@@CxlvinRLRafa and Hewitt wore the exact same outfit and shoes except that Rafa was wearing a pair of capris while Hewitt was wearing a regular pair of shorts. Federer wore the same shorts as Hewitt with the same shoes like both Hewitt and Rafa, but his top apparel wasn't sleeveless. Had the exact same color(s) though, button-up shirt
Probably the most unlikely Wimbledon champion of all time, but he got it done. It would've been nice to see him win an AO. It would've meant a lot to the country.
Wimbledon, US Open Champion and world champion. Fun to watch his game and intensity. Actually beat Sampras in the 2001 US Open finals in straight sets, and was the last Wimbledon winner before Federer. Seems like yesterday
Imagine thinking nadal is only a claycourt expert, yes he wins most tournaments in clay, however, only an idiot would suggest nadal has not mastered ALL surfaces. Nadal won multiple hardcpurt grandslams and grasscourt slams.
@@rogerreverence4737 What is frustrating tho is that since 2014 he never worked out how to win a match against Federer or Djoker off clay. At least Djoker had the heart to win a few of their encounters on clay meanwhile. We want to see true rivalries where either player could win: Rafa was so close to beating Djoker Wimbledon 2018 SF. Of course, they're the highest level opponents in history of tennis, and you're right, Rafa is top class on all surfaces against other players, as he proved in 5-set finals vs "HC specialist" Medvedev USO 2019 and AO 2022. He was on the brink of winning AO 2012 vs Djoker, but missed an easy pass (Such a mentally strong player psyched out?)
From my observation, Hewitt’s defense game was his strong point. He would win points by grinding down the opposition until they made mistakes. But once his body went down hill it was game over for Hewitt, unfortunately. I think such a game style took its toll on him quicker than others.
Tournament where Federer, Nadal and Hewitt were all dressed up as pretty much the same 😂
lol just noticed
@@CxlvinRLRafa and Hewitt wore the exact same outfit and shoes except that Rafa was wearing a pair of capris while Hewitt was wearing a regular pair of shorts. Federer wore the same shorts as Hewitt with the same shoes like both Hewitt and Rafa, but his top apparel wasn't sleeveless. Had the exact same color(s) though, button-up shirt
@@TheseHoesAreLoyal that’s a lot of info, thanks
Virtua Tennis 4
He told him "You're so hard to beat - clearly one of the future greats..."
This was the first time I saw Rafa
Has been my favorite player ever since
Vamos ⚡️
Loved Hewitt's grit, tenacity and physicality
No compromise for talent
Probably the most unlikely Wimbledon champion of all time, but he got it done. It would've been nice to see him win an AO. It would've meant a lot to the country.
18 year old Nadal
Now he's bald as hell 👨🦲
@@donarthiazi2443 bro there are many 20 years old balds 😂
No grunting from Nadal. First time I ever see that
WOW ıt very changes. today ıs 2024 and when ı see this video ı am sure that nadal changes and becomes strong...
You’ve crossed the T’s… now dot the I’s
The battle of the toughest 🔥
I like how rafa took this lost match, smiling and so nice with his opponent. For me it makes him great.
The time when it was fun to watch tennis
you don't enjoy Carlitos?
Bro is stuck in time
@@jonas8993 nadal fed joker now carlos, my faves to watch
Rafa easily the best fighter on the court ever
Nadal is superior, everyone has a bad day, VAMOOOOOOS RAFAAAAA💪🏻🎾🇪🇸❤️
Hewitt was probably no 2 in the world at the time
I think Nadal was like 16 here 😂
Virtua tennis 3 in real life :v
How did he do it?
Nadal, how did he keep quiet hitting his strokes?
You try generating as much topspin without exerting any noise, effort, energy and placement.
@@rogerreverence4737 Federer gets by just fine. I've grunted audibly about twice, and I'm someone who likes to rip forehands with heavy topspin.
@@evanhayes5891 I like Nadal's grunts, just not Sharapova's
Alcaraz grunts are kinda cool too.
А победил тогда мой любимый теннисист, Сафин)))
Safin, right up there on my all time favorite list. Apart from his huge game, his personality was so engaging. He was such a real vibe.
Эх, если бы не его лень, то мог бы стать великим.
Hewitt is thinking…”glad this wasn’t on the dirt!”
😂😂😂 💯
Nadal’s forehand look way more full western here
takeback is just different. a pro would never change their forehand grip so late in their career
@@MrRando Daniel Nestor had change his forehand grip when he decided to focus on playing dobles .
@@narcyznarcyz-uv4td doubles is different
I thought the same exact thing, although I have to think MrRando is correct. I think it’s the takeback that changed, not the actual grip… I think.
He's Spanish
You can say anything you want about Hewiit, his style, his game of play or titles, but he will always remain better than Shapovalov
That's a random thing to say
Even though I think Hewitt is a jerk, I also think he was a very underated tennis player.
Wimbledon, US Open Champion and world champion. Fun to watch his game and intensity. Actually beat Sampras in the 2001 US Open finals in straight sets, and was the last Wimbledon winner before Federer. Seems like yesterday
Battle of the pushers
今だにヒューイット大好き💕
私の青春です
Nadal invented conscious topspin though
Never were dumber words said about tennis, congrats
@@user-zm6pd4kt7b you enjoy insulting people? Try being more kind
When I think of topspin in the open era, I think Bjorn Borg, and obviously in recent years Rafael Nadal!
Was nadal using an extreme western forehand grip that time
I remember this match and thinking who is this young guy (Nadal) trying to match up to Hewitt, lol.
А бяхме млади ....😊
👏👏👏👏👏
An unforced error?
Por facha ganaba hewitt
Que manera de robarle a Nadal en ese partido... todos los jueces coludidos
Are you serious?
And Nadal took it personal after that 🤣😍
Underated player Hewitt
Sensational point!
Hewitt era hewitt
En ese momento hewitt tenía 2 grand slams y rafa 0.
Después quedo rafa 22 hewitt 2
It's just a normal match point. Thank you for wasting our time AO
You must be fun at parties.
@@miguelbarahona6636No, it's you that clown
Match point on an error from Nadal! Idk why they said it was incredible and blah blah blah 🙄
@@miguelbarahona6636 No, it's you that guy
@@robyfiorilino. It's definitely you
I really liked Hewitt! Especially when he was winning, lol
Same outfit
No grunting back then
No obnoxious nadal grunting?
No groans on Nadal side
It's not even a winner
1 day my comment will also go viral....
One of the few wins that Hewitt would EVER get against Nadal or Federer. LOL!!!
😂🤣😂
Yupp. Beat Nadal in back to back Australian Open in mid 2000s. 2004 and 2005
@@Aman-nk5uq: Proof please?
Google is your proof, search it up. He lost to Hewitt 2004, 2005 AO
Claydal. 😂
Aggressive hardcourt play by him here
Imagine thinking nadal is only a claycourt expert, yes he wins most tournaments in clay, however, only an idiot would suggest nadal has not mastered ALL surfaces.
Nadal won multiple hardcpurt grandslams and grasscourt slams.
@@rogerreverence4737 What is frustrating tho is that since 2014 he never worked out how to win a match against Federer or Djoker off clay. At least Djoker had the heart to win a few of their encounters on clay meanwhile. We want to see true rivalries where either player could win: Rafa was so close to beating Djoker Wimbledon 2018 SF.
Of course, they're the highest level opponents in history of tennis, and you're right, Rafa is top class on all surfaces against other players, as he proved in 5-set finals vs "HC specialist" Medvedev USO 2019 and AO 2022. He was on the brink of winning AO 2012 vs Djoker, but missed an easy pass (Such a mentally strong player psyched out?)
How this guy was WN1 for so long with such weak ass ground strokes I'll never know
From my observation, Hewitt’s defense game was his strong point. He would win points by grinding down the opposition until they made mistakes. But once his body went down hill it was game over for Hewitt, unfortunately. I think such a game style took its toll on him quicker than others.
Incredible??