Rafael Nadal vs Duje Ajdukovic Semi-Final Highlights | Bastad 2024

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  • @thorstenkootz9558
    @thorstenkootz9558 หลายเดือนก่อน +662

    Don't forget that he played yesterday 4hrs. And Ajdukovic played similiar to Navone yesterday on a very high level!!!!!! Win no. 1079 for Nadal!

    • @wendel5868
      @wendel5868 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Nadal about to be full HD if he wins the final

    • @ChrisTennis
      @ChrisTennis หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Yes, Ajdu played very well, I'm impressed

    • @z1az285
      @z1az285 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@ChrisTennis💯. unbelievable hitting at times

    • @mnztr1
      @mnztr1 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      So nice to see Rafa is such good physical condition, moving and hitting the ball with such power. I hope he can finish strong, whenever that is.

    • @GleneiraEira
      @GleneiraEira หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      and played doubles too

  • @user-qs9hj4dy8v
    @user-qs9hj4dy8v หลายเดือนก่อน +645

    this crowd are having the time of their lives cause Rafa makes this tournament looks better than a grand slam tournament

    • @mikavieri1253
      @mikavieri1253 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Playing against people nobody loses to tho

    • @user-qs9hj4dy8v
      @user-qs9hj4dy8v หลายเดือนก่อน +42

      @@mikavieri1253 yes you're genius ,, you know tennis better than anyone else ,, congrats

    • @buddhistandthemoney1
      @buddhistandthemoney1 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      ​@@mikavieri1253 against someone who made the semis of a tour event. He's an up and Comer but no slouch by any means.

    • @lukepatten6028
      @lukepatten6028 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      @@mikavieri1253Navone has made a habit of not losing on clay

    • @ronm7114
      @ronm7114 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      @@mikavieri1253 yeah thats why they in semi's of an atp tournament.

  • @Shaduza
    @Shaduza หลายเดือนก่อน +136

    massive for rafa
    This crowd is probs one of the most friendly and respectful that ive seen.
    Equal praise and applause to both players and they don't boo for any matter

    • @dsavkay
      @dsavkay หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Sweden 🎉

    • @TheWitchesHat
      @TheWitchesHat หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      I was at this game. There was definitely much more cheer for Rafa. But if Ajdukovic hit a winner he got equal cheer. And definitely no boos or cheers for double fault etc

    • @sankaranarayanan616
      @sankaranarayanan616 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      A certain goooooddd player would still find ways to be pissed at the crowd... 😏

    • @realDesmondMiles
      @realDesmondMiles หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Rafa has not been there for like over 15 years lol. But yes, nice place and people and Avicii music

    • @ja-kl8rg
      @ja-kl8rg หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@sankaranarayanan616🎻🎻🎻🎻

  • @pukulu
    @pukulu หลายเดือนก่อน +686

    Nadal is still very tenacious. He hates missing anything.

    • @gauthamdinesan2184
      @gauthamdinesan2184 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

      Victory belongs to the most tenacious❤

    • @4ny0n35
      @4ny0n35 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It isn't Nadal, but it is "aaa" "yyy", aaa", "yyy"...

    • @francopolo510
      @francopolo510 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hates loosing 🎉😊

    • @babacool1630
      @babacool1630 หลายเดือนก่อน

      nadal is pathetic!

    • @Lydia-hw2th
      @Lydia-hw2th หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@babacool1630yet here you are commenting on one of his matches 😂😂😂 🤡

  • @tommyrome7327
    @tommyrome7327 หลายเดือนก่อน +365

    Well done Nadal! Great to see him playing somewhat well and Into a final again.

    • @jm7804
      @jm7804 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

      He's still constructing points well. Not as much sting on the shots as we're used to, but he's not out there playing a different game. These challenges are good for him leading into the Olympics.

  • @henry-bo3np
    @henry-bo3np หลายเดือนก่อน +76

    After winning a 4 hour match yesterday, winning again today to make the final is a great sign for Rafael Nadal. Vamos Rafa!

  • @m.a.g.3920
    @m.a.g.3920 หลายเดือนก่อน +213

    He is playing 60-70% of his 2022 peak and still winning, he is a Gladiator.

    • @gregorsamsa555
      @gregorsamsa555 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

      More like 40-50%

    • @Leomerya12
      @Leomerya12 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      @@gregorsamsa555 . no, 60-70 is about right.

    • @quentinhirschfeld9382
      @quentinhirschfeld9382 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      2022 was everything but Nadal's peak.

    • @luigimanzelli3786
      @luigimanzelli3786 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      @@Leomerya12 60-70 is about right cause 2022 was already barely 60 of Nadal's true peak :D

    • @m.a.g.3920
      @m.a.g.3920 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

      @@quentinhirschfeld9382 that's what I meant "the peak of 2022" which is an specific "peak" in Nadal career, not Nadal's peak in terms of his entire career..

  • @rl_danny
    @rl_danny หลายเดือนก่อน +358

    Oh and congrats to Ajdukovic, he played really really well

    • @masters.1000
      @masters.1000 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Based on the amateur errors he made in these "highlights", I don't think so.

    • @WafeWegu
      @WafeWegu หลายเดือนก่อน +27

      @@masters.1000Maybe watch a whole match then comment

    • @austinhoag5130
      @austinhoag5130 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      Match of his life lol. Crazy to have that kind of level and still lose. Must have been a shocker to Nadal to see such a high level out of the gate.

    • @AFC730
      @AFC730 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      ​@@masters.1000don't be ignorant

    • @gregorsamsa555
      @gregorsamsa555 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Backhand is very strong, Nalbandian like, but smash, volley, serve need to get improvement

  • @maylenej
    @maylenej หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    Thanks @tennistv for the amazing highlights that are long enough to really appreciate the match. Well done Rafa!

  • @EPM_PJ
    @EPM_PJ หลายเดือนก่อน +151

    First Final in over 2 years@38. Still competing and fighting for every point, that in a nutshell is Rafael Nadal.

  • @BKWhite07
    @BKWhite07 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Rafa's emotion toward the end had me in tears for some reason.. like tthey said.. inspirational.. thanks Raf 🤝

  • @CanalKizaru
    @CanalKizaru หลายเดือนก่อน +104

    Happy for Nadal, and Adjukovic is great player. I think he has potential to be a top 50 in the near future!

    • @gregorsamsa555
      @gregorsamsa555 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, he needs to improve serve, volley and smash. Weak side of his game

  • @danaus8740
    @danaus8740 หลายเดือนก่อน +164

    Nadal potentially winning a tournament before Djokovic this year is words I didn't think I'd be saying this year is wild!

    • @vicb5915
      @vicb5915 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      Always ridiculous comparaison, Djokovic not playing 250 atp. And don't fight 4 hours with a 150s.

    • @thomasmcgrath6873
      @thomasmcgrath6873 หลายเดือนก่อน +66

      @@vicb5915Geneva open? Lost to machac

    • @benqwert1638
      @benqwert1638 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      @@vicb5915 you probably do not know anything about tennis. Rafa will always be better than Novak.

    • @rijulgupta1597
      @rijulgupta1597 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      @@vicb5915It’s not a comparison. It’s just facts. He is not saying Nadal is better than djokovic. He is just trying to state that it’s unbelievable that djoko hasn’t been able to win a tourney this year but Nadal probably will win one before him. Even if it’s a 250 event. It’s shocking to think that djoko went half a year without winning a single tournament.

    • @danaus8740
      @danaus8740 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@vicb5915 Dude shut up so sick and tired of people like you just want to argue over something grand slam masters ATP 500 ATP 250 nobody cares! What I stated is true so Djokovic my fav player wins 3 out of 4 majors runner up at Wimbledon literally a set away from having a calendar year slam doesn't have title in 2024 Nadal missed a whole year shouldn't even be playing and at this time come Sunday be raising the winners trophy smh.

  • @c3vzn
    @c3vzn หลายเดือนก่อน +217

    Ajdukovic has a great backhand. Better than a lot of players ranked above him.

    • @Wj3399
      @Wj3399 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Berretini: 👀

    • @arismendyperalta2365
      @arismendyperalta2365 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

      Rafa said It was one of the Best BH that he has seen

    • @apjbrw
      @apjbrw หลายเดือนก่อน

      Where was this? ​@@arismendyperalta2365

    • @FRodriguez_
      @FRodriguez_ หลายเดือนก่อน +30

      Many players in the top 100 are better than some in the top 30. At that level, it’s more of a mentality issue than technique.

    • @MrRazorblade999
      @MrRazorblade999 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@FRodriguez_ Ajdukovic is not ranked top 100

  • @bobertrobertson130
    @bobertrobertson130 หลายเดือนก่อน +55

    Rafa grinding like it’s 08 Roland Farris love it

  • @vidhyamdoshi
    @vidhyamdoshi หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    Rafa is the gift that keeps on giving.... Ajdukovic has a brutal backhand. Should be proud how he played.

    • @biancamaclean4794
      @biancamaclean4794 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Everyday Nadal plays feels like Christmas morning as a kid😮

  • @AdhiNarayananYR
    @AdhiNarayananYR หลายเดือนก่อน +58

    Vomos Rafa, going for the gold at the olympics! 🥇

    • @gregorsamsa555
      @gregorsamsa555 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Yeah, in doubles 👬 with Carlitos

    • @mikavieri1253
      @mikavieri1253 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gregorsamsa555Maybe Carlos helps the old man Nadal and pulls his shorts out of his ass for him

    • @jadenw-d5562
      @jadenw-d5562 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gregorsamsa555and Singles

  • @aarongormley2029
    @aarongormley2029 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Rafael has the most exciting style of tennis to watch! My GOAT Rafa! Let's go final tomorrow, Olympics & US open 🇪🇸

  • @TheBitterPill
    @TheBitterPill หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wow, what a great match. I'd never heard of this kid before, but he's a heck of a player.

  • @manunjoh6561
    @manunjoh6561 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    This is too emotional watching him play this good 😢❤

  • @akgo2684
    @akgo2684 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    The celebration at 6:05 🔥🔥🔥

  • @Tennisisreallyfun
    @Tennisisreallyfun หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    Bravo Rafa, my fighter, bravo!!!!!! I’m not crying at the moment, but I’m actually very emotional right now🥺

  • @jm7804
    @jm7804 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    A lot of smack talk and comments about this only being an ATP 250 event. All of the top players enter them. You know who would love to trade spots with Nadal right now.... Rublev, Ruud, Griekspoor, Navone, Norrie, and all of the other top players who were eliminated earlier in the tournament. This is only Rafa's 6th tournament since coming back. Novak has entered 7 events and is winless as well. Just let the guy do his thing and see where it goes.

  • @asgharkhan7595
    @asgharkhan7595 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Anything Nadal win at this stage is gold

  • @vinayshende9867
    @vinayshende9867 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    Very happy for Rafa

  • @viking559
    @viking559 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    what a beast!

  • @alexisperez4100
    @alexisperez4100 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    This is a fantastic game for both players, with such a high level, they both deserve to be winners. Remarkable to see Nadal still go it.

  • @benjmin1542
    @benjmin1542 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

    The King is Back🐐

    • @truthvfauxyeshu4068
      @truthvfauxyeshu4068 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      A King against a mediocre and unknown player? LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Staged fake winner Nadal.

    • @raghu2390
      @raghu2390 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@truthvfauxyeshu4068cry me a river u noletard 😂.
      Ur fraudovic couldn't even beat a lucky loser at his favourite surface 😂

    • @gregorsamsa555
      @gregorsamsa555 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Yes, 👑 of clay 💪

    • @deniss.6205
      @deniss.6205 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@truthvfauxyeshu4068titles in 2024, Nadal vs Novak...mystery...

    • @brucewayne2480
      @brucewayne2480 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@truthvfauxyeshu4068
      Of course when you don't understand something you say it's staged

  • @rl_danny
    @rl_danny หลายเดือนก่อน +157

    Nadal was gone, and now suddenly he's back in a final!! Crazy!

    • @diggermeddler1169
      @diggermeddler1169 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      bro Baldy is playing Challenger players and losing sets and gets broken for fun lmao

    • @flipflop4396
      @flipflop4396 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      ​@@diggermeddler1169 well considering how long hes been away this is amazing, his footwork is not there yet but his forhand is still deadly..

    • @cucuiancu5895
      @cucuiancu5895 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      salty . 3rd set was grand slam level play of tennis .

    • @Harlops
      @Harlops หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​​@@flipflop4396What do you mean his footwork is not there "Yet"..I am a big Nadal Fan, but his footwork will never be the same again..Djokovic is at 37 still has lot of power behind his shots, nadal lacks that along with footwork as well as the speed, and I don't think it will recover to the pre 2022 levels..

    • @lum1notryc828
      @lum1notryc828 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      250. Pipe dodown

  • @dnromeoalphayankee13
    @dnromeoalphayankee13 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    No wonder Duje could reach the semis of an ATP tournament. He's really good. Classic match from Rafa. All elements of his game including trademark celebration on display. Old dog is having a ball...😊

  • @strelitziA_A
    @strelitziA_A หลายเดือนก่อน +80

    "A higher quality match than some RG finals" 🤓

    • @cucuiancu5895
      @cucuiancu5895 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      3rd set it really was .

    • @johnny09876
      @johnny09876 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@cucuiancu5895 not even close

    • @vasco1610
      @vasco1610 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@cucuiancu5895 I didn't watch the match but I seriously doubt it.

    • @cucuiancu5895
      @cucuiancu5895 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      lmao then u dont know tennis . so many spectacular shots few errors and many winners with intensity .

    • @crunkky8736
      @crunkky8736 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@cucuiancu5895 It's easy for a match to appear to be a higher level if both players are playing at a lower level. You place RG Final Zverev or Alcaraz into this match against either opponent and they're not gonna struggle, at all

  • @vicmwansa5073
    @vicmwansa5073 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Vamoooos Rafa! A real grind out there & that's what we need! Onwards & upwards 💚🎾🥎👑🔥

  • @fayspringer6782
    @fayspringer6782 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Rafael Nadal is the most exciting tennis player to watch. No one else brings the energy and skills. He’s truly INCREDIBLE!! SO HAPPY YOU ARE BACK!! VAMOS RAFA👏🏽👏🏽💪🏽💪🏽😎😎🔥🔥

  • @bonzwah1
    @bonzwah1 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    2:02 don't know if ive ever seen nadal even tempted to hit a ball in anger.

    • @sergiosanchez3295
      @sergiosanchez3295 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Fr bro, the pressure of losing/struggling against these types of opponents is taking a hit on him

    • @DeliriumElectric
      @DeliriumElectric หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That means he has the fire back

  • @Atha4444
    @Atha4444 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    Rafa❤ the GOAT 🐐

    • @gregorsamsa555
      @gregorsamsa555 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Clay 👑

    • @zetristan4525
      @zetristan4525 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The grunt, endless aaaahhhhhhh🙉

  • @aimeewu8366
    @aimeewu8366 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This Rafa guy looks pretty solid for a 160th ranked player. Might win a grand slam if he keeps up this form

    • @SFO14
      @SFO14 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you think he can get past Sinner or Alcaraz over a two-week span you’re delusional

    • @cade2770
      @cade2770 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SFO14 He made a joke, stupid.

  • @BoNabil10
    @BoNabil10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I missed this 6:02 🥹
    Seeing Nadal celebrating like this is pure joy 😍.

  • @PeterPeach21
    @PeterPeach21 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    He’s amazing. That is all..

  • @Gersaomga
    @Gersaomga หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Rafa aos 38 anos batendo na gurizada...eh uma lenda do esporte! Um dos maiores do mundo do tenis!

  • @user-tx1ec7wk9j
    @user-tx1ec7wk9j หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    6:03 vamos

  • @ohYassie
    @ohYassie หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    Keep in mind this guy is playing a doubles match about a few hours later of this match. My goat !!!!

    • @Laland_1196
      @Laland_1196 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      He withdraw and it's a wise decision

    • @PeterPeach21
      @PeterPeach21 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He never ceases to amaze 😮

    • @petemitchell9996
      @petemitchell9996 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Laland_1196 No he did not withdraw. The match is scheduled for 17:30.

    • @petemitchell9996
      @petemitchell9996 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@Laland_1196 Actually he did. Just checked it. Sry

  • @canchero724
    @canchero724 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Man this Adjukovic Backhand is smooth and packs a punch. Hope he comes good, wouldn't mind seeing more of that shot in the biggest slams

    • @stefanovaccaro7806
      @stefanovaccaro7806 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yes, right but the best shot is also too full of confidence, he plays very well and storng when the ball arrives very very strong, but lose time on the high ball and of the second ball return. But I think that he ll improve!

  • @matthewrigby6089
    @matthewrigby6089 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I really didn't expect him to win this after yesterday's marathon

  • @rakotihemanthdatta3554
    @rakotihemanthdatta3554 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Vamoss RAFAAAA ❤❤❤.

  • @alexandercalder2143
    @alexandercalder2143 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    could we see another major from Nadal? He was moving quite well.

  • @pureb7235
    @pureb7235 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    Nadal thinking, I've had enough with a kovic causing me problems, again. 😂

  • @Falcon_ONE1
    @Falcon_ONE1 หลายเดือนก่อน +81

    To all toxic fans, before writing any hate comment do search Mueller Weiss syndrome which was about to force Rafa to retire at an early age of 19 and yet he managed brilliantly to keep it up till now. He is an inspiration.

    • @raghumanda2tanush496
      @raghumanda2tanush496 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Yes he is really icon of sports, djokovic federer might be goats of tennis as they are better on 2 surfaces, but nadal is more inspiring than them

    • @yuvi12sonurafa
      @yuvi12sonurafa หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      @@raghumanda2tanush496Djokovic is,not Federer..He doesn’t have any credential of being the GOAT and is a distant third in the GOAT race behind Novak and Rafa

    • @vinny6_9
      @vinny6_9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@yuvi12sonurafa cope

    • @vidyasonavane9602
      @vidyasonavane9602 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@yuvi12sonurafawhat did u say?

    • @DrArtIntel
      @DrArtIntel หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@yuvi12sonurafa 2 more years at world number 1 is a pretty monumental gap

  • @SaifIsco
    @SaifIsco หลายเดือนก่อน +58

    The Goat is Back 🐐

    • @StylerDj
      @StylerDj หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      He is great but not the GOAT. Novak is the GOAT

    • @diggermeddler1169
      @diggermeddler1169 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Sorry Novak only plays at the Olympics again, doesn't need to play Challengers to warm up.

    • @CIoudStrife
      @CIoudStrife หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Novak is the GOAT

    • @jhonsen9842
      @jhonsen9842 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@StylerDj Novak Lost by 6-2,6-2 just lucky

    • @superlogistics1
      @superlogistics1 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Goat of Clay yes.

  • @angelmatos9143
    @angelmatos9143 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Like a spiritual force that's forever present. 😎

  • @Fr3DDy73
    @Fr3DDy73 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    enormous Rafa
    Such proudness for this real champion

  • @88feji
    @88feji หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Anyone notice Ajdukovic 's similarity to Soderling in his playing style ?

    • @stefanovaccaro7806
      @stefanovaccaro7806 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think no, Soderling is very different, much personal ,very wide opening and high elbow. Backhand little more similiar, but Robin anticipated better especially versus high ball! But the power of the shots are very closer to Robin

    • @88feji
      @88feji หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@stefanovaccaro7806
      The backhand is very Soderling, they set up their shots so well for unleashing max power..
      Everyone was shocked the way Soderling overpowered Nadal during FO, people were predicting a great future with his style of play ... he also beat Federer at FO the next year ... sadly he soon became so ill with a serious version of Mononucleosis that he had to retire from the sports ....
      Soderling definitely was one of the best players during that period, but is sadly very forgotten now ...

    • @stefanovaccaro7806
      @stefanovaccaro7806 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@88feji Yes I know is very sad, I like Robin. Sorry for my English but what means FO? I saw the match Rafa E Robin in Rome the same year when spanish lost at RG (i Rome the match has been very fast).

    • @88feji
      @88feji หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@stefanovaccaro7806
      FO short for French Open ....
      Yes, the way Soderling beat Nadal during 2009 FO was the first time I've seen a tennis player absolutely smack every ball that comes his way ....
      I think the reason why Soderling's is able to smash at will against Nadal during that FO is because Nadal's high bouncing ball rises right into Soderling's higher than usual hit zone.
      Against other players whose shots comes a lot lower, Soderling cannot smash, he has to resort to other ways to return which is less powerful ...
      Nadal is able to recognise that, during the next FO, Nadal flattens his shots while changing his angles which successfully avoided Soderling's constant bullying of his high bouncing balls ... and Nadal won ... I've always admired Nadal's ability to figure a way to deal with difficult opponents, unless he's feelig unwell of course ...

  • @jarm8618
    @jarm8618 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    So great to see Rafa win again! He needs tough matches like these to build his confidence back up.

  • @sachinbalakrishnan.p7988
    @sachinbalakrishnan.p7988 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Adjukovic's bh was on absolute fire but rafa managed somehow vamoss🎉

  • @michaelthomas366
    @michaelthomas366 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Been watching Rafa since he was 17 and it's great to see him playing again !

  • @MM-hi
    @MM-hi หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nadal's charged up fist celebration never gets old

  • @deepakgulrajani7890
    @deepakgulrajani7890 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Even though these are lower ranked players, they are playing the match of their lives against a living legend. Glad to see Rafa, still far from his best, but at least competing and playing long matches which are physically demanding. We might never see again the speed and glorious days but we getting a good glimpse of it in the twilight of his career. Doesnt mean he will go on to bigger things.

  • @gamixccc5117
    @gamixccc5117 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    que despues de la barbaridad de partido de ayer (y viniendo ya del jueves jugando) hoy rafa haga esto me parece una locura. Y mañana final!!!!

    • @m.a.g.3920
      @m.a.g.3920 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Y encima de todo está jugando y ganando en dobles con Ruud, alucina

  • @samirsolai7579
    @samirsolai7579 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ajdukovic's backhand is very very impressive!

  • @lakhdarayad3525
    @lakhdarayad3525 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Goat ❤

  • @shadowagent6051
    @shadowagent6051 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    6:07 ,Last time I've seen that fist pump with the leg was back in 2010,he's really in a "38 but I don't give a f**k" mode,if not with the body,it will be with the heart baby yeah 😂

  • @MoorishBrooklyn
    @MoorishBrooklyn หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very impressive effort by Duje. However Rafa has the endurance, tennis I.Q., and experience.

  • @antonitobendrito2243
    @antonitobendrito2243 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

    Prizmic and Ajdukovic are future rullers of tennis. First Prizmic with his phenomenal performance against Djokovic and now this. Proud to be Croat!!!

    • @rogersalllike9133
      @rogersalllike9133 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      lol too much talking no results
      Alcaraz and Sinner will rule
      These guys will be the future David Ferrer and Kei nishikori only making SFs and lose there

    • @milenkoivanisevic5879
      @milenkoivanisevic5879 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And you predicted they are future rullers of tennnis on what??? You based on your prediction on one Prizmic defeat by Djokovic and one sf ATP 250 by Ajdukovic lol, you dont know nothing about tennis obivously.

    • @rogersalllike9133
      @rogersalllike9133 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@milenkoivanisevic5879 yes
      Shapovalov or FAA had more chances then those dudes but who came on Top ?? Alcaraz and Sinner even Zverev that is 100 times better then those guys loses like a girls vs Thiem and Alcaraz in finals hahaha
      What can i say some people think that potential = results
      No in sport Mental = Results
      on biggest stages in the sport
      He couldnt even beat OLD NADAL HAHAHA

    • @raghumanda2tanush496
      @raghumanda2tanush496 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't understand why these TH-cam fans are so crazy, adjukovic is 23 year old and hasn't done anything, prizmic will turn 19 in August and his atp record is 3-8 , alcaraz was having much better record on his 19th birthday, I don't understand why you guys claim every young player as future ruller

    • @raghumanda2tanush496
      @raghumanda2tanush496 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@rogersalllike9133yes these TH-cam fans are so crazy, they were hyping lots of young players like shapo, tsistipas, faa, fritz Dimitrov chung rublev rune alex etc outs of 100 players they hype only alcaraz and sinner prevailed

  • @PS-sb6rh
    @PS-sb6rh หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Vamos Rafa 🙏

  • @520LUNNY
    @520LUNNY หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    Would be crazy if Nadal snags a title before Novak this year.

    • @Thomas-sb8xh
      @Thomas-sb8xh หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      He will )

    • @stevenhartlaub4557
      @stevenhartlaub4557 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Of course, Novak made it to the Wimbledon final, an impressive feat despite his easy draw.

    • @gregorsamsa555
      @gregorsamsa555 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He should

  • @Vilmir
    @Vilmir หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ajdukovic played beautifully, let's hope we see him again on the tour soon

  • @JKDG24
    @JKDG24 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    Nadal is a beast! Olympic gold loading? ⏳🥇

  • @benoitgauthier2960
    @benoitgauthier2960 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What a match! Very nice to see Rafa in that classic clay GOAT form. And impressive to see Ajducovic talent and fighting spirit as well.

  • @nedmet
    @nedmet หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ajdulovic has a massive backhand. Needs to improve his forehand

  • @Dominantx777
    @Dominantx777 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Rafa forever ❤

  • @bella_da2
    @bella_da2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great footwork and technique 🔥🙌🏽👑✨🫶🏽🤩😍

  • @user-eg7er7lz1y
    @user-eg7er7lz1y หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Молодец Рафа!!!Делай что ты задумал!И все у тебя получиться,крепкого здоровья и удачи!!!❤❤❤

  • @cathrynolley814
    @cathrynolley814 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Brilliant rafa fantastic play.

  • @WikiPeoples
    @WikiPeoples หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nadal is an inspiration. You cannot deny, as I'm sure he does not, that his age is a factor in how well he plays. He does not, however, let that stop him from giving it everything he has. I for one am rooting for him and will happily watch him play no matter what level he is playing at. I see commenters saying this isn't a very high level of tennis, but I disagree.

  • @daniaguilar_435
    @daniaguilar_435 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutamente inspirador ver a,Rafa jugar así en estos días. Vamos ¡

  • @TheTenisian
    @TheTenisian หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Good to see Rafa back

  • @osamaalomarii931
    @osamaalomarii931 หลายเดือนก่อน

    6:05 aaaaaaaaahhhh the feels 😫😫
    He hasn’t done that leg celebration in years.

  • @marcos.1481
    @marcos.1481 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am very happy, that Nadal went through to a final after all his injuries!!!

  • @Funkytrip73
    @Funkytrip73 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Adjukovic has some shot selection skills to improve. One the rare players that actively runs around his forehand to take a ball with his backhand 😲

  • @andyroo9381
    @andyroo9381 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nadal isn't playing at the level we expect, but at least he is playing well and moving reasonably well.

  • @artemshumilin
    @artemshumilin หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Speechless... Bravo, Rafa! True fighter!

  • @lngun
    @lngun หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Truth be told Ajdukovic was the better player physically this game but in the end, he was undone by his inexperience. He has a bright future ahead of him and kudos to Rafa the king of clay is still alive and kicking.

  • @skillz1557
    @skillz1557 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    At least the GOAT’s matches are entertaining lol 🔥🐐

  • @Adl_1982
    @Adl_1982 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Among big 3, i like Rafa most because of his fighting spirit. I hope he continues a few more years.

  • @88feji
    @88feji หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Ajdukovic surely handles Nadal's high bouncing balls extremely well ... he's playing like a top 5 player in this match, shows there are lots of very dangerous players in the lower rankings ....

    • @nakmuay5034
      @nakmuay5034 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Top 50

  • @omarsultanov362
    @omarsultanov362 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Second only to Roger. Old guard never dies ✊🏿👌🏿💥

    • @gregorsamsa555
      @gregorsamsa555 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What about that irritating Đoko?

  • @yaraimacoromotobrachobasab6705
    @yaraimacoromotobrachobasab6705 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Woooaaaooo, Felicitaciones Querido Rafa❤!

  • @MiguelAngel-wf3bv
    @MiguelAngel-wf3bv หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Indestructible

  • @deniss.6205
    @deniss.6205 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If you are still in shooting range to win ATP titles, there is no reason to retire, thought that time is very close.

  • @Silver_lining2022
    @Silver_lining2022 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a match one of the best in 2024 , well done both players👏🏻👏🏻

  • @parthaprotimgogoi8938
    @parthaprotimgogoi8938 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This guy Ndal has a future. Ranked 150+ on the tour and yet doing amazing things.

    • @SR-gs2dj
      @SR-gs2dj หลายเดือนก่อน

      He already has a goat like history 😂

  • @jedilady4485
    @jedilady4485 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    so why don't we hear about this Adjukovic guy! he played well! Hope to see him winning matches in grandslams

    • @dinutalex
      @dinutalex หลายเดือนก่อน

      Because like others play with his life this matches and with 600 500 atp play like shit

    • @gregorsamsa555
      @gregorsamsa555 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We shall see what Ajduković can do in future, top 10 backhand, top 50 forehand, top 100 serve, top 200 volley, top 500 smash

  • @Pearl.M1020
    @Pearl.M1020 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That little celebration he did at 5 4 with the knee kick ....oh my gosh guys I haven't seen him do that since he had long hair in his hot 20's

  • @nuisando8800
    @nuisando8800 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Finally the first view of ona video 🎉

  • @solinho418
    @solinho418 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The King of Clay is back !

  • @gevsjan8012
    @gevsjan8012 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Unbelievable how good he is playing , the Gladiator 😮😊

  • @davidstower8754
    @davidstower8754 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bravo Rafa🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

  • @tabscoobrealestate6061
    @tabscoobrealestate6061 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bravo Rafa! El premio a tanto esfuerzo: el regreso del triunfo a por el título en Bastad y Medalla en JO en París ❤❤❤

  • @TractorBeam
    @TractorBeam หลายเดือนก่อน

    what a win! what a grind.

  • @---jm4cz
    @---jm4cz หลายเดือนก่อน

    That spirit… the role model for everybody

  • @malpete
    @malpete หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love Rafa , he’s one of my inspiration in life , happy for him for another final at 38