When 17 Year-Old Nadal Made the Tennis World Fall in Love with him

[@flex2125]

ive been a sub for so many years.. since i remember a video you put with a song of snow patrol chasing cars. you're from egypt back when your country was in chaos ( im not sure what year that was but many ago). glad to see you doing well and your videos are dope and very dedicated!!

[@WivoRN]

Dude I remember you from all those years ago, I think it was back in 2011! Thank you so much for the kind words, appreciate you sticking around all this time man, means everything i swear.

[@flex2125]

@@WivoRN take care bro!

[@aleksamilosevic8792]

This is so wholesome wtf.

[@flex2125]

@@aleksamilosevic8792 the best rafa channel!!

[@shubrock18]

I don't want to be the one to break the 100 likes and make it 101 But whatever man If i won't do it someone else would So accept my apology in advance Hehe 😜

[@arisklms13]

Alternative title: "The day that Roddick took a set from Nadal on clay" 😂😂

[@atharvathatte9335]

Yeah 😂😂 that too in tie break.I wonder how Nadal lost that set.

[@eduardochernajovsky3633]

He "wasn't Rafa" yet. His explosion occurred in Acapulco 2005 and from that day he was unstoppable. That's the only way Roddick could get a set from Rafa on clay.

[@helenclarke4735]

@@atharvathatte9335 Probably his serve-he had a lousy serve when he started out. And Andy's was great.

[@agt4989]

so good....

[@muccisebastian9300]

Eduardo Chernajovsky Also that looks like indoor clay which is faster than RG

[@wearefayaz]

His attitude of never giving up made me fall in love with tennis...I remember crying when he lost the epic 2012 Aus Open Final against Djokovic. Nadal is not only a legend....but an emotion. One of the greatest legends of tennis to ever exist and rising youngsters must learn from him and other great players(Federer,Djokovic etc).

[@javierjesusbalades2155]

The guy that made me fall in love with Sport and Tennis

[@bitanmandal977]

Same here...

[@puspitabanaszak4823]

I‘m even never bored with his games hehehehe.

[@rafarules6861]

Thank you uncle toni for creating him !!!!

[@ganicusgra5641]

u brought tears in my eyes mate..

[@anthonysoprano9353]

Gae

[@Agastya_Muni]

Rafa, the heart and soul of tennis. The true GOAT.

[@J.A.R.H.P]

Rafa and Roger are my favourites but naaa Djokovic is the GOAT

[@RafaelChavez_]

The legend says that he is still fighting every point. Nadal the greatest of all time (my opinion)

[@RafaelChavez_]

Or maybe Roger is a very close n°2 haha I'm more than okay with Fedal being the Goats

[@RafaelChavez_]

Facts: Rafa + Roger = Tennis

[@lilbird2734]

Yea baby! He the man! The legend!

[@pekillas2593]

@Michael Ponticello Novak broke most of them already. GS record soon to follow

[@M.Đ-z4u]

he is not.he is the best on clay but not on grass and hard court

[@Art._.byheart]

I wrote an essay about my favourite sportsman (Rafa) in school and the teacher applauded me a lot and i got an A. That day Rafa first made me fall in love with his game and the sport itself. I relived memories, thanks for this video.

[@nurajafar8366]

Wow

[@Art._.byheart]

@@nurajafar8366 thanks

[@lilbird2734]

Awesome!

[@Art._.byheart]

@@lilbird2734 thanks buddy

[@shermagustave837]

Federer you are great. Djokovic you are great. Nadal you made all of us feel greatness. Truly God given.

[@kevenguimaraes]

After Nadal won ‘La Decima’ at RG in 2017 Mardy Fish tweeted out “Glad I never had to play Rafa on Clay”. Andy Roddick responded with “I did. It sucked.” Love Roddick and his sense of humor and man I just love Nadal!

[@doctornov7]

Hewitt did play him on clay though, more than once aha

[@samuelparadis3161]

Keven Guimarães hewitt played Nadal at RG wtf

[@kevenguimaraes]

Samuel Paradis My Bad! It was Mardy Fish!

[@ertugrulkorpinar51]

Hewitt put on a good fight against Nadal thou

[@pussyboy6689]

@@ertugrulkorpinar51 it was mardy fish it was wrong😅

[@indiangirl_in_30s]

Do you know what's more impressive? Rafa still plays with the same tenacity, resilience and power. After battling numerous injuries he somehow managed to bounce back and shine even brighter. Today is his semi final match of French open, and as a fan I can be immensely proud.

[@margaretcundall9637]

Could you imagine how many tournaments he would have won if he hadn't had so many injuries....he would be way ahead by now..

[@abhishekksingh17]

And he won 14th french now😜

[@BLU.BL4CK]

Really brings a smile to your face. 17 years of age. Jeez...how the time has flown by.

[@muhubo100]

The only reason I started to watch Tennis. Tennis will not be the same when Rafa retires !

[@swarnabhdasgupta6572]

Iam with you agreed totally for me Tennis means rafa

[@michelez715]

Never tire of watching this match. And hats off to Roddick for great sportsmanship. Don't see it very often, these days, imo.

[@Zeshi185]

True

[@imcavdb5465]

Andy Roddick is a good sportsman, for applauding for brilliant counters 👍🏻

[@carolmorris404]

It was when TALENT mattered more than just the title and paycheque. Pay check, as spelt in other countries.

[@somashekharpatil7020]

It was wonderful to see Roddick appreciating Rafa for the good points. There was grace in his defeat. That should be the way for all young present generation players. Not spitting on court and racket breaking.

[@KC-ro7zp]

It was love at first sight since his first televized tennis match for me. A composed, handsome , skilled tennis player that fought for every point. i will always be a fan of his❤

[@michelez715]

Exactly the same thing happened to me, when I saw Rafa first, Monte Carlo 2005, I think. Loved him ever since.

[@princefallah5201]

The same with me.

[@Lil7672]

man little did andy know he was playing the goat of clay

[@republikadugave420]

He knew

[@alejandroarana2995]

The GOAT, period.

[@rafarules6861]

@@alejandroarana2995 yes sir !!!!!

[@johnohara2315]

a clay goat

[@cjpage101]

If you wanted to explain what tennis was to an alien you'd show them Federer. However, if our future depended on us beating them in a tennis match, you'd pick Nadal.

[@lukeinvictus]

Nah I’d pick djokovic

[@ajitavhad353]

That's such a great way of putting it..

[@innosanto]

cjpage101 if it was fast surface good gorm fed or djokovic or Sampras

[@martinrubal6840]

Luke Amendolara if you can choose one player and one surface, you have to pick Nadal 😂

[@commondirtbagz7130]

Truth. I love Federer but I know Nadal would be up to the challenge.

[@PRANAV737]

Who's watching this with Rafa at 20 grand slams......😍😍😍😍😍♥️

[@jenniferachukwuemeka1576]

Vamos Rafa 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@adilazar2438]

me:)

[@renebreis9860]

I am..... From the Philippines.

[@carolmorris404]

I was, now I am hoping Medvedev takes the Aus 2021.

[@kiwi_4928]

@@renebreis9860 Pretty cool. Have a nice day

[@shermagustave837]

Why does Nadal make us feel its us out there playing for our lives. We cant describe it. Can we?

[@dorothysmith3205]

ShermaGustave I thought I was the only one who felt that way. Every shot he plays makes me feel as if I'm going to get a heart attack 😭😭. OMG. My nerves are getting frayed. Lol.

[@kalilahn78]

Sleeveless Nadal was best thing happened to tennis

[@BKar233]

In the autobiography "Rafa: my story" , Carlos Moya says : "Nadal is a scrambler, always fighting for his life. People connect more with the battling underdog than with the effortlessly superior performer, because the battling underdog is more recognizably human." I think that describes it perfectly, doesn't it?

[@noemischmidt1152]

I am always nervous every time he plays, I feel his pain on those matches that he lost. Rafa connects with his fans on a very personal level. You gotta love the guy.

[@shermagustave837]

@@dorothysmith3205 yes, truly wonderful indeed I appreciate the ability to overcome himself.

[@rabbitss1140]

What a good sport Andy Roddick was, and Rafa of course is a phenomenon

[@roter13]

This was one of the first tennis matches I watched from start to finish. I remember being impressed with the sheer amount of passing shots Nadal made that day

[@goldwolf0606]

Those 👏 are priceless 😂 at this time I was rooting for Roddick. But there was just something about Rafa that made you say... Damn this kid is good, I like this kid.

[@TheTmat007]

You're still rooting for Roddick...even in his retirement. Tell the truth.

[@goldwolf0606]

Tyran Mathurin No way man. Rafa’s my guy. I like Roddick but I’m a Rafa fan first. At the time of this match nobody knew Rafa.

[@alvarodepradosanz]

And more than 15 years later, he won 19 Grand Slams... To this date 24.04.2020 A-M-A-Z-I-N-G

[@tarasb2946]

@@alvarodepradosanz and now 20 ;)

[@joshheinink]

It's his attitude

[@jayap3557]

Tennis has ravaged Rafa...he is beginning to age... so sad... looking at these old videos...it is amazing to see what a beautiful child he was... covering the court like a cheetah...so intense but in a childlike way... phenomenal sportsman... and amazingly sobre...wish champs never age...

[@Mythos189]

Rafa is amazing no young player has entered the Tennis stage brighter than Nadal.

[@nozii889]

Boris Becker say Hi

[@Mythos189]

@@nozii889 Are you sure ? Then enlighten me please comparing young Rafa with him

[@nozii889]

@@Mythos189 Boris Becker wins Wimbledon 1985-1986 at 17 and 18

[@Mythos189]

@@nozii889 Okay then but in modern Tennis Era its Rafa for me

[@nozii889]

@@Mythos189 yes he my favorite with Sampras in "modern" era

[@sefutho]

My favorite tennis player of all time. GOAT or not, I (just) don't care. His fighting spirit!

[@marilynwasserman9860]

Rafa + Davis Cup = Match(es) made in heaven! Thanks for this video. I'd really love to see a video about the very first DC match he won, against 26 yo Stepanek, 5th match in the first round of DC 2004 in Czechoslovakia, indoors, fast court! 17 yo, all that pressure...Rafa won 7-6, 7-6, 6-3, I have no clue how. But if he'd lost that match, there'd have been no final for Spain in 2004.

[@tarasb2946]

There is no such country as Czechoslovakia anymore...

[@lindahead2637]

I actually started watching him I. Late 2003. I have been a huge fan since day one.

[@sayan7939]

Sleeveless Nadal was best thing happened to tennis

[@murphy_jalem]

THE RISE OF WARRIOR 🔥 I would say tennis became popular because of nadal's awesome game style And his sleeve less too last but not least his roar 👍🏻

[@ali-tube2967]

And his tight pants

[@murphy_jalem]

@@ali-tube2967 yes you are right

[@sahilagrawal4255]

That intro is actually so nice and soothing

[@Brazz27]

its actually a Naruto song haha (yeah its great)

[@sahilagrawal4255]

@@Brazz27 I finally found the song! I agree, it is absolutely amazing

[@Deepurplerain]

Roddick is one of the most applauding opponents i've seen with Djokovic.

[@felobo33]

I was at that match!, normally Ferrero was going to play it but they decided to put Rafa instead, Ferrero had just been number 1 in the world and won Roland Garros the year before, Rafa was 52 in the world. It was the best tennis experience I’ve lived in my life!, I was fortunate enough to be really close to the court, the atmosphere was amazing, but above all, the match that young Rafa played was just amazing, who would guess back then that that kid would become one of the, or “The”, best players in the history of tennis. I can’t thank Rafa enough for what He has given us all these years. A true champion in and out of the court.

[@thomasmckenzie4584]

Can you imagine how popular Nadal would be if he played in any other era than Roger's? Or how popular Roger would be if he played in any other era than Rafa's? There has never been a sport where the two greatest players were also the two most popular. Nobody really dislikes either of them. Both are class acts.

[@Brazz27]

we lived in the era where the 3 best players of all time played against each other over a hundred times total.. we are lucky af tbh lol

[@thomasmckenzie4584]

@@Brazz27 Well said Jonathan. It also makes you wonder how many majors any of these three would've won had they not had to play against each other.

[@coleoliver7240]

Ronaldo&Messi... but we move

[@SieweKim]

I think it's because they lived in the same era that they got so much Grand Chelem. Djokovic for example is clearly going for the record of Federer which is 20.

[@mohdfadzel1472]

Both are so admirable. Djokovic?....Sucks!

[@corey7219]

272 likes, 0 dislikes. That's when you know Rafa is the GOAT!

[@ximopaya6025]

Ese partido fué casi el nacimiento de una leyenda del tenis, Rafael Nadal, aún recuerdo el partido y la enorme emoción que me produjo.

[@hridaythakkar6122]

Brilliant work yet again! Loved the extended description of the season too. Didn't think the music worked at first but it eventually did sit in quite well. What a player. Playing Stan tonight. Hope he makes it through and stays healthy. This could be the finish to the season that we have been waiting for. Vamos Rafa!!

[@barbarahardwick1317]

WivoRN you never disappoint. Trying to watch Paris but so boring compared to this video. Rafa you are magic always. 💕💜🇪🇸💕💜🇪🇸💕💜🇪🇸💕😩🇪🇸

[@marstonrobert]

living legend imagine if he did not get injured so often!!! still great achievements though!!!!!

[@JuanJose-bd9ow]

His game was always so much stress for his body

[@Ky-fm8ho]

@@JuanJose-bd9ow Rubbish! He has tendinitis which weakened his knees. Nothin to do with his game

[@anubhav111196]

So great to see Roddick appreciating Nadal, he is a real gentleman

[@herhc]

AMAZING JOB WivoRN !!! Exelente crónica del inicio de la carrera de RAFA.

[@atharvathatte9335]

I'm already a Rafa fan &Wivo RN forces me to love him more.

[@Fildelavie97]

I love those videos of Young Nadal ! You could also check the match he did against Hewitt in the Australian Open during the same year, really interesting ;)

[@MsJubjubbird]

I watched the match he played against Hewitt at the Aus open the next year. I said out loud "he will win the French open this year." I don't know why I thought that but I did. ANd I was right. I didn't know he would win it 12 times.

[@norm-bb3bb]

Rafa es único, no va a haber nadie como el.

[@lilbird2734]

FANTASTIC, FANTASTIC! WVORN YOU'RE THE GREATEST! I loved every mintute of it! Brought back many merories of the 17yr old super running tennis star! He was so good he shocked the world!! Always be my favorite! Today in paris was an example of how good he really is!!! I loved how u put in there how many times Andy applauded Rafa! VAMOS RAFA!!!! 🏆👑🇪🇸💪👋👋

[@theoberman9502]

This video was amazing.

[@420benton2]

Great video! really enjoyed watching that match.

[@acebharath]

Wow. What a lovely video , time for Tennistic production to steal it and reupload it as “The Day Roddick met Nadal on CLAY”

[@-theislander-5888]

the greatest teenager in tennis history. didn’t even bother with juniors lmao. just pure, naturally gifted tennis machine. and an absolute phenom.

[@kamalphukan15]

Thank you so much for this video.......Thanks for all the amazing videos you regularly post....But this video surely makes all Nadal fans like me feel sublime.....

[@danijel9997]

Keep making this stuff!🔥👍

[@malvarez8484]

I remember watching this match ..... before it started I remember thinking Andy was going to kill him. I was throughly impressed with Rafa been a huge fan ever since

[@djmactab969]

Just imagine what Rafa could have achieve without those injuries and setbacks he had.. Maybe 25 or more by now! #GOATRAFA

[@innosanto]

He didn't have bjg injuries/ health conditions. Nothing close to Kokkinakis, Murray, Sonderling.

[@thalapathysakthidharan391]

Rafa got injuries due to his grinding physical playstyle to avoid injuries he should not have that playstyle but it also means he would not win 20 grandslams

[@Ky-fm8ho]

@@thalapathysakthidharan391 Stop spreading bullshit from the media without thinking and learn to do your own research. Rafa's injuries are due to him having congenital tendinitis which renders his knees fragile. Nothing to do with his playstyle

[@flaviomottawav]

Man Roddick was an awesome player tho! Didn't remember that very well

[@vidyasonavane9602]

Andy is so nice to applaud his young opponent when he is #2 and such a great clay court player. I like his quick serve, one of the fastest. After all these discussions of who is the GOAT, probably on basis of stats, it will exclude all these wonderful fighters in tennis, who may or may not get the grand slam success. Can’t forget those!👏👏

[@annicecooper8105]

Shows the progress Rafa made and the difference playing surfaces made. Roddick wiped the floor with Rafa at the US Open mere months before. He commented years later that he couldn't believe how different it was playing Rafa on clay. Kudos to both players for a superb match.

[@lynfletcher7744]

love rafa so much great player great personality

[@salnapanzo8987]

It was Rafael Nadal that made me dig into tennis. Watching tennis tournaments are really amazing. Long live Rafa Nadal!!!

[@marcobuijsen1745]

This is what happend with me as well. But with me it start in 2005. Rafa's first Roland Garros final , and the 2 years after again Roger. Oh man i straight falling in love in Rafael Nadal. But Rafa as a tennis player ofcourse. (I like girls more) But for me Rafael Nadal is the best professional Tennis player of all time. Because he is. Vamos Rafa.

[@harisnaeem6450]

well well not surprising that you just did an awesome job once more

[@hodaouda6353]

Thanks for entering the joy in this misery day💜💜💜

[@tlonsinkie]

Great match! Roddick had his part.

[@josiplilic3384]

After Messi went to😈 & Brady retired,Rafa's 21st slam has been only satisfaction in sports for me!When he stops playing,I'll never watch tennis again.Muchos gracias Rafa💛♥️💯💪🐂🇪🇸🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@choephak54321]

I became fan of Rafa after watching this live in 2004.

[@damohanson5393]

The best passer in the history of the game. Either side and down the line or cross court he has it all.

[@eomansarmanda4871]

I LOVE. VERY MUCH RODICK TOO. N IMISS HIM SO MUCH.....!!

[@sunritroykarmakar4406]

how time flies

[@enisdelmar3774]

I'm missing that Full of Confidence Rafa!!!

[@sunilsolanki9017]

Whatever you say if u r deferred fan means u r sorted person in life and u have got best of tennis knowledge and I appreciate that

[@carolmorris404]

So long ago and far away (Meatloaf"). And he is still here, mastering the clay.

[@uncletony6210]

I actually predicted Nadal would win the FO in 2005 even before ever seeing him play. I was just reading his results in the paper week after week, and had a feeling he wouldn't be denied.

[@gonzalotrujillotorres4100]

Love your videos❤️

[@hernancortesfranciscopizar7916]

This kid has a great future, i think he will win most of grand slams

[@swarnabhdasgupta6572]

no one would have thought that over the years he would turn out to be one of the GOAT in Tennis his fan forever love you Rafa

[@aureliocollado1841]

Awesome play, great performance. Vamos Rafa!!!

[@ikre1101]

Keep on spoiling us with your vids!

[@gbeachy2010]

14:17 Rafa "please don't bother Andy on his serve..... (that's my job)".

[@ranua9327]

😂🤣

[@predragpesic3980]

Amazing athlete,mature...child like Rafa is born in 1 of 1000000000,we will never see tennis player like this,beside that i am a Serb,i like Nadal more than Novak.

[@hectorbastos9930]

The greatest of all time. No question about it. Thank you very much Rafael Nadal

[@vitola701]

Beast Nadal 🇪🇦

[@etbedtalksAOH]

Just so apt title for what is there in the video. Thank you. hope no dislike streak continues

[@raulgarcia2796]

R2 se Desconecta,la Fuerza está Contigo , chatin

[@Alllex]

While they were never buddies like Rafa and Roger were, I always liked to think there was a very real likeable respect between these two after their first two matches here and at the US Open. They both seemed keenly aware of how dangerous the other could be, and as Rafa would progress I like to think he never forgot that with Andy.

[@JohnJCButtigieg]

These videos are so good for tennis! Thanks heaps for sharing!

[@WivoRN]

Appreciate the kind words buddy ❤️

[@danielestevez104]

To be honest, that day Roddick beahved himself as a gentleman

[@evaarcher8832]

Yeah! I have been watching tennis for a good 50 years I have no idol but I have few likes - only when King Rafa comes in the picture that I ever idolised one and when he retires one day _ I won’t watch tennis anymore not unless he becomes a coach of someone that’s a promise. No one is like king 👑 💯🇪🇸 no one! He is the greatest one! 💯✅💯✅💯✅

[@evaarcher8832]

And I like Andy coz he is humble enough to acknowledged and applause a new kid in town who ended up as the greatest of all 👑🤴🇪🇸♥️ Andy did not allow his lost to missed saying what is true and remain to be true! Andy knows how to spot a good extraordinary talent. Good on you Andy 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🥰

[@commondirtbagz7130]

Lonely dance is such a good song bro.

[@The3lkku]

This kid will win RG one day. Mark my words.

[@djeeee911]

How fast was Nadal! I remember he was fast, but not that fast. That reminds me why he is so injured now.

[@jop6388]

Never knew Roddick could be that good on clay !! Still he's miles behind nadal though... but who isn't ?!

[@carolmorris404]

It started in Miami in 2004 when this 17 year old kid beat another kid, who just happened to be seeded No1. It feels as though I have been teleported to 2021 and am asking how the hell did it all happen so fast 🤔

[@BrainFoodCafe]

Tennis : Rafa enters the room - 2004 Tennis : Roddik muted the group chat - 2006 Tennis : Rodick left the group.

[@margaretcundall9637]

You can't fault this man' he has a will of iron..will we ever see anyone this focused ' he seems like he will never stop...and i don't mind that..in fact I dread the day when he retires...😩

[@trishuchoudhary7199]

i love that intro

[@totongdelacruz8390]

I Love this man, for hs the best 4ever completely

[@wizardofoz1390]

My favorite player ever

[@lienphan3696]

I’ always love Rafa I cơme from Vietnam

[@ambrosiopingkian5747]

one of the best tennis player, rafa nadal

[@saurabhgrover863]

8:29, roddick appreciate nadal counter missed. You are doing good bro.

[@kurtoverley6560]

Roddick was a real sportsman, consistently applauding the great shots of Nadal (didn’t observe the same behavior from Nadal though).

[@edwardadel451]

Yes, Andy was an amazing player and even best sportsman. This vid only shows all Andy's reactions, not the Rafa ones. However, you can watch a beauty gesture from Rafa here: 8:54 Andy was a well established player on the circuit at that time, instead Rafa was a stranger. He immediately realized about Rafa's future which is why he applauded him many times.

[@JiraiyaSama86]

That is in a sense just not right. How Rafa makes sure he doesn’t overhit, even when he was young. Hitting it with enough spin and pace to make a very aggressive yet safe shot. Most players at that age wouldn’t have the maturity to play as smart as he did. Then again, he did have people in his camp who keep him grounded. Still, the way he played back then was also cruel, as he just won’t donate as many points as easily as many players would his age. To have the patience and intensity to keep playing like that, he was taught well. Not going to say extraordinary, because I definitely see his point about being normal. Anyone arguing otherwise simply don’t understand that labeling someone as extraordinary don’t realize that that can simply be an excuse to not work hard, dedicate and such. He has doubts, pain and such, just like the rest of us. The choices he makes, how he chooses to deal, is something we can all do.