Rafa Nadal Returns To Action vs Flavio Cobolli | Barcelona 2024 Highlights

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  • @veerabathiran4656
    @veerabathiran4656 Месяц назад +1509

    I am in tears seeing Nadal play again.... One last clay swing 😢

    • @chocosquirrel3319
      @chocosquirrel3319 Месяц назад +43

      I don't think it's his last. I know him he is cunning he will continue to play

    • @Tronny
      @Tronny Месяц назад +28

      dont be so pessimistic

    • @tenyoum
      @tenyoum Месяц назад +13

      vamos rafa. happy day!

    • @alburaq3290
      @alburaq3290 Месяц назад +39

      ​@@chocosquirrel3319 His body is breaking down. No amount of cunning can change that.
      I'll be surprised if he can finish the entire clay swing (Barcelona + Madrid + Rome + Roland Garros + Olympics). I'm not sure his body will hold up.

    • @jameswalker6864
      @jameswalker6864 Месяц назад +16

      ​@@alburaq3290He isn't going to play Rome that's for sure. What's the point? Too close to RG And he doesn't need to play all those tournsments to be an active tennis player.

  • @anjamkoye2342
    @anjamkoye2342 Месяц назад +727

    Look at the crowd!
    It looks like One of the Grand Slam finals
    Everybody is happy to see him playing

    • @IoannisHodgesMameletzis
      @IoannisHodgesMameletzis Месяц назад +28

      I was there it was epic

    • @syednoorerasul
      @syednoorerasul Месяц назад +14

      Well it's his home crowd but yes, the crowd cheered like hell

    • @krn0003
      @krn0003 Месяц назад +1

      Same thought❤😊

    • @riode2211
      @riode2211 Месяц назад

      In Spain......yes

    • @user-fw1un8vh4z
      @user-fw1un8vh4z 29 дней назад

      Only to his fans. Cry about it, Djokovic would destroy him

  • @benkovakas317
    @benkovakas317 Месяц назад +745

    No matter what anyone says about him retiring, let's all appreciate getting to see him work wonders on the clay...vamos!!!

    • @jonfreeman9682
      @jonfreeman9682 Месяц назад +6

      Totally agree. I know it's just first round against a no name player but it's a win just to see him back on court.

    • @mitsuhh
      @mitsuhh Месяц назад +3

      @@jonfreeman9682 Cobolli is not a no name player....

    • @tomr6955
      @tomr6955 Месяц назад

      What wonders are you talking about? Baseline rallies?

    • @jm7804
      @jm7804 Месяц назад +1

      @@tomr6955 Hi Nole 🤣🤣🤣

    • @huzcer
      @huzcer Месяц назад

      @@jm7804 breadsticked off the court by De Minaur on clay - he's cooked.

  • @Todeon
    @Todeon Месяц назад +452

    How the Tennis World has missed this great Champion! Welcome Back Rafa!

    • @thememoryremains23
      @thememoryremains23 Месяц назад +5

      Mystic Nadal

    • @alexcooper3007
      @alexcooper3007 Месяц назад

      Так всё равно он проиграет...что толку!

    • @akashsharma6591
      @akashsharma6591 Месяц назад +7

      @@alexcooper3007winning is not important, for us it is to see him play one last time…

    • @user-et3zr5nl5q
      @user-et3zr5nl5q Месяц назад

      ​Damn ass@@alexcooper3007

    • @td4003
      @td4003 Месяц назад

      NOT REALLY

  • @WivoRN
    @WivoRN Месяц назад +50

    Finally... My heart is melting away 😢

  • @diversity1015
    @diversity1015 Месяц назад +276

    The all time best clay player. The best of the best . I am overwhelmed with joy to see him back doing well. He is a gem and i love him. For me Tennis means Nadal.

    • @tomsd8656
      @tomsd8656 Месяц назад +9

      Clay tennis means Nadal.

    • @jameswalker6864
      @jameswalker6864 Месяц назад +15

      ​@@tomsd8656Grass tennis and hard court tennis doesn't mean any particular player. Speaks volumes of Nadal's domination!

    • @akens2006
      @akens2006 Месяц назад +4

      me too girl, me too, i love him so much 🥲

    • @tomsd8656
      @tomsd8656 Месяц назад

      @@jameswalker6864 yes

    • @leonardobraynen1524
      @leonardobraynen1524 Месяц назад +1

      I love we get to see him play on his beloved clay.
      But i feel this clay season is the end of the road for Nadal.
      Make one last push at Roland Garros and give it his all.
      Then walk away and be with your family, *CHAMP!*

  • @RaulRander
    @RaulRander Месяц назад +61

    This reminds me just how fast LIFE goes... got to appreciate every single match Nadal is giving us!!

  • @calebp6114
    @calebp6114 Месяц назад +444

    Crazy to think the last clay court match he played was demolishing Ruud at the 22 RG final!

    • @bitanmandal977
      @bitanmandal977 Месяц назад +11

      Honestly!!!! Man, this was like looooong ago!!! I still remember I was delaying to reply my to be wife because I was watching him, then I told her about my fav sportsman Rafa. And just on the brink of our 2nd anniversary since we met Rafa came back on clay. These 2 years were honestly soooo long to get back our Rafa on clay again 😌❣️

    • @jollyjames30
      @jollyjames30 Месяц назад +10

      Yeah, Nadal won his 22nd major there and was the leader in the Slam race while Djokovic was still at 20.
      Then Nadal got injured after the Taylor Swift match at Wimbledon the next month and Djokovic won his 21st major. Nadal would continue to struggle, losing to Tiafoe at US Open while Djokovic didn't play the event.
      Nadal's injuries would continue on in 2023, allowing Djokovic to win 3 of the 4 majors and take the lead in the race at 24 majors.
      Nadal will try to win his 23rd major and a 15th Roland Garros title in May.

    • @siddheshkumar1682
      @siddheshkumar1682 Месяц назад +1

      @@bitanmandal977that is a beautiful story

    • @paultune1696
      @paultune1696 Месяц назад +9

      ​@jollyjames30 playing Taylor Swift at Wimbledon obviously took a lot out of him!😂

    • @wingberry123
      @wingberry123 Месяц назад +2

      He really plays with so much power and passion.

  • @jovan1399
    @jovan1399 Месяц назад +568

    KING OF CLAY IS BACK!!!❤🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦

    •  Месяц назад +4

      👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊 Siiii 🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸

    • @excalibur9545
      @excalibur9545 Месяц назад +8

      For me, besides Federer: the goat 🙏🏆🇨🇭🇪🇦♥️

    • @declaninc
      @declaninc Месяц назад +8

      *The Goat is back

    • @phuongtrinh6173
      @phuongtrinh6173 Месяц назад +7

      The return of the king

    • @projectx5154
      @projectx5154 Месяц назад

      ​@@declaninckeep coping

  • @orchidpanda2253
    @orchidpanda2253 Месяц назад +40

    That smile from Cobolli after the handshake says it all - he's gonna tell his kids that he played Rafa Nadal on Rafa Nadal stadium someday. No pressure. 🤣Beautiful scenes.

    • @broncoguy4862
      @broncoguy4862 Месяц назад +3

      He can hold his head high, too...he played very well. But....Nadal!

    • @user-tv6hv9xk7q
      @user-tv6hv9xk7q Месяц назад +1

      Gioia nel vederlo, ma anche tanta paura ❤

  • @jeremymcwhirter3924
    @jeremymcwhirter3924 Месяц назад +36

    Imagine playing a match where the court is named after your opponent :)

  • @JustMeleo
    @JustMeleo Месяц назад +17

    No matter what anyone says... For me Rafa is the GOAT...
    The guy missed more thn 10 grandslams and withdrew from some more due to injuries and still won 22 grandslams.... cant imagine what he could have acheived.. welcome bck king....❤

    • @belmon38
      @belmon38 Месяц назад

      I think he missed 16 GS!! More than Federer and almost doble than Djokovic...

    • @JustMeleo
      @JustMeleo Месяц назад

      @@belmon38 staggering...

  • @jessecdh
    @jessecdh Месяц назад +95

    HOW does this man go so long without a pro match, then show up with straight sets victories like at Brisbane and Barcelona? Brings a tear to my eye each opportunity we get to see this incredible champion

    • @mitsuhh
      @mitsuhh Месяц назад +1

      talent + experience + he's Rafa

    • @rogerfederer1519
      @rogerfederer1519 Месяц назад

      They are pro level. Slight injury cost them a lot.
      If they play, it means they are injury free.
      They are always good in technical and tactical wise.
      Only body fitness makes difference.

    • @mitsuhh
      @mitsuhh Месяц назад +2

      @@rogerfederer1519 Not true. Rafa has almost always played with some injury. A lot of ATP players also play with some small problems

    • @Christhianvillalobos
      @Christhianvillalobos Месяц назад +1

      ponle casa

    • @huzcer
      @huzcer Месяц назад +2

      well he was just bread-sticked 6-1 off the court by De Minaur who isn't even a Top 20 player on clay and who has never done anything on clay ... so yep. he's cooked.

  • @seasaltlemon8237
    @seasaltlemon8237 Месяц назад +55

    There never was and never will be another clay court champion like Rafa Nadal. The King of clay!

  • @RavindraKumar-qx1vv
    @RavindraKumar-qx1vv Месяц назад +49

    not the same body but the same commitment and same spirit. vamos

  • @big-wood196
    @big-wood196 Месяц назад +155

    Amazing to see nadal back on the court 👍

    • @julien5460
      @julien5460 Месяц назад

      Oui après a voir s’il peut déjà passer de minaur

  • @FS-hp9oy
    @FS-hp9oy Месяц назад +61

    There can only be ONE KING OF CLAY..... its a treat watching RAFA on Clay.

  • @workoutplaylists6420
    @workoutplaylists6420 Месяц назад +252

    Nadal has clearly been working hard on his fitness and it showed

    • @doudou3392
      @doudou3392 Месяц назад +1

      That's the point

    • @justusbeweel1109
      @justusbeweel1109 Месяц назад +18

      Yeah, he looks pretty good from the baseline. The serve is a problem, though. Hope this was just a precaution

    • @touregarrett
      @touregarrett Месяц назад +22

      The serve bothers his Abdomen. He's already stated he can't be consistent with the serve. He's not g'woin to beat a lot of the big guys with this serve. He'll have to have good placement going forward.

    • @doudou3392
      @doudou3392 Месяц назад +27

      @@justusbeweel1109 His serve is not so important on clay... but it could be a big problem against the top 10 players

    • @alburaq3290
      @alburaq3290 Месяц назад +12

      Fitness has seldom been a problem for Nadal. His body is breaking down. I'll be surprised if it holds up for the entire clay swing. Hoping for one good last season from him.

  • @moviefan4life166
    @moviefan4life166 Месяц назад +17

    As Novak and Federer have said, no one hits the ball like Rafa. The vicious combination of spin and speed and well placed angles is devastating. One wonders if we will ever again see a player like Rafa.

    • @astonm.8173
      @astonm.8173 Месяц назад

      There was a Russian guy 15 years or so ago hitting the same forehand right handed, but the level of play was obviously different from Rafa's. Nadal is so much more than just heavy spin balls on clay. And this is coming from someone who doesn't like Nadal at all.

  • @jovan1399
    @jovan1399 Месяц назад +132

    Nadal made records on clay that no one will break for the next 500 years!!!❤🇪🇦

  • @CannedHistory
    @CannedHistory Месяц назад +28

    Almost forgot how ridiculously good Rafa's forehand is! Revolutionary!

    • @broncoguy4862
      @broncoguy4862 Месяц назад +4

      Will go down as one of the all-time great forehands on any surface.

    • @CannedHistory
      @CannedHistory Месяц назад

      @@broncoguy4862 100%

    • @TraeBeneck
      @TraeBeneck Месяц назад +2

      @@broncoguy4862 It's arguably #1 right now, and will likely stay that way for a while :)

    • @nikolaramic
      @nikolaramic Месяц назад

      If you ask players they say it's the best FH of all time, Novak says so, Roger says so. Some players picks Rogers FH, but most do Rafa.

  • @prathammudgal9115
    @prathammudgal9115 Месяц назад +12

    Tennis is one of the hardest sports & returning at 37 after injuries is marvelous 😍
    Vamos Nadal💪🏼

  • @lorenzonarcisi4954
    @lorenzonarcisi4954 Месяц назад +181

    Admin faster than alpine

  • @herimemory3193
    @herimemory3193 Месяц назад +19

    this maybe the last year to see him play. Treasure every match he plays

  • @OwnRules1
    @OwnRules1 Месяц назад +10

    I love Rafa's colorful outfits, quite unique - wonder if he, or someone from his team, is involved in their design. Just so much better than the regular Nike tennis gear.

    • @707ladytee
      @707ladytee Месяц назад +1

      He is....has been for a while.

    • @kevingilhooley2064
      @kevingilhooley2064 Месяц назад

      I think he just called up Penko and said....hey Penko what outfit should I wear for my comeback match...Penko said 'Purple and Pink Rafa'...OK Penko thanks.....looked great.

    • @OwnRules1
      @OwnRules1 Месяц назад +1

      @@kevingilhooley2064 How dare you?! She dresses like a blind person - no offense to them. Rafa's always color coordinated.

    • @kevingilhooley2064
      @kevingilhooley2064 Месяц назад +1

      @@OwnRules1 ... don't get your knickers in a twist cupcake....it was meant as a compliment on the purple and pink....and some people may well like Penko's originality.....just not you.

    • @OwnRules1
      @OwnRules1 Месяц назад

      @@kevingilhooley2064 Dude, I replied in jest and you read it in anger and added insults. It's one thing to say I like his outfits quite another getting in a cyberargument about tennis clothes.
      That said, f*ck you too.

  • @downtoboca8659
    @downtoboca8659 Месяц назад +10

    Thank you for inspiring millions of people around the world. Love you Rafa

  • @igoandrean630
    @igoandrean630 Месяц назад +17

    MY KING IS BACK❤, love from indonesiaa🇮🇩

  • @stevenhartlaub4557
    @stevenhartlaub4557 Месяц назад +4

    Great to see him playing. Will really miss him when he retires. One of the most electrifying players ever.

  • @Rosielovesmusic
    @Rosielovesmusic Месяц назад +39

    Listen to those sweet kids calling out for Rafa. An amazing role model and career he has led!

    • @user-nd4jl7uf2j
      @user-nd4jl7uf2j Месяц назад +1

      Sweet kids of rich parents.

    • @Rosielovesmusic
      @Rosielovesmusic Месяц назад +2

      @user-nd4jl7uf2j Rich or poor, I see no difference. My point is Rafa is a good role model.

    • @Rumblingbelly
      @Rumblingbelly Месяц назад

      @@user-nd4jl7uf2j Are the barcelona tickets really expensive?

  • @rug262
    @rug262 Месяц назад +9

    As a Djokovic fan I only can have respect for this man to return after many injuries and not playing around 1 year and a half and beat so confessing unlike other players who can’t win after a comeback for a lot of time

  • @pharmavinay
    @pharmavinay Месяц назад +73

    12 times champion here, that is crazy at atp500 level, his number on clay will never be broken for next 50-100 years for sure :)

    • @mhscjuve34
      @mhscjuve34 Месяц назад +6

      for next 1000 years

    • @tototata9953
      @tototata9953 Месяц назад +1

      What about 14 roland garros soon 15 just one it’s
      Like an orgasm to win

    • @leepham650
      @leepham650 Месяц назад +1

      You are so wrong. It will be forever!!!😂

    • @pharmavinay
      @pharmavinay Месяц назад +1

      @@tototata9953 i said about his numbers on clay overall, it includes everything

    • @mikavieri1253
      @mikavieri1253 Месяц назад

      @@tototata9953If he wins RG now ill admit that hes almost on par with Novak

  • @Perebynis
    @Perebynis Месяц назад +46

    I had tears in my eyes when Rafa entered the court. One last time! Very, very solid performance by Rafa, hope he can keep it up. Flavio seemed shellshocked to play one of the "goats" on some points, though.

  • @74talin
    @74talin Месяц назад +14

    It's pretty obvious that he's not as fast and loose as he was in his prime, but he's still the fighter Rafa he always was. You can tell that he is just enjoying playing without thinking about winning anything, just enjoying it.
    It is an immense joy to see you on the court again, GRANDE RAFA.

  • @sunnydays5742
    @sunnydays5742 Месяц назад +7

    Rafa on clay one of the best sights in sport!!

  • @ilovek174
    @ilovek174 Месяц назад +21

    Super happy to see Rafa back on court!❤

  • @ElAdamska
    @ElAdamska Месяц назад +54

    Every time I see Nadal's game, I can't help but think he's the most talented tennis player ever

  • @cishfips2802
    @cishfips2802 Месяц назад +19

    There were glimpses of Rafa at his best so a good match to watch. ❤

  • @skillz1557
    @skillz1557 Месяц назад +24

    Nice to see Rafa back on the court 🔥🐐

  • @Gilgarth
    @Gilgarth Месяц назад +18

    What an honor it must be to be able to play against him on his last year…

    • @TheRafaelBond
      @TheRafaelBond Месяц назад +1

      He never explicitly said it was his last year.

  • @Gykolove
    @Gykolove Месяц назад +7

    Do it, Rafa!!! Stay healthy and dominate this clay season!!! Congrats on your first win back, impressive!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇪🇦🎾🥇 #rafathegoat

  • @sandradefilippigreco832
    @sandradefilippigreco832 Месяц назад +21

    Grande Rafa!! Per me sei sempre il numero 1🔝🇮🇹from Italia

    • @HarriKitaunz
      @HarriKitaunz Месяц назад

      Nadal Vs Sinner dans le FORO ITALICO!

  • @Jethro14403
    @Jethro14403 Месяц назад +19

    Just so extremely happy to see him playing in his last season!! From a Novak fan

    • @jeffreykaufmann2867
      @jeffreykaufmann2867 Месяц назад +1

      His next match is vs Di Minaur. That could be tough

    • @michaelaster6537
      @michaelaster6537 Месяц назад

      Tough for De Minaur I guess 😅

    • @jeffreykaufmann2867
      @jeffreykaufmann2867 Месяц назад

      @@michaelaster6537 Di Minaur won as I expected. Nadal needs to play more matches to improve.

  • @user-tv5vg8wn2z
    @user-tv5vg8wn2z Месяц назад +2

    So happy to see him back!!

  • @edisonsubandi7231
    @edisonsubandi7231 Месяц назад +16

    Drop shot after come back for long was magnificent

  • @gab_ale
    @gab_ale Месяц назад +3

    So good to see Rafa playing. Hope he stays healthy for a good run at RG.

  • @michalrainmaker7230
    @michalrainmaker7230 Месяц назад +14

    Yeah baby, King is Back, please Rafa just one last dance, RG 2024 :-)

  • @swagatamghosh94
    @swagatamghosh94 Месяц назад +7

    Honestly just hope that Rafa enjoys his tennis and plays with a smile. So so happy to see him back though.

  • @tore705
    @tore705 Месяц назад +8

    Beautiful day for a beautiful person. ❤

  • @mohammedalaeachour49
    @mohammedalaeachour49 Месяц назад +7

    Real joy to see rafa playing

  • @VeerendraBidare
    @VeerendraBidare Месяц назад +8

    Such a joy to see him back on court. Vamos Rafa, love from India ❤

  • @aBlaze_
    @aBlaze_ Месяц назад +3

    MY GOAT IS BACK! VAMOS RAFA 🇪🇸🇪🇸🧡

  • @beryl8285
    @beryl8285 Месяц назад +6

    Cobolli did a great job covering the court and had some great shots but he was playing Rafa.

  • @SchuylerSoderlind
    @SchuylerSoderlind Месяц назад +22

    Every shot Rafa hits is at least 2 of the following:
    -Super heavy
    -Within 2 feet of baseline or side line
    -At opponents weakness
    -Sharp angle off the court
    But his bread and butter play of big lefty forehand with side spin to the ad court at right handers backhand accomplishes all 4 🇪🇸❤

    • @jeffreykaufmann2867
      @jeffreykaufmann2867 Месяц назад +2

      His forehand at 2min 19 was beautiful

    • @jamiewhitney4724
      @jamiewhitney4724 Месяц назад

      Emma Raducanu 🚀shots on clay against pro France players on indoor clay was like showing her inner Rafa/Halep☄️☄️❤️🧡❤️🧡

  • @matthewrigg893
    @matthewrigg893 Месяц назад +3

    Coming from a huge Djokovic fan here. What an absolute thrill it is to see him back one of the GOAT and the greatest ever on the red dirt 🤜

  • @timskurzfilmeklemmbaustein6395
    @timskurzfilmeklemmbaustein6395 Месяц назад +27

    TennisTV as fast as the flash! thank you for giving us awesome Rafa highlights! 😍

  • @andreevangelista3664
    @andreevangelista3664 Месяц назад +2

    watching this video many, many times (over and over again), very happy for your return, health and long life to the real goat!

  • @electrofreddy
    @electrofreddy Месяц назад +11

    "Game Nadal" is music to my ears 😄

  • @user-yk6pu3uf2w
    @user-yk6pu3uf2w Месяц назад +35

    Welcome back king. Go for the title

  • @Dorian20231
    @Dorian20231 Месяц назад +3

    It is soo nice to See Nadal playing again...good luck Rafa❤❤❤❤

  • @amaurychavrier2014
    @amaurychavrier2014 Месяц назад +9

    A legend.

  • @cesarfernandezlopez5063
    @cesarfernandezlopez5063 Месяц назад +9

    THE MAESTRO IS BACK 👑, VAMOOOOOOS RAFAAAAA 💪🏻🎾❤️🇪🇸

  • @patrikmarflak6559
    @patrikmarflak6559 Месяц назад +11

    The shotmaking is brutal, great to see him back.

  • @daniel-cf4lm
    @daniel-cf4lm Месяц назад +6

    The favorite, exciting, and best player of all time on the clay surface and maybe in general. Rafael Nadal.

  • @maeboeck
    @maeboeck Месяц назад +1

    Beautiful tennis watching , beaufiful Rafa thank you its an honor to watch you play welcome back Vamossss from 1 of your million fans from the Philippines 🇵🇭.

  • @excalibur9545
    @excalibur9545 Месяц назад +13

    Para alguien como yo, que no lleva mucho tiempo en el mundo del tenis, y como suizo que adora España - el idioma/la cultura/la gente, pero que desgraciadamente no ha podido ver a Federer en directo (por ejemplo, en Basilea), es muy agradable ver jugar a esta leyenda y persona tan querida (al igual que Federer). Gracias por ello, debió ser un ambiente increíble en directo. 🙏🙏♥️♥️🇪🇦🇪🇦 Para mí, las dos mejores y más queridas personas; Federer & Nadal. 🇨🇭🇪🇦🏆

    • @semidios7783
      @semidios7783 Месяц назад

      Djokovic es el mejor.

    • @belmon38
      @belmon38 Месяц назад

      Aprende a leer. Sus dos mejores y queridas personas. ​@@semidios7783

  • @KushagraaDubeyy
    @KushagraaDubeyy Месяц назад +13

    The last man from the best generation of tennis players, can’t love him more than we already do can we?

    • @Ethel-Wobo
      @Ethel-Wobo Месяц назад +1

      Definitely not the last man

    • @zenaidaelepano7801
      @zenaidaelepano7801 Месяц назад +1

      He is, based on the caliber he possesses as a tennis player and as a person. No artificiality about him, nothing pretentious, all genuine, everything from and of his heart. These are what make him the greatest player of all time. One cannot be a good player unless he is also a good person. You cannot separate the personality of a tennis player from his behavior in and out of the tennis court.

    • @KushagraaDubeyy
      @KushagraaDubeyy Месяц назад +1

      @@Ethel-Wobo Novak isn’t on the same gentlemen level as Rafa or Roger, be happy to disagree.

  • @PS-sb6rh
    @PS-sb6rh Месяц назад +2

    OMG, Rafa is back.
    So pleasing to see.

  • @zenaidaelepano7801
    @zenaidaelepano7801 Месяц назад +1

    That he had a very big crowd on a weekday that filled the stadium and cheered him on says everything about what people love about him - a great player and a beautiful person! VAMOS!

  • @RobSinox
    @RobSinox Месяц назад +7

    omg so good to see this passion and love for tennis like
    no one else...hope he's gonna have gracious last swing😢

  • @excalibur9545
    @excalibur9545 Месяц назад +12

    For someone like me, who has not been in the tennis game for long, and as a Swiss who loves Spain - the language/culture/people, but unfortunately missed seeing Federer live (e.g. in Basel), it is so nice to see this legend and dear person (just like Federer) play. Thank you for that - it was certainly an incredible atmosphere live. 🙏🙏♥️♥️🇪🇦🇪🇦 For me, the two best and favourite people; Federer & Nadal. 🇨🇭🇪🇦🏆

  • @farhanjafrimma3964
    @farhanjafrimma3964 Месяц назад +11

    I am so happy see nadal again ....❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤love u sarr ❤❤❤❤

  • @shubhama2908
    @shubhama2908 Месяц назад +2

    The Man is the reason I started watching Tennis. Over the years, over the decades on different surfaces and on clay brings all those memories when I sneaked some time out of my schedule to get glimpse of his matches, constantly following scores at crucial junctures. He has outpoured joy on so many occasions, bringing Deja Vus, and here he is again relishing his sport, achieving unprecedented heights and conquering feats only a handful have achieved.
    I cant demand anything more from him and he wont be playing forever. Its emotional, its sad, its inevitable and its bringing me deep into the ocean of memories which he has provided all those years.
    Rafa💪🏼

    • @leonardomiselislopez3517
      @leonardomiselislopez3517 Месяц назад

      Back in 2010, I saw a guy with a pirate typed T-shirt shouting around a tennis court and picking all the balls with his racket like it would depend his whole life not letting his rival answering his demonic shot.

  • @unknownvitster
    @unknownvitster Месяц назад +3

    The forehand cross-court at the service line that drags his opponent off the court is a thing of beauty. The GOAT of dirt ballers.

  • @ridgero
    @ridgero Месяц назад +7

    This is called: Commitment ❤

  • @metbaphom8468
    @metbaphom8468 Месяц назад +8

    Good start. Welcome back to business. 🎾 so happy to see you back again ❤

  • @Ninja-gt3zi
    @Ninja-gt3zi Месяц назад +7

    Not gonna lie did not expect that power from nadal at all. Hope he stays fit

    • @FearsomeVoid
      @FearsomeVoid Месяц назад +1

      He did much better than I thought he would.

  • @Charlie-de7yr
    @Charlie-de7yr Месяц назад +3

    Man, seeing that inside out forehand again just puts a smile on my face.

  • @anya-s
    @anya-s Месяц назад +5

    I've always been a Roger Federer fan. I remember those crazy moments hating Nadal (Nadull back then) for not being afraid of the Swiss, for being so hard to hit out of balance, for being such a fighter and generally pain in R's ass. It took years and growing up to appreciate what this man actually brought to tennis: unbeakable spirit, insane movement and court coverage, always improving his game (like he did with his serve), focus, cold blood (even when Robin Soderling was mocking him) and of course unbelievable spin rate. I'm still not his fan, nobody's fan, but I wish Rafael stay healthy and share his talent for tennis with us for as long as possible.

    • @707ladytee
      @707ladytee Месяц назад

      I'm glad to know you've grown up!

  • @teej143
    @teej143 Месяц назад +2

    I’m overjoyed watching Rafa play and win on clay again. I know we only have a few handfuls of these left so I’m grateful and cherishing each one. We love you Rafa and we’ll miss your greatness! Absolute legend.

  • @jonathdeBuc
    @jonathdeBuc Месяц назад +4

    El Maestro is back. I don t like the goat discussion but i like that on clay...there is no discussion ! 🎉

  • @dwilliams02
    @dwilliams02 Месяц назад +3

    It's nice that we're getting this sort of informal farewell tour for this incredible champion. We never really got much of a warning or buildup for Federer's departure, so I'm really glad to see it happen for Rafa. Just hearing that iconic grunt and watching that signature forehand fire is wonderful.

  • @trishagward
    @trishagward Месяц назад +8

    Rafa is surely back!! ❤

  • @pislarualin3076
    @pislarualin3076 Месяц назад +7

    No words!!! I am literally inspired!!!

  • @havvatopcu89
    @havvatopcu89 Месяц назад +2

    Tekrar kortlarda görmek inanılmaz sevindirici 😊

  • @peace4myheart
    @peace4myheart Месяц назад +4

    It's such a joy to watch him play again, especially now when I know any time it could be his last. I hope he can cap it all off with another trophy at RG before retiring.

  • @paul.nelson
    @paul.nelson Месяц назад +12

    Welcome back Champ! 🏆

  • @Leomerya12
    @Leomerya12 Месяц назад +2

    He really didn't seem pressed this match, and Cobolli is VERY good player. Good signs from Rafa.

  • @wouternieminen844
    @wouternieminen844 Месяц назад +2

    I am impressed. Without any match rythm he plays very good. 😮

  • @huberttofilski6248
    @huberttofilski6248 Месяц назад +6

    For me the best player ever genteleman beautifull tenis spin I love to watch how he play …
    Everyone got kost likes player for me The best player is Rafa Nadal !!! Vamos !!!

  • @dimitris.theodoridis
    @dimitris.theodoridis Месяц назад +4

    The King is back ❤ Long live the King

  • @PapaMachtDas
    @PapaMachtDas Месяц назад +1

    So enjoyable! ❤ Already plays like he could beat anyone

  • @animeshghosh7869
    @animeshghosh7869 Месяц назад +4

    PHENOMENADAL...!!!

  • @semihcakir8179
    @semihcakir8179 Месяц назад +10

    We miss you Nadal!

  • @victoria_marleo
    @victoria_marleo Месяц назад +12

    Ya les dije que no lo dieran por muerto. Podrá perder contra de Miñaur, pero a ver qué jugador gana un partido en tierra despues de estar dos años sin jugar. Solo el Rey puede. Vamoooooss!!!! 🙌🙌💪🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸

    • @juanmira429
      @juanmira429 Месяц назад

      Porque es su especialidad ante un rival "fácil" para un jugador como Nadal. No para tanto lo que ha hecho

    • @victoria_marleo
      @victoria_marleo Месяц назад +6

      @@juanmira429 Claro, Cobolli es sólo un jugador de 21 años número 63 ATP contra otro jugador que lleva 2 años sin jugar y casi le dobla la edad. No es para tanto no. Por cierto, se merece un respeto Cobolli.

  • @andrewawrinka9572
    @andrewawrinka9572 Месяц назад +1

    Rafa is my reason for playing tennis, I idolized his top spin shot and until now that is my only mainstay shot in playing tennis 😊 Vamos Rafa.. Vamos Legend ✊

  • @jamiewhitney4724
    @jamiewhitney4724 Месяц назад +2

    VAMOS RAFA!!!💪💪💪🤟🤟🤟🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸!! Fantastico!! The King of clay Is back🔥🔥🔥😎😁😁😁!! GOAT 🐐

  • @willstf92
    @willstf92 Месяц назад +4

    The tennis world miss Nadal so much😢. It's great to see him again playing at that level.

  • @radka3266
    @radka3266 Месяц назад +4

    Great performance.Bravo! Up to the top! 🎾🏆🏃🏃🏃

  • @mass65spa
    @mass65spa Месяц назад +2

    Mi spiace per Cobolli da buon italiano, ma sono contento per Nadal, la sua assenza si è fatta sentire nel mondo del tennis.
    Certo la strada è ancora lunga e bisogna vedere se regge fisicamente, ma gli faccio i miei migliori auguri, se lo merita per tutto l'impegno che ci sta mettendo....

  • @Manubussi92
    @Manubussi92 Месяц назад +2

    I know it's impossible but if Rafa were to win the Roland Garros in his last season after everything he's been through I think it would be the most epic sporting achievement in all sports ever.