Nadal vs Federer 2005 Men's semi-final | Roland-Garros Classic Match
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People forget that Federer is a great clay court player with great results except he played the same time as a guy named Nadal
Yes, Federer Was The Only Player To Win Atleast Set Against Nadal On Clay Regularly From 2005-2009.
Totally agree. Maybe he would have won 2-4 rg titles
@@akshaymeena8577 wrong djokovic won more sets than federer against nadal even in federer best years prime
@@Logan00710 I Said During 2005-2009. Federer Ended Nadal's Winning Streak Of 81 Matches On Clay, Their Rome Masters 2006 Final Went For Five Sets, Federer Gave A Good Challenge To Nadal On Clay In Terms Of Match Quality Despite Their Head To Head Result Is 2-13 On Clay.
@@Logan00710 you were so pretentious too lol. Your other comments are very disrespectful as well, calling people idiots over tennis. Very cringe
All Grand Slam channels should upload ALL the matches between the Big 3, either full matches or extended highlights like this, in full HD quality. These matches should now be considered a common owned treasure for humanity, considering the fact that we are approaching very fast to the end of the greatest era in tennis history.
They're too primitive you can watch the full match on KZhead I mean just look at how long it took for them to build a roof on their Stadium
Ya RG is actually the worst here. The other 3 at least put short highlights, RG never put highlights for some epic matches like 2021 semi, 2012 final, 2006-8 Fedal finals
@@BinaryRex18 why is 2012 final epic? Pretty straightforward win for Nadal
@@jakehuang3545 may be not epic but stakes were high. Nadal aiming to break bjorg's record, djokovic aiming to match laver's. Djoker had also dominated Nadal in 2011/12 thus far so Nadal wanted revenge
@@jakehuang3545 No, Nadal Was Winning By 6-4, 6-3, 2-0 But Djokovic Changed The Momentum And Score Was 6-4, 6-3, 2-6, 0-2 But Nadal Again Got Momentum And Won Fourth Set By 7-5. Watch The Highlights Of That Match, It Was A Tough Match.
The very first point is already legendary
True.
Perfect.
So true. That first point is on my mind since i saw this live. Doesnt matter the years
@@nappin0730 Great.
I thought I'd left the settings on 1.5 speed from Tennis Spin.
I love how literally their first ever French Open point encapsulates their whole rivalry. Federer gets a great wide serve, Nadal returns it, Federer goes for a forehand winner that would've been a point against almost anyone, and Nadal just casually does a brilliant pass on the run
That was definitely a great opening point.
Lol so true..i was thinking about it after that 1st point and imediately went through the comment section to see of someone else saw the same haah
The artist, the warrior, and the machine.
Would have been a winner on any other surface aswell
@@andyroo9381 most of their opening points are classics
Just today Nadal won his 14th crown at Roland Garros and his 22nd grand slam title. His is an absolute legend. Watching these two play 17 years ago near the beginning of their careers is a thing of beauty.
It really is man. Vamos Rafa at 22 and counting? Rafa is such a warrior!
what ATP ranks would you put 2005 federer and rafa if they played today
@@keychain323 Top200 probably
@@Xequi u joking?
@@hrvojejurcevic583 even though the competition is very tough today and players & methods have improved a lot I still think those two greats at their age would be able to do it
Even in 2005 you can tell how GREAT Federer and Nadal are. No one had played tennis like them, what an era.
but it's not the best Nadal clay match ever. Try to watch Nadal Coria Rome 2005 one month before RG
Baby nadal was already too much for ‘prime’ federer
@@NamTran-xc2ip nadal in 2005 was already insane on clay lol. Check out the Rome final in 2005. The dude was a prodigy on clay. by 2007/2008, he would get good on grass on hard. This nadal would be still be number 1 today and would have probably completed the clay slam this year. 2005 nadal is a way higher level than 2015 (worst season) and 2021 nadal on clay. The absolute peak version was 2008 and 2017 though which no one in history can come even close to beating
@@Dalnoboy1 nadal Federer Rome 2006 and nadal Djokovic rg 2013 too
@@Divvy21 he's a prodigy, doesn't mean 2005/2008 is 'peak'. His peak is 2010-2013. Nadal 2010 > Djokovic 2011> Federer any year.
Nadal - Federer- Djokovic would win every championship they played for if they were born in different eras. As 90's kids we have the pleasure to enjoy them at the same time. It's been an honor. ❤️❤️❤️
You don't have the same privilege as a 80's or 70's kid?
@@alexandrefernandes3941 Or anyone old enough to watch their careers from the beginning 😅
Nadal beat prime Federer four times in a row at Roland Garros and won his first four Majors while doing so. Legend.
4 times vs peak Federer + in 2011 when Federer was in god mode
After that first loss against Nadal he was already in his head. That mental block also gave a huge advantage to Rafa while playing against Fed, especially on clay. We will never know, but I believe without that mental block. Federer would be able to beat him on RG.
@@mrgrimm53 The Rome 2006 final was the one that solidified it in my eyes. Federer still wasn’t established on clay yet in 2005 and he had a chance to get back at Nadal in Rome and stake his claim as the RG favorite, but he failed after blowing 2 match points.
@@mrgrimm53 That's nonsense. I'm a big FedTard, but Nadal didn't regularly whoop Federer on clay because Federer had a mental block. Nadal whooped him because he is Rafa Nadal, the best clay court player in tennis history. And his game played towards Federer's weaknesses.
@@joellahrman4557 I didn't say that. Of course Nadal is the biggest clay court player ever. I said maybe without the mental block, Federer could beat him on clay once or twice. (French Open) You can't deny the mental block didn't do anything for Nadal when playing against Fed. Not only on clay, but many other surfaces as well. But I agree with your other point , Nadal beat him on clay all that times because he's just superb on clay. Still I believe that mental block also gave him an extra 10% when playing Fed. But that's just my opinion and an assumption.
June 3, 2005 Rafael Nadal beats Roger Federer to advance to his first Roland Garros final. June 3, 2022 Rafael Nadal beats Alexander Zverev to advance to his 14th Roland Garros final. Just Incredible…
You mean he gets a walkover to the 14th Roland Garros and gonna play Rudd for his 14th Roland Garros title.
@@tejasvaddepalli3597 well, the 2 sets vs Zverev with the 2nd not compelted took longer than this Semi-Final. So, it wasn't a real walk-over. Ofc it's very unfortunate what happened to Zverev and i would have loved to see it unfold into 5 epic sets :D But final is a different story for Rafa - 13-0 Record in Finals, i wish all the best to Rudd, but it's really unlikely Rafa won't win.
@@ivocorti8370 Did I say something wrong? I know those things aswell
@@tejasvaddepalli3597 yeah walkover but the scores of the first & second set tells that Nadal still the winner. NADAL - 7¹⁰ / 6 ZVEREV - 6⁸ / 6
@@tejasvaddepalli3597 It sounded like you would discredit Nadal's performance as if he just got the way to the final handed to him. Maybe i missinterpreted your initial text, if so, i apologize. Now a few days after the final we know again Rafa is a beast.
16 years later, and they are still going. One of the most ICONIC rivalries in all of sport 🔥
They are both injured 😭
Novak fans won't agree with you
@@GoDawgs18 why is that funny?
@@Aksriv100 toxic novak fans won't agree.if you are a reasonable fan you will totally agree that this is one of the most iconic rivalries in the history of sports.
@@thetable5636 I am a Federer fan :)
Nadal really got under Fed's skin in a way that hadnt happened to him b4 on the ATP tour. He was used to being *THE MAN!* And virtually winning a match before the 1st ball was even struck. But in Fed's mind, Nadal actually had the belief, fire and determination to beat him and it rattled him. And caused Fed for moments to revert back to that kid who had serious temper/anger issues on court. Amazing!
Very interesting take on Fed. Yes, Fed's outbursts here were like a number 1 king of tennis getting matched and then overmatched at times. It wasn't supposed to happen in Fed's mind but it did.
@@CoolAce1 agreed. And LITTLE did Fed know this kid would *NEVER* go away! Rivalry created.
@@leonardobraynen1524 He didn't want it to go away. It was the only thing that stopped him losing his interest in tennis.
@@Ben6164 real talk. I know Novak & Nadal had the *REAL RIVALRY!* But to me, Fed/Rafa rivalry will always be *THE BEST* cuz of the contrasts and virtually every time they played, tennis history was on the line!
I love the way Fed leaves the court a little sweaty, nadal caked with red clay from head to toe. Rafa plays full out. Always
I think Nadal is the perfect combination of force, stamina and technique.
He's not as natural as Federer or Djokovic. I think he had to work harder, risk injury.......one of the absolute greats of all time.
19 years old and win the most impossible slam to defend and he did it 13 times ? Unbeliebable. Vamos rafa
@@thomasfassnacht1378 I don't know about your assessment. Federer won Roland Garros only once and could not defend his title. Novak has only won Roland Garros twice. There is only one man, in the history of Roland Garros, who has held the Coupe de Musketeer 13 times.
@@andyroo9381 Borg, Lendl, Kuerten, and even Courier have all defended titles at RG. If it wasn’t for Nadal, Federer and Djokovic would have at least 5-6 French opens each.
@@ErikCB912 But it was because of Nadal that they do not!
@@ErikCB912 Actually, what I meant to say is, but it IS because of Nadal that they do not! There will be a 14th Roland Garros title.
Nadal is what makes Roland Garros almost impossible to win otherwise Roland Garros is the easiest to win if you are the better player the slower courts meant that it's very difficult to get an unexpected upset whereas in faster slams like Wimbledon, you have to be the better player AND not be unlucky
17 years later he wins #14 .. Undisputed 👑 of Clay he is
20:33 I never saw Roger demonstrating his frustration before
Man i miss *THIS VERSION* of Nadal. Obviously still his fan today. But the 2005-2009 version of him i wish i could bottle up forever or create some *NADAL SERUM* that he could take to be that long haired, pirate guy. He was utterley fearless and just full of captivating energy.
I think about this everytime I watch Nadal play
@@cmahima indeed. Last night, i just watched replay of the 2017 AO final btwn him and Federer and how Roger became the fearless one who took the fight to Rafa at the age of 36! Who knew it was the last time they would meet in a final. The only young one i like in this era is Carlos Alcaraz.. others are too scared or too soft
Yes Carlos Alcaraz is my favourite too, he has the making of a great player, he already is all heart & power. I'd love to see him battle with Sinner, it will be interesting to watch their rivalry develop and grow into friendship/rivalry like we have seen between Nadal & Federer.
@@cmahima yes agreed. And i like Casper Ruud also. Stud, gentleman and all around good guy. He gave Alcaraz the point in the US OPEN FINAL when it was a pretty big point to turn the game 4 either side. Shows integrity. Fiture is bright for men's tennis once the BIG 3 is gone. Perhaps Ruud, Sinner, Alcaraz the new *BIG 3??* Who do u like in women's tennis?
@@leonardobraynen1524 Yes the new Big 3, would be exciting to watch that... So we have the next 20 years locked in, was feeling a bit down after Roger's retirement. Iga Swiatek is very consistent and serious about her game, and she's a Nadal fan like me:) Loved her since her first RG win. How about you, anybody your favourite in women's tennis? My all time favourite is Steffi Graf.
Watched that live. Didn't know I'd get addicted to Fedal
Wow, You Are Lucky.
The first point was a huge statement in itself.
Omg that opening point passing shot
Federer and Nadal Golden 🏆 Era of Tennis. 🇪🇸🐐-🇨🇭🐐= 👑💎
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
The first point is my favorite of this match. So telling about their rivalry to come. Effortless precision vs raw energy
I hate it when people reduce Nadal abilities to just strength or energetic.
@@alexandrefernandes3941 you want a tissue petal?
@@SeekTruth300 thank you for your knowledgeable input.
It's true though. I've never seen a tennis player who gives more than Rafa
@@alexandrefernandes3941 dont worry, it is people that do not understand the game. Nadal is as precise as Roger. They play percentages like no one does
21:05 The moment Federer realized Nadal wouldn't be going away anytime soon.
federer screaming “baaa” on that backhand pass at 11:27 was just so funny to me for some reason 💀
Nadal winning the French at his debut is not talked about enough. That and taking out prime Fed then too.
Nadal was all ready a monster at 19 years
Federer's style is just so beautiful to watch. His out of this world back hand along with his way of moving to the net is so much fun.
Yeah, but mindless grinding was always the superior strategy on clay.
22>20 Soon will be 23. Keep crying.
@@adityagouravdas929yeah in your dreams, RAFA is done
@@adityagouravdas929 Why would anyone cry for someone else who made 20 slams and then some other guy who made 22 slams? Should have cried your whole life knowing you have no skill and no money while these guys are both rich in terms of wealth and skill. Difference of 2 slams between these guys means nothing to anyone else.
out of this world backhand? what?
If not for those injury Rafael Nadal have more then 25 or more grandslam today respect for Rafael Nadal that still play today 2022 👏👏👏
It´s ridiculous how Nadal played at age 18/19 on such a big moment. SF of a Grand Slam against an amazing Roger. When we compare him against the current young generation, there is nothing close. Probably Alcaraz but dayummm this man saving crucial break points, coming to the net, running like hell, whipping forehands against Roger? the ultimate goat!
Absolutely man! Alcaraz still have 2-3 Slams to prove he can win a Slam at this level at 19yrs, as a teen. Nadal was the last man to do so during this same '05 tournament.
@@leonardobraynen1524😂 nice try
@@8020Alive well hey man- i stand corrected dude! I was wrong- Alcaraz won his 1st Slam at '22 USO AND got World #1 ranking. BUT you saw the toll it took on his body just to win *ONE GRAND SLAM!* Didnt even finish Year End Champs cuz he was injured; missed this years AO and tge #1 ranking back to Novak. Just got rolling last month by winning 2 tourneys so far. I keep a watch. Same happened to Thiem and Medvedev after they win. Avg fan thinks its easy just to win a slam just like that but it is extremely difficult. Fed, Nadal & Novak won 20+ of these things. They are true freaks of nature!!
Current Alcaraz is better against this Nadal level in 2005 though, dont be mistaken. Today players are better because of their all court tennis and power hitting. And 2022 Nadal is better than this Nadal.
The perfect matchup. If I could save 10 tennis matches, with all the other ones being destroyed, I may save 10 Federer-Nadals. Djokovic is great at winning but these 2 just make art, especially together.
So well said. I feel the same. If you only had one chance to impress someone completely unaware of the sport, you should show them a match between these two. It is so amazing
my god. you just me me travel back to when i was 11, dying to see them play at my grand dads. histroy unfolding
Both back to back plays from 19: 35 to 20:14 are just epitomes of greatness that both these legends reciprocate!!!
Even being 19 years old and his tough guy look, Rafa didn't point on bodys opponent.
17 years ago?! Am I a dinasor or something?
I love their matches! Nadal understands best how clay works and often plays amazing shots out of the blue and Federer was a magician with his racket. Nadal would always say that although he consistently wins against Federer, he found every point hard to win as Federer could do every shot in tennis and created new ones. Their opposite style also makes it awesome and entertaining to watch their matches!
Federer and Nadal is ❤️ 100% real GOAT and real Champion. 🐐💎🐐
Roger Federer's only match against Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros as a favourite.
That was just the beginning of the most incredible love story between a man and a tournament in the history of all the sports
Absolutely love Federer's attacking style of play working wonders even on clay
He is one step behind for his 22 nd Grand Slam 🎖💝 It will be his 14 th Roland Garros 🔥💪 U heard the sound of crowd when Federer won points then ,, now hear the sound these days when Nadal won points in clay court , hard court & grass court 🔥
he did it 22
I hope we will get new Federers and Nadals in the future, their match up is just insane!
Wow. That first point. Also, I love how Federer out of habit let's Nadal shake hands first with the referee even though he lost, and Nadal doesn't make a big deal out of it and shakes the ref's hand while moving on. Love the ending text too: Federer bounced back to win Wimbledon and USO.
He was so used to winning!
Que gusto poder revivir estos duelos 👏 Hoy 17 años despues rafa suma ya 14 RG y 22 GS.... Menudo animal 🤦♥️
The Most Grand Slam Men’s Singles Champion List: 🐐❤️ 🇨🇭 1) Federer: 20th Major Champion. 🇪🇸 2) Nadal: 20th Major Champion. 🇺🇸 3) Sampras: 15th Major Champion. 🇦🇺 4) Laver: 13th Major Champion. 🇸🇪 5) Borg: 12th Major Champion. 🇩🇪 6) Lendl: 9th Major Champion. 🇺🇸 7) Agassi: 8th Major Champion. 🇸🇪 8) Edberg: 7th Major Champion.
Look I'm not a fan of the man but don't shit on Novak seriously
Wtf this is obsession 😂😂 I am not a djokovic fan but you seriously have a complex with him don't you? He should be up there with fedal, even above them depending on people's opinion.
@@user-cy6xl3vd3f Exactly it's childish
@@cfhar080591 he's a hardcore Novak hater lmao, constantly leaving him out in these obsessed lists. Imagine putting Sampras who has 5 fewer GS at 3rd spot and not even mentioning the record tier in Djokovic. Next level hate.
@@dj_m1999 also sampras has 14
Nadal’s speed was from another world
I’m always a Greatest ❤️ Fan Supporters 100% for the Big Two Nadal and Federer with Honor and Loyalty!!! 🏆🏆🏆
16:42 These two slices are so buttery
They were legends in making
This should have been the final.
To be able to witness these 2 Legends play against each other is a dream now
Top fact: Nadal has played 115 matches on clay, he has won 112 of them
the first forehand of the match Federer hit was a winner 99/100 times but not only was it returned but it was a winner for Rafa....this marks the day Roger saw the writing on the wall
Against anyone, that would have been a winner, but Rafa responded with a passing shot that only he could hit.
On grass or hard court that ball would be behind Rafa before he even knew what was going on, clay just gave him enough time to produce that amazing shot.
@@morgannimmo6519 I disagree, on grass or hard Rafa at that age would've gotten the ball back at least, on clay he's the most dominant tennis player in history. more dominant than either Roger on grass or Novak on Hard.
@@jwenang5364 hard and grass courts especially in 2005 were super fast its highly unlikely but we can agree to disagree haha
@@morgannimmo6519 sure can, I gladly disagree with you...but remember "if" doesn't exist. you can say "if" this was on a grass or hard court Rafa wouldn't get it but the Fact is it wasn't.
It's amazing to see how upset young Federer was. True fire, which is why he was such an insatiable monster at the 2000s.
🇨🇭 Federer: King of Grass.💎 🇪🇸 Nadal: King of Clay. 💎 🇨🇭FEDAL🇪🇸: King of Hardcourt. 💎
Nadal as king of clay, check. Federer as king of grass, maybe…. But Djokovic is the king of hardcourt and the goat.
@@tolendoi123 djokovic might be slightly better than fed in grass
@@thodinh5483 You know I think so too
@@tolendoi123 i know right fed lost 3 wimbledon finals to djokovic
And the DjokoGOAT?
So many memories this match brings
Veo tras varios años la fabulosa actuación de Rafael Nadal. Felicito de veras a este chico, que nos maravilla a todos por sus virtudes y laboriosidad. No me olvido del muy ilustre Toni Nadal, que algo tiene que ver, sin duda alguna, con el trabajo de su sobrino. Es digno de reconocer su magisterio y capacidad didáctica. Felicidades a los dos.
thank you roland garros management. finally added 20 min replay of the match after 16 years. hope you add full matches of these classics. for example there is no nadal/söderling 2009 r4 replay in this account. bravo. 5 years later you will add 10 min replay.....
Já era um Garotinho Prodígio!👏👏👏👏👏
Good job RG! After 16 long years!
Federer on grass Djokovic on hards Nadal on clay Imagine how many slams these guys would have if they didn’t have each other in their era. We are truly blessed to have witnessed these three players and I truly believe we will never see anything like them again in our lifetimes
Djokovic is King on Grass too,he has 7 Wim (2020 event didn't happen) & has beaten Roger Fed too. Nadal wasn't challenge on grass for Djokovic though
@@darthkothicame7822 Took him to five sets at Wimbledon 2018 and should have won the match. They're tied 2-2 for matches on grass.
@@Ben6164 The only reason for that is Nadal's inability to get past Rosol and Brown in 2R for 6 years straight.
The first point of the match itself was sensational 🔥🔥
The first point pretty much sums up their rivalry 😂
I'm a fan of this rivalrie for many reasons, but I think the main one is because their games, in my opinion, are everything tennis should be.
👏🏻👍🏻
Thanks,this is amazing. Please, could you make hilights of Nadal Schwartzman quarter finals 2018, and Nadal Djokovic Roland Garros 2021?
Amazing images, thank you for uploading! perhaps in the near future, all RG images can be in sweet 4K res
La loro amicizia è straordinaria ed unica, Rafael è la più bella realtà di campione assoluto di tutta La storia del tennis di tutti i tempi.
Only emotion endures. @1:31. The first point and every point played since by these two encapsulates this quote for me.
the match up is the best between these two.. so great always to see them play eachother
This was a tough loss for Federer. Who knew the boy he faced would become the King Of Clay and raise the Coupe de Musketeer 13 times.
Dude u think this loss for Fed was tough? Fast forward 3yrs to this same tournament in the Final and tell me that didnt haunt Fed for the next 8-9yrs!!!!
Lol, Nadal celebrated like he already won the French Open!
At the time roger was considered as the greatest the most complete tenis player ever and he is getin is ass kicked by a teenager and rightfully he is shaking his head in disbelief but that teenager has won more grand slams than anyone.
I almost Cried towards the end of this match, not because I'm a Fed Fan & he lost, but because of how great of a match BOTH guys played, and the Respect I have for Nadal; fantastic player, absolutely fantastic, Capri pants & all: Roger may disagree, but he played well: Good enough 2 beat 99% of the best 2 play in the history of the Open; a treat 2 watch this level of tennis
It was written in the stars from the moment they played their first-ever match on clay that Rafa would soon take up permanent residence in Roger's psyche. This match was a battle of wills which ultimately heralded the beginning of the end of Roger's chances in this budding rivalry and sealed his lopsided record against the clay-court wunderkind, especially at Roland Garros. And the rest, as they say, is now history.
Well not permanent cuz Fed switched rackets and began to win Slams against Nadal himself. 2017 Wimbledon. 2019 AO?
@@leonardobraynen1524 true, he turned things around late in their careers, but nadal dominated fed when they were both young and in their physical primes
@@sebm3029 look i was just keepin it real. Having said that, i am the biggest Nadal fan there is!!! He is my GOAT 4 life!!!
The GOAT 👑 of Tennis and Champion List: 🐐❤️ 🇨🇭 1) Federer (Intelligent) 👑💎 🇪🇸 2) Nadal (Passion) 👑💎 🇺🇸 3) Sampras (Determination) 🐐❤️ 🇺🇸 4) Agassi (Heart) 🐐❤️ 🇷🇺 5) Safin (Aggression) 🐐❤️ 🇦🇺 6) Hewitt (Bravery) 🐐❤️ 🇸🇪 7) Edberg (Honor) 🐐❤️ 🇸🇪 8) Borg (Iceberg) 🐐❤️
I mean I am a fedal fan but you have to include djokovic, otherwise it's just hypocrisy. Also, Rod Laver wasn't a football player you know :)
Djokovic???
oh shit djokovic is gone???
pathetic Chokerer fanboy
@@Max-yp1iw Djokovic is boring
20:33 Roger venting his frustration at the unlucky net cord. 21:05 Frustration once again for getting broken at a critical juncture of the match.
8:58 he is a wizard.
Irocanilly, this was the last Roland Garros Nadal played in his physique's prime. By the end of 2005 (Madrid Masters), he suffered that injury in the foot that lasted his whole career.
"LOL" - Tzu Sun (the art of war)
He basically always had that from birth but it was diagnosed in 2005. You could say he's never been truly healthy yet look at all he's done.
los mejores partidos de la historia los jugaron estos dos genios!
he went on to win 14 RG titles most recently in 2022
Thus begins a record that will remain unbeaten.
They were young... I miss at that time...
2 kings 🔥🐐👑
A year since which I started to watch tennis... From their rivalry of course 🔥🔥🔥🇺🇦
I want full match!💪
Levels of Tennis : Easy,Hard,Pro and Rafa
These 2 in those outfits on red clay is legendary.
Poor Roger. Balls that spinny are so hard to slice, and this is just the begining of that trend. Players after this all learned to play with more 'closing' grips, such as Rafa's semi-western, or Djocokic's extreme-western, so they can be more spinny themselves, and also more resistent to rivals' spinness. Today's tennis is all about running and hammering, almost like boxing.
FEDAL ❤️ Forever!!! 🇪🇸🙌🇨🇭
They both have 20 majors, so they're joint-GOAT
Novak has 20 slams also...
not any more
@@dj_m1999 yeah Novak was also joint-GOAT
@@mbucd yeah now rafa is sole GOAT. But that could change depending on how Novak bounces back.
@@BinaryRex18 except that he's not. Although slams are very important, so are masters 1000, so are ATP Finals titles, so is h2h, so is weeks at n1 and Novak has Nadal beat in all of those.
بداية عصر أعظم لاعب في تاريخ رولان غاروس الأسطورة رفاييل نادال ✨
I'm here after the announcement. Vamos Siempre Rafa
This was the 1st time the world really saw what Nadal could to the World #1 at such a prestigious Grand Slam event! This loss shook Federer to his core that an 19yr old could embarass him in 4sets in clay.
This Nadal one is definitely for the future. He's that good I think he will have about 14 RGS slams by the time he's 36
You know what? I think you might be right.
Just passing through on my journey to watch every Federer match.
18:19 Federer says “that’s enough” to the crowd
Did you see that first point wow That showed Federer what’s coming in this semi final Wow
Surgia um eterno campeão ! O outro tbm
Federer was so damn good on clay from 2004-2011 or so. His footwork was so clean and pace was so huge that the slowness of the court doesn't matter so much... except for that guy standing across from him, who handles him with ease during the peak of his athleticism. Federer probably wins 3 or 4 more RG titles if Nadal doesn't exist, and probably also wins Wimbledon 2008 if it's Schuttler instead of Nadal -- Fed was 3-1 against Rainer, five years younger, and hadn't even faced him since 2002, when Fed wasn't quite Roger Federer yet. Without Nadal in the mix, Fed adds another 10+ Masters titles, 4-6 more Slams, and is the unanimous GOAT. But Nadal existed, so we get a lifetime of incessant argument about who was the very best in the game.
That first point and point at 3.25 patterns reveal why Nadal was a perfect foe for Roger !!!!
You too you’re watching this with nostalgia in 2024
I am fan of Nadal. Roger is lovely even when he is angry and frustrated. Full respect to these two legends.