Nadal looked real sharp. I know Wawrinka's not the player he used to be anymore and it was on his worst surface, but he's still not a cake walk either.
Wawrinka was poor but in Nadal this is a player who constantly baits us with whether he is going to be able to compete because of his "injuries". He always recovers when he needs to. I am sure it's the best way he can obtain a TUE.
Stan is washed and has always been awful on grass. Tommy Paul wiped the floor with him in Queens last week and it took Stan 18 service games to finally get a break point and a break against Tiafoe on this surface.
I'm just worry about his foot pain. This is an exhibition and just two setters. Wimbledon is 3 and he has to play for 2 weeks, every other day. I'm just hoping his foot will hold up bc if it does, I like his chances at making the final.
@@peace4myheart I actually dont think he has pain there anymore because of the nerve thing he did after the french open to numb that part of the foot completely so I'd say his chances are super high to win it👌
well he does not make more points with his serve than before but he serves faster and it decreases his percentage at first serve but his serve is more dangerous when the first ball gets in
An exhibition with more at stake than many 250 level events. Huge appearance fee and a bigger check for each win than some 250 level events pay their winner. That’s why he’s playing this exhibition days before Wimbledon even though he’s supposedly so injured he’s considering retirement.
@@zafoche Do you think Elon Musk (or his future great great grandchildren for that matter) needs to earn another penny for the rest of his life? No, but if he can make money he will. Do you think Federer, Nadal, Djokovic or even the likes of Murray, Wawrinka, Medvedev and Zverev NEED any checks? Obviously not. But they’re not going to get close to 7 figures just for showing up and playing a game they love and would play for free. The point is that Nadal made several comments alluding to how this could be the end for him. If he’s in that bad of shape then why is he playing in matches that mean obviously nothing for his legacy? Because he WANTS the check.
@@eaglewinnings8003 completely wrong. First of all, Nadal is playing very few tournaments for his health so makes no sense he plays an exhibition game for the money. Second, if you follow Nadal (interviews, social…) he said after RG that he was going to have an operation to “burn” his foot nerves to try to keep going, 4 days ago on his insta he said that he was going to play some exhibition games just for tease if he can play Wimbledon. Lets be honest at this point Nadal, Djokovic, Federer… they don’t give a fuck abou money i just for keep being competitive. And that quote abou Elon is wrong too, hi lost a lot of money on many companies, he keep doing what he does cause he likes that, sometimes he won money sometimes no. Nadal can win more money just for doing and advertising than playing that game, he’is just trainning and looking what sensations does he has. Cheers.
I really believe history owes Rafa at least one more Wimbledon championship. That loss to Djokovic in the 2018 semis (10-8 in the fifth) should have been Rafa's 3rd Big-W crown.
By that token? It’s a completely different scenario, Rafa had that match at his mercy vs Djoko and under the roof aswell (which shouldn’t have been closed to conclude the match to begin with)
God’s glorious presence is at the Court for Rafa in this game because I wonder why I keep on watching this ….see the sunshine, people are very much behave, the grass is shining and the game is just cool…. And the footage is “picture prefect” - vey clear. Awesome! The salute the person who took the video, keep up the good work.
I know Stan is still working his way into form but my god this was an impressive performance from Rafa. On a surface he hasnt played on in 3 years to come out and look this crisp is amazing. How on earth is he capable of doing this at his age and in his physical condition is beyond me. Dude is a legend not just of tennis but of sport. Hope he gets his 3rd Wimbledon this year
@@martinkhoe4997 Let's not get ahead of ourselves. Winning Wimbledon will be as hard for him as the Australian. I'm just hoping for a healthy Nadal bc I love watching him play. Winning it all is a bonus.
The guy already won AO this year which was an absolute travesty. Still don't get how Medvedev threw that match away. Don't get me wrong, Nadal is a great player just not on grass. If he gets Wimbledon this year must be his luckiest year on tour
Rafa could have serve as good as Djokovics or even federers but he had to stop a particular service motion in 2011 due to shoulder problems. Look at his serve at around 2010 us open until miami 2011. If he was allowed to continue that service motion it would be even better and more refined now. The cost of playing and serving with your weak arm
@@susruta25 actually the return is the key shot for him on grass. That’s what it will come down to in a match against Novak. Rafa is damn good at holding serve, but the return against Novak on grass is a weakness of him .
Love seeing Rafa rounding into form on grass: 1. His movement looks fine, which suggests his foot is ok after the heat treatment to the nerve he got a few weeks ago; 2. Both forehand and backhand are looking accurate and potent; 3. He played the pressure points well, showing he's continuing the confidence he's built up over the season and the 2 GS he's already won this year.
Just the serve that needs a bit of polishing. Everyone whose anybody is going to be trying to beat him at Wimbledon because they'll figure it's their best chance to get fame and glory as it's his most vulnerable court, during one of his most exceptional seasons.
@@stevencoardvenice he’s in London right now. And the one in his home city is not an exhibition like this one. I think he just wants to take it easy and get a couple of matches in before Wimbledon, not play an entire tournament
@@erikbjorkman7175 Doper is at it again, and ATP does nothing about it. The French sports minister asked ATP to go after him after it penalized Maria Sharapova. Doper said he was speaking to his lawyer to file a libel suit. Why didn't he follow through. The French lady had something on him. Doper is a Spaniard and they are known for using PEDs. The entire Spanish bike team was disqualified for taking dope. It's the culture there, and Nadal is a product of Spain. Doper will always be Doper!
If nadal reaches final this wimbly, he will not lose it. He had bad luck in this tourny many times 2007,2009 injury, early round exits, 2018 sf loss to djoker and 19 to fed. Hope he will turn around just like aussie open earlier this year. Vamos rafa.
Wow, Nadal is super hungry to win Wimbledon this year and is super sharp. I haven't seen a Rafa quite like that since the 2010 US Open. The only player who can stop him is Djokovic.
To win Wimbly Rafa will need more zing on his serve as pace is much faster on grass for him to win rallies. What a workhorse he is still in his golden years. Never thought his style which requires optimal physique to last this long.
No one thought he would go pass his early twenties, but he has proven himself to all the experts and haters. But his foot pain is catching up with him. I'm just hoping he can play for 2 or 3 more years bc i feel like he might retire after next year.
I notice at exhibitions Nadal plays really aggressive. Like, if he played like this in regular matches, he’d be the most offensive player ever. Hitting the ball like prime Wawrinka/Thiem, and flat like Del Potro. He’s definitely gonna dial it back for Wimbledon, but still a great showing for his form that he won this while playing that aggressively
@@cheerbust4888 I wouldn’t say that at all lol he’s statistically the greatest grand slam player ever. He just knows this style of play is really hard to sustain and maintain consistent results. You have to play a little safer in grand slam matches to maintain consistency.
@@SJ-di5zu Agree,statistically he’s had really good results with his usual style.But that’s because of his ‘never give up’ attitude and amazing defence.He’s always won in the recent past like from 2017 to 2022 the hard way(he does get nervy when he’s leading in the match).It would only better him if he plays like this and take a bit more risks in the match.Not always but sometimes.
What a beautiful court! Well done to the organisers! Both Rafa and Stan look comfortable and relaxed. Rafa has tweeked his playing style to suit the Grass, and he is moving with comfort. Good luck to both these great players at the AELTC!!
This is a much better camera angle. I wish all tournaments showed the court like this. You can see net clearance much better and the view appears to be in a box seat rather than some bird.
U probably saying this because u get to see tennis from a different perspective/angle. Your eyes would probably start to hurt after a while when watching from this angle consistently especially if wanting to see both players properly which is the purpose of the overhead view This angle is nice in my opinion in terms of wanting to see the work rate of a player and to enjoy the flight of the ball
It shows more the curves of the shots and the 3d aspect of this game, rather than the 2d flat top view. However, the top view is better to appreciate the tactical aspects and the moves of the players on the court.
Easy-peasy. Just another day at the office for Nadal. Wawrinka is slowly coming back and getting better, but he's not there yet, and may never be the player he once was. He still has the most beautiful, textbook-correct one-handed topspin backhand on tour, though.
This was pretty ferocious for an exhibition match! Nadal bringing 100% intensity and displaying the sharpness and movement of a 21 year old despite a chronically broken foot - he really is one of a kind! Love the classic 0-40 hustle hold at the beginning of the second set. How many Wimbledons would he have if the year started with the grass court season - surely 10+. From this angle you can also see how phenomenal his timing is - returns and balls on the stretch coming right off the centre of his racquet.
@@draoicht22 you can still play while not feeling 100%. I’ve played while injured and it’s a constant distraction, preventing you from concentrating properly which is the most important thing in tennis. You’re always wondering if you’re making the injury worse by continuing. So I’m just saying his play is impressive at the moment considering what he has to deal with. Nadal has said that he has had a degenerate foot condition since the beginning of his career, so if you think he’s lying about this take it up with him. He’s fit enough at the moment to be playing near his best, which is a good thing.
I like what i'm seeing, aggressive return, aggressive both side. Nadal looks like old wine, I love his shot selection this year, he is smarter with age. If he has a good path not like in RG and if his foot let him to play at least like this for 2weeks, i really think he has his chance. At the end of the day, I think he is the only one who can beat Djoko here.
Nadal is super smart..He is surface conscious ..so aware that we are now on grass not clay hence his ball game is smooth in this match,even though his style remains the same..my God that's what I call balance 😍 For me that's wisdom only a true champion can have ..Rafa 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
I feel even though Rafa is at 22 and, imo, goat as of now, this Wimbledon will mean a lot to the race against Djokovic. Despite Djokovic not playing USO, it’s still pretty open and if he finishes the year with 21 to Nadal’s 22, he’s still pretty much with his hands on the wheels. Rooting hard for Rafa.
Rafa needs to serve extremely well to make a deep run. He service games have been vulnerable and more so when he faces an extremely good server. A lot will depend on Friday when the draws come out. It would be interesting to see opponents in his quarter and half. FAA, Hurcakz, Kyrgios and Berettini are all challengers. Alcaraz is there too.
Wawrinka, Federer, Serena, Murray are all ripe for retirement. Murray and especially Nadal have proven to be stubborn with unquestionable abilities. Nadal's recovery time is out of this world, Murray's body is unbelievable despite multiple hip surgeries.
Of course Stan isn't the player he was anymore and he's on his worst surface but Rafa really showed some really good things about moving and willingness to be aggressive. I Hope the best for him at Wimbledon 🤞
I believe every spectators in the stadium and online really enjoy Rafa’s game….it gives them joy and inspiration…thank you, Rafa. More magical, supernatural and excitement on R2…. You can do it. Thank God it’s only 2 Sets unlike in Rolland G. you have to battle for 3. Powerful and Victorious R2 game for Rafa with the help of the Almighty God the “ Great I Am”. Thank you God for Rafa’s 🏆 win….ALL GLORY to YOU ALONE. AMEN
Beautiful match & im blown away how Nadal has not only reborn his game adding new things but he also recreated a newer more effective serve!!... Unbelievable!! And I'm a Fed fan but Nadal i respect right there and like too🔥💯🔥
Nadal and Djokovic both looked amazing today. Going to be tough to beat either of them, especially the further on they get. Best chance of an upset is a big server or like Kyrgios in the early rounds
@@carldavis2253 I think OP omitted the word "CAN". Nadal can retire after that and everyone would be ok with it. Of course he won't if he is able to, but I feel his foot is going to force him into early retirement in the next few years.
Don’t think anyone expected Stan to be much of a challenge on grass in his current form really but Rafa looked good except for the serving blips at times. Hope he can get that first serve percentage higher so we can see him legitimately challenge for the title 🤞🏾
@@jeffreykaufmann2867 Don't forget Hubi as he is pretty good too. But yeah, can't wait to see the bracket. Berretini is no joke on grass with his big serve.
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In his last two Winbledon appearances, Nadal has reached the semi-finals. This year, one with the lowest tennis level of the last decade, and Rafa more varied and aggressive game, only Djokovic is above.
Glad they are on opposite side of the bracket, instead of the travesty at the French Open. I still think it is a strong pack this year, even if it isn't the strongest. The young players are coming up, but Nadal didn't play any tournament and is nursing a painful foot. I'm hoping he will get in some real good matches before the second week bc that is when the real challenge begins.
@@peace4myheart Im just afraid of servebots coming his way in the first week. Kyrgios should be placed in Novak’s half as Rafa always match up with him.
I think Nadal is sharper and has more variations in his game than Djokovic this season. The Serbian didn't play a lot, he started his year when clay season began. Nadal on the other side had to adjust his game with his permanent foot injury. It contributed to add more finesse to his game than never before. Yes Djokovic's game is usually sharper than Nadal because he anticipates more and has more angle than the Spaniard but not in this season for now in my humble opinion.
Very good highlights, thanks for uploading. Nadal looking sharp, although Stan is not the man he once was. And he never excelled on grass anyway. Hoping for an easy draw for both.
Nadal is an unknown on grass. He made his grand slam debut here aged 17 in 2003. He was able to win Winbledon twice (the first in his 5th participation). Included until the 2011 final against Novack he had a record 20 wins in a row; but also losing in the first round (2013) or against unknown players like Rosol (100th) or Muller.
2012 he had the knee issue. 2013 I think he just wasn’t prepared physically cause that clay season was brutal. 2014 wrist issues, 2015 he wasn’t at his best, 2017 muller played well, 2018-19 he did well
Nadal's pace is insane this year, im static to see him play in wimbledon, even tho im rooting for Novak, its going to be crazy. Nadal is the man of the year without a doubt.
Great practice for the bull on grass as long as he is looking good and fit with no pain on his foot he will be fine at Wimbledon especially having the easiest draw probably in a long time at Wimbledon.
rafa looks good here. first week in wimbledon is gonna be crucial for him, but if he continues to look this good there's a good chance he'll live to see second week
Nadal looked real sharp. I know Wawrinka's not the player he used to be anymore and it was on his worst surface, but he's still not a cake walk either.
Did you see his last match against Tommy Paul? He made Stan look just as easy unfortunately
Doper injured?
Wawrinka was poor but in Nadal this is a player who constantly baits us with whether he is going to be able to compete because of his "injuries". He always recovers when he needs to. I am sure it's the best way he can obtain a TUE.
Rafa was using more slice than ever before , good strategy on grass.
Stan is washed and has always been awful on grass. Tommy Paul wiped the floor with him in Queens last week and it took Stan 18 service games to finally get a break point and a break against Tiafoe on this surface.
Speed check,footwork check,we could say he's ready but let's wait untill his first match in Wimbledon but so far,looking sharp baby.
I'm just worry about his foot pain. This is an exhibition and just two setters. Wimbledon is 3 and he has to play for 2 weeks, every other day. I'm just hoping his foot will hold up bc if it does, I like his chances at making the final.
Serve and volley readiness grass court is definitely great ! Can go all the way with this style , form and aggressiveness .
@@peace4myheart I actually dont think he has pain there anymore because of the nerve thing he did after the french open to numb that part of the foot completely so I'd say his chances are super high to win it👌
@@peace4myheart he had the treatment and it’s getting better
@@BoyJeffey He'll breeze through to about 4th Rd /Qtr's then hit a huge hitter and go out.
I know he improved a lot on is serve.. but nadal backhand this year is wonderful.
His serve was pretty weak so far this yr imo
His second serve has been the positive.
@@inchyokk Serve speed is up. Percentage is down.
well he does not make more points with his serve than before but he serves faster and it decreases his percentage at first serve but his serve is more dangerous when the first ball gets in
Just wait for the real champ to expose his backhand instead of bullying old Wawrinka😂
I had no idea this tournament existed and the venue look sooo nice and intimate...perfect dress rehearsal for Wimbledon!
It's a private club for famous characters. I can tell it's really intimate.
Apt description. Definitely gets me hyped for Wimby
Nadal is an absolute Machine. No other like him.
With a broken foot, but still better than most.
@@peace4myheart But still better than all.
@@peace4myheart Not broken. Just a little numbness from the nerves that were burnt.
@Exploit_&71° As a “machine” Federer isn’t even close to Nadal
@@dormosev in this years not. but he were when he were younger.
Good showing from Rafa, only an exhibition, but looked solid enough
An exhibition with more at stake than many 250 level events. Huge appearance fee and a bigger check for each win than some 250 level events pay their winner.
That’s why he’s playing this exhibition days before Wimbledon even though he’s supposedly so injured he’s considering retirement.
@@eaglewinnings8003 what are you saying mate? Do you think Nadal needs that check? Hahahaha
@@zafoche
Do you think Elon Musk (or his future great great grandchildren for that matter) needs to earn another penny for the rest of his life? No, but if he can make money he will.
Do you think Federer, Nadal, Djokovic or even the likes of Murray, Wawrinka, Medvedev and Zverev NEED any checks? Obviously not.
But they’re not going to get close to 7 figures just for showing up and playing a game they love and would play for free.
The point is that Nadal made several comments alluding to how this could be the end for him. If he’s in that bad of shape then why is he playing in matches that mean obviously nothing for his legacy?
Because he WANTS the check.
@@eaglewinnings8003 Bullshit. Points are worth more than money.
@@eaglewinnings8003 completely wrong. First of all, Nadal is playing very few tournaments for his health so makes no sense he plays an exhibition game for the money.
Second, if you follow Nadal (interviews, social…) he said after RG that he was going to have an operation to “burn” his foot nerves to try to keep going, 4 days ago on his insta he said that he was going to play some exhibition games just for tease if he can play Wimbledon. Lets be honest at this point Nadal, Djokovic, Federer… they don’t give a fuck abou money i just for keep being competitive.
And that quote abou Elon is wrong too, hi lost a lot of money on many companies, he keep doing what he does cause he likes that, sometimes he won money sometimes no.
Nadal can win more money just for doing and advertising than playing that game, he’is just trainning and looking what sensations does he has.
Cheers.
I really believe history owes Rafa at least one more Wimbledon championship. That loss to Djokovic in the 2018 semis (10-8 in the fifth) should have been Rafa's 3rd Big-W crown.
Maybe also one more for Federer in 2019.
By that token Novak should have had the Australian open this year.
@@krishnancom Didn't play for personal choice.
ESPECIALLY AFTER THE DEL POTRO MATCH AND ROOF GATE BY DJOKOVID.
By that token? It’s a completely different scenario, Rafa had that match at his mercy vs Djoko and under the roof aswell (which shouldn’t have been closed to conclude the match to begin with)
Some proper highlights. Thank you for making it!
God’s glorious presence is at the Court for Rafa in this game because I wonder why I keep on watching this ….see the sunshine, people are very much behave, the grass is shining and the game is just cool…. And the footage is “picture prefect” - vey clear. Awesome! The salute the person who took the video, keep up the good work.
Well well, it’s nice to see the greatest of all time back on grass.
Nadal is cool as well I guess
The GOAT on clay
@@Longshore79 still 22 grand slams bro
yeah I'm glad to see Stan too
The GOAT is hungry foe grass , Vamos Rafa 💪
Forehand and serve lookin' good Mr Nadal.
Love to see that Wawrinka crosscourt one handed backhand. Miss players that do that.
I know Stan is still working his way into form but my god this was an impressive performance from Rafa. On a surface he hasnt played on in 3 years to come out and look this crisp is amazing. How on earth is he capable of doing this at his age and in his physical condition is beyond me. Dude is a legend not just of tennis but of sport. Hope he gets his 3rd Wimbledon this year
How Nadal has changed his style. He is unrecognisable from how he used to play 10 years ago!
Would love to see Rafa make a deep run at Wimbledon or even win it!!
For Rafa fans, who wouldn't? We would dearly love if he can complete the Calender Slam
@@martinkhoe4997 that would be a dream
Winning Wimbledon would be his Sweetest win this year. Needs two more titles to tie Lendl:94.
@@martinkhoe4997 Let's not get ahead of ourselves. Winning Wimbledon will be as hard for him as the Australian. I'm just hoping for a healthy Nadal bc I love watching him play. Winning it all is a bonus.
The guy already won AO this year which was an absolute travesty. Still don't get how Medvedev threw that match away. Don't get me wrong, Nadal is a great player just not on grass. If he gets Wimbledon this year must be his luckiest year on tour
Quite a few aces for Rafa in this one.
Yes! Im hoping he’s worked so hard on his serve that he can fire a whole lot if winners and conserve his energy and foot
He needs more free points with serve
Rafa could have serve as good as Djokovics or even federers but he had to stop a particular service motion in 2011 due to shoulder problems. Look at his serve at around 2010 us open until miami 2011. If he was allowed to continue that service motion it would be even better and more refined now. The cost of playing and serving with your weak arm
@@susruta25 actually the return is the key shot for him on grass. That’s what it will come down to in a match against Novak. Rafa is damn good at holding serve, but the return against Novak on grass is a weakness of him .
@@brianmannion7097 2010 rafa was serving bombs haha he won 3 out of 4 gs and wasnt even as good as now at then net
Nobody can do an upshift from D to O like Nadal.
Can you explain the term for better understanding?
@@ajithvaji8753 Methinks this person means Defence to Offence. Regards.
@@somebody9762 ohh ok ok thanks for the explanation.
@@ajithvaji8753 No problem, regards from Spain.
@@somebody9762 Correct, sorry. Typing while working.
Vamos rafa the goat you have to win 23 slams
Nope. He doesn't have to
@@joshuama6305 he doesn’t have to but he will, (hopefully)
If he can make to the second week, then he has a good chance.
Love seeing Rafa rounding into form on grass: 1. His movement looks fine, which suggests his foot is ok after the heat treatment to the nerve he got a few weeks ago; 2. Both forehand and backhand are looking accurate and potent; 3. He played the pressure points well, showing he's continuing the confidence he's built up over the season and the 2 GS he's already won this year.
Just the serve that needs a bit of polishing. Everyone whose anybody is going to be trying to beat him at Wimbledon because they'll figure it's their best chance to get fame and glory as it's his most vulnerable court, during one of his most exceptional seasons.
Why is nadal not playing the mallorca grass court tournament? That's where he lives
@@Sbudre i
@@stevencoardvenice he’s in London right now. And the one in his home city is not an exhibition like this one. I think he just wants to take it easy and get a couple of matches in before Wimbledon, not play an entire tournament
@@lucifermorningstar3709 ok thanks
Good to see wawrinka playing with the top players again. To bad not in official matches. He was nice to look at back in the day
So true man he is out of shape now can't even run properly, gives up on points so easily.
@@foreverFreak his movement was never on par with Roger/Rafa but now it's really not good. He needs to bomb more if he wants to run less.
@@geuros He just came back from injury. Look at Murray. Look at Thiem. It will take time. I for one would love to see classic Wawrinka again.
For Rafa to be able to walk, let alone be competitive given all the problems he’s dealing with with his foot, is nothing short of a miracle.
It’s drugs
@@erikbjorkman7175 Doper is at it again, and ATP does nothing about it. The French sports minister asked ATP to go after him after it penalized Maria Sharapova. Doper said he was speaking to his lawyer to file a libel suit. Why didn't he follow through. The French lady had something on him. Doper is a Spaniard and they are known for using PEDs. The entire Spanish bike team was disqualified for taking dope. It's the culture there, and Nadal is a product of Spain. Doper will always be Doper!
@@erikbjorkman7175 Right lol
He's foxing.
I remember that Nadal said during an AO, that if you are really injured you cannot win a tournament.
If nadal reaches final this wimbly, he will not lose it. He had bad luck in this tourny many times 2007,2009 injury, early round exits, 2018 sf loss to djoker and 19 to fed.
Hope he will turn around just like aussie open earlier this year.
Vamos rafa.
Wow, Nadal is super hungry to win Wimbledon this year and is super sharp. I haven't seen a Rafa quite like that since the 2010 US Open. The only player who can stop him is Djokovic.
To win Wimbly Rafa will need more zing on his serve as pace is much faster on grass for him to win rallies. What a workhorse he is still in his golden years. Never thought his style which requires optimal physique to last this long.
Nadal IS looking for his shadow 🕵️🕵️🕵️not sure he'll find something 🤔
No one thought he would go pass his early twenties, but he has proven himself to all the experts and haters. But his foot pain is catching up with him. I'm just hoping he can play for 2 or 3 more years bc i feel like he might retire after next year.
I think he needs to be pain free throughout out the tournament and should not loose his service game,
I notice at exhibitions Nadal plays really aggressive. Like, if he played like this in regular matches, he’d be the most offensive player ever. Hitting the ball like prime Wawrinka/Thiem, and flat like Del Potro. He’s definitely gonna dial it back for Wimbledon, but still a great showing for his form that he won this while playing that aggressively
Rafa gets nervy in grandslams
@@cheerbust4888 I wouldn’t say that at all lol he’s statistically the greatest grand slam player ever. He just knows this style of play is really hard to sustain and maintain consistent results. You have to play a little safer in grand slam matches to maintain consistency.
@@SJ-di5zu maybe a bit too safe. That forehand of his is always never flat. If he hits a bit flatter he can add more pace and win quicker points
@@SJ-di5zu Agree,statistically he’s had really good results with his usual style.But that’s because of his ‘never give up’ attitude and amazing defence.He’s always won in the recent past like from 2017 to 2022 the hard way(he does get nervy when he’s leading in the match).It would only better him if he plays like this and take a bit more risks in the match.Not always but sometimes.
@@SJ-di5zu I think it's also the opponent. Against Warwinka in current form, he can afford to take risks. It's very risky to do this against djokovic.
What a beautiful court! Well done to the organisers! Both Rafa and Stan look comfortable and relaxed. Rafa has tweeked his playing style to suit the Grass, and he is moving with comfort. Good luck to both these great players at the AELTC!!
This is a much better camera angle. I wish all tournaments showed the court like this. You can see net clearance much better and the view appears to be in a box seat rather than some bird.
I prefer a higher view
I personally hate this angle. Reminds me of a spectator's video upload rather than an official one.
U probably saying this because u get to see tennis from a different perspective/angle. Your eyes would probably start to hurt after a while when watching from this angle consistently especially if wanting to see both players properly which is the purpose of the overhead view
This angle is nice in my opinion in terms of wanting to see the work rate of a player and to enjoy the flight of the ball
It shows more the curves of the shots and the 3d aspect of this game, rather than the 2d flat top view. However, the top view is better to appreciate the tactical aspects and the moves of the players on the court.
@@g0gin0 Cameras are placed at this level but not often utilized consistently.
Easy-peasy. Just another day at the office for Nadal. Wawrinka is slowly coming back and getting better, but he's not there yet, and may never be the player he once was. He still has the most beautiful, textbook-correct one-handed topspin backhand on tour, though.
Thanks for these highlights. Really like this camera angle.
Rafa looked great. Good to see Stan still playing.
Everyone: Nadal is amazing. Wawrinka still good too.
Me: That grass is beautiful.
Thanks for uploading highlights
This was pretty ferocious for an exhibition match! Nadal bringing 100% intensity and displaying the sharpness and movement of a 21 year old despite a chronically broken foot - he really is one of a kind! Love the classic 0-40 hustle hold at the beginning of the second set. How many Wimbledons would he have if the year started with the grass court season - surely 10+. From this angle you can also see how phenomenal his timing is - returns and balls on the stretch coming right off the centre of his racquet.
Nadal is playing, Therefore he is fit. If he's not fit then he is not playing. Pls stop with the bs nonsense
Yea what happened to his foot? He was playing with heavy injections or something right?
I thought he will miss this one
@@draoicht22 you can still play while not feeling 100%. I’ve played while injured and it’s a constant distraction, preventing you from concentrating properly which is the most important thing in tennis. You’re always wondering if you’re making the injury worse by continuing. So I’m just saying his play is impressive at the moment considering what he has to deal with. Nadal has said that he has had a degenerate foot condition since the beginning of his career, so if you think he’s lying about this take it up with him. He’s fit enough at the moment to be playing near his best, which is a good thing.
He had some treatment after the French open which has reduced the pain a bit. He’s going to try to play Wimbledon without anaesthetic injections.
Nadal es una Máquina!!! No hay otro como Rafa!!
Rafa looks scary good so happy for him, Vamos Rafa 23 is coming soon
I like what i'm seeing, aggressive return, aggressive both side. Nadal looks like old wine, I love his shot selection this year, he is smarter with age. If he has a good path not like in RG and if his foot let him to play at least like this for 2weeks, i really think he has his chance. At the end of the day, I think he is the only one who can beat Djoko here.
Rafas mobility is looking good, if he gets past the first 3 rounds he will be hard man to stop!
cilic hurkacz berritini felix can stop him
2nd seed should help
@@raghumanda2tanush496 Sorry who are they?
@@raghumanda2tanush496 🧢
@@raghumanda2tanush496 Sorry who are they?
Nadal is super smart..He is surface conscious ..so aware that we are now on grass not clay hence his ball game is smooth in this match,even though his style remains the same..my God that's what I call balance 😍
For me that's wisdom only a true champion can have ..Rafa 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
lol all these years after novak and rafa still the favorite at wimby
16 years after rafa's first Wimbledon final and 11 years after the first djokovic nadal slam final
Unstoppable invencible Matador ❤️
I feel even though Rafa is at 22 and, imo, goat as of now, this Wimbledon will mean a lot to the race against Djokovic. Despite Djokovic not playing USO, it’s still pretty open and if he finishes the year with 21 to Nadal’s 22, he’s still pretty much with his hands on the wheels. Rooting hard for Rafa.
Djokovic will play us open everything is changed in 2 month
The vaccine restrictions are being removed. Likely Novak can play in the US
Nadal will never win wimbeldon this year. Not if there is Novak
@@Bachda1727 No. Djokovic will not be able to play in US OPEN. Rules will not change in such a short time...
@@duker_trees8282 sssssssss a callar
Rafa needs to serve extremely well to make a deep run. He service games have been vulnerable and more so when he faces an extremely good server. A lot will depend on Friday when the draws come out. It would be interesting to see opponents in his quarter and half. FAA, Hurcakz, Kyrgios and Berettini are all challengers. Alcaraz is there too.
Alcaraz on grass? What are you privy to?
Love love love this camera angle!!!
Wawrinka, Federer, Serena, Murray are all ripe for retirement. Murray and especially Nadal have proven to be stubborn with unquestionable abilities. Nadal's recovery time is out of this world, Murray's body is unbelievable despite multiple hip surgeries.
For sure Nadal moves faster than Serena 🤭🤭🤭🤭
@@reneclem1354 At 205 Lbs of which 31.7% Fat for sure she's going to be much slower.
I really like the camera level. Thanks!
I thought it was in 2019 or something, I was shocked he was moving very well and Stan gave the ball to make him run. Impressive by Nadal
Beautiful Tennis by The God Of Tennis Nadal😊
Rafa looking angelic in white. Wimbledon BLESSED to have him in the 2022 draw.
Of course Stan isn't the player he was anymore and he's on his worst surface but Rafa really showed some really good things about moving and willingness to be aggressive. I Hope the best for him at Wimbledon 🤞
What a beautiful court and holy crap Nadal is good lol
RAFA = G.O.A.T.
I believe every spectators in the stadium and online really enjoy Rafa’s game….it gives them joy and inspiration…thank you, Rafa. More magical, supernatural and excitement on R2…. You can do it. Thank God it’s only 2 Sets unlike in Rolland G. you have to battle for 3. Powerful and Victorious R2 game for Rafa with the help of the Almighty God the “ Great I Am”. Thank you God for Rafa’s 🏆 win….ALL GLORY to YOU ALONE. AMEN
Obrigada🙏🙋♀️💚🍀🇵🇹
Beautifully shot. Just wow. Rafa looking real sharp. :') Glad to see Stan back. Vamos!
Back? Stan is nowhere near the level he needs to be, I won't be surprised if Murray beats him!
Looking good , lets go 4 23🏆
Beautiful match & im blown away how Nadal has not only reborn his game adding new things but he also recreated a newer more effective serve!!... Unbelievable!! And I'm a Fed fan but Nadal i respect right there and like too🔥💯🔥
Nadal and Djokovic both looked amazing today. Going to be tough to beat either of them, especially the further on they get. Best chance of an upset is a big server or like Kyrgios in the early rounds
I want to see Nadal win all four majors this year and retire on a high note.
Why do you want him to retire? That doesn't make any sense, he should play till he is competitive and his body allows.
why retire after winning 4 in a row, keep it going.
Nadal will play until his limbs fall off his body. He simply loves competing too much to retire just because he won it all
Why would he retire if he does that
@@carldavis2253 I think OP omitted the word "CAN". Nadal can retire after that and everyone would be ok with it. Of course he won't if he is able to, but I feel his foot is going to force him into early retirement in the next few years.
Don’t think anyone expected Stan to be much of a challenge on grass in his current form really but Rafa looked good except for the serving blips at times. Hope he can get that first serve percentage higher so we can see him legitimately challenge for the title 🤞🏾
Let's hope Kyrgios and Berretini are on Novak's side of the Draw
@@jeffreykaufmann2867 Don't forget Hubi as he is pretty good too. But yeah, can't wait to see the bracket. Berretini is no joke on grass with his big serve.
Serve doesn't really decide his chance for winning, because there is another machine and also the best returner to expose him.
@@EricLiu1107 it's way easier for Novak to return serves on Clay.
@@EricLiu1107 yet nadal had better win rate on second serve. anyway nadal an also put same amount of pressure om his opponents serve
Rafa doing some serve volley there. He's excellent at the net.
What a nice looking court! Looks so nice to play there
I love one backhand AND Wawrinka has the best one!
Greatest world number one ranking tennis player of all time list: ❤️
🇪🇸1) Rafael Nadal.
🇨🇭2) Roger Federer.
🇺🇸3) Pete Sampras.
🇺🇸4) Andre Agassi.
🇸🇪5) Stefan Edberg.
🇦🇺6) Lleyton Hewitt.
🇷🇺7) Marat Safin.
🇺🇸8) Andy Roddick.
🇧🇷9) Gustavo Kuerten.
🇦🇺10) Patrick Rafter.
🇪🇸11) Carlos Moya.
🇦🇷12) David Nalbandian.
Dude, I think you forgot Djokovic. Need better research or stop with the bias man. Not cool
Lleyton Hewitt at 6🤣🤣
1) Nadal
2) Novak
3) Federer
4) Sampras
5) Borg
6) Lendl
7) Laver
8) Bill Tilden
9) Connors
10) Agassi
Go with no of weeks being no.1 .that's more correct way.
ninja, hai dimenticato NOLE!!!
PERCHE'?
I enjoy this very much.
Sampras used to hold the all-time (open) record for grand slams at 14.
That's how many French Opens Rafa has won.
???
Yes
In his last two Winbledon appearances, Nadal has reached the semi-finals. This year, one with the lowest tennis level of the last decade, and Rafa more varied and aggressive game, only Djokovic is above.
Glad they are on opposite side of the bracket, instead of the travesty at the French Open. I still think it is a strong pack this year, even if it isn't the strongest. The young players are coming up, but Nadal didn't play any tournament and is nursing a painful foot. I'm hoping he will get in some real good matches before the second week bc that is when the real challenge begins.
@@peace4myheart Im just afraid of servebots coming his way in the first week. Kyrgios should be placed in Novak’s half as Rafa always match up with him.
@@peace4myheart they are gonna be number 1 and 2 seeds because medvedev and zverev arent playing so they are going yo be in opposite sides of the draw
I think Nadal is sharper and has more variations in his game than Djokovic this season. The Serbian didn't play a lot, he started his year when clay season began. Nadal on the other side had to adjust his game with his permanent foot injury. It contributed to add more finesse to his game than never before. Yes Djokovic's game is usually sharper than Nadal because he anticipates more and has more angle than the Spaniard but not in this season for now in my humble opinion.
@@MJHistory100 Not correct. Djokovic has been more consistently excellent, but Nadal's best is better than Djokovic's best.
King Rafa...
Very good highlights, thanks for uploading. Nadal looking sharp, although Stan is not the man he once was. And he never excelled on grass anyway. Hoping for an easy draw for both.
Movement looks crisp and Rafa not holding back on shots. Great sign he’ll be a real factor
He's holding back. Didn't go all out.
Nadal is an unknown on grass. He made his grand slam debut here aged 17 in 2003. He was able to win Winbledon twice (the first in his 5th participation). Included until the 2011 final against Novack he had a record 20 wins in a row; but also losing in the first round (2013) or against unknown players like Rosol (100th) or Muller.
Only his foot knows.
2012 he had the knee issue. 2013 I think he just wasn’t prepared physically cause that clay season was brutal. 2014 wrist issues, 2015 he wasn’t at his best, 2017 muller played well, 2018-19 he did well
@@taylorpack7705 he couldn't play in 2009.
I got a ticket to see Alacaraz on the Saturday. My favourite player at that beautiful club. Insanely excited!!!
What a great camera angle to watch tennis.
Backhand of Nadal looks flat and good. FH still too much top spin for grass season. FH can be flattened further. Serve and free points is critical.
Nadal is 1 year younger than wawrika but his fighting spirit is younger than 20yrs old.
Nadal is also always hungry like a teenager. JAJAJA
If Nadal's first serve is in place, he will be unstoppable
Let's go, Nadal, the goat of tennis! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Nadal's pace is insane this year, im static to see him play in wimbledon, even tho im rooting for Novak, its going to be crazy. Nadal is the man of the year without a doubt.
Best camera angle EVER
Looking solid. Confident serving.
Love both players. Glad Stan The Man has achieved GS feeling after being in Federer's shadow for so long
Great Nadal!! 3r Wimbledon is coming!!
Bravo Rafa!
Rafa looking sharp!! Hopefully he can stay injury free 🤞🤞🤞
Loving this angle.
Great practice for the bull on grass as long as he is looking good and fit with no pain on his foot he will be fine at Wimbledon especially having the easiest draw probably in a long time at Wimbledon.
Is on fire
rafa looks good here. first week in wimbledon is gonna be crucial for him, but if he continues to look this good there's a good chance he'll live to see second week
Agree. If he can make it through the 1st weeks with some much needed practice on the grass court, then he has a good chance of making it to the final.
@@peace4myheart i concur 🎾
What a beast!! Cream of the crop!!
Rafa King is ready for #23
Wimbledon will not be a grandslam this year. So if nadal wins its still #22
@@finddaguds5315 it still counts to the grand slam tally
@@finddaguds5315 still counts as a grand slam. Only that they have decided to not give players points from Wimbledon this year.
It's cool how grass tennis sounds and looks almost the same as 100 years ago!
How do you know? How old are you anyway?
@@peace4myheart I'm 117 years old. I carved my first racket from a tree branch, and the balls were made from woven bird feathers
Rafa definitely thinking about the calendar slam . Can’t not be at this point. He looked excellent here
If Nadal wins Wimbledon, I pray he rests until the USO! What feat that would be.
Menudo repaso
It should be frustrating, that you are one of the best in tennis, you work a lot and you have no choise to win Nadal
What a mighty guy from Manacor!
See Rafa's backhand. Much better than anytime before
My man going for Wimbledon Gold here !
Wimbledon needs to get cameras ready to capture this angle for its highlights -- you feel closer to the players and it's more enjoyable to watch
Nadal can volley and hit beautiful touch shots with the best of them
Vamos Rafa!
Holy shit Grassdal is back!
question is if it’s 2006-11 grassdal or 2013-17 grassdal 😶