Rafael Nadal: Journey to Grand Slam No. 21

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  • čas přidán 30. 05. 2022
  • Rafael Nadal came into the 2022 season, following a period plagued by injuries that threatened an early end to his career. Against all the odds, he battled to win a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam. Here's how he did it.
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Komentáře • 156

  • @huzaifahmordin7047
    @huzaifahmordin7047 Před rokem +122

    it's 22 now. what a legend🐐🔥.

  • @suramyagharde1540
    @suramyagharde1540 Před rokem +85

    Who's here after Rafa won another Roland Garros for 14 times making his 22nd GRAND SLAM!! #TrulyMagician 😍❤

  • @AhmedKhan_83
    @AhmedKhan_83 Před rokem +150

    Tennis will be so sad when Rafa will retire, this guy is my inspiration and for many around the World. Humble and gracious

  • @Vaisin
    @Vaisin Před rokem +140

    Rafa was against all odds in the final. Playing against the best player on hard courts along with Nole, who came with confidence, having a 13-match win streak at majors and who had won the previous major; being two sets to love down and 2-3 0-40 in the third. Arguably the greatest comeback in tennis history.

    • @thedieselweasel201
      @thedieselweasel201 Před rokem +4

      guadio vs coria in 2005 french open i believe is also a contestant for best comeback

    • @raducora7159
      @raducora7159 Před rokem +11

      @@thedieselweasel201 Well, Coria kind of just choked in that final. Although he couldn't physically maintain the same intensity, Medvedev kept hitting stunning shots...it was Rafa who stepped up his level. Also, the final you're referencing was in 2004.

    • @iMMORTAL-bn5rv
      @iMMORTAL-bn5rv Před rokem +3

      All whats needed to win such a match is a 90% level nadal, and that's what he did from the 3rd on

    • @mainemceachern1521
      @mainemceachern1521 Před rokem +4

      It’s not even arguable; this is the greatest comeback in tennis history, especially with history on the line.

    • @vigneshiyer3622
      @vigneshiyer3622 Před rokem +1

      Crowd was always supportive to Rafa

  • @FernandoMI9
    @FernandoMI9 Před rokem +35

    I will tell my son that i saw Rafa Nadal, and that is something that makes me feel so so lucky. The best player of the history.

  • @vincentrialet3490
    @vincentrialet3490 Před rokem +27

    Roger A0 2017 and Rafa AO 2022, two comebacks after 6 month of stopping tennis, two monstrous tournament, two memorable finals in the history of this sport, two legends of the game but one will be on the top and for now it’s RAFA

    • @bilalattal2707
      @bilalattal2707 Před rokem

      It is just Rafa saying what Federer and Novak can do, I can do Better
      Better comeback than Fed 2017
      better comeback from 2 sets down in Grandslam final than Novak RG 2021
      Hopefully he can better Novak attempt for Calendar Slam Also

    • @votdfak
      @votdfak Před rokem

      @@bilalattal2707 yeah... not really

  • @manestheagomaniac6961
    @manestheagomaniac6961 Před rokem +25

    When he retires from the game he will break so many hearts including me...what a legend 🙏🙏🙏

  • @bofatmotivations5661
    @bofatmotivations5661 Před rokem +300

    He is not one of the greatest but the greatest of all time in the history of tennis. So much attitude, persistence and a fighter.
    Respect to Rafa. G.O.A.T

    • @Kevin-co7dr
      @Kevin-co7dr Před rokem

      djokovic is an anti-vaxxing douche bag and his fans are all toxic

    • @sevaraalimova4706
      @sevaraalimova4706 Před rokem +12

      Novak Djokovic is A GOAT
      Rafael Nadal is THE GOAT

    • @Kevin-co7dr
      @Kevin-co7dr Před rokem

      @@sevaraalimova4706 yup. He is the douchiest of the goats.

  • @abordoloi1514
    @abordoloi1514 Před rokem +15

    The synonym for transcendence is Rafa. Just to be clear that transcendence is not in the category of superlatives. Transcendence is the dissolution of thought that attempts to describe. It is prior to and beyond every description.
    Rafa is not superhuman. On the contrary, he is fully human - he fully embraces suffering, he fully breathes self-doubt, he fully respects each and every player, each and every human being across the planet, he fully respects every tennis 🎾 racquet if he's not smashed a single one, he fully loves Real Madrid, he fully respects Roger and Novak, he fully loves humanity.
    Transcendence when lived is humility, humility, humility. Rafa!

  • @selftaughtflippingtwins8501

    It’s 22 now for the G.O.A.T 🐐 ❤️💕💕💕💕🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @votdfak
      @votdfak Před rokem

      Novak breathing behind his neck... Rafa is getting pushed by COVID BS

    • @somethingtowatch2859
      @somethingtowatch2859 Před rokem +1

      @@votdfak rafa’s regular injuries and Novak’s vaccine issue land them in same level! something has to pull these legends to keep fighting for the ultimate glory of most number of grandslams!!

  • @joaquingalarza3253
    @joaquingalarza3253 Před rokem +33

    The GLADIATOR of History Tennis 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🎾👑

  • @vipulgupta
    @vipulgupta Před rokem +26

    The Gladiator. The greatest warrior. The GOAT. Rafael Nadal.

  • @jotat1046
    @jotat1046 Před 2 lety +42

    For me the best 21st century tennis players in the world. I'm in Brazil - Sao Paulo.

  • @jobsmine
    @jobsmine Před rokem +114

    Nadal has won every major at least two times. And everything is complete now. He’s also currently leading with 21 overall.

    • @atomics.h.1824
      @atomics.h.1824 Před rokem +6

      Everything is complete????
      0 WTF
      0 Miami
      0 Paris masters

    • @gamingwithglasses4544
      @gamingwithglasses4544 Před rokem +45

      @@atomics.h.1824 that is true but everyone knows that slams are the biggest tournaments on earth

    • @jobsmine
      @jobsmine Před rokem +50

      @@atomics.h.1824 no one cares about those mate. Lmao what are you 12?

    • @Carlos-qz9rw
      @Carlos-qz9rw Před rokem +36

      @@atomics.h.1824 you forgot the olympics .. mm wait ;)

    • @malpete
      @malpete Před rokem +3

      @@gamingwithglasses4544 exactly

  • @augana
    @augana Před rokem +10

    No matter how many times I watch this, I always get the goosebumps.

  • @thealchemist1480
    @thealchemist1480 Před rokem +25

    I felt like I watched full Australian Open, thank you for this amazing video.

  • @Aya-tw4nw
    @Aya-tw4nw Před 2 lety +289

    AO content is indeed the best of all the slams. Pretty nice to relive Rafa's path to 21. 🥲

    • @Backtothe90s
      @Backtothe90s Před rokem +3

      great Rafa!!

    • @sidharthmenon7225
      @sidharthmenon7225 Před rokem +7

      22 now :)

    • @rodrigob8164
      @rodrigob8164 Před rokem +3

      With us open coming in second I agree. And Wimbledon and Roland Garros are just shite. With 2 min highlights, no videos likes this one and very few historic full matches

    • @ignacionunez222
      @ignacionunez222 Před rokem +2

      Definitely, AO makes the best content. However, I missed the most epic part, when nadal was losing 3-0 40-0 in the 3rd set

  • @MrJosesam87
    @MrJosesam87 Před rokem +12

    now watching it after Roland Garros final again..Rafa is beyond reachable now.

  • @Joe-nd5dm
    @Joe-nd5dm Před rokem +21

    For me to reduce Rafas greatness to pure muscle and power is a disrespect, when he’s faced the innate talent and has beaten it countless times. He has the talent and the power

    • @bilalattal2707
      @bilalattal2707 Před rokem +2

      He has at least as good touch as Federer which was improved over the years
      Rafa started as incomplete player but now has perfected the game
      for me he is the most talented because he can win points and hit crazy winners from the back fence to one CM behind the net

    • @rileyreese3991
      @rileyreese3991 Před rokem +2

      Yes, it's not just power and technique, it's a genius level, strategy, fast decision making and ability to change the game as come up with solutions. He is superhuman level.

  • @nadarjustin
    @nadarjustin Před rokem +34

    Everytime I see him punch after the last championship point ... i rem its the 21st Century's 21st slam ... Unbelievable point ... whata player

  • @hassan1062
    @hassan1062 Před rokem +51

    The greatest player to touch this sport. Grateful to have gotten to watch him growing up, the peak of human performance, well done rafa you deserve it all.
    Typing this as he just reached the semis of Rolland garros yet again, bring it home Rafa no. 22!

    • @graystars4193
      @graystars4193 Před rokem +2

      I hope he defeats Sacha today, and whoever in the final, gets #22 and leave a beautiful legacy before he retires 🔥❤️ coz we all know with his age and condition he's not gonna be around (in professional tennis) that long anymore 😭 we love Rafaaa ❤️

    • @helloworld2054
      @helloworld2054 Před rokem +1

      Zverev will choke anyway 🤣

    • @gamingwithglasses4544
      @gamingwithglasses4544 Před rokem +2

      Well he’s in the final now vamos 🇪🇸

  • @raviprakashdixit9191
    @raviprakashdixit9191 Před rokem +8

    Waiting for #23

  • @rok99100
    @rok99100 Před rokem +16

    Among the grand slam channels,AO is truly the best..highlights,full matches,these kinds of videos,just great content…Thank you!

  • @rahulraina791
    @rahulraina791 Před rokem +3

    This video is gonna be viewed for a long long time. Its like a destiny fulfilled.

  • @amirhossein9170
    @amirhossein9170 Před rokem +14

    4:58
    What a insane tie break🤯

  • @ravisingh-mk5uw
    @ravisingh-mk5uw Před rokem +9

    He won number 22 as well ❤️

  • @irinbree895
    @irinbree895 Před rokem +4

    The story, the journey to GS so beautiful to re live. Thank you Rafa for sharing your thoughts as well.

  • @edwardjones2202
    @edwardjones2202 Před rokem +14

    AO best content. Full matches. Extensive highlights. Documentaries like this. French Open is the absolute worst. Five set thriller. Two minute highlight. No full matches even after its over

    • @RA-id1cg
      @RA-id1cg Před rokem

      Wimbledons coverage was pretty bad too. Rarely do we get a highlight of a great shot

  • @rahulroy_60
    @rahulroy_60 Před rokem +5

    The miracle man

  • @herojitningombam2114
    @herojitningombam2114 Před 2 lety +15

    I love rafa

  • @blackychan9333
    @blackychan9333 Před rokem +3

    This is one of the clearest 1080p videos I've ever seen in my life

  • @pikabuu6315
    @pikabuu6315 Před rokem +9

    AO has the most pleasing court to watch on television

  • @rajboxyshrestha7840
    @rajboxyshrestha7840 Před rokem +10

    I love how AO celebrates the sentimentality of tennis and all its beauty

  • @dorryoku919
    @dorryoku919 Před rokem +38

    Dear Australian open,
    Could you please teach the French open (and other slams and tournaments) how to make proper highlights and content that captures the audience so tennis doesn't seem like a sport that is only watched on cable TV by 70 year olds?
    Thanks in advance,
    -Tennis fans.

    • @gamingwithglasses4544
      @gamingwithglasses4544 Před rokem

      Exactly this years French open coverage is soo bad I was banker too watch every single AO game this year but only like two FO omes

    • @RA-id1cg
      @RA-id1cg Před rokem

      Australian tennis, facilities & coverage beats all the other 3 slams

  • @JHQ72
    @JHQ72 Před rokem +13

    Rafa is GOAT

  • @proenzaschouler4165
    @proenzaschouler4165 Před rokem +2

    There could be a movie based on his life! The only player who turns a tennis match into a thriller. A fighter, who never rested, caught between 2 other greats, who had to fight with Federer to get a place and then with Djokovic to continue. And despite all the injuries, he kept going. 13 years of waiting when he could have already had 3 AO. Come on Rafa, you are INCREDIBLE!

  • @jordixiol
    @jordixiol Před rokem +1

    The 2-3 0-40 moment in the third set of the final needs to be in the recap

  • @hoangvannho8821
    @hoangvannho8821 Před rokem +6

    Letgo nadal wimbldon

  • @raheeskhan2218
    @raheeskhan2218 Před rokem +9

    Rafa nadal 22 time grand slam champion ❤❤ the king of tennis the matador the god of tennis ❤❤❤❤

  • @nicolasrodriguez-cc3ez
    @nicolasrodriguez-cc3ez Před rokem +6

    Vamos Rafa!👍🇪🇦💪...

  • @vamsimohana9335
    @vamsimohana9335 Před 2 lety +39

    The legend of Rafael Nadal

  • @Suertepirobo8
    @Suertepirobo8 Před 2 lety +26

    Rafael Nadal es el Real Madrid del tenis.
    Nunca se le puede dar por derrotado..
    Rafael Nadal is the Real Madrid of tennis.
    He can never be considered defeated.

    • @kaloca
      @kaloca Před rokem +1

      Proud to be a fan of both!!

    • @sergiolopezosa7819
      @sergiolopezosa7819 Před rokem +1

      14 champions real Madrid , 14 Roland Garros Nadal

  • @jershkroos2003
    @jershkroos2003 Před rokem +20

    I want Nadal to beat Djokovic once again in hard courts😢

    • @moontestsunny790
      @moontestsunny790 Před rokem +3

      Uso, if nole is there

    • @kikaa1884
      @kikaa1884 Před rokem +1

      Nadal didn't defeat Djokovic on hard court surface since 2013
      He defeated him in his prime for sure

  • @NBAballToWalls
    @NBAballToWalls Před rokem +6

    Nadal is a superhero a man who would be remembered as a god in ancient greece

  • @abbasnazarov3
    @abbasnazarov3 Před rokem +7

    GOAT!!!

  • @angelatanurdzic7508
    @angelatanurdzic7508 Před 8 měsíci

    Legend ❤

  • @pratikkumar5215
    @pratikkumar5215 Před rokem +1

    This comeback ! It actually deserves some other word than comeback

  • @vishwanathm77
    @vishwanathm77 Před rokem +3

    Absolutely wonderful and emotional video this is..

  • @breenykim1419
    @breenykim1419 Před rokem +9

    Next for nadal is the 22nd

  • @helenivanic1628
    @helenivanic1628 Před rokem +2

    I'm here after Rafa bagging his 22nd GS and 14th RG title.

  • @Jimmy27404
    @Jimmy27404 Před 2 lety +8

    GREAT!

  • @andyroo9381
    @andyroo9381 Před rokem

    No one expected him to do well, much less win the Australian Open '22 but Nadal is Nadal. This is why we love the man.

  • @mickankit
    @mickankit Před rokem +5

    Please update to 22 already

  • @moontestsunny790
    @moontestsunny790 Před rokem +2

    Iam glad to be ur subsriber AO

  • @abisake1505
    @abisake1505 Před rokem

    After the Wimbledon semis 🥺 🔥 .. still fighting like a 🐐💓

  • @mainemceachern1521
    @mainemceachern1521 Před rokem +1

    Rafa, the greatest GS champion. AO, the greatest GS videographers.

  • @breenykim1419
    @breenykim1419 Před 2 lety +9

    Very emotional 4 nadal

  • @joeblackwolf17
    @joeblackwolf17 Před rokem +2

    Brilliant content

  • @stefanosalariace
    @stefanosalariace Před rokem +3

    It seems like canadian players and 5 sets are a lucky charms for rafa lol

  • @schneeweedchen9220
    @schneeweedchen9220 Před rokem

    Nadal, Federer, Djokovic, Messi, Ronaldo, Hamilton, Schumacher, Woods, James, Curry and so many more... I consider myself so privileged having been able to witness these giants of their respective competitions. The 2000's truly have graced us with legends so far. I usually don't like to use the following term but: what a time to be alive..

  • @Soraiahaddar
    @Soraiahaddar Před rokem +1

    RAFA what a legend !!!

  • @frdingsdb16
    @frdingsdb16 Před rokem +1

    Vamos Rafa! Simply great.

  • @bastailonggagwapa9392
    @bastailonggagwapa9392 Před rokem +12

    22 soon

  • @soumyaranjantandi
    @soumyaranjantandi Před rokem +3

    ❤️

  •  Před rokem +1

    amazing!

  • @tropic_nxt_door3004
    @tropic_nxt_door3004 Před rokem

    @12:45 you can see the happiness on the ball boy's face ❤️

  • @achitnis379
    @achitnis379 Před 3 měsíci

    2017 AO was also equally epic i believe.. I think what did Rafa in that tournament was fatigue, especially considering rafa played a huge 5hr 5-setter and only got 1 day rest vs 2 day rest for roger..

  • @Tennisisreallyfun
    @Tennisisreallyfun Před rokem

    As tough as a two-dollar steak… Never has a compliment been so powerful🤣🤣🤣

  • @eder405
    @eder405 Před rokem +4

    7:14 lol

  • @avitecae
    @avitecae Před rokem

    Pure inspiration

  • @el-bouninawfal7394
    @el-bouninawfal7394 Před rokem +4

    Raaafa 💪

  • @schweizwastaken
    @schweizwastaken Před rokem +10

    You should’ve also added 2012 where Nadal was 30-15 up 4-2 fifth set and he missed an easy backhand on his own serve

  • @vidyasonavane9602
    @vidyasonavane9602 Před rokem +1

    He looks so emaciated here. Daniil should have won this though. Tough job by Rafa.👍👍

    • @nogoodnameleft
      @nogoodnameleft Před rokem +2

      Sure thing...but Nadal almost choked a two set lead vs Federer in the Wimbledon 2008 final and again vs Medvedev in the US open final. Nadal is the GOAT because he doesn't choke in most finals and in fact pulls off miracles like the 2022 AO final. He is one of only 2 men with 5+ Grand Slam titles (alongside Richard Sears in the 1880s) to not have a losing record in Grand Slam finals against ANYBODY if including "Pro Slams" finals of the pre-Open Era. Djokovic has losing records in Grand Slam finals against Rafa (4-5) and Wawrinka (0-2) while Federer has losing records against Rafa (3-6) and Del Potro (0-1). Rafa's 2017 French Open final win vs Wawrinka was huge to guarantee no losing record against Wawrinka in slam finals (1-1).

    • @NamTran-xc2ip
      @NamTran-xc2ip Před rokem

      @@nogoodnameleft what's the point of this? The reason why Nadal has a positive h2h in GS final because he couldn't get past round 4 in Wimbledon for 5 years in a row and missing tournaments, of which Djokovic, Federer are winning.

  • @TennisSmash
    @TennisSmash Před rokem +1

    Rafa Nadal 🐐 goat

  • @TheWuMyster
    @TheWuMyster Před rokem

    Anyone know the name of the piece of music at the end?

  • @adonistopofmen2571
    @adonistopofmen2571 Před rokem

    Best tennis player in the world ...

  • @faltbasse
    @faltbasse Před rokem +1

    Rafas face at 2:30 hahahahah 😂😂😂

  • @sitaramarajuthati8461
    @sitaramarajuthati8461 Před rokem +2

    With out Nadal, Federer and Djokovic game looks like just normal 😒

  • @ahmadalikhan1223
    @ahmadalikhan1223 Před rokem

    "TOUGH AS A 2 DOLLAR STEAK" 🤣

  • @ajayt3169
    @ajayt3169 Před rokem +4

    He is THE GREATEST EVER !!!!!!!!!!!

  • @votdfak
    @votdfak Před rokem

    BIG BIG BIG * for this one.

  • @TennisSmash
    @TennisSmash Před rokem +1

    Goat Rafa

  • @jakegargiulo5101
    @jakegargiulo5101 Před rokem

    What a video

  • @sk.raiyansakur6350
    @sk.raiyansakur6350 Před rokem

    I am here once again after Novak's 21st grandslam at Wimbledon

  • @khalingrye
    @khalingrye Před rokem +2

    Like in soccer cristiano ronaldo is Goat
    In tennis rafael nadal.... Is Goat
    For both 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

    • @WeCanWorkItOut--
      @WeCanWorkItOut-- Před rokem +1

      Messi has 7 Ballon dor's and more records so not really. But I agree with rafa

  • @reddixblake7949
    @reddixblake7949 Před rokem

    I wish tennis back to use wood racquet

  • @floydian_4221
    @floydian_4221 Před rokem

    I need that cap he's wearing

  • @AlewaRuhaet
    @AlewaRuhaet Před rokem +1

    G22

  • @stefanvuckovic8651
    @stefanvuckovic8651 Před rokem +1

    The story of this journey goes, Novak wasn't there, the end.

  • @mattm3t3
    @mattm3t3 Před rokem

    pat rafter was so sure of rafa's defeat in the finals🐒

    • @RA-id1cg
      @RA-id1cg Před rokem +1

      Nvr count the GOAT out

  • @manuabrahammamachan6548

    Australia needs apologies to novak djokovic ,

  • @fg92626
    @fg92626 Před 8 měsíci

    the 🐐was in jail

  • @akale2620
    @akale2620 Před rokem

    This has aged like steak.

  • @reactions4u438
    @reactions4u438 Před rokem

    mask wearing onto court just to take it off 🤣, so illogical

  • @sawgames8623
    @sawgames8623 Před 8 měsíci

    Fake slam win