Rafael Nadal & Carlos Alcaraz: All Three ATP Meetings

[@RogerThatTennis]

Wholesome for both of them to play doubles together at the Olympics ❤

[@nihilus1626]

Alcaraz's improvement from 2021 to 2022 was insane, Madrid 21-22 rematch with Nadal is proof.

[@mazinrobox2546]

He was also a bit injured in the 2021 match.

[@bubufubu]

@@mazinrobox2546 Yes, I saw that. However, let's be real. It doesn't matter how good Alcaraz gets on clay. No one holds a candle to Nadal on that surface. No one.

[@インコ-l8e]

Rafa was so erratic in Madrid 2022 that Madrid 2021 and Indian Wells 2022 would be the appropriate comparison. Both times he played good tennis. But after he was injured in the final of Indian Wells, the end of his career began.

[@marcosmi1663]

The appropriate comparison would be Indian Wells. Nadal was still not injured and Alcaraz was already showing the level we saw in the next tournaments as Madrid or uso 22

[@anseinueseima408]

@@インコ-l8e He still won RG afterward, with extraordinary performance against Djokovic and Zverev. The end of his career emerged when he withdrew from Wimbledon after tough battle against Fritz.

[@pablolb3240]

If Nadal could get back that 2021/2022 level... With that serve, backhand and speed he'd still be able to win big things. About Alcaraz... the kid is amazing.

[@boudhaimbachir173]

you just have to add : if nadal gets younger..as if it was that simple

[@shivanshjain4718]

@@boudhaimbachir173 but djokovic is still dominating alacaraz

[@DanielGarcia-cc9hd]

​​@@shivanshjain4718 No, Djokovic can win only if he plays great, otherwise Alcaraz dominantes as in Wimbledon

[@shivanshjain4718]

@@DanielGarcia-cc9hd wtf?same can be said about alcaraz..alcaraz only wins if he plays great

[@federicotown8052]

Glad we got to see at least three matches between these two !

[@mugheesmasood2367]

Indeed Carlitos has improved dramatically & showed promise at such an early age. Even the Big 3 took whole lot of years to master the skill set. But Carlitos has changed the way Tennis will be played from now on. We saw Federer revolutionising in early 2000s & now this wonder is just nuts. He possess every trick & skill that a tennis fan wants to see on court. I feel lucky to witness Big 3 & now Carlitos carrying on the torch. Vamos Carlitos 💛

[@nawluuu443]

I think Carlos is the Prince of Spain in Tennis as Rafa is King Alcaraz is just wow I just wanted to see him winning the title of King of Clay after Rafa He won the Rolland Garros undergoing an injury and he won it He successfully defended his Wimbledon Title after winning against The Legend Novak Djokovic in straight sets He is just a VAMOS player can't wait to see Rafa and Alcaraz representing Spain in men's doubles and teaming together..

[@KCNwokoye]

It's incredible the tremendous improvement Carlos has made between 2021 and 2024. Wow!

[@jorgegonzalez4911]

or the worsen of Nadal

[@Mark-ut5oq]

It’s quite standard for a player to improve significantly between ages 17-20/21. He was 17 until May of 2021 and now he’s 21. For most athletes, the late teens to 20/21 is when someone truly becomes a pro

[@bubufubu]

@@Mark-ut5oq It's also standard for players in Nadal's state to worsen. Age, miles on the body, lack of time on the court, injuries, confidence.

[@Mark-ut5oq]

@@bubufubu duh

[@jackshridan2309]

the biggest improvement was from 21 to 22.

[@anjangogoi1513]

We are unlucky that we couldn't get to see Alcaraz compete with Federer and Rafa ( only two matches) ...But we are lucky that getting to see Alcaraz - Djokovic rivalry...

[@michaelcosta-zx5up]

I’m gonna miss Rafa..that banana forehand down the line is the greatest shot in tennis..no one like Rafa..glad though Carlos is the new heir!

[@MrMamukino]

Nice video!👍🏾

[@AdyHh-up9ez]

Alcaraz learnt from 2021 Madrid and realised what level he needs to be. Worked hard with his natural talent

[@KathleenSoriano-c2l]

My goodness just watch them that’s champion ship both excellent and still going on to this day ❤❤❤❤

[@muhammadsaadgodil4195]

the King of clay vs the future GOAT of tennis

[@bubufubu]

Stop.

[@mrhatman675]

​@@bubufubunah why should he stop he is saying facts if alcaraz continues this way Djokovic records are dead meat

[@bubufubu]

@@mrhatman675 No, he's stating an opinion, and a very ignorant one at that. The two of you probably have no idea what "context" means, either.

[@mrhatman675]

@@bubufubu we know what facts are though

[@Mxnh]

@@mrhatman675 we were absolutely spoiled by the big 3 and u cannot call any up and coming player the goat. Personally i don't think anyone's passing 20 slams for a couple decades

[@520LUNNY]

Lucky to have gotten these matches. Kind of like Federer vs Agassi and Sampras before Big 3 took over.

[@AdyHh-up9ez]

Alcaraz career most amazing stat is that he has 4 slams and 49 losses at atp level. Crazy ( 69 when include qualifiers and itf ). Even big three didn't have so many less losses at his age

[@miragowaikar98]

I'm going to get flamed for this but its like you're watching a younger rafa playing the current rafa. Love to see it though.

[@pampalinipamp1076]

IMPRESSIVE!!!!

[@akgo2684]

Incredible athletes

[@Ibrahim00773]

insane rise from Carlos from that Madrid open match

[@pawshands9706]

In this 1st meeting Rafa was bullying Carlos in the the first. In the 2nd Carlos got over his ab issue and proceeded to erase the 1st set from his mind. Incredible mental drive from very young Carlos 😮

[@freemoney1214]

18 years and look amazing against the goat Nadal, wow

[@adilfmir]

Alcaraz will do something no one has done. 10 FO and Wimby titles each if he stays fit.

[@mugheesmasood2367]

Nadal will be the king of clay forever but Carlitos will be the king of all surfaces. Not even Big 3 managed to master all surfaces at the same time. This guy is not from planet Earth.

[@grim-reapergaming4248]

Already king...😂😂😂😂 Lol

[@rdshah0423]

Have you heard about Novak Djokovic !??? Mastered clay, mastered grass ,Mastered hard court. Carlos is young and its too early to give him the title of king .. and there’s no more big three right now its just about Novak and he is in his last few seasons. So basically big three are about to retire and not anymore in their prime.

[@mugheesmasood2367]

@@rdshah0423 I specifically mentioned the time required to master all 3 surfaces. Novak is a legend no doubt and i do respect him alot infact i respect all these Big 3 cauz they changed he way Tennis will always be played. But Novak himself took alot of time and years to master his game. He wasnt natural infact he adapted and learned. Carlos is on another level and Novak too appreciates his talents. He is going to win many Grand Slams if he stays healthy for sure.

[@mojiiii4153]

It's sad we never got a real battle between them timing was slightly off

[@marctremblay8061]

Where the netflix meeting

[@Nycku007]

On Netflix

[@federicotown8052]

I think we won't see again another Alcaraz and Nadal match up

[@stefanvuckovic8651]

2024 Alcaraz is something different, insane level of tennis

[@TheGowshikan]

After next gen finals 2021 to Indian wells 2022 the guy took a huge leap interms of skill and strength ! he skipped aus open in order to complete the process but boy he turned up like beast ! i was worried for their match up at 2022 IW cause he was like a live wire destroying bautista agut without mercy and my fear came true as nadal injured him during the process of winning over and that hindered most of his season in the upcoming days and glad he was able to win the FO one last time !!

[@michaelcosta-zx5up]

I can’t believe how good Rafa was just two years ago..I believe he won his last French in 2022. Old age and injuries have really gotten the best of him in two years…doesn’t look like the same player now…though flashes of greatness in the double today, he can’t sustain it. Just happy that Carlos is now taking over the mantle…hope destroys Chokovic in their next few meetings!

[@TheGowshikan]

so thats three matches and three injuries ! shows at what level these guys play against each other

[@TennisForever87]

❤❤❤

[@Kugann]

23:32

[@chrisbarbz9238]

Jeez what was that cake. Looks like goat droppings.

[@avinashshanbhag5697]

Where's the Netflix slam 🤡

[@AdyHh-up9ez]

2021 2004 alcaraz first yr on tour. 2022 alc 2005 Nadal won first slam as 19 2023 alc 2006 Nadal won second slam Very same career trajectory..alc is more offensive though like roger

[@keeganandersson4281]

Nadal will forever be the best clay court player ever though. Alcaraz won’t sniff Rafa’s records on that surface, but I think he will have more success on the other surfaces than Rafa did

[@AdyHh-up9ez]

@@keeganandersson4281 rofl he can keep clay titlesm i want alc to win most slams. And he is already more complete than Nadal at 21. All surfaces over one surface merchant

[@インコ-l8e]

It was a shame that Carlos never fought a strong Rafa. If he had shown up three more years earlier, he might have been able to compete with the strong Rafa, Roger.

[@marcosmi1663]

I know it's not exactly what you mean, but the closest match we have is Indian Wells. Nadal was playing amazing and Alcaraz was already showing the level that won him Miami, Madrid and the us open. It's the best match in terms of having both in a good level. In Madrid 21 Alcaraz was still forming his level and in 22 Nadal was having a hell with injuries.

[@Aneeshtheeaglefan]

I mean in 2022 Nadal won the Roland garros while Alcaraz won us open.

[@bubufubu]

@@Aneeshtheeaglefan Don't delude yourself. 2022 Nadal is way, way, way past his prime.

[@user-nk3wd7nl3l]

11:18 is that the wind or are they actually putting that much spin on the ball? edit: appreciate the answers guys. You don't have to respond anymore.

[@Brayann_Luiz]

Spin

[@CGStep]

wind look at nadals hair - almost blowing off 🤣

[@jeffreypavao3667]

that is one of the windiest matches i've ever seen

[@Leomerya12]

@@Brayann_Luiz , no, wind.

[@21crus1]

windy as hell, even they could barely control the ball

[@endersaurpvps1586]

The GOAT vs His son

[@Khattab9O]

Alcaraz is all we need after Federer retires.

[@user-zk2sr8dy2i]

一瞬しむりんくに見えて笑った

[@user-id3kq6ev1n]

😍😃😀🥎💖🥰🤗🤩🌺🥰😍😊

[@SweeranSwift]

tHE DOWNFALL OFF NASAL

[@SweeranSwift]

THEY FLOPPED AT THE OLYMPIC

[@calgary_kai]

Nadal got the taste of his own medicine at the end. Fast forward to 2024, Nadal has less than 0.1% chance of winning against Carlos.

[@mariodoblado668]

He is 38, what did you expect

[@bubufubu]

@@mariodoblado668 Don't try to explain things to uneducated people with thick heads. They're just not gonna understand.

[@vaibhavvb9898]

@@mariodoblado668so is djokovic (almost)