@@Aksriv100 Yes your right my friend he already has withdrawn from the Monte Carlo Masters 😢...I understand he will hopefully have a great run winning Barcelona, Madrid, Rome then hopefully going ahead of Novak at RG I know Rafa knows how to get into form and knows his body best
Rafa at RG makes every opponent question their life choices. That meme "Why are we here? Just to suffer!" legitimately becomes real for them. Imagine dedicating your life to the art of perfecting tennis, practicing hours after hours... only to get steamrolled by prime Rafa on clay as if you were an amateur. I mean, just look at Almagro's facial expressions in the 3rd set. Dude looked like he's done with this sport & life in general 😅
His Spirit, gumption, fight to the finish, humble yet self assuredness...........well the litany goes on! Rafa'smagical presence, so exhilarating to behold is cherished & missed mightily. We await his return in health & fortitude. Vamos!
all of the top Spaniard players suffer from their fellow countryman Nadal on court: Ferrero, Ferrer, Robredo, Verdasco, Almagro, Carreno-Busta, Bautista-Agut, even including Nadal's own coach Moya. Although Alcaraz is popping, when facing Nadal he still didn't get to be as dominate as he is towards most of the player on tour. Have to admit though that Spain is the best country in terms of tennis talents, so many top 10 players including former top1 over the past two decades
This is history, I miss him and Roger so much we'll never see those giants or none like them , that is a once in a life time rivalry, when they were in their prime they gave us so much ..
Almagro still seems good here. Good defence, slightly slower pace. But Nadal is in God mode completely. Only way to counter him are deep balls and faster pace. Almost no one can do it all the time, even Nole...
That's a really good and interesting, but difficult question to answer to. 2008 Nadal was younger, quicker, a better defensive player and probably had a better forehand than the one of 2017. His court coverage back then was just insane and he was simply a wall behind the baseline! On the other hand 2017 Rafa was a more complete and better offensive player, wiser overall and arguably a player with a better backhand and serve. It would be a close match for sure.
@@xsandinistax All true and the answer lies in 2008 Rafa.. He was quicker ,had way better defense and court coverage was insane , 2017 would not be able to pass 2008 Rafa . Defense 2008 Rafa was incredible from tough positions. That is what 2017 Rafa didnt have .
@@jonbonesmahomes7472, if we bring to the conversation 2010 Rafa too, arguably his most succesful year on clay when he achieved the "clay slam", or even the insane (for a) teenager 2005 Rafa, you may find that it's way too difficult to pick one version of the Spaniard over the another.
But we still need more time to actually see a prime Alcaraz, so it would not count to see, prime Nadal vs alcaraz "today".... sadly we wont be able to see prime Nadal vs prime Alcaraz, we just have to be thankful to have these 2 talents making this sport greater, each in their own time and enjoy them! 😊
@@mysticnomad89 From what you write I assume that you didn't see the match between Alcaraz and Djokovic in Rolland Garros. Until Carlos was injured the match was even and I could say that Carlos had the momentum. After Carlos Alcaraz' injury (when the score was 1-1 in sets and 1-1 in games) there was not actually a match.
@@FirstnameLastname-hg5gt still carlos ain’t even close to teenage Rafa on Clay. Rafa never used to miss. you should watch his highlights. At his peak no one hit through Rafa. Novak wouldn’t have that much success had Fedal maintained their bodies in shape and had they played with the 2004-2010 tenacity
@@vladhadarig2264 Nadal has crushed Nole in Grand Slam, beating him 11-7 in head to head. Accept it and don't pretend that Nadal was nothing and Nole was everything.
@@carlosramonlorente220 when was the last time Nadal beat Djoko on other surface besides clay? He has 11-7 just because most of the games were played at RG
Yes I guess so. The way he stole the Australian from Novak last year would show that. He tries to be a nice guy but you can see it's very hard work for him.
Wish to see Rafa back on court soon
Amen
He'll be back Monte Carlo bro or most definitely Barcelona imo
@Michael Bmore Barcelona hopefully 🤞
@@Aksriv100 Yes your right my friend he already has withdrawn from the Monte Carlo Masters 😢...I understand he will hopefully have a great run winning Barcelona, Madrid, Rome then hopefully going ahead of Novak at RG I know Rafa knows how to get into form and knows his body best
@@michaelbmore27410 I truly hope that he plays in Rome and RG 🤞
Nadal in RG is the highest peak ever
Rafa at RG makes every opponent question their life choices. That meme "Why are we here? Just to suffer!" legitimately becomes real for them. Imagine dedicating your life to the art of perfecting tennis, practicing hours after hours... only to get steamrolled by prime Rafa on clay as if you were an amateur.
I mean, just look at Almagro's facial expressions in the 3rd set. Dude looked like he's done with this sport & life in general 😅
""Rafa at RG makes every opponent question their life choices.""
🙏 for Rafa’s healthy return. I miss him.
Any vir us?
Just shot him with another one sringe
His Spirit, gumption, fight to the finish, humble yet self assuredness...........well the litany goes on! Rafa'smagical presence, so exhilarating to behold is cherished & missed mightily. We await his return in health & fortitude. Vamos!
Roland Garros 2008 is the best performance by a tennis player in a Grand Slam in the history of tennis 🎾
Wimbledon 2004
@@bojack99 no
Yed
@@bojack99no
@@bojack99 Federer lost 2 sets in Wimbledon 2004
Almagro: “Nadal will be 65 years old and continue to win Roland Garros”
This comment is aging better and better as each year goes by 😂😭
😂
Almost the same age, but Almagro knew how good Nadal was.
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Yes. He had a great win this year. Physically he's gone.
Rafa won Rolland Garros! Doesn't matter when you read this.
well... 2023
@@aidam.6231 well not in his control :(
The only guy to play many tournaments without dropping a set! Wish him all the best for the clay season
I still feel Almagro should have retired when he was 1-0 15-0 up.
all of the top Spaniard players suffer from their fellow countryman Nadal on court: Ferrero, Ferrer, Robredo, Verdasco, Almagro, Carreno-Busta, Bautista-Agut, even including Nadal's own coach Moya. Although Alcaraz is popping, when facing Nadal he still didn't get to be as dominate as he is towards most of the player on tour. Have to admit though that Spain is the best country in terms of tennis talents, so many top 10 players including former top1 over the past two decades
Nadal is still 2-1 vs Alcaraz. Gave him a lesson at Indian Wells last year.
@@SJ-di5zu yes, but this wont last too long unless nadal meats alcaraz on clay, nadal's physical condition is worrying to me
Miss him 😔 Love him ❤
Who Almagro or Nadal.
@@mrpog5620 Novak's arch rival
@@shomabhattacharya7515 Alr
This is history, I miss him and Roger so much we'll never see those giants or none like them , that is a once in a life time rivalry, when they were in their prime they gave us so much ..
Rafa is a beast🔥🔥
Nico had the talent to win majors not the discipline
Whats more brutal was the Final in Monte Carlo 2010 against Verdasco…
Nadal had won RG as often as Sampras has won grand slams 😂. It doesn't even make sense
Nadal always proves the haters wrong
Nicolás Almagro's face says his last name should be Amargo.
Very good...😅
Almagro played very well, but here Nadal was a force of nature, a hurricane. No one could stop him. And no one did.
This guy gave up before the matches even started. Look at his body language. Of course you are not gonna have a chance.
Almagro gave up before even starting, he lost mentally
Hizo un torneo perfecto
Almagro still seems good here. Good defence, slightly slower pace. But Nadal is in God mode completely. Only way to counter him are deep balls and faster pace. Almost no one can do it all the time, even Nole...
Who wins: This Nadal or the one who wrecked Wawrinka in 2017? 🤔
2008 Nadal will beat 2017 Nadal but it will be a close match. 08 Nadal is peak Nadal on Clay especially physically.
2008 Nadal for sure..
That's a really good and interesting, but difficult question to answer to. 2008 Nadal was younger, quicker, a better defensive player and probably had a better forehand than the one of 2017. His court coverage back then was just insane and he was simply a wall behind the baseline! On the other hand 2017 Rafa was a more complete and better offensive player, wiser overall and arguably a player with a better backhand and serve. It would be a close match for sure.
@@xsandinistax All true and the answer lies in 2008 Rafa..
He was quicker ,had way better defense and court coverage was insane ,
2017 would not be able to pass 2008 Rafa .
Defense 2008 Rafa was incredible from tough positions.
That is what 2017 Rafa didnt have .
@@jonbonesmahomes7472, if we bring to the conversation 2010 Rafa too, arguably his most succesful year on clay when he achieved the "clay slam", or even the insane (for a) teenager 2005 Rafa, you may find that it's way too difficult to pick one version of the Spaniard over the another.
If only we could watch prime Nadal vs Alcarez today on clay
But we still need more time to actually see a prime Alcaraz, so it would not count to see, prime Nadal vs alcaraz "today".... sadly we wont be able to see prime Nadal vs prime Alcaraz, we just have to be thankful to have these 2 talents making this sport greater, each in their own time and enjoy them! 😊
alcaraz wouldn’t have won a set. couldn’t do anything against a 36 year Old novak. You think he would stand a chance against 2008 Rafa on clay?
@@mysticnomad89 From what you write I assume that you didn't see the match between Alcaraz and Djokovic in Rolland Garros. Until Carlos was injured the match was even and I could say that Carlos had the momentum. After Carlos Alcaraz' injury (when the score was 1-1 in sets and 1-1 in games) there was not actually a match.
@@FirstnameLastname-hg5gt still carlos ain’t even close to teenage Rafa on Clay. Rafa never used to miss. you should watch his highlights. At his peak no one hit through Rafa. Novak wouldn’t have that much success had Fedal maintained their bodies in shape and had they played with the 2004-2010 tenacity
@@mysticnomad89 If if if...doesnt exist.
💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
KC Nadal
Anticipated three shots of c ov "Va X" for almagro. Adverse effect to a young man abandon tennis practice
NOvac Djo covi... correct decition
What the hell are you talking about
Besides RG, Nadal has done fuck all against Djokovic. He smashed your boy everywhere, and he'll have more GS than Olddal. Novak THE GOAT
@@vladhadarig2264 Nadal has crushed Nole in Grand Slam, beating him 11-7 in head to head. Accept it and don't pretend that Nadal was nothing and Nole was everything.
@@carlosramonlorente220 when was the last time Nadal beat Djoko on other surface besides clay? He has 11-7 just because most of the games were played at RG
Mais il performe moins sur le long terme.
No doubt : Nadal is Very good but stupidly arrogant !
You just don't know him at all. Shut up please
Queeeee Nadal, és arroganteeee!! Menuda estupidez, Nadal és uno d los jugadores más humildes q hay n las canchas, ponte gafas🤓amigo
When is Nadal arrogant? Lol
Yes I guess so. The way he stole the Australian from Novak last year would show that. He tries to be a nice guy but you can see it's very hard work for him.