I bet no one else has ever made Nole drop to his knees on a tennis court. You've got to be beyond amazing to break that man's resolve for even a moment.
#2 against Stepanek is my absolute favourite. From the deceleration to the acceleration to the wrist work at the end, it eas completely unreal. We will miss you, Rafa ❤❤❤
For real, what kind of witchcraft was that? Stepanek made one unreturnable shot after another and yet the ball kept coming back. I'd resign on the spot if that were me, ain't no way I'm beating someone playing like that.
Both did so well is what made it so special, I feel like there were 5 or 6 returns that each individually looked very hard. Even the final return attempt Stepanek seemed to do the "right thing" & did connect, it just wasn't enough.
same i remember seeing him on TV in 2009 on a vacation in singapore. I was 4 and have rooted for this man ever since. I can't idolize anyone like him ever again.
Great influence of change in the game Rafa. You inspired so many different returns, that those involved had to keep up. Amazing. Most sorely missed in leaving the game but hope the best for you and your precious family.
Thank you Rafa for all the memories, you are a true champion and your sportsmanship has been incredible throughout your career You are an inspiration to millions around the globe
Rafa, you have been a monolith of this sport. Just like when Roger retired, I feel that a part of me is retiring with you. Tennis will never be the same without you. Your impact on this sport will probably never be fully understood or cuantified. Again, just like with Roger, I will miss seeing you play, the emotions, the fighting, the shots, I will miss waking up in the middle of the night to see you play. I will always be your fan. Enjoy your family and loved ones!
The best part is, there are tons of points that could have been put in this video, like that crazy return against Shapo in Rome 2021, or the backhand slice return against Monfils in China or Tokyo 2010 (I don't remember exactly), not forgetting about the hundreds of banana shots on the run he has hit throughout his whole career, absolute legend, made us spaniards proud
That's because for Nadal mentally it was very difficult to play against Djokovic, Djokovic came later and was younger, and had similar style, physically and mentally to play someone who plays as good as you is tough.
@@arvidl5666yeh you’re right… whereas Davydenko and Verdasco REALLY had his measure. What are you talking about? It’s literally just a collection of top 10 shots chosen subjectively. They could’ve included 1 Fedal point
@@heykraizelburd Yeah, it's frankly preposterous. When they were at #2 and there were still no Fed points, I thought, "Ah, they're saving it for last." Nope 😑.
@@arvidl5666 Still should be classified as the ATP tour. Reckon they still should have included 1 highlight from each of the Slams just out of respect for the immense career.
I'm Italian. Unless he was playing against an Italian, I've always rooted for Nadal. It may seem exaggerated, rhetorical, but I've always thought this when I saw him play: "The way Nadal plays is how you should live your life." Thanks, Rafa.
Of all his matches, the one that I remember most is the AO 2009 semifinal vs. Verdasco. And yes, I watched the 2008 Wimby and 2012/2017 Australian Open live from start to finish.
I thought that one banana shot in Monte Carlo where he was wearing purple would def make it here. Regardless, thank you Rafa for everything you have done. There will never be a player like you again.
Most points against djoko. 2 legends. And I'm sure when djoko retires his top 10 will include mostly points against rafa. Because these 2 have pushed each other to levels unheard of
I think if we're talking about "shots" that one against schwartzman in monte carlo 2017 should be there, it was an incredible shot, a few of these are more so good points opposed to shots
The points against Joker were so mentally and physically taxing. Watching them not budge an inch and force a ridiculous shot to win the point is such a joy.
I miss four points: 1) With Federer in Australian Open 09 after more than 20 shots 2) A banana shot in AO 09 with Verdasco 3) The famous forehand with Cilic in Us Open 2019 where Tiger Woods stood up 4) A forehand in Roland Garros 2017 vs Wawrinka
Tribute to Nadal, but also a Djokovic appreciation video. Just goes to show the quality needed to beat Djokovic. Thank you for inspiring the whole world of sports, Rafa! Can't wait to see his final match!
Fermo il video lettera a Nadal caro rafa ti ho amato guardato sperato e non conosciuto sei un tennista più forte di federer io ti ringrazio prt aver presentato la Spagna grazie rafa thank you
Number 2 from 2005 quarterfinal in Rome against Stepanek is the best, he did impossible, he returned 3 winners. Similar to what Federer did to Agassi in Dubai 2005. And also both Federer and Nadal cooked djokovic with legendary tweeners, and they both cooked him with a 6:0 beatdown... lot of similar things, testament to skill of a whole different level.
All the points are from pre 2012 times when Rafa used to be fit for atleast 80% of the season. Its scary to imagine what would Nadal's GS and title count be if he was fit throughout the season for 10 straight seasons at his peak like Novak
3:52 This moment is different from 4:44 . In the former Nadal's ball could, _from his body, his hand and racket and the close distance from the net,_ only go cross court: while in the latter case again from all those things mentioned minus the distance from the net (relatively long distance here) the ball could go either straight and long, straight and short, towards Davydenko's body or cross court. So in the first case, Novak and every player in that position could get the point or at least keep the ball in play more if he was in the right position (cross court) while in the latter case it is up to fate (or chances) for the opponent of such ball. At least this is how I see it so comment if you disagree.
the most of djokovic's top shots are against nadal also ....... bro it's the greatest rivalry of all time in tennis history... but overall novak djokovic is the goat
I´m a Rafa´s fan, most of these points are in counter attack where you see Rafa is playing very short balls making his oponents take the initiative for finally pass them, the drawback of this is that he has made an inmense effort over his career to keep achieving so much , a lot of injuries , quite a few of them could have avoided because when Rafa played agresive as in 2008 and 2010 he was ralentless , also his serve has been a drawback during all his career , keeping him from getting quite a few hard courts titles , for incredible his career is , the incredible thing is that it could have been considerably better had he been able to correct these flaws ..
We don't know if we will ever have another era with three kings involved, this was such an amazing time for tennis. Farewell, Rafael, after this year. Congrats to all of your titles, accomplishments, example, character and the excitement you gave us and memories cemented in our minds eye world of sports and tennis. He is The and A GOAT (and I will explain how and why when anyone naysays this statement but of course you wont like it).
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Tennis will miss you Rafa 💔 Thanks for everything you gave to the sport
Keep coping raz
Thank you for everything Rafa! ❤️😞
6 points against Novak. What an incredible rivalry of 60 matches! Thanks for all the great matches, Rafa - the legend!
Best rivalry ever djokodal
I bet no one else has ever made Nole drop to his knees on a tennis court. You've got to be beyond amazing to break that man's resolve for even a moment.
#2 against Stepanek is my absolute favourite. From the deceleration to the acceleration to the wrist work at the end, it eas completely unreal. We will miss you, Rafa ❤❤❤
I agree, I think that should be number one here.
It should be nr 1
For real, what kind of witchcraft was that? Stepanek made one unreturnable shot after another and yet the ball kept coming back. I'd resign on the spot if that were me, ain't no way I'm beating someone playing like that.
Both did so well is what made it so special, I feel like there were 5 or 6 returns that each individually looked very hard. Even the final return attempt Stepanek seemed to do the "right thing" & did connect, it just wasn't enough.
My sporting idol. Nobody will ever inspire me like Rafa. I remember first seeing him on TV in 2007 and never looked back.
same i remember seeing him on TV in 2009 on a vacation in singapore. I was 4 and have rooted for this man ever since. I can't idolize anyone like him ever again.
He's the only sporting hero I've ever had and will ever need
You can talk about his strength, his quickness, his mindset, but it's time to talk about Rafa's outstanding and unparalleled talent. One of a kind!
"Pirate Nadal" was awesome. Thanks for the memories Rafa! My favourite athlete of all time.
I have seen those points so many times... thank you for everything.
Great influence of change in the game Rafa. You inspired so many different returns, that those involved had to keep up. Amazing. Most sorely missed in leaving the game but hope the best for you and your precious family.
Thank you Rafa for all the memories, you are a true champion and your sportsmanship has been incredible throughout your career
You are an inspiration to millions around the globe
Rafa, you have been a monolith of this sport. Just like when Roger retired, I feel that a part of me is retiring with you. Tennis will never be the same without you. Your impact on this sport will probably never be fully understood or cuantified. Again, just like with Roger, I will miss seeing you play, the emotions, the fighting, the shots, I will miss waking up in the middle of the night to see you play. I will always be your fan. Enjoy your family and loved ones!
Thank you for everything, Rafa.❤
The best part is, there are tons of points that could have been put in this video, like that crazy return against Shapo in Rome 2021, or the backhand slice return against Monfils in China or Tokyo 2010 (I don't remember exactly), not forgetting about the hundreds of banana shots on the run he has hit throughout his whole career, absolute legend, made us spaniards proud
Or that famous banana forehand winner against Verdasco. I was certain it would be number one.
@@theviniso i was waiting for this one. It has to be top-10 for rafa
@@theviniso My Top Ten would have been very different apart from #2.
@@theviniso That was in AO, which is not part of the ATP tour
Monfils one was at tokyo final 2010...
Thank you, Rafa ❤
What a career Rafa congrats and thanks for everything you gave to the world.
We love you and will miss you on the court, Rafa. Thank you for 2 decades of amazing memories.
The fact that you guys didn't include any Fedal points is absolutely criminal.
That's because for Nadal mentally it was very difficult to play against Djokovic, Djokovic came later and was younger, and had similar style, physically and mentally to play someone who plays as good as you is tough.
That's because Federer didn't push Nadal to the limit for thé most part, too much of a mismatch in Rafa's prime.
@@arvidl5666 Only on clay. In every other surface it was a pretty balanced match-up.
@@arvidl5666yeh you’re right… whereas Davydenko and Verdasco REALLY had his measure.
What are you talking about?
It’s literally just a collection of top 10 shots chosen subjectively.
They could’ve included 1 Fedal point
@@heykraizelburd Yeah, it's frankly preposterous. When they were at #2 and there were still no Fed points, I thought, "Ah, they're saving it for last."
Nope 😑.
Rafa and Novak have had some epic matches.👏
When you see all theses amazing shots, thoses runs, thoses superpowered backhands... You understand why Alcaraz is playing like this.
Rafa legend ❤
one of my favorite is the banana shot winner against Verdasco in AO
That's not ATP though
@@arvidl5666 Still should be classified as the ATP tour. Reckon they still should have included 1 highlight from each of the Slams just out of respect for the immense career.
@@cbgg1585 they don't have the rights to show that footage
Desde el 2009 lo ví y quede loco que tipo lo mejor siempre rafa
Thank you rafa for everything ❤❤
Gracias Rafa por todo lo que le diste al Tenis y el ejemplo para los más jóvenes 🥎
One of my favourites was the championship point against Monfils at Monte Carlo...A huge forehand outmatched by a harder one!
Thank you for everything Rafa
14 RG, we re all gonna die but this record never
The Goat! The around the net shot vs. Verdasco at AO is still my fave.
Gracias Rafa, I'm sobbing
He was must watch TV just love him ❤
Best rivalry in history nadal vs djokovic
You can't really not have Roger in there.
I'm Italian. Unless he was playing against an Italian, I've always rooted for Nadal. It may seem exaggerated, rhetorical, but I've always thought this when I saw him play: "The way Nadal plays is how you should live your life." Thanks, Rafa.
Of all his matches, the one that I remember most is the AO 2009 semifinal vs. Verdasco. And yes, I watched the 2008 Wimby and 2012/2017 Australian Open live from start to finish.
Thank you for your all the memories the GOAT. You can rest now
Great choice, bravo. Respect to his opponents who forced him to produce all these gems!
Vamos rafa!
Thanks Rafa. I'll miss you on the tennis court.
He was a beastt
Thank you Nadal for everything, legend for ever
We'll miss you rafa. It'll be tough without him and roger.
The goat of all athletes
So many amazing shots in his career. Hard to get it down to 10!!
Qué maestro!!! ❤
Gracias Rafael Nadal 🫂😊 por TODO
We need a top 100 shots, 10 isn't enough for the GOAT of his craft over 23 years
Vamos Forever 💪♾️
So much talent. I dont remember a tweener from Djokovic.
Great tennis player...great role model. Hats off to Nadal.
I’m crying again - thank you Rafa
The rally with federer at the Australian open was epic too (on a stretch forehand down the line winner after many side to side exchanges)
TennisTV don't show GS matches
How on Earth did he return that Davydenko dropshot? What a point, Rafa was a beast.
I thought that one banana shot in Monte Carlo where he was wearing purple would def make it here. Regardless, thank you Rafa for everything you have done. There will never be a player like you again.
May your legacy live on forever mate... 👍🏻 😎 😃 🇬🇧
The speed demon and spin master... 👍🏻 👍🏻..
"Vamos"!!! 🇪🇸..
Great shots (Oh yeah get in)..!!
Most points against djoko. 2 legends. And I'm sure when djoko retires his top 10 will include mostly points against rafa. Because these 2 have pushed each other to levels unheard of
Thanks for all the amazing years of watching you playing tennis, We all gonna miss you Rafa..🥺
Half with Novak. Only one is left now. Miss you Rafa and Andy. Wish Novak could continue for another two years!
I think if we're talking about "shots" that one against schwartzman in monte carlo 2017 should be there, it was an incredible shot, a few of these are more so good points opposed to shots
prime nadal is the GOAT, is amazing how good he was
The points against Joker were so mentally and physically taxing. Watching them not budge an inch and force a ridiculous shot to win the point is such a joy.
20 years! watched rafa since i was 25.....
I miss four points: 1) With Federer in Australian Open 09 after more than 20 shots 2) A banana shot in AO 09 with Verdasco 3) The famous forehand with Cilic in Us Open 2019 where Tiger Woods stood up 4) A forehand in Roland Garros 2017 vs Wawrinka
R.I.P
We all love you Rafa !
10 минут на одном дыхании - так же как вся его карьера
Tribute to Nadal, but also a Djokovic appreciation video. Just goes to show the quality needed to beat Djokovic. Thank you for inspiring the whole world of sports, Rafa! Can't wait to see his final match!
Thanks Rafa for 20+ years of amazing tennis and highlights, you'll be missed ❤
Number 4 how fast did he hit that? One of the fastest I've ever seen. And it was his backhand!
#5 was an absolutely ridiculous get! Man, I am going to miss Rafa!
Bring me back to 2022
That point against Stepanek is the number 1
Спасибо Великий Рафа!
Fermo il video lettera a Nadal caro rafa ti ho amato guardato sperato e non conosciuto sei un tennista più forte di federer io ti ringrazio prt aver presentato la Spagna grazie rafa thank you
The legend who inspired, and legends never die
Big tribute to Rafa Nadal
Nadal is greatest player. I miss him❤ love him forever🎉
I miss you .
Rafa c'est le GOAT
Such a LEGEND!
Rafa , never gave up !
I know not everything can make the list, but to not have the passing shot in the 4th set tiebreaker of 2008 Wimbledon final in the top 10 is crazy
Number 2 from 2005 quarterfinal in Rome against Stepanek is the best, he did impossible, he returned 3 winners. Similar to what Federer did to Agassi in Dubai 2005. And also both Federer and Nadal cooked djokovic with legendary tweeners, and they both cooked him with a 6:0 beatdown... lot of similar things, testament to skill of a whole different level.
I’m a Djokovic fan, and I can accept this video is TOO short. Nadal has at least 100 wonderful shots for a compilation like this.
Miss the ones against Agassi too.
All the points are from pre 2012 times when Rafa used to be fit for atleast
80% of the season. Its scary to imagine what would Nadal's GS and title count be if he was fit throughout the season for 10 straight seasons at his peak like Novak
3:57 at this point he put it on the boards ;DD
Today I really feel older....
Im missing that incredible banana forehand against Verdasco at Australian open
3:52 This moment is different from 4:44 . In the former Nadal's ball could, _from his body, his hand and racket and the close distance from the net,_ only go cross court: while in the latter case again from all those things mentioned minus the distance from the net (relatively long distance here) the ball could go either straight and long, straight and short, towards Davydenko's body or cross court. So in the first case, Novak and every player in that position could get the point or at least keep the ball in play more if he was in the right position (cross court) while in the latter case it is up to fate (or chances) for the opponent of such ball. At least this is how I see it so comment if you disagree.
Whether you like Nadal or not, he will be members as a legend and king of clay. I know his fans are having mixed emotions.
who doesn't like nadal??
Make the courts faster again
It’s crazy that most of nadal’s top shots are against djokovic
The greatest opposition bring out the greatest moments
Djokovic has the same thing also
the most of djokovic's top shots are against nadal also ....... bro it's the greatest rivalry of all time in tennis history... but overall novak djokovic is the goat
And when Nole retires we have most of Djokovic's top shots are against Rafa
@@TranucTV Fo' sho.
LEGEND!!!
I´m a Rafa´s fan, most of these points are in counter attack where you see Rafa is playing very short balls making his oponents take the initiative for finally pass them, the drawback of this is that he has made an inmense effort over his career to keep achieving so much , a lot of injuries , quite a few of them could have avoided because when Rafa played agresive as in 2008 and 2010 he was ralentless , also his serve has been a drawback during all his career , keeping him from getting quite a few hard courts titles , for incredible his career is , the incredible thing is that it could have been considerably better had he been able to correct these flaws ..
2:34 これぞ！ナグル！！💪
2:35 I will miss such moments ;(
Nostalgic for sure...but more than half the points against Novak?
What a ナグル！！💪
We don't know if we will ever have another era with three kings involved, this was such an amazing time for tennis.
Farewell, Rafael, after this year. Congrats to all of your titles, accomplishments, example, character and the excitement you gave us and memories cemented in our minds eye world of sports and tennis. He is The and A GOAT (and I will explain how and why when anyone naysays this statement but of course you wont like it).
Quite literally grew up with Rafa’s career, wow. It’s been an honor to see him do everything that rightfully makes him one of the GOATs of our game👑
He may not have always liked him, but his impact on the sport is undeniable. I am thankful for what he did for the sport. Enjoy retirement, Rafa.
7:00 Pure Witchcraft
More than half of them against DJOKO, must be a reason ;)
missed the passing shot against Roger, 2012 AO semi final
They can only upload atp videos not grand slams