Emotional Rafael Nadal vs Jiri Lehecka Encounter | Madrid 2024 Highlights
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- Madrid says goodbye to the King of Clay!
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Lehecka, straight sets win...no overt celebration. Respects the legend. pure class.
This is the comment I came here to see
@@ziyaeen Yeah, total pro and respect. He looks like he lost the match:-)
I hope he will get a new GS title for 🇨🇿
No celebration because the crowd was all against him, would only make things worse. Pathatic ambiance.
@@hansjohan3150 It's not that. It's because he knows how to read the room. This moment is more about Nadal than about this specific match.
Seriously, can we stop with the AwakenBeerus obsession? I'm here for sports, not some dude who thinks he's a fortune-teller. Let's just enjoy the game without all the extra drama.
Wait, can you please explain to me what the AwakenBeerus thing even is?
@@user-fw1un8vh4z Its a bot
@@user-fw1un8vh4z the bots are getting smarter nowadays, they get two comments to the top that oppose each other
I don't care whether Rafa wins any clay title or not. I simply admire his courage to continue giving his best, I have infinite respect for him. Take a bow Rafa ! ❤️ For me, you are the greatest of all time
I do think he's the finest sportsman to ever play the game.
I saw him dress down the crowd in Acapulco for attempting
to distract Sam Querrey...he even gave up a bad call in his favor.
AND he lost...it wasn't eye-wash
I have to respect nadal on this one. I didn't expect the score to be so close. Lehecka is a total monster, countable top 20 can beat him and nadal actually tried in his state👏
Why didn't he show his courage in Monte Carlo before Barcelona and Madrid? Why didn't he show it at the Australian Open and Indian Wells? Or does his courage only appear on clay courts in Spain because he knows the endless support he will receive from tournament directors and his Spanish compatriots?
@@WayneLynch69 he really truly is!! So humble always
🎯💯👏👏👏👍
I can’t explain how much it makes me sad that the end is near, I grew up with Big 3
The greatest era of tennis ❤
Same feels like I’m losing part of myself as dramatic as it sounds
The big 4, never forget Murray in this story
@@Fakeyourithank you. Murray doesn’t get enough respect…
Andy is nowhere near the big 3 😅
My father’s era:
Borg, Mac & Connors
My era early:
Wilander, Lendl, Becker, Edberg
My era later:
Agassi, Chang, Sampras, Becker, Edberg
I’m confident tennis will be just fine!
❤ 🎾
Funny how all the young guys treat Rafa with so much respect. None of them screams or celebrates loudly after beating him even though beating Rafa on clay is one of the most ultimate things ever.
Nadal and his team have been advertising this "final run" of his quite a lot so it's pretty fucked up to celebrate a lot.
Imagine if he had played Holger rune or Ben Shelton, also young guys😅
Beating rafa on clay was almost impossible between 2005 and 2018. It's 2024 now and rafa (very vulnerable now) is at the very final stage of his career. Only sociopaths would openly celebrate a clay victory over rafa now.
Celebrate what ? Do you understand what's happening ?
Nadal is a senior pro who was once a monster on clay. That's all. Don't elevate him to some demigod status. If Lehecka didn't celebrate much, it was his decision to do so. Not because he was cowed by the partisan crowd or due to his veneration of Nadal. Forget your favoritism and just enjoy each match. That's the best way to enjoy the game.
The Last Dance
We are loving every second Rafa
Is it certain that this is his last dance at ATP Madrid Masters 1000 ?
He is just hurting his legacy.
Why can't players go out on top when they have a chance to do so.
@@JAM-fm8lt Most people will remember his prime days not his last days
@@JAM-fm8lt Ask björn borg.
@@SpinBoysTVunlike Nadal, Borg retired when he was on top and was not obsessed like Nadal.
Yo, how does AwakenBeerus always get it right? We are so lucky to have him telling us the outcomes. HE IS THE GOAT!!!
Who is he?
@@stefan33uk Was going to ask then same.
@@stefan33ukthat comment is a scam, 2K fake likes through bots to make it top comment like it happens on insta.. dont even bother
Rafa actually played better than his previous few games in my view. He lost simply because Lehecka played better with fast pace.
Age difference 15 years. It's a lot.
@@renemagritte8237 not the argument
Nah just the serve.. jiri won cause his serves are like 230 mph.. so..
The cold at night made the clay harder & a lot faster that helped Lehecka, not Nadal. I'm sure during the day it would of been a different result.
@@jmilne5751se for uma piada nao teve graça,mas vou rir kkkkkk
Everyone's time comes to an end. Loved the entire farewell given my Madrid to my favourite tennis player of all time. Such a beautiful send-off. Gracias Rafael Nadal! ❤
He isn't even gone and I miss him already. I'm going to cry like a baby when he waves to the crowd for the last time.
Lehecka serve was untouchable today (Rublev also he had 97% win on first serve)
Mais contre Medvedev ça va pas être aussi simple
i have never seen someone serve so big at over 70%. his average first serve speed was 217 km/h. absolutely insane. rafa didn't even play badly, the shots were just too fast for him at this point.
Jiri served (and played overall) insanely well today. Definitely his best ever performance.
@@TheNeoGriotwell, he would be ranked higher (top5) , could he deliver this level consistently. There are few players (Novak, sinner, medvedev ) that can absorb this kind of power of both wings and the serve.
muy merecido premio para lehecka y muy duro para un publico tacaño con el,sin reconocer su buen juego porque hoy ha entregado en sua manos al abuelo la carta de jubilacion en sus manoa,🤣🤣🤣
Lehecka was very impressive. Such amazing shots with little appreciation from the crowd, Fair play to him for holding his nerve and playing so well with that kind of pressure.
Well let’s see if he can play like that over 5 sets.
he like him so much like his idol. He has so much motivation to play against him
Berdych is his coach. He beat Rafa in Madrid front of a very hostile, unfair crowd that is the Madrid arseholes. maybe gave him a tip or two (like " don't show your emotions").
He seems very emotionless…
Dont be sad that rafa’s era is about to end be happy that we have witnessed this beautiful era .
There will be always a special place for rafa in our heart❤
Well, said. Thank you.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Probably the greatest tennis warrior since Connors.
@@martydav9475 Even better than Jimbo, imho ... (Uncle Toni has said in the past, that he constructed Rafa's game out of major elements from both Connors' and Muster's styles).
what a disgrace
Thanks Rafa, as a Spanish and Madrid citizen this makes me very sad, you will always be a legend❤
What a disgrace... National mourning, is that what you expect? 🤣
@@AlexMuresan-ww8xzz Expected a Poosseeyy to be spotted
Insane mental performance from Lehecka, especially with the crowd against him. Nadal’s level is still impressive, not many players would beat the Czech today. I wish people would start acknowledging how good this era of tennis players is, anyone in that top 30 can put in a performance on any given day
So glad to see Nadal play I’ve missed him. ❤
Esta muy lento y ya perdió su elasticidad..
Con 36 años ya es hora de retirarse.
I can't stand a one sided crowd like that, that can't be swayed by a great performance
Lehecka is a great player! Killer forehand, excellent net game, and highly accurate serve
Did you all see the actual beast strokes on that guy?
Some of them were done with incredible accuracy and power.
No wonder he beat Rafa.
Jiri Lehecka makes an impressive shot. You could hardly hear a pin drop from the audience.
Spanish crowds aren't the worst in the world for sure but they certainly don't applaud much for spaniard slayers
La carrière de Nadal a était un cauchemar pour moi😥je déteste ce joueur !!!
@@MOMOone71 t'es pas le seul...
Indeed, i only heard three pins drop but i bet there were more.
Cuz they are Spanish. Mad respect to Jiri for holding his nerves in that last game. Rafa fans don't know how to behave
Impressive dropshots and half volleys
Impressive comment
I'm honored to have been able to have watched this on The tennis Channel in Real Time. What an amazing match! Thanks TC.
You are a nice person lehecha very nice person well done real gentleman from srilanka
Jiri showed magnificent poise and professionalism Handled the crowd so well Total respect Congratulations
the king of clay came back. I am so happy with JIRI ! Thanks Jiri. from Novak fans..🤩😘
The home crowd supporting Rafa but the other guy definitely deserved big applause. Great play and good for him. Another Czech with model looks like Birdman and the guy with whom he won junior dubs at Wimbledon.
Lehecka's serve was crazy today, and I felt like he was punishing a lack of depth on Nadal's ball. Nonetheless, great to see Rafa here and playing, and congrats to Lehecka!
For years rafa wowed the adoring crowd with his impeccable tennis under glorious madrid sun in this hallowed center court but tonight in cold weather the roof has literally closed putting an end to the legends glittering exploits in this tournament
GRANDE RAFA ✨✨✨✨✨✨ ORGULLO DE ESPAÑA 🇪🇦 SE TE ECHARÁ DE MENOS SIEMPRE ❤💖💖💖💖
Sejx
Thank you Rafa for your contribution to the tennis world, to your fans and to your family for lending you to us. We enjoyed every moment of your play then and now. Continue to be who you are and enjoy the rest of your life assured that you came you saw and conquered us with your God given ablility. You have a new life to look forward to now. You gave the sports world your best.
¡¡¡Te queremos muchísimo, Rafa!!!❤
Remember guys Rafa said the goal is the Olympics...and maybe RG. He is visibly improving with every tournament and match. There's still hope.
RAFA, 1000.. Emociones.senti, te quiero GRANDE.. 😢🙏👍
I'm a big fan of Djokovic, but boy... Those beasts Federer,Nadal,Djokovic made my childhood...WB 2008 AO 2009 US 2011 AO 2012 RG 2013 AO 2017 WB 2019 RG 2021...Thanks for amazing 20 years of tennis!!!
I’m happy to see Rafa play again but I’m equally happy Lehecka won the match not against Rafa but the disrespectful crowd!
Totally unacceptable to be chanting RAFA RAFA while he tried to serve.
It’s totally fine to root for Nadal and rightly so because it is Madrid but to distract the opponent is disgraceful, to say the least!
They clearly didn't learn from Wimbledon, don't anger your opponent, it might backfire!
Condivido pienamente!In questo torneo sportività zero!!
Very true. The Madrid crowd has always been like this. I love to see their guy lose not because of the player, but I want to see these unfair hooligans upset.
It's the same when Alcaraz was playing.
I understand chanting for your hero (tho not when your opponent is serving), but what I did find really disrespectful was the almost complete silence after Lehecka's many stunning winners. With most other crowds there's always acknowledgment of great tennis from 'the other guy'. Not cool.
And yeah, I do get that last night's situation was pretty unique given Rafa's impending retirement.
Rafa actually played very well. Lecheka played out of his mind w some super serves n drop volley shots. Rafa knows what he has to do to win the french open... next week he will do even better!
Calm down... Most likely he will get injured again by french open.
I don't see him playing a 5 setters. He's done
Many more people are getting introduced to Lehecka, but I have said it many times, do not sleep on him.
Almost 38 yo man! He's a wonder!
Eu axo o Rafa simplesmente um atleta diferenciado e estou aproveitando cada segundo pq sei q sua Era esta chegando ao fim...obg por vc existir...gratidao aos Big 3...vceis sao e foram incriveis!!!!
It was a golden opportunity for Lehecka! To beat Rafa on clay!!
Kinda... A wins a win but beating Rafa in his retirement year is not like beating Rafa when he was playing well and injury free. Shapo, Tiafoe, Fritz all beat an injured Rafa and look how their careers are going. But props to Lehecka for playing an excellent match.
@@orchidpanda2253Fritz is doing alright but the other two are struggling certainly.
@@martydav9475fritz is doing good in this tournament but u can't say he will consistently perform like this in upcoming tournaments
@@orchidpanda2253 What does this have to do with the other guys' career direction. Also did I predict any future on Lehecka's career? It was a simple statement and you tried to make something big out of it.
Berdych must feel good.
I wish I could upvote this twice.
Berdych was a force in his day
Congratulations Lehecka, I'm really happy for you. Keep it up! Continued success.
Veo la sonrisa y la postura relajada de un tipo que está al borde del retiro, o simplemente jugando para divertirse, un Nadal muy distinto al de hace 2 ó 3 años atrás. Leyenda viva...
4:22 Jiri: Thank you thank you and I haven't even lunched
Estuve ahí, emocionante!!!!! Siempre quedará en la memoria !!!!!
WE LOVE YOU LEGEND!!! VAMOOOOS FOREVER!!!!!
soo sad the crowd and organizers didn't give Jiri Lehecka the flowers and cheers he deserved. He defeated arguably the greatest clay court player of all time and they didn't give him his moment to enjoy his victory. Shame on you Madrid
The fighting skills and courage of Rafa are the source of inspiration for a new generation.
Ladies and Gentlemen I give you the greatest of all time and clay king..............
Rafeal Nadallllllllll🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Dude Lehecka played a top 5 level today what the fuck
Nadal is not only one of the most ferocious players of the game EVER ! He is also a man of Class and Dignity! His Humility and Love of the game draws everyone to his side and loves seeing him win!! Thank you Rafa!!!
Is this supposed to be sarcasm? A man who wears a sleeveless shirt and scratches his butt between points is a man of "class"??? That's the most ridiculous thing I ever heard.
Guy who didn't support his peer and friend Novak during the totally unwarranted AO22 fiasco and put him under the bus? Or when he refused to standup for better pay of other players? Or his "magical" recoveries just in time for clay season. Give me a break.
@@Whatreally123 You're exactly right!
@@azazello1784haha! Who hurt you?? Clearly you don’t know a thing about class, everyone knows nadal is one of the greatest sportsman in terms of class and humility
Gracias por todo RAFA ❤️❤️
Grande Rafa! Legend of the sport! Master of his craft! 🫡
Thank you Jiri🫡
Lehecka did not look too happy to be the one to take down the Legend.
You mean he didn't look happy with that disgusting crowd. He silenced the whole stadium.
A win againt the best clay court tennis player of all times.
Leheckas half volley dropshots were nuts this match. Couldnt believe it.
Nothing to lose! Legends never die, they just frade away!
The BIG 3 was simply the best.
Lehecka is part of the next Big 3.
As I said give him 3 more years.old Czech tennis player mentality like Lendl and Martina 🎉
Lehecka playing some good tennis...🤔😌
I don't know what it is about Lehecka but he just looks like the prototype of a tennis player, you know what I mean? His build, his look, everything about him just screams tennis kid to pro athlete. He has tennis genes!
I think his build is not so prototypical for a tennis player. Usually tennis players have been on the lanky, skinnier side and he is quite muscular. But I also think he has a perfect all-round athlete body type. He could do any sport probably.
Yeah he has chunky legs and a chunky butt. That’s where he gets his power.
That’s what I mean, he looks like an all-round natural born athlete.
Congrats Lehecka❤❤❤
Legend ❤
Love his grit and determination he is the 🐐 in my book gets knocked down but always trying to get back up and fight❤🐂
I'm a simple man, if Nadal is playing, I'm down to watch 🥰
Nadal gave his best, as always, but he is not where he needs to be at this moment in time.
I hope he will improve until what will almost certainly be his last appearance at Roland Garros.
Lol! Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Rafa you are the trues GOAT, the grandest legend. Without Rafa, tennis feel empty. Rafa is bigger than tennis.
🎉 Rafa eres grande lo malo que eres del Madrid pero bueno eso no tiene nada que ver has demostrado qué aún puedes hacer cosas volverás al top ten!!!❤no lo.dudo si no hay lesiones de por medio evidentemente
WOW did not see this, thought he would get to the finals. But, Rafa you gave it all you had and even though you lost it was fun watching you compete.
OUTSTANDING LEHECKA!
Rafa you are the best for me!!!!!!!! Forever. All tournaments i was looking,couse you play there, if you not play, not so interesting, just semi-final and final, but when you play, i was watch from beginning! Before you playing, tennis was not interesting!! Thanks a lot Rafa!!💓💓 Love you game
WoW! Two gifted magicians entertaining us with their immense talent. Thank you, Rafa and Jiri 👋!
Nadal nunca nos dejara es el Mejor jugador dela Historia con su derecha infernal.
Gracias por tantos momentos Mágicos ❤
Partidazo, Lehckera.
Rafa, gracias por este regalo de verte jugar este tenis tan maravilloso!!!
Toda mi admiración y respeto!!!!
Eres muy GRANDEEEE!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
Rafa was actually close to winning the first set!
It shows he's still great but just lacking power.
I hope his power will increase and he can have a great run at Roland Garros!!
Siempre gracias Rafa💪.......
Damn, it pains the heart to admit that this was the last match Rafa plays on Spanish soil... he gave us all a fantastic last dance! Vamos Forever, legend! 🙂
good pressure lehecka - go further
He was not there to try and win. He was there to say Goodbye. He didn't use to smile after losing and greeting opponent at the net.
garbage comment.
Nunca había visto bien a lehecka, tiene algo en su juego que me hace acordar a Wawrinka, sobre todo el saque, la derecha y esa movilidad, salvando las distancias obviamente.
Con verlo jugar ya es un triunfo y suficiente a esta leyenda
thanks legend
I'm sorry for Rafa, the king of clay. *But time takes everything, even the legends.*
*The G.O.A.T. of clay (14 Roland-Garros). LEGEND.*
*_“Time takes it all whether you want it to or not, time takes it all.”_* *― Stephen King*
Rafa will never be forgotten.
Time does not take the legacy someone has left.
@@leo28011989 there is no players legacy, only tennis legacy ;)
As much as it hurts me to see Rafa lose I an happy to see that he actually is quite competitive the last few tournaments of his career.. Madrid has always been the “worst” clay MS for him and if he can find a few percent more no one is really safe either in Rome or Paris. That said he is vulnerable at a degree he has never been before and a lot of players can beat him as well.
Credit to Lehecka who played an excellent match and will be very dangerous going forward if he can repeat this level of play.
CLAY GOAT!! celebrate every point as if its a championship point!!!
He had given everything to this sport. has proved everyone wrong, were loving every second of the king on court.
I’m just happy to see my hero continue fighting. Doesn’t matter whether he wins or not.
He come back day by day....He lost that match because of injury but i hope soon he come back strongly♥️
Venga! Un paso más puedo... Una bola más, un punto más, un partido más... Cualquier día será el último. Pero hoy no! Eternamente gracias Rafa. ❤
😢💖😥👏Rafa
It's such a shame that Rafa's and Murray's injuries have taken such a toll on their fitness levels, in particular their speed and agility. It's sad to see their decline when you remember how great they were the previous two decades. Nole is going to be the last man standing from the big four and that amazing era
If you take the vaccine, there are consequences #rafa😂😂
AwakenBeerus, you're a legend! You called it spot on, same as you described on your IG. GOATED 🙌
Well done Jiri!!!
То чувство, когда болеешь против него на протяжении карьеры , а сейчас ком в горле 😥
He may be one of the greatest players of all time, but I didn’t like AT ALL the total disregard he showed towards Lehcka: Lechka would get emotional, he would clap at him along with the crowd.. instead, the so called King didn’t spend ONE word for Jiri. Djokovic would have done for sure. Such a shame!
Maybe i’m deluded but i think Rafa played pretty good obviously not his best. Lehecka just played a fantastic match
Thank you Rafa for what you've given to Tennis
I remember when Rafa used to be the young one in the court. No sleeves, long hair, fast, strong. It's true, eternity is not meant for this Earth.
Jiri played excellent match! Congratulations!
That calmness of lehecka 🎉 and we all welcome back the king of 🧱
The writing is definitely on the wall when the modern young players can seem to hit exocet winners with little more than a flick of the wrist, despite all the tenacity and skill the old guard can throw at them. It's the modern equivalent of Becker and the big servers coming on the scene to thump McEnroe and Connors out of grand slam contention.
Physically his body cannot stand anymore high intensity match even though his skills are still there. Just aging problem. What a shame!!