Rafael Nadal overwhelmed with emotion after 21st Grand Slam victory | Australian Open 2022
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You NEVER write Rafa Nadal off...never say die, never surrender. Through covid, vaccines, foot injuries, and an in form Russian... He comes back from the brink of defeat to put in one of the performances of his lifetime
Through vaccines? You mean he didn't have to play defending champ. This victory still has an astrix.
he just beat a prime med
@@OmegaMouse what about that novak couldnt make it
Wow he beat Novak ohh wait
@@michaelraven6325 Novak beat himself. Novax No Play, cee?
His consolation to Medvedev is soooo humbling and encouraging, these are the words of someone who's been there and really knows how it feels. Great sportsmanship
He should have just said- 'God didn't want you to win today,' and I got lucky- that would have summed it up!
@@pauljohnson6019 Rafa most certainly didnt get lucky, dont be so ignorant.
@@pauljohnson6019 u don't win a grandslam being lucky 🤦
@@kostasrubtsov6633 of course not! You win it because the real champion is not there to kick your .ss!! 😆
@@pauljohnson6019 well Rafa is GOAT
Even how he chooses to phrase winning or losing this tournament “no doubt, you will have the trophy with you a couple times in your career…” and “having the trophy with me” displays his attitude, his humility, his gratitude and appreciation for his own great good fortune. He’s so lovable.
The words and actions of a true champion.
I thank Toni Nadal as well. He trained and built this tenacious master!!!
This Major more for Toni uncle
Ugly master that Nadal...cry .cry baby...fake cry with lot of onions....
Well I'm a Federer fan but it's damn impressive how Nadal won considering that the last time he won Australian open was in 2009. He was two sets down and playing against a much younger player not to mention that he had taken a 6 months gap before this. Also he recovered from covid in December. Despite facing so many hurdles he never gave up. Is there anything he can't do!!. You've really got to love this guy. VAMOS RAFA!! ❤️
Yes,he is very impressive when Djokovic is not there.If Djokovic had been there, he would never have won the Australian Open again and thats a fact.
@@naditaipovic8363 well Djokovic didn't win against Meddy last time so that's that
@@devilmaycarebutGODdonot Djokovic is THE BEST EVER on AO not on US Open,so your statement is weak.Same Nadal is THE BEST EVER at French Open.
@@naditaipovic8363 ever heard grapes r sour 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@lazymedic5988 eat bananas and shut up
They said this guy is CLAY(meant for)
Then he grown up to GRASS...
Now they see him as a GOAT...
Vamos Rafa...
The true fighter of mental and physical pains...
Live long... Live strong...
Wat about nick kyrgos.
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Plus 2 RG titles he lost by huge luck for oponents
No. Thats line for Novaka Đokovića.
13 Ronald Garros
4 US Open
2 Wimbledon
2 Australian Open
21 Grand Slams, plus counting! Rafael Nadal is the GOAT 🐐
@@SonOfPride1234
Djoker,
He is not a GOAT but a sheep, in fact a black sheep... He and his wife themselves hold nearly 75% assets of a company that prepares Covid Vaxin... But doesn't want to say yes or no to a question are you vaccinatated?
What a cruel brain is his?
Such a shame...
That was an instant classic! What a comeback. Good job to both of them but Rafa will not be denied number 21!!
Danni always poops his pants, he had this wrapped up, but for some strange reason, messed it up big time, mentally he's a scrambled egg.
@@pauljohnson6019 Didn't he beat Djokovic in straight sets at the US Open ? Make sure its not you pooping in your pants.
@@benarfa6973 Yeah, but obviously his level was far higher, like in the first two sets, then it went downhill, after losing the third. Novak would have eaten Rafa, if he was in the finals.
@@pauljohnson6019 Nadal did impossible you bi*ch.
Medvedev has done his best but it was not enough.
@@pauljohnson6019 waiting for salty Djokovic fans like you
What's unstated is that he probably played to the end while enduring pain in his foot - he had to sit down during the trophy ceremony and part of the photography session, and couldnt do the victory lap round the stadium. Which makes a statement about his tenacity and will to win - a lesser champion would have given in. What an athlete!
Wow didn't know that. He will need a month to recover.
I was really worried when I saw him walking weirdly after three sets, but he made it
Imagine that pain not just on his foot but knees as well. In fact his whole body is absolutely beaten up and he endured all that pain to beat a guy 15 years younger than him in a 5 hour match!
From a Nole fan. Rafa, nobody can deny your greatness. Man you won us over today. I just can't believe how monumental this comeback was.
I am a Nole fan and this match was incredible. I even do not think Nole can make such a comeback agaisnt Medvedev.
Congrats Rafa.
RAFA IS ONLY NUMBER 1 IS WHEN HE MOUTHS DJOKO; AND KEEP DJOKO AWAY AS THEY DID: RAFA NUMBER 2 OR NUMBER 3 NEVER NUMBER 1
@@letrantrung1 True that. Have to appreciate the magic we saw today.
@@letrantrung1 For a start, Medvedev plays much better, against Nole, than Rafa. The comeback, is relative to the opponents high level of play. Med's game dipped dramatically, due to the sick Patriotic Spanish fans, and he looked like he had muscle soreness in his legs, which would have prevented his lateral movement and speed around the court. Novak has comeback, against good players, but Novak would have also finished this off, if he was 2-0 up.
@@jackrobinson2583 GOAT Rafa. Period!
Thank you for making my day Rafa, that was incredible! This level of mentality is what separates the big 3 from the rest of the crowd, we're probably never going to see this in our lifetime again
made our year bro!
We could wait a hundred years. We will never get three like this at the same time again. More than 15 years of grand slams amongst them! Its rediculous and hard to believe. But its true.
To accomplish #21 on the court that has given him all the heartbreaks must be much sweeter for Rafa..
More than anything else, Nadal is the most amazing sportsperson ever, as far as I know. I admire Djokovic and Federer too, but not only a champion, Nadal is such a great human being that I prefer Nadal over the two just because of his character. I bow to thee, Vamos Rafa.
I am more a Federer fan, but I partially agree with you in terms of integrity and who they are as human beings. I have so much respect and admiration for both Nadal and Federer, but Djokovic in my opinion is the lowest of the low, he leaves behind a legacy of dishonesty, arrogance and misogyny.
@@murasakinomorado7210 yep. Agree. Im a Federer fan. Feel happy for Nadal. But Djokovic, man, no words, could never respect him other than he's achieved a lot.
Congratulations, Rafael Nadal for clinching Grand Slam number 21 by winning the Australian Open 2022 Final against Medvedev. True enough, success is sweetest where pain is greatest. You will always be our Champion, our Hero ON and OFF the COURT, the GOAT, Rafael Nadal.
Yea king of steroids lets go!!!
My eyes filled with tears in the final moment. Rafa provides me with moments of joy in a pandemic world that is so divided, and I am grateful to him.
The greatest comeback in the history of tennis! Spanish resilience overcomes Russian insanity! Congratulations to my sporting hero, Rafa. 🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾
I felt my tears roll down my cheeks all the way he was speakingㅠㅠ I hope his good health and happiness now and forever...
i love your love for Rafa but 'russian insanity'? thats a bit rough m8 from an Australian
You should watch the classic Wimbledon final - Stephan Edberg and Ivan Lendel ;)
@@hardsam68 I think he was referring to how insanely good He was playing.
@@hardsam68 He meant insanely good play I think
He's an amazing champion! Go Rafa! He always shows how to be the best competitor! Love you, Rafa!
I love him he is so humble.
I stayed awake most of the night & even dreampt of Rafa when I dozed! You are nothing short of an amazing person and player!!! Always loved Rafa😉🥰🐐⚘💌💟💜💙⚡🔥🎾Props to Daniil too🎈🖐
I am a Federer fan, but Rafa hats off to you bro.
Let's go for Trophy 🏆 no. 22 @ French open ❤️
Soon 22 in RG, Vamos Rafa!
Probably so...if major tournaments keep excluding Novak. This win has a major asterisk.
Amazing comeback! A great champion and humm being!
Nadal has been my dearest inspiration since his first French open title and will be the same forever...love u rafa...u r a true champion
Federer would be proud 👏 also well done Medvedev for getting this far from this epic final! Great match👍
Proud? Federer would be furious with God, and Medvedev, and so would Novak, a damn agnostic surpassed them both! Means they might start doing prayer mass more in church, maybe for hours on end now!
@@pauljohnson6019 wtf?
@@pauljohnson6019 Djokovic maybe, Federer no, he is very classy and deeply respects Rafa.
@@francesccampos1343 I'm pretty sure Federer will be one of the first to congratulate rafa.
@@zualideerhan1770 Nadal is the undisputed GOAT 🐐 right now..
I have a feeling he'll win all 4 slams this season then he'll finally call it a career. As good as he is, it just seems like his body's already reached its breaking point. Whatever happens, whether Novak or Roger end up winning more slams than him, he will already be known as one of the bests ever. Never had three players like these three playing in the same era. Wow.
No way, he’ll play until 2024, so he can go for gold on clay in Paris Olympics.
Agreed on all😊🎾💙
Djokovic will be back my friend
Everything is right except there's one thing you said that won't happen. Roger ain't winning slams again. No disrespect to him. It's just his time is up.
His body, as you said, is at a breaking point and you think he'll win all 4 GS? It would require the stars to align. All the young guns choking and Novak to not be there, injured or because he doesn't have the special passport
Simply one of the greatest match i have ever seen! What a comeback, what a great performance by Rafa. Simply outstanding. But Medvedev played really well to held his nurve till last moment but bad luck for him. The new GOAT for tennis is Rafael Nadal. Congratulations to him from Bangladesh ❤️
Daniil played like God until the real God unleashed his fury.
Congratulations from a Novak fan.
What a machine. Congrats on 21 🏆Rafa! 🎉
I m in all tears of joy... It doesn't matter who wins most major grand slams eventually Rafa will always be the goat ... What a character.. what a legend.. hats off Rafa from all my heart...
Only a fool would underestimate Nadal's ability to come back and WIN!!! What a fabulous achievement considering he has a condition with his feet and recently caught Covid...BRAVO!!
This Epic comeback will be remembered for ages 🔥
So will the choke! And questions about why God made Medvedev flop, like a pancake.
@@hyacinthusargus1513 It was a choke, in the third set! Rafa came back, because he was allowed to come back. Of course he fought hard, no one's denying he's the best fighter, but he wasn't put away, when he should have been.
@@pauljohnson6019 Rafa should have won the second set so Med got away with that. Millimeter from forehand in. Their is always two sides to a coin to the ones who understand sports.
@@pauljohnson6019 God didn't make Medvedev a flop, you are saying a blasphemy. Meddy played great level tennis and played against the crowd, but undoubtedly NADAL was the better player in this match which will be remembered for ages, his resilience and mental strength are just unbelievable. We just better congrats both for giving us a great game.
You dont win these type of matches just because you are physically fit. It also shows a hell of a lot of courage, fight, mental strength, grit, determination and above all the hard work and discipline that he has put in.
Amazing to have come back from surgeries, then covid just a month ago and then to win these marathon matches back to back, sustain himself for 4-5hours under such heat playing the sport he is so passionate about speaks volumes of his character. A true champion. I bet not too many can do that at the age of 35 against guys who are a decade younger and in their abosolute prime.
I dont believe anybody is like you Rafa. Hats off. GOAT!
He gives joy to a lot of people!! We love ❤️ you Rafa! All the best for 2022!!🙏🙏🙏 you are a great champion!!!!
Congrats to Rafa and his winning team but well played Medve also.
Una fiera! un CAMPEON!!!! con todas las letras, pero ademas, un caballero.
There is nothing better, the world's most valuable Champion ❤️VAMOS RAFA ❤️21 GRAND SLAMSS❤️👑👏🎾
I am big fan of Rafa.Congrualations,winning 21 grand slam title
Dentro y fuera...siempre un señor Campeón ¡¡¡¡. Gracias por tanto Rafa.
Un súper atleta... una leyenda del tenis... el primer tenista en alcanzar esa cifra de grands slams... grande Rafa!
Medvedev just really looks so upset. I feel him. I admire him for showing his true emotions. This event would make you stronger for sure.
He lost the grand slam and then had the whole crowd against him. I would feel the same way!
Rafa the Goat! With two sets down he dug himself out. Fighting the good fight against all odds - form, age, injury, covid, so on and so forth. I became a fan of Rafa for his grit and energy. Today I am a fan of Rafa for his humility, empathy for other players, love for tennis.
Such a hard working, sincere, humble human being. Love you always Rafa💕
The class and breeding of this man is just incredible. A role model for all human beings.
NADAL won his 21st grand slam ❤️🎾
Both did an amazing match and no doubt that Daniil is on the path to become one of the best as well. But right now Rafa is the best with an incredible coming back and showing us his best tennis. Congratulations both and Rafa we love you from everywhere and thanks for your kindnes with everyone.
He is not only good player but also good huminity person,no words for his humanity....
Rafa is so inspiring and one of the most humble and genuinely good person. You are the best.
my hero....vamos rafa
You are my hero Rafa. You have inspired me to work hard and believe one can make an impossible possible. Stay in the tennis until 40 and inspire more of us!
Congratulations Rafa!!! Rafa is an amazing 21 grand slam champion and Novak wasn't even in the tournament. So you guys will never know what would've happened. They are both great champions so stop with the "what if" and simply congratulate and be happy for a man that deserves it. At his age and after his injuries this is something that definitely deserves an applause instead of hate.
I feel sorry and happy for Rafa at the same time. Had Novak been injured, that would've been the end of the discussion. But simply being denied a chance to compete because he chose not to get a placebo shot is just a shame and it indeed puts a "What if" on this Slam which Rafa fought so hard for. It cheapens it
@@themountain3461 Did you not read what He wrote? Stop it! Go buy more tin foil you phucking phuck wit! It's not tennis Australia or Australia's fault some phuck tard tries to cheat the symtem!
We all know Novak would have beaten Rafa, we saw it at AO2019! Medvedev could have also done it, but just played like a baby, in the third set, and let that rotten stinking crowd get to him, pathetic behaviour from the audience, I wish he'd won it in 3, and given them the big F you.
WE KNOW WHAT WOULD OF HAPPENED; LIKE THE OTHER 30X DJOKO BEAT HIM:
You know where is the place for party poopers? Toilet!!!
🔥VAMOS GOAT🔥💪YOU'RE SIMPLY THE BEST🔥💪
Thank you so much for your tenacity and courage! congratulations.
Been watching Rafa for 17 years. His performance was emotionally great. Thats just Rafa. I was more surprised by his English
They have to add a new word in the dictionary: "RAFA" to mean an indomitable spirit that enables one to give everything; to fight through pain and against all odds till the very end.
There were 2 winners. But just one name can be written in the books. Well played champs👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
This win looks very similar to Federer's comeback. I can definitely feel the connection between the two :)
The happiness on his face when he says that he will keep trying to participate in AO every year is I guess unparalleled after having such moments in last 6months.
This guy is a Mental Fortress
Legend of the game Rafa💯💯
The post match interview with Daniil was heartbreaking. I rooted for Rafa and am very happy for him..but that crowd really broke the human inside Daniil. Disgraceful. I hope after the heat of the moment subsides, he can reflect on Nole and Rafa himself who have lost so many times, with crowds against them.. that champions won’t be denied. I will be rooting for Daniil in Paris.
A wonderful event which kept all us glued to our seats for over 5 hours. A wonderful match between two top class players. Well done.
Grande Rafa!!! Has superado lo que nadie se imaginaba, eres único!!!
I'm teary watching this ... his humility--I adore RAFA ❤👏🏽
I love Rafa - He has such grit and heart and determination.
¡Vamos Rafa!♥️
Simply the GOAT with 21 slams. No words for what you did Rafa
Yes. With djokovic playing the result would be muck more difficult.
Cry me a river
@@bootyshake5043 It seems Novak was scared to play
@@bootyshake5043 Djoker was beaten at the US Open last year. he couldnt even beat his nerves. so u know where party poopers go? Toilet!!
@@lukasx543 RAFA GOAT > Novak Challenger
Hope he plays till 2024 for Paris Olympics on HIS court then go out after 20 years, my favourite of all time.
Epic! Vamos Rafa!!!!
The True definition of the phrase human with dignity, humility and class
Congratulations my dear Nadal
You are and always will be the Best tennis player ever lived.
Thank You
im the most happy men on earth ( after nadal of course ) LETS GO VAMOS
Rafael Nadal is the greatest Tennis Athlete the world ever witness till date.
Very humble and discipline . A very good human as well.
Spaniard are really strong.
Tremendous energy and finest match of all time ❤️🖤❤️🖤what a legend ❤️🖤
Bravo Rafa! Te hiciste gigante frente a tantos competidores. Que deben aprender de tu esfuerzo, constancia y respeto.
Gran gran superacion.
Abrazo grande bro!
Mr. Sportsmanship 👏
I still cry with this win. Rafa wasnt supposed to make the final but here he is holding the trophy. It was an amazing win. So emotional for his fans. God Bless you, Rafa.
congrats sir...its love from India
I feel the GOAT argument will not be settled for quite some time, but what an ambassador of the sport Nadal is!
At this point the GOAT discussion is irrelevant. As Rafa said, he doesn't care where he finishes. Personally I thought this was a important milestone not because it was his 21st slam, but because he won the career slam twice and joined a very elite circle that Djokovic achieved last year. If he stays injury free and enjoys the game, the results will come
Qué maravilla!! Enhorabuena Rafa!!
What a amazing come back never seen such a great never say die spirit of a superb athlete like Nadal. Welldone
He îs heart of tennis! Magic Day, great player! 🏆🥇🙏👏
Legendary man
I almost dropped my whole body from the chair after his winning return!! Honestly I almost surrendered especially the predictor saying only 30% for Nadal which is probably correct at the time given the way he played in the previous games. But I had this feeling of comfort that he is a great athlete and knows what to do during tough games. Congratulations Rafa my greatest tennis player in all these times!!! You are just amazing, incredibly undescribable moment of success!
The win prediction was 67% Medvedev 33% Rafa at the beginning, dropped to 4% for Rafa after set2, went back up to 33% after set 4. Safe to say most were proven wrong. There was always the x factor about never counting Rafa out but in the 5th set? After 5 hours? Impossible.
I can explain: you, Rafa, are the GOAT and an amazing person. Congratulations! 💪
It’s impossible to not love him! Rafa! Vamos! #22❤️
El mejor tenista de la historia ....España te quiere
What an absolute Chad. One can't help but feel humbled the way you see champs like him give it is all like that, to me it is truly super human. Respect to Medvedev, a future #1 for sure. Fans give the new generation a hard time for not beating the big 3 into retirement but they try their best. Federer elevated the game, Nadal rose to the level and Novak took it all and became near unbeatable. We'll probably never see something like the big 3 again. Long live our sport!
As they say, good things take time... it took 13 years for rafa to win his 2nd australian open but boy was it worth it❤
Roger fan, and had many bitter moments over the years towards Rafa but very happy for Rafa. Amazing comeback and win. Power to him I say
Respect comes from core of my heart, for him.
This was fabulous, congratulations RAFA! And congrats to Daniil, he was a noteworthy adversary. This match was just fantastic.
What a crowd, very appreciative Australians!
My ultimate favorite player! What a game! Congratulations Rafael!
GOAT for now...lets see what the future unfolds.. anyway lucky to experience the golden era of tennis. Tennis will never be same after the big three retires.
Vt a Man.. Rafa... Phenomena... Huge love nd Support to him..
Wow Rafa!! Truly amazing, truly exceptional, truly inspiring and truly PhenomeNadal 🏆
His passion is never off.well done!
Nadal thanks for closing the goat debate permanently
Rafa.. I will die for you.. You are my best player.. A true fighter.. Legend... Mentally strong.. What a come back.. What a play.. .. Love you so much.. Love you..
I feel privileged to have watched this amazing tennis 🎾 match! It will go down in history as one of the most exciting and greatest matches of all time! Like everyone else, I thought it was over! Then, RAFA dug deep to come back and surprise us all! Medvedev played a sensational game and it's still hard to imagine he didn't come out the victor! I am looking forward to watching him in the future! Congratulations 👏 Rafa Nadal, you have been my favorite for long time and, hopefully, long time to come!!
Some people are saying Nadal won because Djokovic wasn't there what a shame. Especially Djokovic fans. That means Djokovic won 2016 French open because Nadal wasn't there. What a short memory.
Very well said, Cynthia! Puts all these arguments to rest!! Thank you for the reminder!!!
deserving!!! The one and only Rafael Nadal
Great event, great match, great audience and great players.
Funny how Marc Lopez just joined the team...Im sure he will get a bonus..😁 I think it just brings the fun back in when you have your best friend with you and who you won davis cup with and won the gold medal in doubles with..Good friend and hitting partner...Vamos Rafa...and great addition to the team!!!
Grande Rafa te lo mereces eres el mejor jugador del mundo 1 ejemplo a seguir 1 caballero felicidades