I am a federer fan above all who acknowledges that novak is the GOAT but at times nothing topped these two going at it. Both so consistent and refusing to miss, these highlights are pure joy for me, thanks for this video
Nadal vs Djokovic is the most physical and intense matchup of all time. The two toughest players in the history of tennis both mentally and physically.
As much as this video features highlights of the rivalry between these two titans of tennis, I feel like this is also a testament to how great of a commentator Robbie Koenig is. I can never get enough of this guy 😂
You won't see a higher standard of tennis...it's that simple. Alcaraz and Sinner are amazing players don't get me wrong, but these two...and Federer, are on a whole other stratosphere of genius. Anyone who has played the game and followed tennis for years, know this. ❤❤❤
Alcaraz at 21 is most complete player at that age even acc to djokovic. and also those two play attacking style compared to these two. So diff type of rallies
Sinner and Alcaraz are truly great, and Carlos is indeed the most complete 21yo player I’ve personally ever seen. But the hunger, the pride, the tension and emotions, the fight to prevail that Rafa and Nole have been able to pull out of each other for 20 years I believe will stay unmatched. THAT GRIT! New Gen is great, but they somehow look softer to me
@@AdyHh-up9ez Nadal had aggressive attacking tennis from 2008 to 2013, Djokovic from 2007-2011. They are still young after a few years might realize it is difficult to maintain
It only feels right that they get to play each other for the 60th time! Greatest rivalry in tennis history (only Martina-Chrissie are in the same realm)
Something sad is that nadal never aplauded when the oponent does a magnificient shot.. He is so demonstrative when he wins a good exchange, it allways bothered me a bit that he didnt showed a little bit of enthousiastme when the oponent wins an amazing point (at least not very often)
And of course, they meet each other on clay. I wonder how they’ve met each other 2 more times on clay than on hard court. Hard court is nearly 3x more common 😂
It is beacuse they both are brilliant on clay and on hard Djokovic is way better than Nadal so they didn't have so many chances to meet on hard, Rafał usually didn't get through to have a meeting with Novak.
@@amitchakraborty9346 you’re not the best at math are you? If hard court is nearly 3 times more common, but they play more on clay, that says something
@@kornelmakcinski3671 So there are 3x hard courts than clay courts and Rafa has almost the same Slams and M1000 than Novak?? Wow, so even if the tour is biased to one type of player, Rafa is still there. Goat.
@@pablolb3240 Look at the statistic, please. Most of Nadal's M1000 are on clay :) of course it doesn't mean that Rafa sucks on hard or on Grass, Novak is just better on those surfaces
Huge Rafa fan and all of big3, I only wished if Rafa had a better serve he would have been absolute legend of all 3 but nevertheless we were able to embrace the magic of big3 while it lasted 😁😁
I know it's only the Olympics and these two are beyond their prime and that's it's only the second round, but I'm always excited whenever these two play, probably for the last time too. Can't wait for tomorrow. I know Nadal is the underdog but I'm rooting for him. Vamos, Rafa!
I am a Fed fan too but give Nole a break, why do we ‘all hate him?’ Nole showed up to the Laver Cup 22 knowing Federer’s retirement ceremony will happen then, because he wanted to be there and support Federer. At the ceremony Nole got emotional for Federer and cried twice, once when he saw Federer with his family and second when he was going back into the locker room. The next day he gave a beautiful speech paying tribute to Roger. Federer talks about how much he appreciated Novak being there for his retirement in his recent documentary. Respect.
Great Upload.. Novak ( 31 ) Vs Rafael ( 29 ).. Novak ( 15 ) - Rafael ( 13 ) in Finals.. Rafael ( 5 ) - Novak ( 4 ) Major Finals.. Turning Point in Rivalry.. 2011.. Indian Wells Final.. First time Novak beat Rafael in A Final..
@@testingforyoutube his tennis was less complete when he was young. In 2010 he got better at serving and overall, you can't deny that. 2010-2011 Nadal was better than the younger version.
If fit Rafa had any weakness, it was that his backhand could be passive sometimes. Sometimes he could hit it really well and hard, but other times he’d hit it too passively and give the opponent time to take control of the point. Novak exploited that many times.
Djoković je uvek stizao na zemlji do završnica dok Nadal na travi i tvrdoj podlozi nije, zato ovoliki broj mečeva na zemlji inače djoković bi imao više pobjeda!
@@pablolb3240 grandpa djokovic destroys alcaraz in 2023 , novak won 3 grandslam + atp finals and alcaraz only 1 grandslams and 3 vs 1 h2h in 2023 WEAKCARAZ 🤣🤣
Some of these rallies could've ended earlier if they just attacked. But they never liked to attack and outlast more. Thing was both r defenders so it led to long rallies.
They do attack but the court speeds are getting slower and slower year wise which allows them to chase anything down.Both are great at defense..... thats why u have to hit atleast 3/4 winners in a rally to win a point. Federer is an extremely attacking player but then also u will see a lot of long rallies with Fedal and Fedkovic also.
Don't put the word tennis there. I literally had one just from watching these two in 2012 Australian Open final while I was in a room full of people.. No joke. It was uncontrollable. Also, I couldn't help make facial expressions while it was happening, I just had to pretend I was upset that Nadal lost the point. I needed to go to the toilet to clean up, but I had already gone to the toilet a minute before, so I had to make up an excuse as to why I needed to go to the toilet.
I am a federer fan above all who acknowledges that novak is the GOAT but at times nothing topped these two going at it. Both so consistent and refusing to miss, these highlights are pure joy for me, thanks for this video
The greatest rivalry of all time.
It's always the pinnacle of tennis when these two play against each other
I would say the pinnacle of sport
I'm not sure there is anything like it.. only messi Ronaldo compares.. but we don't see this 1 v 1 pinnacle anywhere else in history
Pineapple 🍍?
** Laughs in Alcaraz / Sinner **
Not there yet man, come on@@cregenda
A rivalry for the ages. What these two have brought out of each other has been insane!
Nadal vs Djokovic is the most physical and intense matchup of all time. The two toughest players in the history of tennis both mentally and physically.
AGREED!!!!
Spot On.. 👍
As much as this video features highlights of the rivalry between these two titans of tennis, I feel like this is also a testament to how great of a commentator Robbie Koenig is. I can never get enough of this guy 😂
3:41 That pick from nadal was goddamn insane. That guy from the crowd that stood up with his hands in his head perfectly captured my reaction
unreal defense
You won't see a higher standard of tennis...it's that simple. Alcaraz and Sinner are amazing players don't get me wrong, but these two...and Federer, are on a whole other stratosphere of genius. Anyone who has played the game and followed tennis for years, know this. ❤❤❤
Absolutely. I mean, Sincaraz got its own excitement, but Djodal... it's downright LEGENDARY.
We need to wait a few years to see what the new generation is able to offer
Alcaraz at 21 is most complete player at that age even acc to djokovic. and also those two play attacking style compared to these two. So diff type of rallies
Sinner and Alcaraz are truly great, and Carlos is indeed the most complete 21yo player I’ve personally ever seen.
But the hunger, the pride, the tension and emotions, the fight to prevail that Rafa and Nole have been able to pull out of each other for 20 years I believe will stay unmatched. THAT GRIT!
New Gen is great, but they somehow look softer to me
@@AdyHh-up9ez Nadal had aggressive attacking tennis from 2008 to 2013, Djokovic from 2007-2011. They are still young after a few years might realize it is difficult to maintain
5:11 there is no better reaction to get from your opponent than them falling to their knees in despair and outright disbelief at how good you are lmao
12:20 That's just not human!
damn!
Why is Rafa fist bumping at the end when he lost that point?
Cant wait for the last dance, match 60
the most played match in Tennis history
Can you send me a link of this match
The last Tango in Paris
@@phantomaq lol, it's sex movie
"Tennis nearer the gods" is the most accurate line of commentary ive heard for these two
Their matches were the peak of Tennis competitiveness.
La mejor y mayor rivalidad de cualquier deporte 2 malditos Genios 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
2012 Australian Open final was the pinnacle
The best and the greatest tennis rivalry of all time.
Basically it summarizes their 18 years rivalry, from the first meetings up to the latest. Can't wait for their last dance!
shot at 7:55 is just fucking rudiculous. Considering the fact that he couldnt touch the net this shot is even more incredible.
It only feels right that they get to play each other for the 60th time! Greatest rivalry in tennis history (only Martina-Chrissie are in the same realm)
Something sad is that nadal never aplauded when the oponent does a magnificient shot..
He is so demonstrative when he wins a good exchange, it allways bothered me a bit that he didnt showed a little bit of enthousiastme when the oponent wins an amazing point (at least not very often)
To all the Novak haters and Rafa haters, please stfu and enjoy such a blessing of a matchup
Its never end with this two 😂😂😂
12:20 🐐madness🔥
Not for the faint of heart... 😬
And of course, they meet each other on clay. I wonder how they’ve met each other 2 more times on clay than on hard court. Hard court is nearly 3x more common 😂
Lol 😂They have met almost same amount of times in clay(28) and hard (27)
It is beacuse they both are brilliant on clay and on hard Djokovic is way better than Nadal so they didn't have so many chances to meet on hard, Rafał usually didn't get through to have a meeting with Novak.
@@amitchakraborty9346 you’re not the best at math are you? If hard court is nearly 3 times more common, but they play more on clay, that says something
@@kornelmakcinski3671 So there are 3x hard courts than clay courts and Rafa has almost the same Slams and M1000 than Novak?? Wow, so even if the tour is biased to one type of player, Rafa is still there. Goat.
@@pablolb3240 Look at the statistic, please. Most of Nadal's M1000 are on clay :) of course it doesn't mean that Rafa sucks on hard or on Grass, Novak is just better on those surfaces
3:30 😲 how he catches the ball
Huge Rafa fan and all of big3, I only wished if Rafa had a better serve he would have been absolute legend of all 3 but nevertheless we were able to embrace the magic of big3 while it lasted 😁😁
A reminder, these does not include the slams😂
To the current gen: can you watch this and try to do the same? Thanks
Monsters
It's gonna be a goooooood match!
Jawohl Materer 😊👍🇩🇪
i m a hardcore nadal fan but i must says,that djokovic is thegreatest sport athlete of all time 😭😭☹☹☹
You’re a hardcore Nole fan . Not a nadal fan. You fraud
Two best male tennis players ever
Jawohl Borges und Cabral 😊👍👍
I know it's only the Olympics and these two are beyond their prime and that's it's only the second round, but I'm always excited whenever these two play, probably for the last time too. Can't wait for tomorrow. I know Nadal is the underdog but I'm rooting for him. Vamos, Rafa!
Match is on 29 July
Jawohl Pütz und Krawietz 😊👍👍🇩🇪🇩🇪
Jawohl Ofner 😊👍🇦🇹
Djokovic is GOAT by numbers
Peak or eaven close to peak djoko and rafa would humiliate sinner and alcaraz
Bro alcaraz and sinner are not in same stratosphere as these 2
Jawohl Machac 😊👍
Let's get to 30-30, and I'm not talking about the game score
This is what exactly Tennis needs, Rafa v Djokovic 30-30 ❤
31-29 😉
@@balsabozovic4510 That's pretty tight still. Legends both.
Jawohl Struff 😊👍🇩🇪
man we might all not like nole but the guy has defied odds many many times and this video is a proof of his athleticism. Coming from a Fed fan.
I am a Fed fan too but give Nole a break, why do we ‘all hate him?’
Nole showed up to the Laver Cup 22 knowing Federer’s retirement ceremony will happen then, because he wanted to be there and support Federer.
At the ceremony Nole got emotional for Federer and cried twice, once when he saw Federer with his family and second when he was going back into the locker room.
The next day he gave a beautiful speech paying tribute to Roger.
Federer talks about how much he appreciated Novak being there for his retirement in his recent documentary.
Respect.
????? Hate Nole????
Hate is a bit strong mate isn’t it??
@@steveturner609 my bad edited*
Great Upload..
Novak ( 31 ) Vs Rafael ( 29 )..
Novak ( 15 ) - Rafael ( 13 ) in Finals..
Rafael ( 5 ) - Novak ( 4 ) Major Finals..
Turning Point in Rivalry..
2011.. Indian Wells Final.. First time Novak beat Rafael in A Final..
This is just a time lapse of Nadal turning into Baldal.
Jawohl Wawrinka 😊👍
You can see why Djokovic couldnt beat young Nadal. Young Nadal was faster than Superman.
In 2011 also Nadal was quite young !! But yeah, Djokovic by that time has get over all his fitness related issues.
@@khushvantmishra3461 Nadal wasnt as fast anymore by then. Still very fast but when he was really young he was Speedy Gonzalez
@@testingforyoutube his tennis was less complete when he was young.
In 2010 he got better at serving and overall, you can't deny that.
2010-2011 Nadal was better than the younger version.
It's like one of these guys is better on the orange slippery stuff, and the other fellow is better on the solid stuff.
If fit Rafa had any weakness, it was that his backhand could be passive sometimes. Sometimes he could hit it really well and hard, but other times he’d hit it too passively and give the opponent time to take control of the point. Novak exploited that many times.
Djokovic the third wheel
Pre 2011. Post 2011, he was the wheel.
What a player nadal was he could beat anyone just like alcaraz he’s the best his stamina is fantastic he deserves to win 🎉🎉🎉
Hahaha Tsitsipas und Tsitsipas 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Jawohl Zverev 😊👍🇩🇪
Until 14:38 it was alternating between clips of both winning the point. Then you put 4 consecutive clips of points Novak won. Not fair 😂
Two goats.
Majority this video shows only clay matches because outside Clay Nadal is like a random qualifer to Novak
NoVax the Serbianator is simply the goat
Sorry Alcatraz. This guys are different in there prime they would have crushed you
💯
GOAT NOLE
and all these are just master 1000 points, ton more points at GS level...
BOY!
Absorbing
Djoković je uvek stizao na zemlji do završnica dok Nadal na travi i tvrdoj podlozi nije, zato ovoliki broj mečeva na zemlji inače djoković bi imao više pobjeda!
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This nature defying collection is heavily biased in favour of Nadal like their skewed H2H 😂😂😂😂
THE REAL GOAT vs the clay goat in the 2 round and in the final wait the new weak era champ weakcaraz 🤣😂😅😆🙂😀😛
Weakcaraz comes from destroying Djokovic twice in WB.
@@pablolb3240 grandpa djokovic destroys alcaraz in 2023 , novak won 3 grandslam + atp finals and alcaraz only 1 grandslams and 3 vs 1 h2h in 2023 WEAKCARAZ 🤣🤣
Some of these rallies could've ended earlier if they just attacked. But they never liked to attack and outlast more. Thing was both r defenders so it led to long rallies.
You don’t know anything about tennis.
@@Billy-yy4ds I know . Dont tell me. Many points were extended by spin based rallies..only if they dared to go flat
Yupp but that's what they are about. Don't blame them
They do attack but the court speeds are getting slower and slower year wise which allows them to chase anything down.Both are great at defense..... thats why u have to hit atleast 3/4 winners in a rally to win a point. Federer is an extremely attacking player but then also u will see a lot of long rallies with Fedal and Fedkovic also.
@@SushilaGupta-fr6wc then u can see alc showing that u can end points when needed. They just didn't wanna end it
Yes this is pure tennis orgasm.
Don't put the word tennis there. I literally had one just from watching these two in 2012 Australian Open final while I was in a room full of people.. No joke. It was uncontrollable. Also, I couldn't help make facial expressions while it was happening, I just had to pretend I was upset that Nadal lost the point. I needed to go to the toilet to clean up, but I had already gone to the toilet a minute before, so I had to make up an excuse as to why I needed to go to the toilet.
Rafa when win a point make really not nice gesture he is not at all humble all act infront of camera but he is not a nice guy at all
First 5 highlights 4 of them for nadal make me stop watching