Tennis - Roland-Garros 2024 - Rafael Nadal : "Is this my last Roland-Garros ? Probably yes, but..."

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Pour le grand retour de Rafael Nadal chez lui, sur la terre battue parisienne, les fans du tennis auront droit à une affiche de rêve dès le premier tour. Le tirage au sort a réservé une drôle de surprise à l'Espagnol, mais aussi à Alexander Zverev, n°4 mondial. L'Allemand va retrouver le maître des lieux, deux ans après leur mythique demi-finale interrompue après 3h de jeu suite à la blessure de Zverev. Si le Majorquin n'est sans doute pas ravi de ce tirage, lui qui espérait monter en puissance sur la terre battue parisienne, il "s'y attendait" selon ses mots, n'étant pas tête de série, mais simplement le 276e joueur mondial.
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[@Bethman-c3p]

"Sorry but I'm feeling competitive in the practices" what an epic quote from Rafa 😃

[@tendance_maroc]

But in fact: Practises are different than an actual match 😢

[@zlomeny]

the best players practice the way they want to play and vice versa

[@Bethman-c3p]

@@tendance_maroc that's true.

[@jedilady4485]

Rafa for RG15!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@daviddeneuf795]

Ce szrait magnifique♥️👍🇫🇷

[@peace4myheart]

It will be one of his hardest tournament since he is ranked so low. If he wins, then it will be a miracle. I hope he will though.

[@philipnguyen3107]

​@@peace4myheart Not a miracle! Like 2022 a lot of 💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉🚫🐂🗼

[@usermatisse]

Yes at videogames maybe😂😂😂

[@jonfreeman9682]

All players must let Rafa win to honor a legend.

[@Angel-pt8sf]

It would be legendary if he wins. He feels competitive that’s important. We all know that he is the greatest competitor. Rafa does not always need to be the better player.

[@milanm403]

On the other hand it will be so normal if Djokovic win. haha

[@A.C.343]

​@@milanm403 yeah normal for a 1 year younger and healthier.

[@brucewayne2480]

​@@milanm403 It wont be normal for djokovic too

[@buzzfunk]

@@milanm403 How so? he just lost again.

[@buzzfunk]

I'd wish he would but seeing Sashas power atm - not a chance. Rafa's serve has slowed down a lot IMO. So there will be no free points for him. I dunno, i hope im wrong tho.

[@isabellasmith8377]

We so love this wonderful human being ❤️

[@JacquelineCusson]

Bonjour Rafa je suis très heureuse de te voir à Paris je te souhaite une grande réussite et surtout une bonne santé. J'espère qu'on apercevra bébé Rafa il est très mignon ❤

[@aca2077]

Jacqueline had no English in school

[@rantidebmaitra9776]

Your confidence gives hope , best wishes.

[@raboinca2990]

I wish him all the best for this Roland Garros. Fingers crossed 🤞🏼

[@peace4myheart]

Win or lose, Rafa is still my favorite tennis player of all time. I hope he wins RG one last time and go out with a bang.

[@geraldinejasnin7378]

désolée mais the goat is rodgeur !! RAFA n est pas beau a voir jouer ! trop physique il a tué une certaine forme du tennis , les attaquants , le beau jeu

[@jonfreeman9682]

The right thing to do is all players must let a legend win his last Roland Garros.

[@jm7804]

I am praying to the tennis gods for one more miracle. Just one more please.

[@philipnguyen3107]

@@jonfreeman9682 They did in 2022. Now 🐂 is 38 and ranks 275 had hips surgery ,hasn't played competitive matches in two years. Time to say nighty night.🚫💔🚴🎾🐂🗼📞☎

[@Jayfromthe202]

He won’t

[@danielgm2071]

This is what I want to hear from him when Rafa says, " I am feeling better."

[@teej143]

No matter what happens, we love you Rafa and you will truly be missed! Thank you for years of unbelievable tennis and for pushing the game to greater heights, albeit at the expense of your body. You are a giant, a legend, and a true gentleman. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors and your health.

[@aca2077]

You can’t speak for everyone else dude. Who is we?

[@teej143]

@@aca2077 we fans of Rafa. If you’re not, then gtfo edit: do I need to spell that out for you too?

[@doctorsteevo]

I love Rafa!👊🏾❤️‍🔥👑

[@thirdballtennis]

Rafa, win or lose, it's good to see you play tennis again. We will miss you dearly when you don't play anymore.

[@BGS0614]

Cmon Rafa, I will pray and root for u to win RG15🤞

[@natusharusa]

Dios te bendiga siempre Rafael Nadal

[@rinarobinson3311]

This draw is really unfortunate for Nadal. If he had had an easier draw and a few matches to play himself into form, who knows what would have happened ... Zverev is a huge challenge. I hope Rafa can put up a good showing. Whatever happens, Rafa's standing and prestige will remain undamaged. He's a great tennis player and an admirable human being who will be missed.

[@Alexander-dt2eq]

its even worse for Zverev. cause his draw was clean until they put Rafa in there :) if Rafa wins he kind of takes over the role of a 4th seed, which would have been his normal position.

[@brucewayne2480]

And they say that he is getting easy draws

[@kryptonian1371]

​@@Alexander-dt2eq That's so true...this could be just as bad for Zverev. Irrespective of the form Rafa's in...a first round match against him at Roland Garros will always be a challenge...ALWAYS. I mean...it's Zverev's first round match too...he too can't afford to slip or take Rafa lightly. He was quite vocal about his goals at RG. He really wants to win this tournament. Should be an incredible match.

[@ZlatniPlast]

Odds on Nadal winning RG are around 22. If he beats Zverev which I expect, the odds will go to 5.​@@Alexander-dt2eq

[@ANDREz69]

Agree with you. Im still dreaming about the 15th

[@avriltdm]

Comon RAFA Vamos Lets go !!!!!!!

[@pinkballoon8181]

15:03 "The answer's gonna be on Monday" All the best Rafa👏🏽🧡

[@ce7768]

I thought it was Sunday.

[@debbykleinberg8779]

Best human person ever. And tennis champion.❤

[@aca2077]

Saudi money taste good

[@JAM-fm8lt]

Him and Fed, most selfish tennis player and human being ever. They both were in a very powerful position to make a difference and make changes for the better for their fellow players but did absolutely nothing. They both only cared about themselves.

[@aadityasingh4436]

I likw how he isnt too emotional about this probably being his last french open

[@Batwam0]

And out in the first round, that’s tough 😢

[@isabellasmith8377]

This is fine. Zverev would be so lucky to play Rafa, win or lose

[@Rumblingbelly]

Rafael "without a doubt" Nadal

[@apotra20xx]

:) he says it often. It's probably a Spanish thing and how they express themselves natively, which in English obviously doesn't sound the same

[@bilalattal2707]

@@apotra20xx how about ''Human person'' or "good morning everybody guys''' those are too cute

[@astridhopman3872]

Rafa i wish you all the best for Roland Garros. I hear you have much confidence in your self and thats so nice to hear, and give us hope thats this is not your last. So nice that you feeling better now. Your still my favorite player of all time. ❤️

[@agatafran6810]

"you can't manage what you can't manage"

[@aca2077]

Yes you can

[@loves_all_races]

His English is much better and clear

[@sppecials606]

He needed a entire carrer to get to that point.

[@Mira-k4s9r]

tu connais très bien l'espagnol ?

[@robertfoo1]

​@@sppecials606"an entire career" FYI 😂😂

[@Long2556]

WYSIWYG Rafa is always completely honest and clear about where he stands, what he thinks and how he feels about his situation. Not just the most forthright among tennis goats, but sports goats, and professional athletes of any walk of life. That's what his most ardent fans feel about him, and why they feel it so strongly.

[@aca2077]

What is wysiwyg

[@Cecilia-oj6ry]

@@aca2077what you see is what you get?😀

[@sophieoshaughnessy9469]

As long as I can get my left eyebrow up to the middle of my forehead, I may return. 😅. Love you Rafa.

[@Alexander-dt2eq]

draw-wise: actually its better for Rafa, cause if he wins, the draw is wide open till semis. game-wise its not great, cause he needs matches to improve his form and confidence

[@isabellasmith8377]

Yeah. He will be injury free to take on Zverev, his best chance of beating in form zverev rather than inthe 4th round where he might feel tired or sore

[@Alexander-dt2eq]

@@isabellasmith8377 in RF he will only get better every round. most top players lose against anyone when injured and even Rafa will at his age.

[@realDesmondMiles]

Exactly. After Zverev (or Rafa) the opponents are not too bad. Rafa is 7-3 h2h and 5/6 against Zverev on clay so he knows how to play him. Just a matter of the body and adjusting to an in form top player.

[@markfish1113]

Zverev is hard to play, in 2022 Semi that game was going 5 sets against Rafa and Zverev rupture his ligaments and retire.

[@excalibur9545]

Nadal - one of the GOATS and such a warm-hearted person from a beautiful country, with a beautiful language, a great culture/nature & soooo great people - I really hope he wins against Zverev, who I don't like at all - unfortunately a typical German & the opposite of the above. So VAMOS Rafa, you legend & THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING, NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS. King Of Clay. GOAT (one of, but even as a Swiss I like him more than Federer, even though I'm proud of him). 🏆♥️🙏🇪🇸🐐

[@mafa444]

VAMOS Rafa❤💪🤩❤️☀️❤

[@malikakerch4365]

Rafa❤....

[@Gautam55558]

Love you Rafa ❤ Vamos RAFA ❤

[@Davemmmason]

HAVE FUN RAFA

[@esquibelle]

"Just accept - that's the thing" - Just one of many reasons

[@JoJo-xz6fw]

The 👑 of Clay 🥰

[@vernonchikchadwick8187]

I agree. He's not only a great tennis player, he's a great human person.

[@373axle]

I've never seen Rafa so happy in press conferences before. He really has life perspective down super well.

[@jonfreeman9682]

Rafa is the Greatest of All Time and in honor of a legend all players must let Rafa win so he can claim his final Roland Garros. It is the right thing to do.

[@aca2077]

He’s not, liar

[@dubbelhelix]

Learned to love the guy. Would be great to sit down with him and talk about other topics than tennis. A humble and pragmatic human being!

[@Nat-le4um]

This is great news for Rafa, and bad news for Zverev. It will be a competitive match, as we wanted!

[@CarmenZikeli]

Huge respect for Rafa als human and a exquisite sportsmann.Thank you for all these years ,for excellent tennis and ,above all , for your humble and respectful behaviour in all these years .🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@terryevp4084]

Thanks Rafa. What a pure gent and a legend.

[@massoodn9410]

Rafa, truly the greatest, the most intelligent, the most humble

[@aca2077]

Roger and Novak are more intelligent 100%

[@JAM-fm8lt]

Definitely neither. Most selfish player ever who was in a very powerful position to make changes for the better for his fellow players but chose not to. But only cared about himself.

[@Rafa_Llamazares]

He is going to beat Zverev

[@humbertolopes3751]

Amazing human being.

[@aca2077]

Give us a break

[@JAM-fm8lt]

Most selfish plater ever who only cared for him self. Showed great sportsmanship and was humble only when he was winning. When loosing he was like everyone else.

[@Sathishkumar-pm8tu]

Prediction, Probability/Chance... Nadal sounds more like Quantum Physics!! But best wishes to him for this RG!

[@Nina-oi1qk]

I think if he loses then he will play RG again. If he wins here this time, he will not play in 2025.

[@raily9713]

My intuition tell me exactly the opposite, but good guess anyway

[@thorstenkootz9558]

I think this too. But i fon' t think he will play the grass and hardcourt season, maybe sone smsll clay tournaments, perhaps one or two victories. If he loose straight in 3 sety he will come back next year. I am sure!!

[@Pradir]

It’s the opposite

[@Pradir]

@@raily9713me too

[@naeeya0558]

@@raily9713 Yeah the opposite is more logical to me too

[@miluska30]

Tu puedes Rafa, nada es imposible en esta vida... Vamos Rafa!!!! 🎾🏅🏆🇪🇸🌹❤️

[@MF-xz6fv]

Forza Rafa 💪🏻

[@Mlasse954]

VAMOS RAFA 🤩💪🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@vanlendl1]

Zverev at the beginning is the best what can happen to Rafa. He would be physically at the best possible and not be exhausted from a previous match. It would be much worse, if he would lose without any ado against Zverev in the second round after a previous four- or five-setter.

[@angerisdiscipline3913]

Nadal is the player that relies most on rythm to build his form because he plays proactive defensive tennis where he needs automatism for his anticipation of opponents and his own shot selection

[@Alexander-dt2eq]

i doubt it. they all have rest days. Also players will fear him more after seeing him win 3-4 matches. Currently any top100 player thinks he can win against Nadal. That might change after 1st week. For Rafa its actually the worst thing, but for Zverev its even worse, cause he was the 4th seed and is. now in a battle for retaining the right to be 4th seed in this draw

[@HugoTison123]

I can say that Rafa is in very good shape and very focus after i noticed how he put back the bottle of sparkling water exactly symmetrical as the other one 7:45

[@velayudhama6834]

rafeal Nadal...bull fighter...great human being

[@joerangerover]

Vamos Rafaaaaaaaa

[@hoangvannho8821]

❤ nadal champions

[@lindagrossi5213]

What an amazing person! RAFA you are an inspiration! ❤

[@dmitrylaktionov]

I respect that he don’t give up. We all understand that he cannot compete with Zverev nowadays. But let’s see. I bet Sasha won’t crash Nadal 3-0 cuz of respect. I think 3-1 would be a logical result.

[@paulelverstone8677]

This is either the end of an era or the greatest rope-a-dope since Ali/Foreman. Can't wait for Monday...

[@user-wd7ue1wd6r]

From the beginning of this year was sure he would be ready for RG. He always was good in terms of health but he can't beat age on other faster surfaces. Roland garros clay and big court suits his game a lot. Win your 15th and the last slam champ and retire instead of being fickle. Wish you the best 💪 A nole fan 🤗

[@ZlatniPlast]

He was saving his body. In january I said he will be ready for RG and probably OG. Zverev already lost mentally. It will be a shock for everyone when they see a beast Nadal again

[@Mythos189]

​@@ZlatniPlast Actually l had a feeling like this since a while Not sure İF he will be a beast at this point but knowing the history of Roland Garros it won't be surprise

[@ZlatniPlast]

@@Mythos189 Just watched his latest drill on training, he is a monster

[@realDesmondMiles]

​@@ZlatniPlast Zverev has no way lost mentally. He is expecting Rafa at his best.

[@JDSammy]

I just adore this man.

[@dubbelhelix]

All the best Rafa. Hope you can show your best tennis!

[@laurastone6578]

Rafa, you can do it! 👍

[@annemousty9607]

Qi’il gagne ou qu'il perde, je ne voudrais pas qu'il quitte le RG sur civière .

[@user-wd7ue1wd6r]

Rafa being fickle as always 😂 but love it, bring it on king of clay 💪

[@crik19700]

Always wise and enjoyble❣️

[@Sandrineworld]

We'll miss you legend...Thak you for all the emotions! Vamos!!

[@emilychan105]

King of Clay pls keep going 🙏

[@sanjusingh3753]

Say no.. Rafa... You can win at least a couple of Roland Garros more if you continue playing...

[@imivan05]

Always rooting for you RAFA!

[@LordAbhor]

When the left eyebrow goes way over the right one you know Rafa is gonna put the turbo. That's a sign. Take my words. Brooooo he has 14 fucking FO, this tournament is special for him.

[@spartaim8830]

Make it a crazy journey,Rafa!!!💪💪💪

[@realDesmondMiles]

If he wins RG the slam race could be back on!! 🤯

[@miaash3870]

I hope it will be a F I V E set match!

[@EPM_PJ]

Rafa ain't going nowhere, win or lose, he will be back next year.

[@hortensia3384]

Quand Federer a mis fin à sa carrière, Rafa pleurait.... alors le jour où son tour viendra, j imagine sa peine et la notre aussi..... pensons au kleenex...

[@martinap1961]

Absolument

[@victornavarroalvarez7896]

Llorar , hay que llorar por los fallecidos y heridos en guerra Ucrania vs Rusia o Israel vz Gaza

[@Mira-k4s9r]

pourquoi introduisez-vous la politique ici ? c'est du sport ! Si tu veux te battre, vas-y

[@aca2077]

We speak English here

[@ANDREz69]

GOAT of tennis and Spanish sport

[@humbertolopes3751]

You have a break to go back and watch all his amazing games. By the way. Have you seen Rafa breaking tennis raquets?

[@realDesmondMiles]

Rafa you said in Barcelona "now is not the time to give it all and die, that will probably be Roland Garros". Here we are. Do your best against Sascha and the result will be the result. That's all anyone can ask really 🙏 Good luck!

[@gporter1]

I'm a long time super fan of Rafa, I love him dearly and wish he could win this RG...but unfortunately I don't see it happening. I might be wrong, but think he's having a really hard time going through the final stage of his career. Part of me wants to continue enjoying his magic, and part of me wants him retire now rather than see him loose to whoever...

[@_PURAVIDA]

Rafa is the Greatest Fighter and Ambassador…in any sport ~ John McEnroe

[@nanugabriellenoelle8051]

Vamos Rafa Nadal the BEST player in the world Tennis 🎾

[@DeltoidBeast]

Nadal still believes he can win RG this year. That means he can, what a champion! I hate Novak played Geneva, he should be here practicing on courts of RG like all other strong players. Big mistake in my opinion for Novak. Still, Djokovic is my # 1 favorite for the title. Nadal is on 2nd place.

[@ZlatniPlast]

Nadal if healthy no1 favorite. Tsitsipas second, Djokovic 3rd. Djoker is ready just pretends like I think Nadal did. We will find out in 2 days 😃

[@DeltoidBeast]

@@ZlatniPlast Tsitsipas has no chance. He cant beat Alcaraz if that much comes up. Against Rublev he is also in big trouble. Against Novak or Nadal in final no chance again. Lets see what Novak and Rafa can bring on the table :) Djokovic, Nadal, Zverev, Alcaraz. One of those 4 should win RG, those are my picks.

[@BenjiCh]

11:31 is just priceless! 😂❤

[@nhnh8786]

Do you have Elena’s press conference ?

[@blancaandrovic6406]

Vamos Rafa, you can do it

[@blakebarone1809]

Geez. I enjoy rooting against Rafa, but he really is one of the last gentleman athletes.

[@romainebrown5159]

Yes rafa practices here at roland garros 1 week before the tournament has won youn 14 french open titles 😀 💯👍😎

[@reliableandrew]

Wonderful, composed, no-nonsense Nadal...this will not be his final tournament, whatever the outcome.🎾🎾🎾

[@javiersays]

rafa will do well in this one... and hopefully he goes to olypimics then play nothing... take a break and rejoin us at Melbourne and Australian and then skip US tour hard court few clay courts to prep and win next RG 2025 ... Ramos Rafa .. your son is gonna watch you win RG.. mouth to Gods ears..its the ideal first match ... if he wins imagine the shockwaves ..anything is possible from there... lets not forget this is Rafa Nadal... revered , feared and loved at RG

[@javiersays]

move to Paris and live here for few months practice at the courts and voila Rafa 2025 !

[@minnen77]

11:20 After seeing that answer I'm ready to bet everything I have on Rafa lmao

[@CarmenZikeli]

Vamos ,Rafa ❤

[@hilliaryk]

GOAT

[@hafman715]

Stop asking him if he’s retiring! Let The man play tennis and enjoy his time. He obviously doesn’t want to retire yet because he feels he’s trending in the right direction, and that’s as much as we can ask of him realistically. Vamos Rafa!

[@JAM-fm8lt]

He should stop lying and make it clear that he will continue to play instead of lying and say he is not sure he will keep playing.

[@DeltoidBeast]

I expect Nadal to continue way beyond 2024, I think 2028 is going to be his year of retirement.

[@JAM-fm8lt]

Wouldn't surprise me because he is more obsessed than Joker. Was lying to his beloved fans all along by saying that he might not play French open when all along he knew that there is no way he was going to miss RG.

[@DeltoidBeast]

@@JAM-fm8lt He is tennis fanatic indeed. All of them are, Fedex and Novak too. That is only way how you can make results they have. Nadal did not lie, just his words are misread. When Nadal says 2024 is likely my last season, that means probably it is not his last season. He is like that, always express the worst possible scenario in his expectations. He just said he wont play RG if he does not think he can win it.

[@vamosama]

On vous aime

[@merchevazquezgarcia3316]

NADAL=15 VAMOS 💪 Desde Galicia

[@estebansanchezsevilla1930]

se entera jugando al parchis JAJAJJAJAJ venga Rafita yo confio, a dejarlo todo!

[@Revolver1981]

What does that mean homie? Who's Parcheesi?

[@johnzuniga1966]

Una buena pronunciación del inglés sería una buena meta

[@JustDance9000]

Vamos Rafa 🔥🔥🔥

[@chufeng9425]

Still effortlessly hilarious that obviously not showing🤣🤣

[@Jo553Nas]

Has someone an idea why Nadal is even qualified for the main draw, because he isn't listed in the wild cards and is listed way back in the ranking. Can the host decide this by themselves or is there a rule for consectutive winner of the tournament? Don't get me wrong, I like seeing him play there, but I don't understand the rules behind it.

[@MichaelRodway-n7x]

He has a protected ranking

[@Jo553Nas]

@@MichaelRodway-n7x Ah, thank you, I haven't thought about this.

[@raily9713]

"I Don won't to create bick confashion but in practice I'm playing omvelibable boy"

[@Vilmir]

I was stupid enough to not book a ticket when I could and book a travel for the first week. I regret it deeply now.