

[@achillesviolaris1053]

No he couldn't no way...Novak of 2019 destroys this nadal version

[@almudena8669]

I can't but laugh when commentarist says after Nadal wins 3rd set, that "even his girlfriend can't believe how lucky he is by winning the set". Lucky?...¿Estamos locos o que?

[@brunomaelstrom8823]

almudena 8 -> commentator got confused, he means: ´she can’t believe how lucky she is to be with that guy’ hahahahaha 😂

[@Seeumcha]

This victory would be the sweetest win over Novak cuz of the most important hard court tournament in the world.

[@rusdayatiidrus9468]

2019, He gets it again. Maybe 2020 too. Along wt Roland Garros GS.

[@xidiamond6851]

If Thiem can beat him on hard court now he will edge him at the French he'd have to hope Thiem is not on his half

[@omerrasiuk2449]

@@xidiamond6851 that comment is stupid

[@noraininasir8805]

RG postopned. Wimbledon cancelled. Dunno whut would happen next few months

[@WuzzaWombat]

Xi DIAMOND that makes no sense lmao.. hardcourt Nadal is not Clay Nadal

[@MrPatrickbuit]

Rusdayati Idrus He’s not playing, sadly.

[@noraininasir8805]

I really will appreciate this moment. Both players are legends including Roger. I

[@VARMOT123]

How windy were the conditions ?. No wonder this was the last time Nadal beat nole on hard courts

[@ashleythomas4112]

Wind is the same for both players, Rafa handled it better.

[@ionmiti5502]

SALUDOS DESDE RUMANÍA. RAFA ERES EL MEJOR DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS 👋👋👋👋👍👍👍👍

[@Rohit-yb5nf]

2:27:03 The shot that sealed Novak's fate 😈

[@balancer182]

Forehand down the line was used exclusively for break points.

[@ronannucum]

It’s been years & I know who won, but rewatching this match, still I am on the edge each time Novak receives Rafa’s power moves

[@noahkhimasia6437]

You know the commentators are bad when half their conversations are about the wind.

[@aleksamilosevic8792]

Their montreal match eariler that year was WAY better.Djokovic performed to his usual level and nadal still beat him.

[@markellis1634]

And hit him in the face hahahahahahahahahah!

[@jameswalker6864]

So Djokovic is only at his best when he wins? Aceppt that Djokovic played at his usual level here as well, it's just that Nadal in 2013 was unstoppable on hard courts as he won Canada, Cincinnati and the US Open in a row.

[@aleksamilosevic8792]

@@jameswalker6864 You are dumb as fuck.Djokovic lost in montreal lmao.

[@ammonquitalig9077]

@@jameswalker6864 i dont get how you got upvotes

[@aranighosh3945]

@@aleksamilosevic8792 idiot

[@LaggyKikee]

2:10:30 most satisfying smash ever

[@emildaantido7689]

Rafa Nadal is one of kind player you're amazing Rafa I'm avid fan of yours

[@thexcookieman1842]

How can you seriously consider Djokovic the best hard court player of all time? He might lead 20-7 against Nadal on hard, but Nadal leads Djokovic at USO 2-1 where it matters most. The fact that Novak beat Nadal 1 month later in the small tournament of beijing shows that Nadal is the better big event player. On top of that Nadal has more USO than Djoko. Nole is better than Nadal on hard in smaller tournaments like Doha, Beijing, ect but Nadal is better on hard in Grand Slams. Thats why Nadal is the GOAT

[@rossgoosen7269]

I see where you're coming from, Djokovic is better at Doha/Beijing because they're faster hard-courts than the USO. I'm honestly more of a Nadal fan than a Djokovic one, but it's pretty evident that Djokovic is the better fast hard-court player, Nadal better on slower hard-courts - think Djokovic at the Australian Open for example, leads Nadal 2-0.

[@ceciliaruanolopez4974]

super tremendo partido Nadal da con todo tiene una mentalidad increible👍👍

[@Sagan8]

There are commentators who you enjoy listening to during matches. This lot's not one of them.

[@Atlargein]

Here (by algorithyms) after 2022 FO finals victory for Nadal #22 grand slam overall. İ did not notice that Novak tanked the last set until now!!

[@user-db3mm5yd4b]

Спасибо. Давно пора выкладывать прошедшие матчи полностью. Хорошая идея. Roland-Garros только жадничает.

[@skymy4640]

I don't get how some Americans can pronounce 'Rafa' but Rafael becomes 'Rafiyel'. 😂

[@alexlopezalbertos]

2:10:35 Notice the only one who's not getting carried away by emotions, knowing it's not even remotely over yet.

[@dis_is_sid]

Great observation

[@vidyasonavane9602]

54:43 the foot work 👏👏 I was expecting the signature inside out though! I have never seen Rafa looking at his box with anger and mumbling. 2:02:42: gets up like a wounded horse👏 also respect moment from Novak at 2:35:45 and he played very well too!

[@per-axeljonsson2717]

One of Nadals best performance ever! Best match ever.!!!

[@ElizabethPerez-ed7sl]

Los dos heroes mios, que Dios me los bendiga vamosiiiiiiiii

[@VARMOT123]

Last time he won on hard against nole . 10 years now

[@Neosin1]

21 slams in 2022! 🤯🤯🤯

[@tennisreview7964]

22 now

[@akgo2684]

Djoko just gave the title in this match. So many times it was in his hands.

[@fluffyducklings6890]

Game for the ages

[@francis900]

The terrible crowd is consistent with the location.

[@deemariedubois4916]

Pulsivity New Yorkers are known for it.

[@saltnugget]

@@deemariedubois4916 yep, it's been like that for years so crowd is not an excuse for every players

[@dewman7477]

Well Americans are always loud in sports such as hockey, basketball, American football, baseball, etc.

[@georgnicholson8551]

@@dewman7477 they just have no respect

[@dewman7477]

@@georgnicholson8551 maybe tennis is different but in other sports it’s normal can’t stereotype Americans

[@sterlingstar3701]

simplemente...el mejor!!!

[@jinothomas6841]

This was prime nadal very dangerous ❤

[@enriquerocco1140]

Simplemente Rafa..

[@actlike5095]

wen 100% Nadal virtually umbeatable

[@SM-hc2nz]

I think this one of the most confident matches Rafa played against Djokovic. I think Djokovic is very smart with his tactics, he has learned quickly and he now knows how to play Nadal, dominate and keep him in the back foot. Djokovic defeated Nadal convincingly in AO 2019 Finals. I haven't seen a match where Nadal destroyed Djokovic (when he was in his very best) like how Federer defeated Djokovic during French Open 2011 semi finals, Djokovic was in terrific form and a 42 match winning streak.

[@xidiamond6851]

What do Thiem and Medvedev do to be competitive with Djokovic that Nadal cant do anymore

[@norm-bb3bb]

@@xidiamond6851 If Rafa is smart he needs to sit down with his team and create a game plan against Djokovic, just like Djokovic did with Federer and him

[@xidiamond6851]

@@norm-bb3bb I think it's more mental for Nadal than anything else at this point. What can Millman and Sandgren and Tsitsipas do with RF that Nadal can't? Why can Medvedev push Djokovic in a way Nadal can't but Nadal can beat Medvedev. Has to be mental

[@norm-bb3bb]

@@xidiamond6851 You´re probably right, he needs to believe he can beat Djokovic again in hard courts

[@donfelipeofficial5055]

« I haven’t seen a match where Nadal destroyed Djokovic » FO 2020 final, my dear

[@MariaE99]

The commentators are so opposite from the ones who did AO Nadal vs Medvedev, in AO they made it really exciting thrilling! this one -nothing even when Nadal hit the championship pt

[@daddypalacios9117]

Thanks