Nadal vs Federer 2008 Men's final | Roland-Garros Classic Match
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This version of Nadal cannot be beaten by anybody in the history of tennis 🐐
By Nadal 2010 maybe.
Cette version a remporté tous les 4 tournois du grand chelem calendaire en 2008 ?
Only on this court.
@@spiritlance364 ok
Only on clay
To this day I still believe this is the greatest version of a tennis player I have ever seen. He completely floored Federer. He was really dialed in that year
This match was depressing to some of us. I believe this match really got to Federer, and contributed to his loss at Wimbledon. Prime Nadal on clay is the toughest challenge in tennis.
Federer admitted this loss got to him. It led to at least both his W 2008 and AO 2009 losses, and maybe more than that.
Fed’s biggest loss was getting mono. Can’t take anything away from Novak or Nadal though.
In that case just prove that Federer mine is not SO strong, perhabs nadal was in the final for 3 time in row in Wimbledon, and he won queens so nadal was very prepared for that Match
That Rafa Nadal was simply unplayable. Perfection.
ON CLAY ONLY
@@TheJovan211 2008 was also when Nadal played his matches on grass. Wasn't impossible to beat like he was on clay but he did beat prime Federer in Wimbledon which means that version of Nadal could go up against anyone on grass.
@@TheJovan211 It's not only about clay, kid. Nadal possesses a superior peak level than Novak at the US Open. Nadal leads the H2H over Novak 2-1 at the USO in 3 peak vs. peak matches. So Novak is only better than Rafa in 2 out of 4 (50%) of Slams peak-wise, meaning his overall peak is not better than Rafa's.
Why Djokovic was at his absolute peak both at the USO 2010 and USO 2013:
USO 2010: Djokovic was already at his peak in the USO 2010. He had dramatically improved and beat Federer in the USO SF. In the USO 2009 SF, Djokovic lost in 3 sets to Federer. But in the USO 2010 SF Djokovic beat Federer with the same result than in the USO 2011 SF (5 sets), indicating that he already had peaked. It's not like Djokovic was non-peak the 31th of December of 2010 and suddenly became peak the 1st of January of 2011. He peaked in the last months of 2010, at the USO 2010.
USO 2013: Djokovic would have likely won 3 Slams plus the ATP finals without Nadal in 2013, and people would hype 2013 as one of Djokovic's best years. Only because Djokovic lost to Nadal both the RG 2013 SF and the USO F, it doesn't follow that he was non-peak.
@@TheJovan211 Yeah, no. He won Wimbledon a month later, and then an Olympic gold medal a month after that.
That Nadal version was surely the best in this surface and in the history (past, présent and future)
For sure, hard enough find other player with that level on clay at least in 100 years
To give some context, this version of Federer was a ghost on the court for every other player on the tour. Perfect everything, a complete player with no weaknesses. Then he meets this version of Rafa, on clay, and it's not even close. This is how unplayable Rafa was.
Federer wasn't in the best form during this time.. otherwise he would have surely taken Rafa to 4 sets and not lost in such a one sided manner
The Greatness of Mr. Rafael Nadal.
He was seeing the ball so well, he was unplayable that day. Made Federer look like an amateur ; Scary good!
Never seen Nadal play quite like this.
Given the fact that Nadal was unbeatable on that day and throughout the whole tournament, and surely the score at the end, there are still some awesome shots by Federer, which are super enjoyable.
I was never a fan of Tennis until this match when I watched Nadal play for the first time, the dude converted me
King of Roland Garros Forever
Federer was very lucky to win a French Open during Nadal’s career. Kudos to Djokovic for being one of only two men to beat Nadal at the French Open. Nadal’s records at Roland Garros will stand the test of time.
Not really well earned kudos, though. Nadal was having his worst year on tour in 2015 due to a confidence slump that started much earlier in the season. In 2021, his left foot kept him from being fully fit. Eventually, he ended his season because of it. Those two wins are not all that impressive when you include the context.
@@bubufubu Both of those rationales have been completely debunked by Nadal himself 😂
@@bubufubutotally. Federer is just as good as Novak on clay, he just had to deal with a totally different beast.
@@ppv1780 My post has nothing to do with Federer. I was putting Djokovic's two "wins" against Nadal in proper perspective. Indeed, Federer was excellent on clay.
@@bubufubu I love the rationalizing that goes on. Nadal lost twice to Djokovic at the FO and of course some have to find excuses. Fed beat Nadal at the FO zero times. But let’s keep rationalizing away. Nadal has said over and over that nothing was wrong with him in his two defeats to Djokovic (which I admire and respect about him). When Nadal is truly injured, he states that as a fact and doesn’t cover it up. The fact is that he moved just fine in 2021. You don’t win a set and play as well as he did in that match if one is truly injured. In 2015, he was again healthy and just flat out lost to the better player that day. Djokovic is the only player who gave Nadal some problems (and I should state that in quotes because no one really gave Nadal a problem) on clay. Let’s give Djokovic credit and acknowledge that there was a little luck for Federer in getting that FO title when he did. BTW, this is not to say that Fed was undeserving of winning that title. He won it fair and square.
I love watching these 2 play. I feel it's like watching Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly dancing. Roger is the graceful, debonair Astaire and Rafa the dynamic, athletic Kelly. I just wish Rafa could play one more FO like this then retire at the top.❤
if no nadal federer would have several french opens. A man with 95 sq in and one handed. truly a master class. prime nadal on clay, unstoppable
You are watching two absolute legends here 👏
This is the best tennis 🎾 we will ever see. So special that it happened in Paris ✝️♥️🕊️
Not sure if its just the camera angle but the spin od Nadal is nuts and also when Nadal gave an opening Feds ball has some crazy sting. Its been a whole since I've went down memory lane - what great striking from both; contrasting styles and all
Upload every Federer-Nadal please.
Rafa has only 3 defeats at Roland Garros since 2005... and 2 out of those 3 was Djokovic in 2015&2021.. so only two men in the history of this sport could beat Rafa at the Philippe-Chatrier.. and lot of people dont even remember the name of the other guy.. he was Soderling back in 2009.. RAFA NEVER GOT BEATEN AT ROLAND GARROS BY A PLAYER WHO PLAYS WITH ONE-HANDED BACKHAND.. PURE DOMINATION
それも全部怪我での敗北
He only lost when he was unhealthy. 2009 and 2015 he had knee problems and mentally wasn’t there cause of family problems. 2021 his foot gave out.
@@taylorpack7705so
Many excuses
You must be his mom
@@taylorpack7705bullshit and bullshit. I googled about 2015 and there was nothing to be found of an injury. And 2021 he had no foot problems, he lacked the stamina maybe in the last set, but he had no injury. The third set was probably one of the best ever, and it can’t be played with an injury
And the following year, Roland Garros 2010, Nadal returned to defeat Soderling in the Men's Final. Rafa cried, into his towel, after that victory. It had to be so satisfying for him.
legendary
That point at 10:10 is something else. Having the time to run around your backhand against a smash to hit a stunning winner of an inside out forehand ...
It would have been interesting to see how Federer would have faired against Nadal on clay had he changed his racquet earlier and started stepping on his backhand. That was the one big weakness against Nadal is that Fed got pushed back so far on his backhand side and had to work extra hard to stay in rallies.
What’s amazing is during this stretch how dominant federer was and Nadal was the only thing standing in his way from running the table several years in a row
Then Nadal wins Wimbledon and takes off from there
Thanks for uploading more highlights on the Channel ! Can you make one for 2014 final and 2011
Nadal vs Federer is the epitome of sports competition!
I think any one of the Big 3 playing one of the other Big 3 is the epitome. Fed and Nadal played Djokovic more than they played each other (I believe).
@@cwsrealfanwell yes
@@cwsrealfan And Djokovic has a winning record against both! But I agree, among the 3 there are so many classic matches, especially at the Grand Slams which is one of the reasons these guys are so great. They showed it on the sports biggest stages!!
Extended highlights are almost as long as the full match.
It's not a classic, it's a one man show..
plz upload their 2007 match
Unreal Rafa❤
Miss him I only watch tennis because of him
This was Federer's worst performance in a grandslam final match. He got bageled in last set.
I'm sure I know nothing compare to Federer but did he won a single net point the whole match??? Why on earth he did that so often????
Wawrinka-djokovic final 2015 full match please
👎..don't spoil here ..they didn't even uploaded extended highlights for rafa vs fed 2006,7 ,2011 and Rafa vs Djokovic 2012,14
Roger was 26 years old in that moment
That was the moment Federer realize his days of just waltzing around the court and winning everything were over. Sadly, he took a long-ass time to figure out how to play Rafa.
Federer this match to me figured he’d try to change up how he played nadal the previous 3 years by going to the net more and it just didn’t work.
One time it felt like seeing someone like Fed, with all his world class experience, being absolutely annihilated by Nadal. I miss these guys rivalry. I just am not feeling the current gen of tennis players atm. A bit boring for me.
3:18 to 3:25 was mental. Best highlight for me.
Agree. Rivalries make sport exciting to watch. None anymore. 😏
This is hardly a classic. 2007 was a great match.
This is the highest level of tennis anyone ever played on any surface. Nadal on clay will always be the toughest challenge for anyone on tennis history
These days Nadal spin ball tough to beat and his running and chasing balls….. Vamos. Gonna miss him soon.
Maybe - like all the great players he was a very good front runner .
I would love to see him against Kuertin - using the strings n equipment from that earlier time - he would have tested Nadal 7:45
8:19 super unfortunate miss and the final nail in the coffin for Federer on that day. He was a bit competitive in the 2nd but not taking the break here, I think ultimately broke his mental strength regarding believing in being able to beat Nadal, which resulted in the bagel in the 3rd…
Prime Rafa (2008, a real killer in that year) was the god of tennis on clay.
This version of Nadal was the most dominant, the strongest tennis player ever on clay.
*Rafa, the king of the French Open/Roland-Garros (14 times).*
if there had been as many tournaments on clay as on hardcourt nadal would have been the most dominant player to have ever existed, with more than 40 GS
We still waiting for 2015 QF No1e vs Nadal.
The most overlooked big match in tennis history 😂
crazy fact. Nadal had an psoas muscle tear and still won this match.
Fed is probly the in the top three best single handed back hand clay court players ever ( Kuertin no 1 ), with good sting on every shot when he needed it . But you see a pattern here - he often drops the ball short leaving himself very valnerble against the brick wall that is Nadal.
Federer played well in this match, considering he had mono; his shots had depth and pace. His backhand wasn't too bad, either. Rafael was just too dominant on clay in 2008.
Only time after 2000 that Federer lost a set 6-0
Don't forget the final set of his career, he lost that 6-0 to Hurkacz in 2021 Wimbledon.
I'm a Federer fan, and I wouldn't really call this a "classic" match 😅 this was a straight-up demolition tbh.
2008 french open final Nadal at his best vs roger at his best. Classic match
Ur not very intelligent if you think this is federer at his best.😅
I think this proves the whole 1hbh weakness against high topspin nadal to be a myth... most points were error made by feds serve and volley, passing shot by nadal...not his backgand error
this version of nadal is dope
OMG, Rafa in his prime on clay was probably the best tennis player ever. Invincible.
Actually my honest impression was that Fed had the game, but not will power to win against Nadal on clay
Using the same equipment used back in 2000 - i believe Gustavo Kuertin would have had a very good shot at beating Nadal at the French
Cant think of anyone else with a realistic chance 😮😮
Sometimes Nadal screamed like Frodo in The Lord of the Rings. LOL! Since I was a kid, listening to him gave me that impression.
Bagel Federer? Then beat him on his surface. Then beat him the following Yr on hard court...... This version of Nadal is tennis incarnate
If Nadal was not there fed would have won few RG. Agree or disagree? It took best clay player on history to stop fed winning RG in 2007,08, 11
Nadal humiliated Federer completely. Never did Federer look hopeless like in this matches. Federer was my favorite player back then. He was the best player in the world and had such an aura around him where he seemed unbeatable. However when he went up against Nadal and Đoković it made me realize that Federer can be beaten. It also made me question if Federer was really the best player.
Nadal is clearly worse than both of them on surfaces other than clay and Djokovic is almost equal to Federer although I think age and stamina played a huge role to him not being able to win 5 set matches against Djokovic later in his career
14 ROLAND GARROS TITLE hoping for 15. TOUGH TO BEAT THAT RECORD
I, honestly, do not think that record will be broken. All of the top players say the French Open is the toughest one to win.
@andyroo9381 Yepss THAT will take a lot To BREAK it but yeah no one going to break it you got to have to win it like every year.
toughest one because you have nadal. All GS must be tough, especially Wimbledon@@andyroo9381
If Novak plays till he is 40 he can get 15 AO’s if he wins every AO from now till then. Imagine tho, Nadal fans wouldn’t be happy lol.
You are wrong. Rafa fans would not be bothered by Novak winning a total of 15 Australian Open titles. We aren't a jealous group. We just love our favorite.@@justchillin6314
In which universe is a slaughter house show a classic? How in the universe is thus a classic match?
Fed could have used drop shots more
Il est très net que Federer manque de combativité. Il avait tout à fait les moyens de contrer le jeu "bestial" de Nadal. Bizarre...
Nadal the BEST player of the history....
Mr. Rafa =====>>> ( vua đất nện ) @@@ !
Federer should’ve just tee’d off on everything. Still would’ve lost but could’ve kept a shred of dignity
Fed didnt look a sharp with his overal game this time around
Falling behind straight away didnt help his cause either
I wouldn't call this a "classic" match I mean come on
Too many break points wasted by Roger, too many net approaches for clay, too many shots to rafa’s fh despite having opportunities to hit to his bh and avoid the looping reply
This wasn’t a classic match; it was one of the worst GS finals of all time
6-1, 6-3, 6-0 defeat and you call that a classic match?? Seriously??!!
This is the greatest match Nadal ever played. Many things went Nadal’s way before the final. He didn’t lose a single set. So he came in fresh. It was also a cool tournament. So the conditions were slower than normal. Federer had a taxing match against Monfils. A fresh Nadal in the finals is a scary thing. Plus Federer’s tank wasn’t full. Everything went Nadal’s way. Including Federer having mono.
Federer had mono early in the year before April 2008 not in June...
@@funnyzeitgeist1346 mono effects your game many months after you’ve had it. Just compare Federer 12 months before mono and after mono. It’s not even close. I’m not saying this to discredit Nadal. He was very tough in 2008. Though beatable. As Murray did at the US Open.
@@johnnelson3665 was not beatable at Roland Garros It's his kingdom always.
Even İF Fed was fit l don't think the result would be much different
@@funnyzeitgeist1346 He said he recovered by Wimbledon.
Federer’s mono is the craziest excuse. I’ve seen people say his mono lasted until 2016 and went away in 2017 😂 here’s the facts: Federer had mono in December 2007. By Indian Wells, he said himself that he was feeling much better, but was still out of form. And Federer’s 2008 clay season was pretty great. He pushed Nadal hard at Monte Carlo and Rome (iirc). This was just peak Nadal and Federer knew he had no chance at RG. End of story.
Fedfans let the excuses flow
without Soderling Federer would have never won RG 😂😂😂
Without Nadal he would have 6 at least.
Novak wouldn't have any if Nadal was in form.
I think you are right in your statement, but I was still happy for him to win it, finally. It was the only French Open title of his impressive career.
24 AND 409 WEEKS AT NO 1 GOATKOVIC
@@masters.1000 Correct. Nadal owns him there.
"Classic match". 😂😂😂
Djokovic is the 🐐!
Only one question - why so insecure ?
Facts