@@benitadewet9344 i think he will have same problems as we can already see. But luckily he dont have that much defensive gameplay style as young Nadal has. Alcaraz uses a lot of dropshot and has much better serve which helps him to have many easier points and less running.
But out of the 3, he has the strongest most physical body by far. Djokovic has amazing reach and agility and bending, but overall Nadal has stronger body.
Nadal has came back too many times for me to write him off , but he is definitely on a downward spiral . This year's FO is a must win for him if he wants to be in the slam race , if he doesn't win his pet slam Novak will surpass him and there will be no going back . Novak is the more likely player to finish with the more slams anyway even if Nadal wins this year's FO but Nadal knows that , he knows he cannot let the FO slip away from him or its done , Novak will without a doubt surpass him .
Honestly, tennis is a meritocracy. Fitness is part of it. If novak is good enough to go all the way, he deserves it. But then again, I hope Rafa regains full fitness to battle him. The tennis comes first, and may the best player win. Slam race or not
Back in 2008 one of my teachers who was involved in tennis told me "Nadal is better than Federer but he'll be done in a few years because the way he plays isn't sustainable". The fact he's lasted so long is frankly a miracle.
I have been thinking a lot about it in recent days after his AO loss. Nadal himself doesn’t quite know what he wants imo. He wants to win more grand slams and be the greatest but at the same time he is now a father. For someone who’s first priority and most important thing for so many years was tennis it is definitely big transition. Rafa needs to think very well now about his position in live and in tennis. I still hope there will be number 23 for him.
Very good remark in a bunch of hateful and pathetic trolls on this video!!! That's also what I think, there are other priorities in his life right now, but at the same time I don't understand why he keeps playing in this situation... 😐
@@tennisradu To be honest, in my opinion he loves playing but I'm surprised that he played the AO even though he wasn't quite ready TBH. I think he needs the matches now even though he doesn't like losing (like anyone else ). That being said if his body holds i see him playing until next year but i highly doubt beyond 2024. Maybe the FO 2025 but that's a very long shot. It was always his intention to play the FO 2024 and it is more important to him than the Olympics.
@@z1az285 No, this "he loves playing" narrative isn't convincing for me, sorry... You can't love something that continuously makes you suffer physically and mentally. Last 8 months have been terrible and, honestly, this clay season will be crucial. If he doesn't win RG, I don't think he'll keep going. We'll see then. 😁
@@tennisradu maybe I should have said, he loves competing. But i agree, the clay season won't matter TBH as long as he does well in 1 or 2 events with a few wins for confidence and match toughness. One title is enough if he can do it. Remember his record last year was 2-1 prior to the FO, in 2020 it was 3-2 but he has to be injury free. Even last year, he did something out of desperation but he can't do it forever. In 2021 he played badly at most events but still won Rome over Djokovic though it wasn't convincing.
@@z1az285 No, it's not your fault, it's just for me he doesn't have to win anything anymore. I just to want to see him happy on court. I've seen him tense and pretty stressed lately, if this keeps going, I don't see why he should continue playing if he no longer enjoys it. I think sometimes we have to know when to say "no" as well. 😁
As a huge Nadal fan I think he should retire after the 2023 French Open, regardless of the outcome. He has nothing left to prove, his legacy as one of the 'Big 3' and the greatest clay court player of all time will never be questioned. Pre-2010 he made prime Federer seem human and post-2010 he battled with Novak's ascendancy and still managed to win 16 slams during that time period, even with all the pundits saying his body wouldn't hold up in the long run.
Agreed, all around. For someone of whom, so many naysayers spoke so disparagingly, he's set so many "oldest" records, and made those people a laughing stock. It's all good......
He certainly may retire after the French this year. He probably would want the French to be his last tournament, whatever year that would be. He just can't stay healthy for a long period of time anymore.
I think he retires after RG whether he wins it or not. Especially if he loses. There's no way he'll be able to find motivation to continue when he cannot win on his best surface and his injuries are not going away.
He didn't win in 2009, 2015,2016, 2021 and bounced back every single time. He can't do it forever but i do believe he has one FO left in him. It won't be easy especially with Carlos, Djokovic, Ruud, tsitsipas, zverev but let's see how the chips fall this year
@@jeremyneiderhoff He has been written off many times. It's not easy for him now, but as difficult as it is he loves competing. So nothing's over until Rafa HIMSELF says it's over. He can't engineer comebacks forever but I think he has one FO left in him
@@jeremyneiderhoff For the record, Rafa's pre FO clay court record in 2020 was 3-2, in 2022 it was 2-1. Remind me who won the FO. In 2019 it was better but he only won Rome and still won the French. about last year in 2022 . I thought he was done when his foot flared up but he won the French with one numb foot. So, is his current situation ideal? No. But do I think he will be extra motivated and fired up? Yes, he will because the clock is ticking (for both him and Novak, Goran said 2-3 years).Also, don't count out Alcaraz at night against anyone. His firepower can punch holes in the clay in any conditions
@z1az he's lost seven of his last nine matches, all to inferior players. Yes we shouldn't rule out a comeback, but don't act the this time isn't different
The end is coming but it's not there yet. When he is healthy and when he can focus only on tennis, he is still elite. Being a father will only make him more relaxed. His baby looks a lot like him.
Nadal is definitely done. The results he did get in the beginning of 2022 were very flattering regarding his real level. Many players he played against were still impressed by his aura and lost matches they should have won (Shapovalov, Medvedev in AO, Zverev at the French Open, Fritz at Wimbledon). In my opinion Nadal in 2022 was the same as Nadal 2021, but was just luckier. That will not be enough in 2023. His opponents are not afraid anymore, and he seems to be more tired than ever (I say "tired", not "injured"). I think Nadal will barely play until the clay season. He will use this time to reload his batteries and work out a lot. Will it be enough ? I seriously doubt it. To win the French he will probably have to beat at least two players in a row amongst Alcaraz, Tsitsipas and Djokovic. That seems too hard now. In a way or another his season will be over after Roland Garros. I guess his career also.
Nothing lasts forever, but his game rises a couple of notches at the FO. 2020 Pre FO record, 3-2, wins RG without dropping a set, 2022 record 2-1 wins the FO. Novak won Rome in 2020,2022. Rafa won 2021. Didn't matter.
You have a warped and delusional view of Nadal's 2022 season. You don't win two slams by being lucky. Rafa beat Medvedev through brilliance and guts & Djokovic at Roland Garros as well as 4 top 10 players. Perhaps it is time for a brain scan to see if you have one!
@@paulmansell6113 You cannot deny that Zverev was the better player on the court in the French semi-final, and he would have probably won in straight sets if he hadn't been scared of how he was easily leading. And I still don't mention his ankle injury. And if you read me well, I did not say that Nadal had been completely lucky in 2022, but that he had been luckier than in 2021. In 2021 he was one game away to win in straight sets against Tstsipas and he lost. At Roland Garros no one can tell what would have happened if he had won the tie-breaker of the third set against Novak. What I mean is that he was not less good in 2021 than in 2022, but he fact is that years go by and we surely can agree that Rafa is closer to the end of his career than ever. From my point of view, I guess that he will stop it this year, but I can be wrong. By the way, I just checked : my brain is still there. Thank you for caring.
Things are not looking good for Nadal: * Nadal lost 6 of his last 8 matches. When was the last time this happened? In 2003 (20 years ago) - despite all his injuries. (He was ranked 45 back then in 2003). Out of the 6 losses, 5 players had their first win against Nadal and 3 losses came from players ranked out of the top 20. * In 2022, Nadal did not win a Masters 1000. When was the last time this happened? In 2004 (19 years ago) - despite all his injuries. (I am not counting 2020 as many Masters 1000 were cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic). Masters are sprint, Grand Slams are marathon. * Nadal is in danger of leaving the top 10. When was the last time his was out of the top 10? In 2005 (18 years ago) - despite all his injuries.
I am Nadal fan, and I am rocking with him since 2004, ain't jumping on other players bandwagon. They've said he was done on several moments in his career. Until Nadal himself doesn't announce retirement, than there is always a chance for him to win.
Nadals biggest nemesis in the end was always himself and his stubbornness to not know whne to take short pauses. But at the same time maybe then he wouldn't have giving us what he has.. Nadal at his very peak surpasses both Federer and Novak. In my opinion. But unlike Novak that peak didint last long.. While Novak has a very decent style it has proven to be very effective. The rest is obviously all merit from Novak himself
He could rely on clay court. If he was eliminated early this year or next year at French Open, i think he will make an announcement. Cause he couldn’t compete with younger players anymore
I don’t think clay courts are enough. He has preferred Wimbledon since he was a kid. If he can no longer win Wimbledon or anything but clay tournaments he might see the writing on the wall.
He will probably retire during this season, or at the end of the season. But I would love him to play forever even tho I was always a Roger 'side' and in my eyes Roger is GOAT. But at the end, all three of them are GOATs and it is just about personal preference of style, but Federer,Nadal and Djokovic will always and forerver be in the same sentence when it comes to GOAT discussion,and noone else.
@@darryldanzinger9996 he was the best in his generation when he broke federers record and also reached 22. Now, Djokovic is the best in his generation because they are tied and his overall record is better. There is no GOAT
I can't imagine what would inspire him to continue other than trying to beat Novak in the total number of singles slam titles. Maybe he could win one more French title to put him over. Beyond that, why would he continue to destroy his body for no particular reason?
It's his choice on how he chooses to balance his career. If you can prolong with rest and recover and rest and recover which many younger players follow as well, then it's absolutely apt that Rafa does that too. It's a wise choice than burning out in one go.
I think if he didn't win or he didn't even make it into 2nd week at RG there's high chance he would announce retirement by the end of this year, but then again if he make it to semi but loss he might still give one more shot next year. I honestly think mentally he drained from injuries and he wants to live his multi million lifestyle with his family, deep down he knows he won't catch-up with Djokovic in goat race, but at least he is the goat on clay and Roland Garros that can be certain!!
Someone winning 22 slams can definitely consider himself as a GOAT. Djokovik winning a couple more, if at all, does not make him the greatest but a great of the sport. Ever wonder if Rafa was injury free, he would have been ahead of 5/6 already.
I mean, it’s already been over a decade of him not being able to beat djokovic on hardcourt or grass, but now he can’t beat MOST of the players in the top 50 on hardcourt and grass. Who knows what his clay level will be this year
You are forgetting their Wimbledon 2018 SF was incredibly close. They were TIED on winners/ unforced errors at the end of it. Novak won +4 points and was definitely clutch in set 5 but Rafa had more than his share of chances to win it. Also their H2H on grass is 2-2
@@z1az285 Yes, it WAS close, but Novak was still extremely fragile and just returning from his 2 year slump. Afterwards he was never good enough to even face Djoković on grass, and given Novak's subsequent track record on Wimbledon he was certainly gonna face him sooner or later.
@@SerbAtheist I agree that Novak will definitely have the edge this year because of how much his spot serving has improved but Rafa's serve has improved from 2018 too, though not as much. I hope both face each other in top form.
I' m a Federer fan but i really can' t stand when someone say that a champion' s career is near the end. Who knows? And when you are talking about a player like him, you' ll never know when he will end his career. And, you know what? now that Federer has retired, i' m cheering for Rafa !
You didn't mention his abusive use of pain killing injections in 2022. He admitted to doing this in AO, French Open and Wimby. After his abdominal tear, his father was so concerned, he wanted his son to withdraw. He took so much pain killers, he couldn't feel his injury until it was too late. He said he wouldn't abuse them again. And so this year is what he should have gotten in 2022 if he didn't take those drugs. His congenital foot ailment is so bad, there is no cure for it and he can no longer control the pain. It's over and it should have been over last year.
Rafa's entire career he has "comeback" from injuries. All of his injuries happen at his least favorite events or when he's losing. For example this year in Australia he lost in the 2nd round because of "injury" or last year in Wimbledon he played his first 4 matches with no problems but then the second he was losing to Taylor Fritz he tore his abdominal and fortunately ended up missing a match with Kyrgios which he probably would have lost and even if he did win against Kyrgios then would have had to play Djokovic in the final which he 100% would have lost. Also in Indian Wells final he got a fractured rib and ended up missing Miami Open which he never has won. Then in Rome when playing against Shapolovav the second he started losing he started stumbling around the court and just in case anyone missed it Rafa made sure everyone knew he was "injuried" so yes I think the end is near for Rafa Nadal
Sure thing. This year Novak was in the AO and Rafa is doing everything to prevent his h2h balance becoming even worse. I think that this year it won't do him any good and Novek's gonna repeat the 2021 scenario.
@@z1az285 Very simple: 1. Novak has just triumphed over the biggest emotional-mental-psychological obstacle of his career. 2. Novak is now at the peak of his stability and consistency on the court and knows better than anyone how to win matches even when he's not at his best form. 3. Rafa is now a shadow of himself up to mid 2022. Beyond the physical obstacle - he's the one now that needs to dig himself out of the mental hole he's in. 4. Novak smells a decent opportunity to finally passing Nadal in the GS count and he's now fired up more than ever. Plus he has a point to prove, after last year he was denied 2 opportunities for a GS title. Seems like the only real threat to Novak in RG is Alcaraz and I think that experience will prevail.
@@giladpachter4546 Oh? That simple? Reasonable points, so please allow me to counter. Rafa's pre FO clay court record in 2020 was 3-2, in 2022 it was 2-1. Remind me who won the FO. In 2019 it was better but he only won Rome and still won the French. You DID NOT answer my question about last year. I thought he was done when his foot flared up but he won the French with one numb foot. So, is his current situation ideal? No. But do I think he will be extra motivated and fired up? Yes, he will because the clock is ticking (for both him and Novak, Goran said 2-3 years). So don't think that Novak is the only one who is fired up. Finally, while novaks grit at the AO was commendable you are forgetting he played all his matches at night where the conditions were tailor made for his game, still remarkable playing with an injury so taking nothing away from his achievement. But that's a very different ball game at the FO. Can he hit through Nadal and Alcaraz on clay at night? Let's find out. Everybody has a plan until they get KO'd in the face. Do you think Novak is the only one who can play with a injury and win. Pick a number and get in line. Also, don't count out Alcaraz at night against anyone. His firepower can punch holes in the clay in any condition.
@@giladpachter4546 Last but not the least even in 2021, he came back from 3-5 down in set 3 to lead 6-5 with a set point, led 2-0 in set 4 before he stopped running. Of course novak was clutch in set 3 but Rafa basically quit in set 4. Imo, he shouldn't have played but even then he gave Novak fits. So, don't think he will roll over this year. Unless he is injured, in that case he shouldn't play at all but I think he will be ready for the clay season.
The “always injured when losing, but never injured on clay” will surely milk his only surface with help of infamous pickle juice, medical evaluations and favorable draws 🤷🏼♂️
@@Арчи-д5т Yes, in 2004 he also suffered an injury that prevented him from competing at Roland Garros. This Rafa was already very good on clay, having defeated champions like Albert Costa or Carlos Moya.
@@AlejandroGarcia-wz1qi so he was legitiately injured only 2 times and have not competed in his "home" slam only once, aged 19, while jumping out of grass, hard / indoor tournaments left and right. that's like the difinition of “always injured when losing, but never injured on clay”.
@@Арчи-д5т last year when did he come back on clay after that indian wells?...ok if you dont beleive in raa's injury than do you beleive djokovic winning AO with 3cm tear?
Rafa is finished i think. If he can't win RG this year, then he should retire and enjoy life. I think he may retire at the season ending. He has no chance outside Clay..
I think he has the money to pay the technology to restore between slams if big surgery not a necessity. If it is big surgery nefessity then it would take long time out. At 36, I thibk with current technology even then he could come back at 37 to play 2 years, if second shrgwey not required.
@@saula8948 Understood, sorry. Of course both Federer (11) and Djokovic (13) have much better slam numbers than hard by Rafa (6). But by the same token he leads both overwhelmingly on clay (14) vs 2(Novak) vs 1(Federer).
Nadal sole Australian Open win prior to last year's success was in 2009 and then when 9-time Australian Open champion Djokovic was drawn as the number 1 seed in Nadal's half, Djokovic got deported freeing the path for Nadal's success in Melbourne in 2022... a resurgence but with context
As good as Rafa was, Novak is better. Rafts 22 major was at the GRAND SCAM. HE has never beaten Novak at the AO and has t even won a match or Set from Novak on a HC in almost TEN YEARS.
The best way to see if a tennis player is already at the end is when, points he use not to miss, he start to miss at important moment of a match. Federer serving for the match at 40-15 and then losses the match e.g Wimbledon 2019. Nadal missing smashes or volleys on match point or even break point e.g ATP finals. It is at this particular moment when I know the player is already going down, nevertheless I'm not saying they never miss, but clutch moment especially Match point, each of the big 3 is having a thing, that during the game they will never will it, to end the match point.
Wimbledon finals don't show Fed declining. Just that Novak held his nerves at a level probably never seen before. Fed reached the final and played a 5 set match. Just cos he lost doesn't mean he suddenly lost his touch, not in that match. Novak was just better.
@@Whatreally123 Federer is on a decline since 2010 (prime Federer) , now the rate at which he declined was very slow, because he learn to reinvent himself like the neo-backhand and SABR he brought in 2017-2018. That one common characteristic of the longetivity with the big 3 and the rest of the players (Reinvent). Even though Federer had Djokovic infront of him, all those GS Final lost from 2010 to that present day resurfaced and killed him inside that match. Moreso, he is a big victim of his playing style. He could have dive on that volley as Djokovic, but his Mr.Elegant. I'm a Djokovic Fan but, I personally wanted Federer to win that Wimbledon an close the chapter in his garden.
Let's be realistic here. He is reaching the end of his career. His body can't take much more and if he is sensible he should quit. Becaue, if he doesn t, the damage will be far worse in the future for him.
Caring for a Baby, Protecting your Family, is indeed, life-changing.. Life gets complex, yet better, mundane at times, yet more fulfilling.. It's all about priorities now.. I know. 😎 .. Anyway, well done Rafa, you have nothing to prove, to anyone, anymore.. No worries Rafa fans, Rafa's Superb Tennis Career, is already cast in stone, graphite, carbon fiber & titanium alloy. 😄 Move Forward ...
BINGO - well said. Funny, Rafa will be totally satisfied with his career whatever happens from today forward - long or short - but people get so wound up about HIS LIFE, HIS CAREER -- FFS! Let Rafa live Rafa's life, and you all, liver you'rs LOL!
Aleksandar What's wrong with that. Is he the only one who ever gave his son his name. So let me ask you this. Wouldn't you or would you give your son your name? Sounds as if you are either ashamed of your self, your son , your father or your name 😢😮😅😅😅
Rafa’s injuries are truly a tragedy. Imagine how many titles he’d have, if not for injuries. Regardless of when he retires, we have had the privilege of watching 3 of the greatest players of all time. 3 players have dominated men’s tennis for the past 15 years plus.
For the "average" person on the street, the power of the mind can be an unbelievable thing - for those like RF, ND and RN, even more so......no surprise whatsoever......that he "rises to the occasion" of Roland Garros......
Not yet, but very close!!! Novak Đoković, the Goat doesn't let him to go in piece!!! Cause Novak owns all the records, only GS they have equal, for now!!!
@@yussepig6629 😂😂😂😂😂. Novak leads hth, weeks at number 1, ATP finals, masters and year end number 1. He will soon pass him in slams. Maybe claydal can then celebrate his olympic gold that Murray won twice 😂😂😂😂😂!!!!!
I wanted him to walk away after the last French win. He's the GOAT on Clay. I hate to see him grind himself down with injuries. His bashing playing style is VERY demanding physically. He has nothing to prove. So what if he's less durable than Djokovic. He has 14 titles at Roland Garros. He should retire and raise his kids.
2009 “Here is why Nadal will never win the US open.” 2015 “Nadal’s injury prone Career might be over.” 2021 “Nadal won’t win another hard or grass court major.” 2023 . . . Blah blah blah. .... blah blah
Rafa do not believe he can win Wimbledon. And he can. With or without the injections to Kills the pain. Now is the moment. Because he can. 2 years from now, he wont BE able more. The ONLY thing he Will do then is set for a calm and peaceful retirement.
@Sancho Comacho. He would have had last year if it wasn't for that tear in his abdomen. Nole wouldn't have won it either if Nick had played real tennis. Nick had that 🏆 trophy in his hands and got coldfooted. What did you expect 😢😢😢.
@@Raju-bf5ox lol what about that? Famous sports doctor Marijana Kovacevic flew in Australia to help Novak deal with his hamstring injury. Get out of your cave and stop spazzing RajuDal 😂
@Chris Williamson. Trust me on this. If there is anyone who is going to beat Rafa this yr at RG it's Carlos Alcaraz. Not Nole or Anyone else. Mark my words.
Fighting spirit disappeared ? Total bs . You have spoken very well but what you have spoken is non sensical. He's been having injuries throughout his career and no doubt he's in a tough spot right now but no way has his passion dipped. He had a long off season and he did not get enough rest. No one is expecting him to be at his peak at this stage of his career but once he's injury free he'll be back to his 2022 level . He has repeatedly said that he is not thinking about retirement right now. Don't mislead to gain views dude
Yes! But as long as country's like the tyrannical US keep Djokovic from playing in their countries Nadal will keep going to the tournaments that aren't allowing Djokovic. It will be interesting to see if Nadal plays the French knowing that Djokovic might be there and is playing on all 8 clay cylinders hungry for number 23!
I want him to retire after winning Roland Garros this year, there is no better way for him to go out, I guess a better way for him to go out would be after beating Roger at the French open but that obviously can’t happen.
Clayday will win more than 20 clay slams, Djoker will win more than 20 Australian slams but Federer only is called by everybody ( including claydal and all his family members, Djoker and all his family members) as Mr. TENNIS as long this Sport will be played. Beyond words and above God
Rafa has lost plenty of muscle mass, especially in his arms, that used to intimidate opponents. He should bulk up, wear sleeveless shirts again, and team up with Toni for a final 2-year push.
Rafa is definitely winning french open this year I dare anyone Stop rafa winning french open 2023🐂 (unlucky '@Rafa undisputed Goat', I beat you to it... again! 🤣)
@@Muhammadali-sj9pi you must not watch tennisTV bro, he's the guy that normally comments this, that's the reason for the @ symbol in my comment but in defence, as the internet is for beef... 14 mf french opens, what you sayin fool!
@@king0vdarkness Winning on 1 surface doesn't make him the GOAT. The only somewhat valid argument Rafa fans had was slam count, now that Novak has surpassed his slam count what's left to discuss. Nadal is closer to the end than the beginning and will soon join his good friend Federer in retirement. I hope he enjoys his well-deserved retirement.
@@Muhammadali-sj9pi knew you wanted the beef XD let's continue the french open is by far the most greulling surface, no one in the history of the game will ever catch rafa's 14 slams, rafa is only one away, he still has next year to catch up, alcaraz will come back stronger and therefore dethrone novak - if rafa and novak retire, alcaraz will catch 23, maybe more, will it still be that the numbers matter to be goat?
@@king0vdarkness Actually I See Novak adding a lot more to his incredible resume and pull ahead. He is neither a weak era champ nor a one surface wonder. Nadal is obviously done soon he will be joining his good friend Federer in retirement. . Confronted with this difficult truth its understandable that Rafa fans are bitter so now they are clinging to the mere possibility that somehow Alcaraz will surpass Novak in the future. I cant stop you from day dreaming but the problem is even if you stop believing in reality it still doesn't go away.
That is the issue since I am not sure, Novak is allowed to play in all countries now given his stance against the Covid jabs (which was politicized). Nadal got lucky last year.
Like real Novak fun, born in same country like Novak, Roger and Rafa are part of THE BIG THREE tennis players, they won 64 GS, other today the best tennis players combine have no chance to rich #64 GS, not, even in dreams. 🏸🏸🏸 ☘
This has been a constant in Rafael's career. He may be "done" on hardcourts, but until he officially retires, the French Open is still his house.
@pawshands9706 I just want to see Rafael Nadal healthy!
@@lucysilvestri87 he always was healthy
@@BogdanPW641 no he wasn't. Stop lying
@@z1az285 in 90% times he was...
@@BogdanPW641 Absolutely not. What is true is when he was fully fit, he has won a lot more matches than he lost
out of the big three, his game is the one that depends his physicality and put most stress on it. imo
This is why I wonder if Carlos Alcaraz will be the same? Their physicality... I truly hope not
@@benitadewet9344 Carlos is average player forget even compare to big 3...this types of many loosers come and go in past
@@benitadewet9344 i think he will have same problems as we can already see. But luckily he dont have that much defensive gameplay style as young Nadal has. Alcaraz uses a lot of dropshot and has much better serve which helps him to have many easier points and less running.
But out of the 3, he has the strongest most physical body by far. Djokovic has amazing reach and agility and bending, but overall Nadal has stronger body.
@@kingnole4237 average player, suuuuure
Nadal has came back too many times for me to write him off , but he is definitely on a downward spiral . This year's FO is a must win for him if he wants to be in the slam race , if he doesn't win his pet slam Novak will surpass him and there will be no going back . Novak is the more likely player to finish with the more slams anyway even if Nadal wins this year's FO but Nadal knows that , he knows he cannot let the FO slip away from him or its done , Novak will without a doubt surpass him .
Honestly, tennis is a meritocracy. Fitness is part of it. If novak is good enough to go all the way, he deserves it. But then again, I hope Rafa regains full fitness to battle him. The tennis comes first, and may the best player win. Slam race or not
He isn’t in the slam race regardless.
Djokovic will win at least 2 more slams this year and then Nadal will never catch him.
Back in 2008 one of my teachers who was involved in tennis told me "Nadal is better than Federer but he'll be done in a few years because the way he plays isn't sustainable". The fact he's lasted so long is frankly a miracle.
@@westonmeyer3110 well done for prediction 👍
@@vladimirblagojevic5937
I also predicted last year that Alcaraz would win Wimbledon in the final against Djokovic.
I have been thinking a lot about it in recent days after his AO loss. Nadal himself doesn’t quite know what he wants imo. He wants to win more grand slams and be the greatest but at the same time he is now a father. For someone who’s first priority and most important thing for so many years was tennis it is definitely big transition. Rafa needs to think very well now about his position in live and in tennis. I still hope there will be number 23 for him.
Very good remark in a bunch of hateful and pathetic trolls on this video!!! That's also what I think, there are other priorities in his life right now, but at the same time I don't understand why he keeps playing in this situation... 😐
@@tennisradu To be honest, in my opinion he loves playing but I'm surprised that he played the AO even though he wasn't quite ready TBH. I think he needs the matches now even though he doesn't like losing (like anyone else ). That being said if his body holds i see him playing until next year but i highly doubt beyond 2024. Maybe the FO 2025 but that's a very long shot. It was always his intention to play the FO 2024 and it is more important to him than the Olympics.
@@z1az285 No, this "he loves playing" narrative isn't convincing for me, sorry... You can't love something that continuously makes you suffer physically and mentally. Last 8 months have been terrible and, honestly, this clay season will be crucial. If he doesn't win RG, I don't think he'll keep going. We'll see then. 😁
@@tennisradu maybe I should have said, he loves competing. But i agree, the clay season won't matter TBH as long as he does well in 1 or 2 events with a few wins for confidence and match toughness. One title is enough if he can do it. Remember his record last year was 2-1 prior to the FO, in 2020 it was 3-2 but he has to be injury free. Even last year, he did something out of desperation but he can't do it forever. In 2021 he played badly at most events but still won Rome over Djokovic though it wasn't convincing.
@@z1az285 No, it's not your fault, it's just for me he doesn't have to win anything anymore. I just to want to see him happy on court. I've seen him tense and pretty stressed lately, if this keeps going, I don't see why he should continue playing if he no longer enjoys it. I think sometimes we have to know when to say "no" as well. 😁
As a huge Nadal fan I think he should retire after the 2023 French Open, regardless of the outcome. He has nothing left to prove, his legacy as one of the 'Big 3' and the greatest clay court player of all time will never be questioned. Pre-2010 he made prime Federer seem human and post-2010 he battled with Novak's ascendancy and still managed to win 16 slams during that time period, even with all the pundits saying his body wouldn't hold up in the long run.
Agreed, all around. For someone of whom, so many naysayers spoke so disparagingly, he's set so many "oldest" records, and made those people a laughing stock. It's all good......
He certainly may retire after the French this year. He probably would want the French to be his last tournament, whatever year that would be. He just can't stay healthy for a long period of time anymore.
I think he retires after RG whether he wins it or not. Especially if he loses. There's no way he'll be able to find motivation to continue when he cannot win on his best surface and his injuries are not going away.
He didn't win in 2009, 2015,2016, 2021 and bounced back every single time. He can't do it forever but i do believe he has one FO left in him. It won't be easy especially with Carlos, Djokovic, Ruud, tsitsipas, zverev but let's see how the chips fall this year
@@z1az285 none of those years was he playing as poorly for 6+ months as he is right now. Not to mention he's turning 37 soon. It's over
@@jeremyneiderhoff He has been written off many times. It's not easy for him now, but as difficult as it is he loves competing. So nothing's over until Rafa HIMSELF says it's over. He can't engineer comebacks forever but I think he has one FO left in him
@@jeremyneiderhoff For the record,
Rafa's pre FO clay court record in 2020 was 3-2, in 2022 it was 2-1. Remind me who won the FO. In 2019 it was better but he only won Rome and still won the French. about last year in 2022 . I thought he was done when his foot flared up but he won the French with one numb foot. So, is his current situation ideal? No. But do I think he will be extra motivated and fired up? Yes, he will because the clock is ticking (for both him and Novak, Goran said 2-3 years).Also, don't count out Alcaraz at night against anyone. His firepower can punch holes in the clay in any conditions
@z1az he's lost seven of his last nine matches, all to inferior players. Yes we shouldn't rule out a comeback, but don't act the this time isn't different
The end is coming but it's not there yet. When he is healthy and when he can focus only on tennis, he is still elite. Being a father will only make him more relaxed. His baby looks a lot like him.
Nadal is definitely done. The results he did get in the beginning of 2022 were very flattering regarding his real level. Many players he played against were still impressed by his aura and lost matches they should have won (Shapovalov, Medvedev in AO, Zverev at the French Open, Fritz at Wimbledon). In my opinion Nadal in 2022 was the same as Nadal 2021, but was just luckier. That will not be enough in 2023. His opponents are not afraid anymore, and he seems to be more tired than ever (I say "tired", not "injured"). I think Nadal will barely play until the clay season. He will use this time to reload his batteries and work out a lot. Will it be enough ? I seriously doubt it. To win the French he will probably have to beat at least two players in a row amongst Alcaraz, Tsitsipas and Djokovic. That seems too hard now. In a way or another his season will be over after Roland Garros. I guess his career also.
Nothing lasts forever, but his game rises a couple of notches at the FO. 2020 Pre FO record, 3-2, wins RG without dropping a set, 2022 record 2-1 wins the FO. Novak won Rome in 2020,2022. Rafa won 2021. Didn't matter.
You have a warped and delusional view of Nadal's 2022 season. You don't win two slams by being lucky. Rafa beat Medvedev through brilliance and guts & Djokovic at Roland Garros as well as 4 top 10 players. Perhaps it is time for a brain scan to see if you have one!
@@paulmansell6113 You cannot deny that Zverev was the better player on the court in the French semi-final, and he would have probably won in straight sets if he hadn't been scared of how he was easily leading. And I still don't mention his ankle injury. And if you read me well, I did not say that Nadal had been completely lucky in 2022, but that he had been luckier than in 2021. In 2021 he was one game away to win in straight sets against Tstsipas and he lost. At Roland Garros no one can tell what would have happened if he had won the tie-breaker of the third set against Novak. What I mean is that he was not less good in 2021 than in 2022, but he fact is that years go by and we surely can agree that Rafa is closer to the end of his career than ever. From my point of view, I guess that he will stop it this year, but I can be wrong. By the way, I just checked : my brain is still there. Thank you for caring.
Things are not looking good for Nadal:
* Nadal lost 6 of his last 8 matches. When was the last time this happened? In 2003 (20 years ago) - despite all his injuries. (He was ranked 45 back then in 2003). Out of the 6 losses, 5 players had their first win against Nadal and 3 losses came from players ranked out of the top 20.
* In 2022, Nadal did not win a Masters 1000. When was the last time this happened? In 2004 (19 years ago) - despite all his injuries. (I am not counting 2020 as many Masters 1000 were cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic). Masters are sprint, Grand Slams are marathon.
* Nadal is in danger of leaving the top 10. When was the last time his was out of the top 10? In 2005 (18 years ago) - despite all his injuries.
2004 was not the last time Rafa didn't win a Masters 1000, it was 2015.
I am Nadal fan, and I am rocking with him since 2004, ain't jumping on other players bandwagon. They've said he was done on several moments in his career. Until Nadal himself doesn't announce retirement, than there is always a chance for him to win.
Nadals biggest nemesis in the end was always himself and his stubbornness to not know whne to take short pauses. But at the same time maybe then he wouldn't have giving us what he has.. Nadal at his very peak surpasses both Federer and Novak. In my opinion. But unlike Novak that peak didint last long.. While Novak has a very decent style it has proven to be very effective. The rest is obviously all merit from Novak himself
He could rely on clay court. If he was eliminated early this year or next year at French Open, i think he will make an announcement. Cause he couldn’t compete with younger players anymore
I don’t think clay courts are enough. He has preferred Wimbledon since he was a kid. If he can no longer win Wimbledon or anything but clay tournaments he might see the writing on the wall.
@@westonmeyer3110 He's not reached Wimbledon final in 11 years now
@@SK-nt4oy
He could have got to the final if he wasn’t injured last year.
@@westonmeyer3110 could, would, should don't exist
@@westonmeyer3110 he could have also lost to Fritz
Always ''injured'' during hardcourt season and 100% fine for clay season... typical.
If he retires this year... It's fine... He's the GOAT in my eyes ❤️
He will probably retire during this season, or at the end of the season.
But I would love him to play forever even tho I was always a Roger 'side' and in my eyes Roger is GOAT.
But at the end, all three of them are GOATs and it is just about personal preference of style, but Federer,Nadal and Djokovic will always and forerver be in the same sentence when it comes to GOAT discussion,and noone else.
He never was the GOAT and never will be.
Yup, well said, he's the GOAT only in your eyes.
goat of clay
@@darryldanzinger9996 he was the best in his generation when he broke federers record and also reached 22. Now, Djokovic is the best in his generation because they are tied and his overall record is better. There is no GOAT
I can't imagine what would inspire him to continue other than trying to beat Novak in the total number of singles slam titles. Maybe he could win one more French title to put him over. Beyond that, why would he continue to destroy his body for no particular reason?
Pretty much. TUEs stopped working… time to retire.
My opinion on favorites for this year:
Australian open: Djokovic
French open: Nadal
Wimbledon: Djokovic
Us Open: Alcaraz or Djokovic
Come on, we all know why he won Australian open last year
Yes, because he won the 5th set in the final
Oh yes! He won AO last year because the King Melbourne wasn’t there. 😂
@@Jedemy And what makes you think Medvedev would or wouldn't have beaten him?
@@Jedemy the king of melbourne won FO when nadal was not healthy
@@Raju-bf5ox exactly
The end of his hair is more imminent than the end of his career
my guess is that in this year's Roland Garros he will exit early and announce his retirement after the defeat
It's his choice on how he chooses to balance his career. If you can prolong with rest and recover and rest and recover which many younger players follow as well, then it's absolutely apt that Rafa does that too.
It's a wise choice than burning out in one go.
I think if he didn't win or he didn't even make it into 2nd week at RG there's high chance he would announce retirement by the end of this year, but then again if he make it to semi but loss he might still give one more shot next year. I honestly think mentally he drained from injuries and he wants to live his multi million lifestyle with his family, deep down he knows he won't catch-up with Djokovic in goat race, but at least he is the goat on clay and Roland Garros that can be certain!!
Someone winning 22 slams can definitely consider himself as a GOAT. Djokovik winning a couple more, if at all, does not make him the greatest but a great of the sport. Ever wonder if Rafa was injury free, he would have been ahead of 5/6 already.
He has been suffering from different injuries for years now. After all he put his body through he should finally quit at the French Open this year.
I mean, it’s already been over a decade of him not being able to beat djokovic on hardcourt or grass, but now he can’t beat MOST of the players in the top 50 on hardcourt and grass. Who knows what his clay level will be this year
You are forgetting their Wimbledon 2018 SF was incredibly close. They were TIED on winners/ unforced errors at the end of it. Novak won +4 points and was definitely clutch in set 5 but Rafa had more than his share of chances to win it. Also their H2H on grass is 2-2
@@z1az285 Yes, it WAS close, but Novak was still extremely fragile and just returning from his 2 year slump. Afterwards he was never good enough to even face Djoković on grass, and given Novak's subsequent track record on Wimbledon he was certainly gonna face him sooner or later.
@@SerbAtheist I agree that Novak will definitely have the edge this year because of how much his spot serving has improved but Rafa's serve has improved from 2018 too, though not as much. I hope both face each other in top form.
I' m a Federer fan but i really can' t stand when someone say that a champion' s career is near the end.
Who knows? And when you are talking about a player like him, you' ll never know when he will end his career.
And, you know what? now that Federer has retired, i' m cheering for Rafa !
You didn't mention his abusive use of pain killing injections in 2022. He admitted to doing this in AO, French Open and Wimby. After his abdominal tear, his father was so concerned, he wanted his son to withdraw. He took so much pain killers, he couldn't feel his injury until it was too late. He said he wouldn't abuse them again. And so this year is what he should have gotten in 2022 if he didn't take those drugs. His congenital foot ailment is so bad, there is no cure for it and he can no longer control the pain. It's over and it should have been over last year.
Nadal is Nadal !
Never underestimate a lion. 👍❤️
On Clay furface only.
Hey may be injured now but the GOAT always prevails!
But he is not the GOAT
Stats say otherwise. The only thing he has over Djoko is Olympic gold and he’s glaringly missing the ATP Year End
yes, that's what happened in AO23
It’s not over… not just yet
Rafa's entire career he has "comeback" from injuries. All of his injuries happen at his least favorite events or when he's losing. For example this year in Australia he lost in the 2nd round because of "injury" or last year in Wimbledon he played his first 4 matches with no problems but then the second he was losing to Taylor Fritz he tore his abdominal and fortunately ended up missing a match with Kyrgios which he probably would have lost and even if he did win against Kyrgios then would have had to play Djokovic in the final which he 100% would have lost. Also in Indian Wells final he got a fractured rib and ended up missing Miami Open which he never has won. Then in Rome when playing against Shapolovav the second he started losing he started stumbling around the court and just in case anyone missed it Rafa made sure everyone knew he was "injuried" so yes I think the end is near for Rafa Nadal
Sure thing. This year Novak was in the AO and Rafa is doing everything to prevent his h2h balance becoming even worse. I think that this year it won't do him any good and Novek's gonna repeat the 2021 scenario.
@@giladpachter4546 What happened in the 2022 FO QF? His clay court record was 2-1 and Djokovic had won Rome in 2022.
Do enlighten us.
@@z1az285
Very simple:
1. Novak has just triumphed over the biggest emotional-mental-psychological obstacle of his career.
2. Novak is now at the peak of his stability and consistency on the court and knows better than anyone how to win matches even when he's not at his best form.
3. Rafa is now a shadow of himself up to mid 2022. Beyond the physical obstacle - he's the one now that needs to dig himself out of the mental hole he's in.
4. Novak smells a decent opportunity to finally passing Nadal in the GS count and he's now fired up more than ever. Plus he has a point to prove, after last year he was denied 2 opportunities for a GS title.
Seems like the only real threat to Novak in RG is Alcaraz and I think that experience will prevail.
@@giladpachter4546 Oh? That simple? Reasonable points, so please allow me to counter. Rafa's pre FO clay court record in 2020 was 3-2, in 2022 it was 2-1. Remind me who won the FO. In 2019 it was better but he only won Rome and still won the French. You DID NOT answer my question about last year. I thought he was done when his foot flared up but he won the French with one numb foot. So, is his current situation ideal? No. But do I think he will be extra motivated and fired up? Yes, he will because the clock is ticking (for both him and Novak, Goran said 2-3 years). So don't think that Novak is the only one who is fired up. Finally, while novaks grit at the AO was commendable you are forgetting he played all his matches at night where the conditions were tailor made for his game, still remarkable playing with an injury so taking nothing away from his achievement. But that's a very different ball game at the FO. Can he hit through Nadal and Alcaraz on clay at night? Let's find out. Everybody has a plan until they get KO'd in the face. Do you think Novak is the only one who can play with a injury and win. Pick a number and get in line. Also, don't count out Alcaraz at night against anyone. His firepower can punch holes in the clay in any condition.
@@giladpachter4546 Last but not the least even in 2021, he came back from 3-5 down in set 3 to lead 6-5 with a set point, led 2-0 in set 4 before he stopped running. Of course novak was clutch in set 3 but Rafa basically quit in set 4. Imo, he shouldn't have played but even then he gave Novak fits. So, don't think he will roll over this year. Unless he is injured, in that case he shouldn't play at all but I think he will be ready for the clay season.
The “always injured when losing, but never injured on clay” will surely milk his only surface with help of infamous pickle juice, medical evaluations and favorable draws 🤷🏼♂️
2016
@@AlejandroGarcia-wz1qi can you name at least one more instance of him withdrawing on clay before or after?
@@Арчи-д5т Yes, in 2004 he also suffered an injury that prevented him from competing at Roland Garros. This Rafa was already very good on clay, having defeated champions like Albert Costa or Carlos Moya.
@@AlejandroGarcia-wz1qi so he was legitiately injured only 2 times and have not competed in his "home" slam only once, aged 19, while jumping out of grass, hard / indoor tournaments left and right. that's like the difinition of “always injured when losing, but never injured on clay”.
@@Арчи-д5т last year when did he come back on clay after that indian wells?...ok if you dont beleive in raa's injury than do you beleive djokovic winning AO with 3cm tear?
He will surely win another French open! He’s still King of clay! 👑
Those wretched vaccines must have done havoc on Rafa's already injured body!
My prediction is that he will soon go into retirement!
Only if he keels over with chest pains.
Wonderful career, now he may not win any more tournaments, but he has a beautiful family--job well done, live well rafa
But this is the first time he is 36
This year we'll see the last of this great champion, what a stalwart of the game, like Federer and Djokovic.
Rafa is finished i think. If he can't win RG this year, then he should retire and enjoy life. I think he may retire at the season ending. He has no chance outside Clay..
May be, one last comeback is pending.
I think he has the money to pay the technology to restore between slams if big surgery not a necessity.
If it is big surgery nefessity then it would take long time out.
At 36, I thibk with current technology even then he could come back at 37 to play 2 years, if second shrgwey not required.
Nadal - the GOAT of 1 surface (clay)
Yeah that's why he has more us open titles on hardcourt than djokovic.. Because he's the goat on clay
@@HILAL19564 As far as I know AO is a hc as well so 13-6 in total
@@saula8948 No on clay it's 20-7 Nadal, on hard it's 20-8 Djokovic but Nadal definitely is the only player in history to beat Novak in two USO finals
@@z1az285 I was referring to hard court slams not the H2H . Novak has 13 ( 10 AO and 3 USO ) while Nadal has 6 ( 2 AO , 4 USO ) .
@@saula8948 Understood, sorry. Of course both Federer (11) and Djokovic (13) have much better slam numbers than hard by Rafa (6). But by the same token he leads both overwhelmingly on clay (14) vs 2(Novak) vs 1(Federer).
It seems so. He will still reign on clay courts for a bit, but for other surface it is a big ask.
Yes he is done
Famous last words
Winning only 2 titles lol. Some people would die for a year where they win 2 titles
Dopedal is done. He needs to change his diapers.
Nadal sole Australian Open win prior to last year's success was in 2009 and then when 9-time Australian Open champion Djokovic was drawn as the number 1 seed in Nadal's half, Djokovic got deported freeing the path for Nadal's success in Melbourne in 2022... a resurgence but with context
As good as Rafa was, Novak is better.
Rafts 22 major was at the GRAND SCAM.
HE has never beaten Novak at the AO and has t even won a match or Set from Novak on a HC in almost TEN YEARS.
I think as happened with fed he will keep returning to the court until his body trully gives up.
Well, he did get jabbed so....
The best way to see if a tennis player is already at the end is when, points he use not to miss, he start to miss at important moment of a match.
Federer serving for the match at 40-15 and then losses the match e.g Wimbledon 2019.
Nadal missing smashes or volleys on match point or even break point e.g ATP finals.
It is at this particular moment when I know the player is already going down, nevertheless I'm not saying they never miss, but clutch moment especially Match point, each of the big 3 is having a thing, that during the game they will never will it, to end the match point.
Wimbledon finals don't show Fed declining. Just that Novak held his nerves at a level probably never seen before. Fed reached the final and played a 5 set match. Just cos he lost doesn't mean he suddenly lost his touch, not in that match. Novak was just better.
@@Whatreally123 Federer is on a decline since 2010 (prime Federer) , now the rate at which he declined was very slow, because he learn to reinvent himself like the neo-backhand and SABR he brought in 2017-2018. That one common characteristic of the longetivity with the big 3 and the rest of the players (Reinvent). Even though Federer had Djokovic infront of him, all those GS Final lost from 2010 to that present day resurfaced and killed him inside that match. Moreso, he is a big victim of his playing style. He could have dive on that volley as Djokovic, but his Mr.Elegant. I'm a Djokovic Fan but, I personally wanted Federer to win that Wimbledon an close the chapter in his garden.
Let's be realistic here. He is reaching the end of his career. His body can't take much more and if he is sensible he should quit. Becaue, if he doesn t, the damage will be far worse in the future for him.
For everyone.
Caring for a Baby, Protecting your Family, is indeed, life-changing.. Life gets complex, yet better, mundane at times, yet more fulfilling.. It's all about priorities now.. I know. 😎 .. Anyway, well done Rafa, you have nothing to prove, to anyone, anymore.. No worries Rafa fans, Rafa's Superb Tennis Career, is already cast in stone, graphite, carbon fiber & titanium alloy. 😄
Move Forward ...
BINGO - well said. Funny, Rafa will be totally satisfied with his career whatever happens from today forward - long or short - but people get so wound up about HIS LIFE, HIS CAREER -- FFS! Let Rafa live Rafa's life, and you all, liver you'rs LOL!
He's ego is so high!!! He gives name to his only son Rafael, i mean...🤯😲🤔
Aleksandar What's wrong with that. Is he the only one who ever gave his son his name. So let me ask you this. Wouldn't you or would you give your son your name? Sounds as if you are either ashamed of your self, your son , your father or your name 😢😮😅😅😅
Del Potro had more injuries
Rafa’s injuries are truly a tragedy. Imagine how many titles he’d have, if not for injuries. Regardless of when he retires, we have had the privilege of watching 3 of the greatest players of all time. 3 players have dominated men’s tennis for the past 15 years plus.
Hes worn but He'll be back
Nadals faking it like he always does. Nothing new here.
What about djokovic?
the hypocrisy is actually CRAZYYY. when novak was injured with a 3 cm tear and won the ao, y'all didn't say nun. clowns like u won't go anywhere 🤡🤡
All the doping has caught up to him finally
short answer. HELL NO!
It's funny how he always gets healthy enough to play the French Open.
For the "average" person on the street, the power of the mind can be an unbelievable thing - for those like RF, ND and RN, even more so......no surprise whatsoever......that he "rises to the occasion" of Roland Garros......
Every one is talking about Rafael Nadal's retirement. Why not talk about your own and mind your own business.
Not yet, but very close!!! Novak Đoković, the Goat doesn't let him to go in piece!!! Cause Novak owns all the records, only GS they have equal, for now!!!
Nadal leads 11-7 in slam h2h meetings. And Olympics too. Rafa clear GOAT for now
@@yussepig6629 😂😂😂😂😂. Novak leads hth, weeks at number 1, ATP finals, masters and year end number 1. He will soon pass him in slams. Maybe claydal can then celebrate his olympic gold that Murray won twice 😂😂😂😂😂!!!!!
@@yussepig6629 Nadal is GOAT for brainless fankids.
Go Rafaa!😊
Please win RG one more time, and retire ala Sampras, not Fed.
French Open will answer this.
Yes, the third-greatest player of all time should retire immediately.......... solid B-plus player who's got nothing more to prove...
I hope he never comes back!
No he's not done, not yet, you'll see.
Yeah he's done. His game is too physical but that being said even a 70% Nadal can still be in top 5.
Don't make me cry.
I wanted him to walk away after the last French win. He's the GOAT on Clay. I hate to see him grind himself down with injuries. His bashing playing style is VERY demanding physically. He has nothing to prove.
So what if he's less durable than Djokovic. He has 14 titles at Roland Garros. He should retire and raise his kids.
He gona have one more tilt
2009 “Here is why Nadal will never win the US open.” 2015 “Nadal’s injury prone Career might be over.” 2021 “Nadal won’t win another hard or grass court major.” 2023 . . . Blah blah blah. .... blah blah
he is done
The answer is that if he meets Novak again, and Novak destroy him, he will be one step closer to leave tennis 😂😂😂
Last time they met Rafa tore him a new hole
@@yussepig6629 Last time they were due to meet in Wimbledon he escaped🙂
The "End" is near.
The answer will be clear after Roland Garros 2023.
What now?
I think he’ll try to finish his career on clay
Rafa is not good enough to go deep in the Roland Garros
Rafa do not believe he can win Wimbledon. And he can. With or without the injections to Kills the pain. Now is the moment. Because he can. 2 years from now, he wont BE able more. The ONLY thing he Will do then is set for a calm and peaceful retirement.
@Sancho Comacho. He would have had last year if it wasn't for that tear in his abdomen. Nole wouldn't have won it either if Nick had played real tennis. Nick had that 🏆 trophy in his hands and got coldfooted. What did you expect 😢😢😢.
Probably faked most of his injuries
No
@@z1az285 yes
@@catspaw7366 what about 3CM tear winning AO
@@Raju-bf5ox lol what about that? Famous sports doctor Marijana Kovacevic flew in Australia to help Novak deal with his hamstring injury. Get out of your cave and stop spazzing RajuDal 😂
@@catspaw7366 dude stop living inside the cave to stop beleiving only on one side first 😂
No he has a few more years left
I think he has one more Slam in him.
He’s finished
@Chris Williamson. Trust me on this. If there is anyone who is going to beat Rafa this yr at RG it's Carlos Alcaraz. Not Nole or Anyone else. Mark my words.
Fighting spirit disappeared ? Total bs . You have spoken very well but what you have spoken is non sensical. He's been having injuries throughout his career and no doubt he's in a tough spot right now but no way has his passion dipped. He had a long off season and he did not get enough rest. No one is expecting him to be at his peak at this stage of his career but once he's injury free he'll be back to his 2022 level . He has repeatedly said that he is not thinking about retirement right now. Don't mislead to gain views dude
Yes soon he will join his good friend Federer in retirement.
Yes! But as long as country's like the tyrannical US keep Djokovic from playing in their countries Nadal will keep going to the tournaments that aren't allowing Djokovic. It will be interesting to see if Nadal plays the French knowing that Djokovic might be there and is playing on all 8 clay cylinders hungry for number 23!
I want him to retire after winning Roland Garros this year, there is no better way for him to go out, I guess a better way for him to go out would be after beating Roger at the French open but that obviously can’t happen.
This is a lot of Blabla
Clayday will win more than 20 clay slams, Djoker will win more than 20 Australian slams but Federer only is called by everybody ( including claydal and all his family members, Djoker and all his family members) as Mr. TENNIS as long this Sport will be played. Beyond words and above God
40:15 Chokerer
He's an old man.
Rafa has lost plenty of muscle mass, especially in his arms, that used to intimidate opponents. He should bulk up, wear sleeveless shirts again, and team up with Toni for a final 2-year push.
its called old age
Nadal will retire 2025
Nah after the olympics 2024 in Paris
He is dead
Rafa is definitely winning french open this year
I dare anyone Stop rafa winning french open 2023🐂
(unlucky '@Rafa undisputed Goat', I beat you to it... again! 🤣)
Undisputed GOAT based on what?
@@Muhammadali-sj9pi you must not watch tennisTV bro, he's the guy that normally comments this, that's the reason for the @ symbol in my comment
but in defence, as the internet is for beef...
14 mf french opens, what you sayin fool!
@@king0vdarkness Winning on 1 surface doesn't make him the GOAT. The only somewhat valid argument Rafa fans had was slam count, now that Novak has surpassed his slam count what's left to discuss. Nadal is closer to the end than the beginning and will soon join his good friend Federer in retirement. I hope he enjoys his well-deserved retirement.
@@Muhammadali-sj9pi knew you wanted the beef XD
let's continue
the french open is by far the most greulling surface, no one in the history of the game will ever catch rafa's 14 slams, rafa is only one away, he still has next year to catch up, alcaraz will come back stronger and therefore dethrone novak - if rafa and novak retire, alcaraz will catch 23, maybe more, will it still be that the numbers matter to be goat?
@@king0vdarkness Actually I See Novak adding a lot more to his incredible resume and pull ahead. He is neither a weak era champ nor a one surface wonder. Nadal is obviously done soon he will be joining his good friend Federer in retirement. . Confronted with this difficult truth its understandable that Rafa fans are bitter so now they are clinging to the mere possibility that somehow Alcaraz will surpass Novak in the future. I cant stop you from day dreaming but the problem is even if you stop believing in reality it still doesn't go away.
Fake News Of His Retirement
Make a decision buddy,please do not let this matter drag on much longer,ITS TIME.
He's thru, he will not win another slam as long as Novak Djokovic plays
That is the issue since I am not sure, Novak is allowed to play in all countries now given his stance against the Covid jabs (which was politicized). Nadal got lucky last year.
Like real Novak fun, born in same country like Novak, Roger and Rafa are part of THE BIG THREE tennis players, they won 64 GS, other today the best tennis players combine have no chance to rich #64 GS, not, even in dreams. 🏸🏸🏸 ☘