I feel like I grew up on rafa. I remember watching him as a teenager battling with Roger. Always drawn in by and identified with his intensity. Here I am a 30 year old man and he’s still going. Hard to comprehend.
Time flies man Carpe Diem. Nadal is an all-time great athlete yet alone mens tennis player but this Grand Slam has always been his most difficult one to win with exception to 2009 Final
@@mikestone8756 Well he does have as many AO finals as wimbledon's and US if I am correct. Funny how US was the toughest for the first 5-6 and is now his second best.
I thought he will be worse BUT when I thought about it. He had COVID not that long ago so he might have been getting back into shape in Melbourne 250. (However, I will wait for my rating of his performance until he reaches someone that can actually challenge him.)
Giron didnt have power in his shots and gave Rafa ample time to set up his swing. We all know how that ends. But Rafa is obviously getting better no doubt. Interesting matches lie ahead.
I think you mean the cross court FH into the ad court. He rarely goes into the deuce court if it is that side it’s down the line way past the deuce service box
the crazy thing is that both his inside out and inside in forehand are equally good so you can't really cheat to one side or the other and then you're stuck in the middle getting winner'ed
I agree Nadal’s one of my favorite top tennis players at least, and the whole think with Djokovic is kinda stupid. Regardless with it’ll be interesting to see who comes away with the Australian Open this year
A Match well played. Giron hit too many weak shots towards Nadal and he was unforgiven. That left hand forehand from Nadal is almost impossible to return when you give him plenty of time to set it up.
Yes the crispiness is coming to his game and I wish he can keep energy and that one grit gallon left for Sasha and Medvedev later on I wanna see Murray in semis too
@@dnail1917 🤣🤣🤣 EASY Didn't Djokovic get shit on by Medvedev at the US Open 2021 Finals? Didn't Rafa beat Medvedev at the 2022 AO Finals? what a funny comment hahaha bro that's hilarious
@@PureSoulKyo But didnt medvedev get shut on by Djokovic in AO, in the same year :) ? Nadal barely beat Medvedev. Djokovic shits Nadal everytime they meet on hard court. Even Medvedev admit that Djokovic is the greatest player of all time so i dont know whats your point. After the us open final Medvedev also said that Djokovic didnt play his best because of the calendar slam pressure. Also, didnt nadal get shit on by djokovic at rg 2021 on his favourite clay court? Lmaoo Also one more fun fact: Nadal didnt took one set from djokovic on HC since 2013.
I don't remember last time Nadal serve so well like in this match,don't tell me that was in US Open 2010 :o,but that's a good thing,he needs some free points in hard courts.
Seems like Rafa has modified his patterns hitting more inside out and down the line forehands. He’s less predictable now. He’s also hitting with more pace.
GOAT FOREHAND --- NADAL GOAT PASSER ----- NADAL GOAT LOB HITTER ----- NADAL GOAT of MENTAL STRENTH --- NADAL and DJOKOVID GOAT SERVER ---- FEDERER GOAT serve RETURNER ---- DJOKOVID ( second NADAL) GOAT BACKHAND ---- DJOKOVID ( Second murray and nadal) GOAT OF LONG MATCHES --- NADAL and DJOKOVID GOAT MATCH OF TENNIS - Between nadal and federer ( wimbeldon 2008 ) GOAT OF DAVIS CUP AND OLYMPICS - NADAL ( SECOND MURRAY) GOAT BALL HITTER -- WAWRINKA GOAT OF ELEGANT Backend -- FEDERER extra awards : GOAT OF FAKE INJURIES --- DJOKOVID. GOAT OF CONTREVERSIES -- DJOKOVID . JUST IMAGINE IF THERE WHERE 2 CLAY COURT GRAND SLAM's per year ( like french open)
Heee's baaaaack! Nadal looks good! He was playing really well and hitting a solid ball. I know Giron is not a threat but Nadal still turned it on. No matter what happens, I am just happy to see him back on the court!!!!!
I’m sure I’m not the first person to say this…could you please not put the winner as the icon. Want to be able to watch the highlights without knowing who won please and thank you! That being said great stuff!!
Marcos had good shots there but felt he didn’t push his game further like he was in doubt. Rafa was just everywhere in the court. He had all the answers what Marcos was throwing. Nice game for both! 😉
GOAT FOREHAND --- NADAL GOAT PASSER ----- NADAL GOAT LOB HITTER ----- NADAL GOAT of MENTAL STRENTH --- NADAL and DJOKOVID GOAT SERVER ---- FEDERER GOAT serve RETURNER ---- DJOKOVID ( second NADAL) GOAT BACKHAND ---- DJOKOVID ( Second murray and nadal) GOAT OF LONG MATCHES --- NADAL and DJOKOVID GOAT MATCH OF TENNIS - Between nadal and federer ( wimbeldon 2008 ) GOAT OF DAVIS CUP AND OLYMPICS - NADAL ( SECOND MURRAY) GOAT BALL HITTER -- WAWRINKA GOAT OF ELEGANT Backend -- FEDERER extra awards : GOAT OF FAKE INJURIES --- DJOKOVID. GOAT OF CONTREVERSIES -- DJOKOVID . JUST IMAGINE IF THERE WHERE 2 CLAY COURT GRAND SLAM's per year ( like french open)
Nadal 4ever n ever n ever n ever . anywhere everywhere all the wayyy ....may he'll be injury-free stress-free in this slam n throughout the season... it's extraordinary amazing he won Melbourne summer set tourney at age 35y7mths on his comeback from foot injury... legends are made like him...mental power...will to power..superpower ..on court off court he's amazing human being...
My full vote goes to Zverev/Medvedev to beat Nadal, as they stood up for Djokovic. Nadal, on the other hand, lost much of world's respect due to lack of integrity in his recent interviews
@@stevenhartlaub4557 Grand Slams are different. Plus Diego is more like 5'5 or something. He's very talented but he can't compete at the very top level due to lack of weapons.
Every Nadal's shot is dangerous for competitor..What a sharp and strong shots . NADAL IS ALIVE as a tennis player. Think that Nadal will take AO trophy.. Too great!
Without Roger around I see Nadal as now exerting the same sort of boss confidence that Federer has had for so many years. The aura he exudes around other players commands that neednotbementioned respect.
thank you for these awesome match summaries. puts the other slams’ coverages to shame.
I feel like I grew up on rafa. I remember watching him as a teenager battling with Roger. Always drawn in by and identified with his intensity. Here I am a 30 year old man and he’s still going. Hard to comprehend.
852 consecutive weeks in the top 10. Probably 900 by the end of the year. Federer is 1st at 968 (Non Consecutive)
Time flies man Carpe Diem. Nadal is an all-time great athlete yet alone mens tennis player but this Grand Slam has always been his most difficult one to win with exception to 2009 Final
Same
@@mikestone8756 Well he does have as many AO finals as wimbledon's and US if I am correct. Funny how US was the toughest for the first 5-6 and is now his second best.
same here buddy
i turn 30 this week.
To be honest... Rafa looked a lot better than I thought he would, especially from the backhand side and was moving fast with good anticipation.
I thought he will be worse BUT when I thought about it. He had COVID not that long ago so he might have been getting back into shape in Melbourne 250. (However, I will wait for my rating of his performance until he reaches someone that can actually challenge him.)
Agree but wait for tougher opponents
@@stevengerrard110 he won!!!
He is looking good. Let’s go!!👊🏼💪🏽
I missed Rafa. This is so refreshing to watch!
Novak hero
@@davidl6332 no one cares
Giron didnt have power in his shots and gave Rafa ample time to set up his swing. We all know how that ends. But Rafa is obviously getting better no doubt. Interesting matches lie ahead.
Ok mr roger novak nadal
That forehand really burns when he smacks it into the deuce court.
I think you mean the cross court FH into the ad court. He rarely goes into the deuce court if it is that side it’s down the line way past the deuce service box
@@bryanmartin5901 mainly referring to his down the line forehand or slight inside out forehand. It just has that searing effect. Lol
the crazy thing is that both his inside out and inside in forehand are equally good so you can't really cheat to one side or the other and then you're stuck in the middle getting winner'ed
Win or lose you make this game exciting to watch go Nadal!
He is always amazing
Looking like Rafa is just getting started💪that ominous forehand certainly wreck havok🔥💥 Goodluck Rafa!
Nadal really looks inspired to with this GS, especially with Djokovic out. He may not be at 100%, but his fighting spirit is the strongest out there
I agree Nadal’s one of my favorite top tennis players at least, and the whole think with Djokovic is kinda stupid. Regardless with it’ll be interesting to see who comes away with the Australian Open this year
@@Jamsome59 kyrgios
@@Jamsome59 Nadal sucks --- boicoot Australia !! i hope wild fires burn all
@@davidwild102 *boycot
@@duncan3932 sou português escrevo na minha língua 😝 m
Congrats Nadal. You’re a true ambassador to the tennis world. Great Respect and Good Luck. 👍🏼
He’s a government bootlicker
Giron got 70k check and 2 hours lesson. Not a bad day for Giron. King did not serve the bagel today though
A Match well played. Giron hit too many weak shots towards Nadal and he was unforgiven. That left hand forehand from Nadal is almost impossible to return when you give him plenty of time to set it up.
And he needs to improve his volleys
But I do like how he came to the net and mix and it up
So happy to see him. Will always support you Nadal!!!
we always love rafa and the way he is playing.. 💕💕
he makes tennis so fun to watch!!
Thank you Rafa for playing AO 2022!! 🙏📈
Giron is a great player but man did Rafa make him look average
He's fricking awesome, God bless you Rafa
Come on , Rafa!! Vamos campeón!!!
So happy to see the fighter Nadal back and rocking it! AO tournament is awesome!! 🦄🌟⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡
He plays a qualifier next-he needs to crush him to show the field he is on his game
Good to see Nadal back. Haven't seen him since the French 2021.
HAHAHAHAHAHA ..OMG
@@tinamaja Tina Burgamy
since djoko taught him a lesson
Yep, I guess so, marko.
Yes the crispiness is coming to his game and I wish he can keep energy and that one grit gallon left for Sasha and Medvedev later on
I wanna see Murray in semis too
Looking so good .Vamos Rafa!
Rafa’s forehand looks unstoppable here, let’s wait and see for his next opponents.
short return, he stand far from the baseline.
@@adputra8324 Oh look, Rafa won AO
@@PureSoulKyo Its easy to win AO when Djokovic isnt playing :)
@@dnail1917 🤣🤣🤣 EASY
Didn't Djokovic get shit on by Medvedev at the US Open 2021 Finals?
Didn't Rafa beat Medvedev at the 2022 AO Finals?
what a funny comment
hahaha bro that's hilarious
@@PureSoulKyo But didnt medvedev get shut on by Djokovic in AO, in the same year :) ?
Nadal barely beat Medvedev.
Djokovic shits Nadal everytime they meet on hard court.
Even Medvedev admit that Djokovic is the greatest player of all time so i dont know whats your point. After the us open final Medvedev also said that Djokovic didnt play his best because of the calendar slam pressure.
Also, didnt nadal get shit on by djokovic at rg 2021 on his favourite clay court? Lmaoo
Also one more fun fact: Nadal didnt took one set from djokovic on HC since 2013.
Rafa in beast mode! Well played Marcos Giron!
I don't remember last time Nadal serve so well like in this match,don't tell me that was in US Open 2010 :o,but that's a good thing,he needs some free points in hard courts.
In 2019 Davis cup and us open nadal was serving really well and better than now
Ah the best channel of all 4 Slams. Uploading extended highlights every year
Seems like Rafa has modified his patterns hitting more inside out and down the line forehands. He’s less predictable now. He’s also hitting with more pace.
Amazing match!!
Rafa seems to be looking to use his flat out forehand more and I'm loving it.
he looks awesome!!!! he needs to sharp his game a little bit. match by match he will get better if hes fit and healthy.
Could be a Nadal-Zverev QF.
Hi Roland Garros, are you seeing this? This is how you highlights should be. Not the 2 min ones where you show your logo for 30 seconds
I like Giron. Sad to see him go so early, he really got unlucky with the draw
Rafa is moving well. Vamos Rafa!!!
Rafa brings so much of energy on the court - pleasure to watch him play!
Tainted because of the Auzzie Gestapo's edict about Djokovic. Ratings will show the rejection of their tactics,
Hallelujah ! Best sight in tennis! Vamos Rafa! 🇪🇸💪♥️🍀
GOAT FOREHAND --- NADAL
GOAT PASSER ----- NADAL
GOAT LOB HITTER ----- NADAL
GOAT of MENTAL STRENTH --- NADAL and DJOKOVID
GOAT SERVER ---- FEDERER
GOAT serve RETURNER ---- DJOKOVID ( second NADAL)
GOAT BACKHAND ---- DJOKOVID ( Second murray and nadal)
GOAT OF LONG MATCHES --- NADAL and DJOKOVID
GOAT MATCH OF TENNIS - Between nadal and federer ( wimbeldon 2008 )
GOAT OF DAVIS CUP AND OLYMPICS - NADAL ( SECOND MURRAY)
GOAT BALL HITTER -- WAWRINKA
GOAT OF ELEGANT Backend -- FEDERER
extra awards :
GOAT OF FAKE INJURIES --- DJOKOVID.
GOAT OF CONTREVERSIES -- DJOKOVID .
JUST IMAGINE IF THERE WHERE 2 CLAY COURT GRAND SLAM's per year ( like french open)
NOVAK is. missing... AGUANTE LA LIBERTAD!
Novak home office jajaja
Heee's baaaaack! Nadal looks good! He was playing really well and hitting a solid ball. I know Giron is not a threat but Nadal still turned it on. No matter what happens, I am just happy to see him back on the court!!!!!
me too! So excited!
People are still going to watch this farce of a tournament ?
@@davec484 Kneedullers all of them, what do you expect, they are just a flock of sheep as their untochable god Gutlessdal.
@@davec484 He's there and yours isn't!
@@natoskull2 He's there and yours may never be there again!
Amazing Rafa! ❤️
What a joke. Djokovic will rise from the ashes
Good warm-up for Rafa
anybody else notice the tennis sound is super quiet vs the announcers on the broadcast?
Nadal makes that color look badass tbh lol
yeah, his outfits are awesome!
Great first match back in a slam! Vamos Rafa!
Just sayin, adding a 1-minute slow motion replays doesn't make it an extended highlight -___-
These inside out cross court angles that Nadal is pumping out are nothing short than amazing!
The quality of the match footage is top fuckin notch
Rafa, we ❤💛 you the 🌎 over. Come on icon, let's go 🤴
Number 21 gaining some steam!! Don’t fckn reply, haters!
Let's go Rafa!!!!!!!!!! 💜❤💚
I’m sure I’m not the first person to say this…could you please not put the winner as the icon. Want to be able to watch the highlights without knowing who won please and thank you! That being said great stuff!!
Djokovic is the champ.
Go Go Rafa !!!
Welcome back from CMG Sports @ CMG Channel..
Stay safe to Everyone
Lets rock and roll, Rafael!
Marcos had good shots there but felt he didn’t push his game further like he was in doubt. Rafa was just everywhere in the court. He had all the answers what Marcos was throwing. Nice game for both! 😉
Vamos Rafa ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Nadal is my favorite player, VAMOS Rafa!
GOAT FOREHAND --- NADAL
GOAT PASSER ----- NADAL
GOAT LOB HITTER ----- NADAL
GOAT of MENTAL STRENTH --- NADAL and DJOKOVID
GOAT SERVER ---- FEDERER
GOAT serve RETURNER ---- DJOKOVID ( second NADAL)
GOAT BACKHAND ---- DJOKOVID ( Second murray and nadal)
GOAT OF LONG MATCHES --- NADAL and DJOKOVID
GOAT MATCH OF TENNIS - Between nadal and federer ( wimbeldon 2008 )
GOAT OF DAVIS CUP AND OLYMPICS - NADAL ( SECOND MURRAY)
GOAT BALL HITTER -- WAWRINKA
GOAT OF ELEGANT Backend -- FEDERER
extra awards :
GOAT OF FAKE INJURIES --- DJOKOVID.
GOAT OF CONTREVERSIES -- DJOKOVID .
JUST IMAGINE IF THERE WHERE 2 CLAY COURT GRAND SLAM's per year ( like french open)
VAMOS!!
Novak
Nadal is all the way in Tasmania behind the baseline returning serves.
😂
Nadal 4ever n ever n ever n ever . anywhere everywhere all the wayyy ....may he'll be injury-free stress-free in this slam n throughout the season... it's extraordinary amazing he won Melbourne summer set tourney at age 35y7mths on his comeback from foot injury... legends are made like him...mental power...will to power..superpower ..on court off court he's amazing human being...
damn this Rafa guy seems pretty good, he might turn pro in the future and achieve a lot of success if he plays like this
Rafa...Yippeee! But Marcos put up a great fight and a good game. He had some amazing shots.
Nadal is in a very good form, Zverev and Medvedev will have to work ward to beat him.
Medvedev got him easy. Unless someone else does beat him before
My full vote goes to Zverev/Medvedev to beat Nadal, as they stood up for Djokovic. Nadal, on the other hand, lost much of world's respect due to lack of integrity in his recent interviews
@@laurabornhauser3077 Nadal seems bit like a sore loser since Djokovic defeated him in 2021 French Open.
@@davekeller6115 🤐🤐stupid fan
@@davekeller6115 🤐🤐🤐keep crying shitovic fan
get that 21!!
This time, anything is in the air for anyone.
Insane person.
No player 5'9" and under has any hope in dealing with the power of Nadal. Giron has no weapons.
What about Diego Schwartzman? He has beaten Nadal and is only 5’7 “. That said, I think Diego only has one win against Nadal.
@@stevenhartlaub4557 Grand Slams are different. Plus Diego is more like 5'5 or something. He's very talented but he can't compete at the very top level due to lack of weapons.
Vamos Rafael Nadal, a por el vigésimo primer Título Grande, en el abierto de Australia.
JajajajjaaJAJAJAJJAJAJAJA acuérdate que hasta sin NOLE no la hará el Sinbolasdal.
@@natoskull2 soy Nadalista hasta los huevos...estoy De acuerdo contigo.
No creo que Nadal gane el título 😭.
Rafa looks phenomenal. He can definitely make the semis or go all the way.
Nah
@@thetruth65756 Djokovic is enjoying the highlights from his hotel in Dubai
@@bittertruth8189 Novak is so stupid. He rather not get vaccinated then break the all time Grand Slam record.
@@jeffreykaufmann2867 imagine If he doesn't end up with most Slams just because of this
All the way to hell? Because that is the only place he should be going.
When Rafa is on his forehand like this, very few will beat him. Big question is, can he sustain it now?
He’s hitting the forehand much harder.
LOVE FROM KOREA, NADAL❤️❤️
Nadal está de vuelta. Vamos campeón!!!
Who else came over here after the MyTennisHQ video?
Giron's net game is not refined enough to challenge Nadal's passing ability
His ground game is all air and no real power.
@Aizen Sousuke he lacks an aggressive attack mode in his game, even his approach feels like a safe shot
Rafa, Roger, Medvedev > Goback Djokovic
Good match.
NOVAK IS GOAT!🏆💪❤️
Nadal La Maquinaaaa
Great start to a rather intense draw!!
djokovic no 1
Novak djokovic King of King
that sound on rafa's FH. i bet it hurts when it lands on my face.
Every Nadal's shot is dangerous for competitor..What a sharp and strong shots . NADAL IS ALIVE as a tennis player. Think that Nadal will take AO trophy.. Too great!
Rafa might have a chance at winning the final considering nole is not playing. 🏆🎾🏆🎾🏆🎾
you shouldn't show the image of the winning player in the video, because that loses the feeling of who won.
You're still the best rafa.hope to see you in awarding you're 2nd AO trophy.
Vamos Rafa ❤️
Where is Djokovic ??????????????
obviously following his own game plan....retreat.
Novak home office jajaja
GO RAFA🎾👏
just win straight sets for 6 more times and you win nadal pls us nadal fans are crying rn 😭😭😭👍👍👍
Australianos LA TIENEN ADENTRO !
That was a "boomski," gotta love Robbie Koenig
Has Nadal been back to his top form ? Or just 70 % of his peak ? Is it enough to go to final round ?
need to rename to Australian Closed TV
difference between men's champions and women's champions
The start to 21 GS
Without Roger around I see Nadal as now exerting the same sort of boss confidence that Federer has had for so many years. The aura he exudes around other players commands that neednotbementioned respect.
Agreed but he was also doing that very early in in the fedal match ups
I agree. I think he needs to step into those GOAT shoes more comfortably :)
Plz any one have any idea about online mobile app where I can watch Australia open live plz recommend ...Thanks in advance
Novak Djokovic