Rafa Nadal vs Carlos Alcaraz: UNREAL Tennis From Last Hour of Match! | Indian Wells 2022 Highlights
Nadal and Alcaraz delivered some insane tennis in the closing stages of their Indian Wells semi-final...
SUBSCRIBE to our channel for the best ATP tennis videos and tennis highlights: kzhead.info?sub_...
Watch official ATP tennis streams from every tournament: tnn.is/KZhead
Tennis TV is the OFFICIAL live streaming service of the ATP Tour.
Tennis TV features live streaming and video on demand of ATP tennis matches in full on PC, Mac, mobile & tablet apps on iOS & Android. Download the app to stream on your device: tnn.is/KZhead
Plus Tennis TV is also available to stream tennis on your TV on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV, Android TV, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Chromecast.
To enquire about licensing ATP Tour footage contact IMG Replay: imgreplay.com/client/atp_media
#tennis #tennistv #sports
Nadal to himself "so this is what playing against me feels like".
Underrated comment!!
Exactly what I thought!
Still a 18 yrs Carlos does not play hard like 18 yrs old Nadal... the passion and craziness of winning a point! Rafa’s celebrations must have rubbed people in the wrong way... esp the lawn mower.. nobody likes that in your face. Carlos probably humble in front of Rafa... nobody has the guts to do lawn mower to rafa’s face, so Rafa will never understand what he used to do to other players.
@@vidyasonavane9602 Nadal at 18 didn't have no one like him nowadays, but I think Alcaraz is way much better on hard courts at least
I thought the exact same thing...!!!
Master vs. Apprentice. Jedi vs. Padawan.....What a battle from Alcaraz! He will surely be a future grand slam winner. As for Nadal....what more can be said really....GOAT.
He is a student of Rafa or training partner? Damn. If he could just get that Rafa mindset, he’ll be in the top 3 soon enough. And he’s incredibly young.
GOAT!! ofcourse that title goes to either Novak or Fed.
@@Reach2Sabya comeon mate not today
@@Reach2Sabya yes you are right for not having the most slam even after after playing 31 slam finals also not having singles Olympics gold medal 😂😂😂😂. They will be proud that you nominated them goat😂.
@@Reach2Sabya Lol "S G" stands for "Silly Guy" right?
Those net plays from Nadal are amazing! Won him the match. Alcaraz looks really good too and has a lot of promise.
@@rafagoat8011 by posting the same comment everywhere, you are actually jinxing Nadal's chances of winning RG. Stop right away.
@@rafagoat8011 lmao dude do you really have a job or work to do
@@rajarshighosh4821 HAHAHAHAHA
Rafa’s net play is out of this world as expressed by the commentator. Indeed so, Wonderful ! Nadal in his interview shared his style of play involves coming to the net and he likes to do so being part of his game plan and often he gets a high percentage of winning points at such. People don’t quite realise it that because his victories at the Roland Garros - said Rafa. At this stage of his career, Rafa states that volley game plan helps his game in general. I add this - Rafa Nadal is very creative and very capable at the net in both volley and drop-shot.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
#FREECAMTENNISTALK
What’s beautiful is you could see how proud Rafa is of Alcaraz at the end admiring him
Yes, there's a glimmer of proudness at the net, even we all can see that.
Nadal is not known to be complemental about his opponents, but here he congratulated Carlitos' match, and Alcaraz wished him great luck for the final. Both were talking in Spanish.
I will never be tired of seeing that smile on Rafa's face. Great job! Alcaraz has come a long way from their first meeting in May 2021. May Rafa win the title! Nadal Is The King!
Rafa is definitely winning french open this year I dare anyone Stop Rafa winning french open 2022
@@rafagoat8011 i agree
Agreed
@@rafagoat8011 don't count Djokovic out, just pray that Nadal Foot sticks with him otherwise we all know what happened in last editions semi final!!!
@@abidsarwar9099 Nadal will regain his French Open crown. There, simply, is no doubt.
Rafa definitely has the most underrated volley on the tour. Really awesome netplay. Some of them would leave your jaw dropped it was so good.
"unbelievable volley"
Sir Andy Murray declared Nadal has the best volley because he can return every shot
@@TheRebellefleur27 *ombeleboble
#FREECAMTENNISTALK
Absolutely..... I think if he plays the serve and volley gane at Wimbledon he can do well there. Sticking to the baseline won't help there.
Alcaraz has all what's needed to be a top player for a long time to come, both in terms of talent and dedication/attitude. His game is a joy to watch as is his exuberance and lack of whining/complaining for any reason, even when the gusts of wind almost blew him off the court! You can tell that, if he had to lose, he's glad it was to Nadal who he said was his idol; he's the one most likely to pick up Nadal mantle among the upcoming generation of players after Nadal retires. One of the best matches of the year so far, despite the wind.
Outstanding play from Alcaraz!! But Rafa is not ready to give up his mantle yet! What an amazing match! Had to watch it again
Amazing match. I LOVE all kind of potatoes
Nadal absolutely brilliant. If you can defeat a fit, speedy, talented 18 year old like that in your mid 30s that really is 'incredible'!! Nadal is pure class. Age is just a number.
That second set was super windy. The ball bounced a meter to the side in one game it was crazy. Alcaraz showed great grit and Nadal showed his fighting spirit. Young man vs. Old man. Nadal's reflexes at the net during the third set was out of this world - Alcaraz looked like he had a CLEAR winner but Rafa in the blink of an eye got it! EDIT: Rafa got his stress fracture in his rib this match kill me
I just hate how in tennis being 35 is considered “old” lol. I remember being 24 playing someone in their late 30s in a 4.0 semifinal tournament and thinking I would beat him easily since I was in better shape and he had to wear a knee brace…. I was humbled, he beat my ass 0-6 2-6. Now that I’m 35, I’d like to show some youngsters some of my stuff 😂🤣
@@alexflores9582 okay hater!
@@alexflores9582 I get my ass kicked by "old" men in their 40s whenever I play smash/racquet ball. Im nearly 22. Different sport(s) but you get the gist
#FREECAMTENNISTALK
People will continue to say that no matter what unfortunately. As long as you got people like Brady and Nada(l) out there to shove the opposite down their brains, it really doesn't matter what stereotypes people think. Hopefully eventually people will come around.
3:01 The look on Alcaraz’s face here gives me chills. A personification of what this sport is truly about. After such an unforgiving rally, after fighting so hard to the point where you’re on both knees and still having lost, you can still see the glimmer of admiration in Alcaraz’s eyes. The smirk from knowing that no one other than Nadal, his hero, could have emerged victorious after such an effort. This kid will become one of the greats one day. Vamos!! 💪🏼
He can’t believe how good his idol is
Yup. I feel like the crowd was cheering for both of them. Alcaraz's mental game is stronger than a lot of current gen and new gen tennis players.
@@peace4myheart true that lol. dude's already got better mental game than medvedev/tsitsipas/zverev combined. especially zverev 💀
Legendary
@@zen4915 Medvedev zverev & tsitsipas are players that no one will ever talk about in future after their retirement
One of the saddest days in tennis will be, when outstanding and extraordinary Rafa will be retiring! One hopes that day will never come! What a great great champion! No one will ever compare to him! Congratulations also to Alcaraz, the future of tennis!💪🏻❤️👏🏻👏🏻
que lindo comentario.. saludos desde Chile.. .un fiel seguidor del #RafaNadal
Not only Nadal, but if all of the Big 3 will retire, tennis won't be the same
@@ianlancesuficiencia2253 I’m a Nadal fan only, and this is about him ONLY!
@@whitetiger7273 así es! #RafaNadal es el Verdadero Ídolo 💪 el payaso de djokovic y el aburrido de federer no me interesan para nada 😄
@@AlfredoFerminLadino7 and in English please??
Very tough match and very tough conditions with those gutsy winds. These matches will be epic forever classic matches when Rafa retires as to how he won against Carlos like we go back to see how Federer played Sampras or Rafa played Agassi.
@@rafagoat8011 If you are so sure, then put some money on Rafa my man. Rafa's chance of winning the french open, if he is healthy, is extremely high, but it's never a certainty. Djokovic can play. Alcaraz is just showing some of his potential. Thiem might be back.
@@peace4myheart not can Djokovic will play
Well said.
pure class from both players.
Rafa is definitely winning french open this year I dare anyone Stop Rafa winning french open 2022
I have never seen RAFA play so well at the net his instincts are unbelievable that is an unforgettable game against a younger version of Nadal, not quite there yet but to see them play each other it’s a beautiful thing what a beautiful Match
Younger version of Nadal???Alcaraz playing completely different tennis than Nadal,much aggressive tennis
People need to stop saying he is a younger version of Nadal it’s not even close. Both of them at that age play completely differently. Just because they are both from Spain does not mean they are the same people… sheesh
@@wdazeaphonflame9082 people like to say he’s like a successor because nadal is his idol/mentor and he looks up to him, and now he just competed toe to toe with him and could be the next big thing, so it’s only natural. Doesn’t matter if their play styles are completely different. Same goes if someone were to be an apprentice of nole or roger
@@wdazeaphonflame9082 also adopts the same mentality as him. like it’s fine if u don’t agree w the successor apprentice thing but it’s not surprising people are saying that
@@neb6208 Yeah, their tennis style is completely different BUT Alcaraz seems mentally really strong and willing to do hard work just like Rafa.
Yeah this match will be replayed a lot a decade from now. Nadal's net play reaching close to his highest levels and yet the young Carlos pushed him all the way with some incredible shotmaking. Legendary stuff.
MATCH OF THE YEAR.
ABSOLUTELY!!!
Certainly not. Alcaraz has already given us better matches in Miami.
@@sandeepthilakan7728 Just watched. Still think IW is better. Rafa gave everything to fight this monster, even got injured and handed the easy win to Fritz in the final.
As a tennis fan this was really fantastic to watch. As a Nadal fan I'm ecstatic
Nadal's net-game has reached another level!
Rafael Nadal is the best tennis player I have ever seen
You will ever see*
Absolutely true!
Alcaraz will beat his record. He goes 30 GS.
#FREECAMTENNISTALK
@@mick7922 which, unless there are 2 more players of his generation with 20 GS, not anywhere near a besting of Nadals career.
How well Nadal adjusts to a player is just out of this world 🤗 So dominant at net as he was aware Alcaraz was killing it from baseline.
Nadal the GOAT! Even at 35 still competing at a huge level mentally (with a little bit of physical aging). Would love to see him continue his win streak into the Rafa's domain on clay at the French
Worst era ever now.
@@nihalbhat9872 lol worse than early and mid 2000s? I think not
Closed era.
Excting times for tennis.
😂😂
The future of tennis vs STILL the present of tennis. What a show! Vamos! 🇪🇸
Congrats to El Maestro. What a match!! Carlos is getting closer, but Rafa in this sort of "wall mentality" is the best Rafa we have seen in years. Well played Carlos..
Rafa is an absolute monster
somehow I think Alcaraz is OK with this --what an epic match....
the way nadal changed his game since the beginning of his career is almost uncredible
It is, not almost. Nobody has improved and evolved so much
@@chahem I am huge fan of Nadal, but Federer has evolved his game as much as Nadal.
Past, Present, Present and Futute. Nadal, Nadal, Alcaraz and Alcaraz
Now I know why Nadal said Alcaraz reminds him of himself as a teenager. Awesome play! Two Spanish bulls locking horns.👍🙆
Carlos Alcaraz just hang in there you are absolutely amazing and with a brilliant attitude.. you and Sebastian korda will always have love and support from us Rafa fans
I saw the last hour of this match and seriously that was tremendingly unreal. After Alcaraz won the second set, i felt everything could happen, because this guy delighted each more with his tennis to the crowd and made really harder the work to Rafa, who specially suffered at the moment of serving in several times, saving many break points. One of better matches in the year at all 💪🎾
Not uploading the full version of this match is a crime
El despliegue físico de Nadal es impresionante con Nadal tienes q correr más de lo normal es un tanque el mejor de la historia
Devolver pelotas nomas.... Nada de calidad ....
@@LuisLopez-fo6hx jajajajaja tu si tienes calidad verdad
Djokovic si que te hace correr , si no que se lo pregunten a Nadal que acabo reventado en la semi de RG el año pasado, los destroza a todos física y mentalmente, Nadal juega defensivo esperando muchas veces el error del rival, lógico que ahora tenga que jugar con otra estrategia porque no le queda otra por la edad , pero jugando a atacar tiene las de perder con Nole porque se las sabe todas y sabe hacerle daño abriéndole ángulos dejadas , globos, contrapies
@@LuisLopez-fo6hx creo has estado ciego muuuuchos años, hay muuuuchiiiiisimos golpes de Nadal de genio, de no creer nadie que los pudiera devolver y meter en pista, amigo, eso sin calidad no lo haces ...y sin ser un tenista ofensivo, en red, no es bueno, sino buenísimo....
@@LuisLopez-fo6hx el tenis es eso devolver pelotas o que quieres que se las traguen? Comentario tan estúpido el tuyo
Nadal is having an insane year !
Rafa is definitely winning french open this year I dare anyone Stop Rafa winning french open 2022
of cause since that pesky joker has been banned from playing because he wont inject some toxic fake vax in his body
@@spywhale you keep crying 🥲 sad Djokovic fan Djokovic is done and dusted 😂
@@rafagoat8011 he wont even make to semi final🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@seadkapic4768 many cried at ao..and took goat 21..now also cry...remember one thing ..13 freaking times....god of clay and god of tennis ..13>>2...21>20
Best match ever. No drama, No shouting, No smashed racket. Respect.
How many matches have you watched? How many years have you watched Tennis?
@@seveglider8406 you are weird
@@HolywaffleMC WRONG! Florentino Mascali stated this was the best match ever. I just want him to let us know how many matches he has watched. It's a direct question. If You believe his comment is correct, then it is obvious You haven't watched too many tennis matches. Is this too weird for You to understand?
@@seveglider8406 What is weird is your reaction. He is stating his opinion that he really liked this match. It is weird you are asking those questions and taking what he said literally. It is weird how you wrote an entire paragraph explaining that. It would make sense if you are just some out of touch boomer
Abso freakin lutely 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Nadal you are simply a legend that can NEVER be compared to.. yes alcaraz is similar but he will never take your place as there is only one Rafael Nadal 🐐
Novax is better
@@lnz971 novax is a clown. Rogers and Rafas legacies will always be superior to Novak’s , no matter what.
@@lnz971 Novax is a a good player but no one can match Rafas agility and reflex. His anticipation is the best ever.
@@MrUtoobee that’s why he beat nadal just 30 times.agility and reflex no one can match Novak.
@@monicac8823 If u believe Novak is better and is so great then y the hell r you on this thread? Based on the thumbnail, it's nothing to do with Novak!! Sigh!!
Saw the match in-person and it's definitely the most awesome contest I've witnessed after watching quite a few at Indian Wells over the years, with the wind making a surprise, annoying appearance to shake things up in the 2nd (hats were flying around in the stands, believe me). Carlos was spectacular, but Rafa dug deep and finished the job with his typical never-say-die spirit- vamos!
Épico partido !! Simplemente de otro planeta, los dos tenistas españoles dando una exhibición del mejor tenis del mundo !!
It is such a privilege to watch that level of excellence from both players.
???? Quien te pareció que devolvió mejor la pelota desde el fondo de los dos ???😂😂😂😂😂😂
I would imagine that tennis pros watching this match are shaking in their tennis shoes about how incredible Carlos plays. I think he's destined for some grand slams and he's only 18.
It's not out of the question that he wins one this year. He'll need a bit of luck but his game is already good enough to win one. Absolutely scary at just 18.
Incredible game of the real Nadal against the future "Nadal". I take my hat off to this talented boy -Carlos 👏👏 and what can I say about Rafa !! Vamos King❤
La velocidad de este partido ha sido épica ,de los mejores partidos que he visto en mucho tiempo
Despliegue fisico, donde el recurso es devolver y devolver la pelota, Nada casi de arte
Fritz already knows that it will require a miracle for him to hold the trophy at Indian Wells 2022!
Three hours and twelve minutes what a match
My God, what a match 😍 i wish i could see it live. I wish it is one of the grand slam finals.
That was some superb performance from Nadal! He knew he had to perform way better than usual to beat this WONDERFUL / TALENTED darling Carlos!
All hail king 👑 Nadal, all hail prince Alcaraz. What an extraordinary match. One of this years very best. Man, Rafa basically faced federer's shotmaking, djokovic backhand but far more aggressive, young Nadal's speed and defense (drop shots and ability to change direction also like djokovic), and won.
What a duel! Master vs Apprentice it may have been but these two played as equals. Amazing!
Alcaraz is already playing like a top ten and I am really not surprised as I have been following his progress. This match reminds me of a break through moment in 2001 when a young Roger Federer beat world no. 1 Pete Sampras at Wimbledon. Carlos didn't win this time but the tennis world has been put on notice...I'll certainly be watching
I have always maintained that when Rafael Nadal retires, I will likewise retire from watching tennis. Someone may come at par with him but not the excitement Rafa's total personality generates - ON and OFF the Court, not one of the current crop of players come even close to Rafa's greatness and charisma personally and professionally at that! NADAL IS A TOTAL, COMPLETE PACKAGE!
I feel the same as you, but i may follow Alcaraz for a while…
THIS IS TOO TRUE NO ONE WILL COMPARE TO HIM he genuinely is complete package and sooo entertaining
Too bad for you, because you will miss Carlitos hahahaha...
@@maxkerzan64 Agreed dude!
You are gonna stop when Alcaraz is on the rise??? Bad move
Alcaraz to Nadal at the handshake- “I’ll get you next time, buddy.”
I am in love with this baby Alcaraz. He made my hero work his butt off. I am for sure ready to be an Alcaraz fan for the future. He is tough as nails and is marvellous to watch. And he is gonna be super difficult to beat.
I see both djokovic n nadal in carlos..he will definitely a huge sensation in tennis in years to come..And for nadal, with his age still competing n eventually winning against next gen is simply amazing...Tired of prazing this man..! GOAT for sure
@@alejandromartinledesma2397 🙌💯
I hope these two play many more matches! Goodness that was breathtaking, even in spite of the wind
Удивительное свойство великого чемпиона, побеждать в матчах когда соперник играет в отличной форме, сильнее и острее, а у тебя совсем не та форма. ВАМОС РАФА!!!
Current king with future king of tennis!
Nadal is unbeliable. But i'm even more impressesed with Alcaraz performance. If he can maintain this progresion would be unstoppable
The future of Spanish tennis, and Alcaraz for years to come too.
Still the best Rafa and future successor .... good for tennis fans👍
Alcaraz seems to be a mix of Nadal and Djokovic😎 a bright future for this kid
Alcaraz has this right attitude to focus on tennis, rather than to be the guy who's complaining about everything and everyone. If medvedev would have this attitude too, he would be number one 5 years ago. Wishing Carlos good luck!
Jogar contra o Nadal e mesmo perdendo pra ele é um privilégio,. Go Nadal,
Whatever Alcaraz's forehands, backhands, dropshots, volleys, lobs, all of them are very strong. So, if Carlos can train for more muscles, what will he play like in the future? Even though he lost against Nadal this time, he is still the brightest star in ATP in the future. Vamos Carlos!
yeah very strong except his serve, if nadal in AO form he would punish him early with the break point he get
Masterful tactical changes by Rafa in the third. Carlito didn't see Rafa will be volleying him to the dust.
Los puntos que se jugaron hoy en la red son una locura, no recuerdo haber visto nunca antes algo así.
El mejor partido de la historia es Nadal-Federer Wimbledon 2008, mira ese partido, también contra djokovic en 2012 y Medvedev este año..
TE DOY LA RAZÓN MARAVILLOSA
PARA MÍ WIMBLEDON EL MEJOR DE TODOS, RAFA EL MEJOR
@@13moon el de 2012 fue el mejor partido menudo derroche físico y mental
@@doloressanchez1727 no se puede comparar Wimbledon con la tortura física y mental que fue Australia y en la que se impuso No1e
Rafa has a shot at Wimbledon this year. He is serving big and his net game is insane right now
Sadly, he isn't able to play RG and Wimbledon the same year. No longer. His foot needs more time between surfaces, and RG and Wimbledon are too close.
He will play Wimbledon this time for sure
@@aha3885 thats bs. Rafas favorite tournament when growing up was Wimbledon . He’s not gonna skip it like it’s Miami or shanghai
@@justusbeweel1109 He said that few days ago. This is not a choice, it's a must. He needs time between surfaces, and that's not possible with París and London. End of the story. He loves Wimbledon, but that train already left. He is playing hard, but not risky. One of his biggest goals is in 2024, Olympic Games, Phillipe Chatriere, clay court. That requires dosing the efforts with his left foot. Müller-Weiss is the judge here, not Wimbledon or any other tournament. And Rafa isn't lying when he says that five months ago, he was thinking about retirement. He played broken since the 2° set vs Nole in RG, but he refused to dose. And paid the price. That train also left, like Wimbledon after RG. No more crazy risks.
He is serving big???Lmao what??Hahah,he’s serve literally 110-120 mph,lol
Carlos is a natural fighter and champion. He faced one of the game's very top legends without fear. The legend responded accordingly.
What a match! - Rafa still being so fit is amazing. Snapping his unbeaten streak looks more tough than ever with the clay court season starting soon Hope he crushes Djokovic's record 😬 # 20-0
Rafa is definitely winning french open this year I dare anyone Stop Rafa winning french open 2022
@@Masterdoctorgenius14 do you know why novak doesnt want to get vaccinated?
Bro Djokovic has 41-0 it's very hard for rafa to beat him
Jaw dropped? It's still on the floor...
@@shravansingh4564 Yeah. I think he'd have to win all the pre-French clay court tournaments to do it, assuming he beats Fritz tomorrow. Awfully tall order.
That 20 min game 4-4 in second set was very crucial. Countless break points, Deuces, Drop shots going haywire, Serves overcooking, Wind blowing practically everything off the court including Rafa's bottles but Carlos prevailed or else this would have ended in straight sets.
Not really that crucial in the end then XD
Don't know why but feeling sad for this 18 year old kid. The way he showed the guts against the one of the GOATs of this game. Simple brilliant! Future superstar is here for sure and his name is Carlos Alcaraz ✨❤️
Vamos Alcazar, you will be big Champion soon
This is the match which set his return on hard court after decades a new nadal is born those reflexes.
Alcaraz secondo me a dispetto della sua giovane età da quello che sta dimostrando tra uno o due anni sarà il N.1 del mondo
nadal contra su criptonita..que partidazo...grande nadal y carlos dios mio que espectaculo para los proximos 15años..orgulloso de que sean españoles
Avrete un grande erede e un grande interprete nel futuro di questo sport meraviglioso...🎾💪❤️🔥🇪🇦👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Alcaraz is only half the age of Nadal. But Nadal's physical ability is not pushed. tremendous!!!
It's steroids bro, how else can you explain it.
@@zainejaz4533 man like rafa, ronaldo, lebron even zlatan ibrahimovic who work very hard and spent a lot of mooney to maintence their body, yah i know guys like you will never understand because you are not them 😀
@@boys2096 I'm joking, rafa is love
Match after match, tournament after tournament, season after season, Nadal shows his passion for the sport. He will be my GOAT no matter what the record book says.
This is grand slam level tennis from both of them. By far one of the best matches of the year.
Orgulloso de los 2!!! Que futuro tiene España en el tenis 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I love this version of Nadal. He's a bit slower than before, but his tennis is at complete maturity. At Australian Open he was serving extremely well (except vs medvedev), and now he has arguably the best volley of the circuit. He s so strong mentally, tactically, technically, and still phisically, as we all saw recently in his 5 hours final If he stays at this level, it s gonna be really, really hard to make him fall this season
he is done for this season
@@seadkapic4768 haha, now he has 22 grandslam & 14 RG! Now You cry more he is done it again🔥😅😅
Alcaraz has such a bright future ahead of him, but in this match against Nadal, you can really tell the difference in experience between them, it feels like Nadal controls the match with ease
Most definitely the match of the entire tournament! Rafa's intensity and focus is just unbelievable.
Rafa is an insane volleyer. He’s always been good at the net but it seems this season his net game is next level.
Whats the thing Rafa can,t do on a tennis court. He is really magnificent
SO. MUCH. RESPECT. TO. BOTH. OF. THEM. UNREAL MATCH
This match was everything we hoped it will be. The wind which added its own element tried it but they perservered and finished the game and in the end - #RafaNadal is the ultimate winner & we LOVE to see it ❤. He is the MASTER but the student #CarlosAlcaraz is going places too 💕
What a match! If not the best, one of the best of the tournament! Alcaraz put it all out there! And Nadal, what can I say! At 35 he still amazing.
Some of the best volleying in recent times in that third set. Rafa never fails to win my admiration! 21 time GS champ vs. future multiple GS champ.
Are all spaniards this talented in tennis?? Holy damn, will surely keep my eye on alcaraz in the future and for my GOAT i hope you win another title!
We need a full match video of this one!
It was a game where energy was competing against experience, resilience, and a fortress of never give up mentality. Nadal takes the match and this kid takes the hope for being a GS champ some where in near future.
This kid has a complete game that includes drop shots, lobs, and ground strokes from both wings. He will be top 3 within the year.
Nkt within the year
@@chahem are you sure now??
C'MON RAFA..1 MORE ROUND!!!! FINAL AT INDIAN WELLS!!! VAMOS..AND GODBLESS!!!
I hope more people get to see Alcaraz plays, especially against top 10 player, to see how great a tennis player he is and be amazed that he is still a teenager. Physical talent he has plenty. Just needs more experience and tennis IQ and he will be a force to be reckoned with.
Nadal's net game in the third was out of this world, thats one other reason why hes one of the biggest athlete in the history of sports
Yeah out of all the singles players in the top 100, I’d probably only take rogers net game over rafas. Of course there are a lot of doubles players with better volleys....
@@justusbeweel1109 Of active players, I d say Rafa is the best volleyer on the tour. And for doubles players, it s not the same to volley when you have to build the point and cover the whole court all alone, so I wouldn t compare. What makes Nadal a great volleyer is his abaility to do it extremely well in highly critical situations.
Incredible level of tennis,Alcaraz is definitley future tennis star.But Nadal is king of tennis.
What a box office match that was. At the edge of our seats for 3 hours. 👏
I don't know about you but I find watching this incredibly satisfying. These two just rock and giving their all. amazing !!!
Amazing! It's only a matter of time before Alcaraz beats Rafa. He's already pretty close now. But once again Rafa proved his incredible toughness. I think Medvedev will be #1 for maybe a couple years, but Alcaraz and Sinner will eventually be the #1 & 2 fairly soon. They're both amazing talents and already great players at a very young age. But the thing I like most about them is that they both have that winner's mentality. They just don't beat themselves and force their opponents to beat them. Plus, they both seem to be very nice, humble young men. The future of tennis is looking bright.
Nicely said 😊.
Alcaraz happy again to play with his hero. Even at the end he wish him good luck knowing this maybe was the last time he plays with him.
They will play again probably in the next month.
This is what a call a true game in tennis. No dramas, no racket-smashing, no anger management issue. Just pure tennis action. We were entertained.
thank you to whoever compiles these withOUT giving away the results! it makes for exciting highlights when you can't watch the game live.
Really liked the Rafa volley. Looks like Alcaraz was a bit surprised by Nadal's game change.