Rafa Nadal vs Hubert Hurkacz Highlights | Rome 2024
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Great play by Hurkacz. He was so silent during the play. Insane! Bravo!
Man, this guy effectively did the same thing to Fed at Wimbledon.
even worse as it was a bagel and the last ever set of pro singles tennis that Federer played. but similar for sure. he's the mild-mannered Fedal Grim Reaper.
Federer was injured and couldn’t move properly
@@wilf18 Let's face it, Rafa is effectively injured here. He's just barely managing it.
Can't believe I had to come to the comments section here to find someone intelligent enough to point this out. This should be the headline everywhere. Dude ends Federer and Nadals careers
@@bobbybecker3572 Hurkacz didn't end Nadal's career. Nadal still plans on playing RG. Truth is, no one is "ending" the career of the GOATS, except Father Time . . .
Raffa's problem is that:
Mentally he is ready to keep playing, but his body tells him that enough is enough...
Actually is the other way around right now. His body might be close to its limit, but Rafa doesn't dare overexert it for mental reasons.
@@rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266 i prefer the original one😂😂
As the wise Sir Charles Barkley always said!
„World class level is a young man’s game!“ 🤷♂️
@@windi1982 ... Djokovic going to be world number 1 at 37...
@@huzcerDjokovic drinks a magic potion from a bottle during changeovers
Thanks Nadal for everything!
Including this loss.
Another Nadal’s widow. 😅👍🏼
Vaxxdal
@@Molloy1951 Another Nole mistress spending too much time on his knees
In your dreams!
I knew Hurkacz would be a difficult opponent for Nadal after he came back fresh from injuries. Good job Hubert. And for Rafa, we are just priviledged to see him play no matter the results, he has nothing else to prove. Let’s enjoy all of Rafa as much as we can, while the legend graces the courts. 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐
AHMMM..I THINK NADAL ISN'T A GOOD TENNIS PLAYER SIMPLY BECAUSE HE LOST TO HURKACZ. NADAL IS NOT GOOD.
I think you should find something else to discuss, this comment proves you know nothing about tennis. Please go away@tonynavaro4488
@@tonynavaro4488 So what you are saying is you know nothing about tennis and either don't know it or that you just hope you'll upset somebody? Sad either way...
@@tonynavaro4488 AHMM I think that the 1800 ATP pro players are dreaming of playing as "bad" as Rafa plays. Nadal plays top, considering he was injured and is close to retirement, actually he plays incredibly well.
Nole 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐
Hubie looks like a sweetheart.
He has a dragon inside 😂😂
1:13 - they played 25 minutes and not even completed two games in the first set, that's incredible.
Oldal tried to grind him down, but Hubi admitted, all it did was allow the Pole to find his rhythm. After that, it was a DVF wrap dress.
Only best highlights for us 🙄
I didn't realize that...incredible!
That crucial period of games took Nadal's legs out for the rest of the match. It explained why Rafa looked slower defending afterwards, as well as making bad dropshots and net plays out of desperation. Maybe you'd get away with it against a lesser powered player, but Hurkacz hits big and deep consistently and there's no escaping that.
Only 22 minutes for the first 2 games.
First Federer on Grass, now Nadal on clay. In two years we’ll see Hubi beat Djokovic at the AO on his farewell tour too
He did it to Federer at Wimbledon, but not to Nadal at Roland-Garros. Not the same at all. No RG, no party.
@@jameswalker6864 you’ve beaten Nadal 6-1 6-3 on clay before too? Wow dude! How come I’ve never seen you TV before???
@@jameswalker6864Roger was defeated while playing on one leg
@@bryangregory48 hurkacz is overrated by your point .. defeating old Federer and Nadal is nothing to be proud
@@Laland_1196 you keyboard warriors are hilarious. On a planet of 8 billion people, hurkacz is currently the 9th best player in the world. He’s anything but overrated
Hubie did it to Roger, now he’s done this to Rafa.. The realisation that it’s OVER.
Hubi is the retirement gatekeeper
Yeah, but this isn't RG, let's see if he can do it to Nadal, bo5.
@@ProbablyLyingHe'll do next to Djoker in near future
@@Jacob56-xl4xounlike fed and nadal who where injured while playing against hurckacz, nole is still fit and moves properly.
And he did it in their fav Surface, Roger on grass and Rafa on clay
Why is everybody shocked that the 9th player in the world beats the 305th player in the world? Nadal is a very promising player and has a great career ahead of him.
Dobro si reko😂
😂😂
Nadal a plus le physique pr battre un joueur du top 10
No, its wierd that one of the most talented and great player of all time miss some tecnically easy shot despite his age
This "joke" is already boring.
Shame, but Hubie played great. He did not let Rafa gain rhythm. Nontheless, happy that Rafa played, that he feels better and that he did not get injured, so we have the last chance of seeing him at RG again :)
Hope Hubi continues to develop into the best “big guy” player of his generation (apart from freaks like the octopus). Hope he can make at least the Wimbledon final like Kevin Anderson did.
Don't forget, wasn't Hubie one of the last guys to beat Roger, at Wimbledon?
@@ps-bi2sr last yes
@@sciagurrato1831Who is the octopus?
Nadal should not play at RG, he cannot compete physically vs top players
Rafa had the most prolific clay court career in tennis history , there is nothing he need to attain any more other than express his love and joy for tennis and the fans.
He is doing so and I am sure without expectations of accomplishing his old form and results.
He remains humble and willing to do battle, give his best, free of shame, blame and excuses.
Gotta love this guy, the gifts he has given to us the past 20 years!
Amazing Rafa, Go forth and Enjoy your Life, you deserve it.
"Express his love and joy"
Lol.
He was always really bad at that, never seemed to be enjoying himself, nor particularly loving it. He hates losing most of all.
So yeah, he might be still trying to improve in the domain.
Hubi is the tennis grim reaper. When he says it's over, it's over.
lol
Next is meeting Novak at Australian Open!!!! But the goat is built different…Hubi will have a tough time there!!!
🤣
He did it to Federer at Wimbledon, but not to Nadal at Roland-Garros. Not the same at all. No RG, no party.
@@jameswalker6864true dat!!!! 😂
Nadal is doing this year a farewell tour for his favorite tournaments, not competing to win a new trophy. He is only saying goodbye. Gracias por todo campeón, siempre serás el ejemplo a seguir.
Exactly. He said it last year already. That he would retire this year. To those of us who follow his career RG is the obvious choice to play his final match. I don't know how other people don't get this.
But he was healhy so he stood on the court and played as good as he could I suppose. Great work of Hubi!!!
Hurkacz just takes out legends in their end stages. Did that with Fed at Wimbledon.
Nadal is not a legend tho stop overrating him Alcaraz is better
Yes, this isn't RG though, wonder if he'll bum rape Nadal there too!
Hope he do it with Djokovic too in near future
@@reds20009baits used to be believable man
@@Jacob56-xl4xoto
it's soon djoko's turn and after that it will be the end of the greatest era of tennis, what comes after will never reach this level
Hurkacz is the one to bring realism to those all time players. Fed in wimb 2021 and Nadal in rome 2024
Hurbert and his team came with a heck of a plan and tennis. Executed well.
He should retire at Roland Garros, his body is not prepared anymore. He will remain forever as the best clay court player in history.
You should retire your speech is hopeless.
He should retire whenever he wants.
Eres un poco cabroncete en tu discurso
He's nearly there😮
perfect ending
Hurkacz doesnt have an issue with Rafaels topspin. He can take it at shoulder height. You gotta keep the guy busy on his feet!
Correct. Once a player is able to handle the topspin above shoulder's height, there is honestly nothing in Rafa's game. Nadal's game has always been one dimensional topspin bullying the backhand. Novak is also someone who could flatten it out straight to his forehand.
@@Supreme-ni1yt😂😂😂😂😂
@@Sztarmadrid19292 What's so funny? Nadal's only tactic is to bully the opponent's backhand with his moon balls. Federer can tell you everything about it
@@Supreme-ni1yt That's far from Nadal's only tactic. But it is one he used an awful lot, especially on clay and especially against Fed. But, of course, a big part of that was because Fed's rally backhand drive sucked and he was terrible at dealing with Rafa's high kicking ball to his backhand. If you watch old matches of Nadal versus players with strong backhands, he didn't focus on that side nearly as much. Against Fed he hit nearly everything on that side. And why not? It worked.
@@lairdinho
If it works it works, but he abused the hell out of that tactic goddamn.
It's like a cheat code because it's almost impossible to get such a ball back in play. Even if the player does return the ball it will still land in his strike zone. On clay almost everyone was terrible dealing with that kicking ball, including the double handed backhanders. Novak was able to do it but couldn't maintain it for many hours. That grinding style got on my nerves ngl 🤣
Hurcacz pocketed Nadal. Yet, Tennis TV had no shame on highlighting more the loser than the winner. Shame on you Tennis TV.
He's not your average loser. Have some respect!!
hurkuatz did same thing(ending legends ) for federer in wimbledon.
Fed was badly injured, on one leg, was Nadal injured here, let's hear the press conference, probably just mentally choked.
@@pauljohnson6019 Federer's last ever set of singles pro tennis and he was bagelled off centre court by a servebot. What a way to go out.
@@huzcer
No one is remembering that , but only his career and the legend that he was.
When one of your parents dies (I hope it never happens) do you remember the way they died or the best moments that you shared ?
@@huzcer Federer was on one leg, had hip strain, and back strain, could barely move, and of course, carried the scars of the the Wimbledon 2019 finals, a combustion/combination of all this, was why he got bagelled.
@@brucewayne2480 everyone remembers Federer getting bagelled there, especially as it was his last ever singles match and set. it was so bad that Federer had to come back for a charity clap at Wimbledon years later.
Normal stuff - you get old - you loose speed, legs are slower reaction is slightly slower at this level this makes huge difference. Rafa still playing pretty good for 37 year old guy but to compete with top10 guys he would need totally change his game style - go to the net more often, finish the points much quicker, he wont do that, his game was always based on crazy speed, stamina + huge top spin, so its the end it was a legendary career hope he will get nice farewell ceremony at RG or United Cup
When you putt Nadal under pressure in a rally he wil make a mistake very fast because he can not handle it anymore the speed of the ball.Think his footwork is also not what it was.
And how old is Djokovic ?
@@Seneka008 slightly younger and he did not have major injuries during career
@@Seneka008 Djokovic is more Athletic and less injuries.
@@igo2054 It's just that someone used too much pharmacology...
Hubert Hurkacz is master of all courts whether it's hard, clay or grass. Hubie is a versatile tennis player.
Great performance by Hubi. Love seeing a player who plays with a smile on his face, doesn't grunt loudly, take a long time between points or scratch his arse & balls & touch his hair before serving
😂😂😂😂😂
FT means fart, right?
@@user-ez3fp6hu1v why the abuse fake user name
Hubi!!!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏 the nicest guy on tour!
Yes, but he's so tall.😁
Utter respect to Hubi he's a great player, calm, calculated & precise, total opposite to Nadal.
Love #HUBIE also #ANDRE (Rublev) ... Ruud, Carlos, A Zverev... Novak... great players, great human beings. 👍
А мне жаль Надаля. Все же нужно уходить во-время! Благополучия ему и здоровья на дальнейшем пути...
Hurkacz is so humble, glad he won
Hubi.. "its an honour to play with you".... Nadal.. 😐
Grumpy Nadal. He looked miserable and frustrated out there. Showing his true colors which he tried to hide for so long.
@@Supreme-ni1yt if you had tried to achieve anything in your life you would have understood the feeling
Seems like u won quite a few random slams 😂😂😂😂@@Supreme-ni1yt
@@ciupenhauer I don't mind frustrations, everyone has them. I just hate it when Nadal fans say he is never frustrated and always a positive guy.
Nadal responding with "Whatever" shows he knows he's done. It's the farewell gig with no expectations whatsoever, but it still has to hurt to be so easily beaten.
Always very sad at the end of his reign, this was a test and he was severely beaten, he can no longer hope for anything at Roland Garros
Wow Rafa stopped grunting in the first set. He just knew!
Wish he would for one serve he would stop picking his ass, can someone explain to me WHY?
Nadal tennis #GGOAT.
@@cgiron3867donk*
@@cgiron3867goat of most weeks spent at world number TWO
Nadal has been at the top of elite level for more than 1 decade. We're all humans and we all have our prime-time. His prime is finished, but people should remember all he's done for himself and the world. Nadal is and will always be a legendary...not only tennis player, but human being.
He turned pro 2001, 23 years ago.
Closer to two decades, eh?
He hasn't been able to win a single match off clay or even a single set on hardcourt (19 in a row and counting) against Djokovic for more than a decade more like. Nadal is cooked - just a retirement parade now.
No comparto la idea de retirarse perdiendo los partidos " mala idea " deja mal recuerdo xq el unico " Rambo " del Tenis🎉🎉🎉😅😅😅🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊
@@huzcerplease go find another sport like football or something else, this sport is build on respect, and players respect each others a lot , there are only stupid fan boys like you who can disrespect a legend like Rafa by bringing some random stats for hardcourts in a clay match.
It’s always sad to see a great great player on the decline.
Though it is a reminder that whoever you are, whatever you did in the past, you are just a mere human being that will get old and die like the rest of us
Thank you Rafa for your unforgettable memories at "Italia Open". You will always be "OUR KING OF CLAY" ❤
Call him 'King loser.'
@@AlanGoswami-nz9lg How many FO's you have won ? 15 ?
@AlanGoswami you are are kind of person to spread hate in CZcams chats and be a complete dork in real life, probably hidden in your room afraid to step up to challenges and let backs. Rafa was, is, and will always remain the king of clay and we are all happy that he is still playing despite numerous injuries. I bet you would fall flat on your face if you were in his scenario, but rafa is a true fighter and your words are of no value.
@@AlanGoswami-nz9lgyou are a loser
@@AlanGoswami-nz9lgYo si lo recordaré por sus partidos haya ganado o perdido.Para mi si es el Rey en el tenis,sobre todo en tierra batida donde espero verlo ganar alguna vez más,aunque después abdique.🫅💪 Vamos Rafa!!
I think Hubi was playing at 70-80% of his skill, thank you Nadal for all emotions
Respectful Hurkacz. Thumbs up.
I’m super happy for Hubi, congratulations on winning the match!
Hurkacz flies under the radar with his quiet unassuming presence. But he has all the tools to beat any of the top players. Well played.
Fière de mon compatriote ❤
How many slams has Hurkacz won?
more that Nadal is a cooked Chorizo. the last time Nadal only won 4 games in a match on clay was when he was .... 16.
@geoffthomson1686 Hubert can win any Slams. Hubert has all the tools to do it but his head (mental) does not allow it. Unfortunately.
@@MrKitket We'll see, he's still only 27, maybe a late bloomer. A few more good wins may give him the confidence to take it further.
Top spin balls from Nadal keeps comin’ back with interest. Rpm no longer the same still a great champ. Good job Hurkacz!
Humble Hubi doing his job, excellent job ❤
Anyone who plays tennis at an intermediate or high level... or even if you watch and appreciate the game at the court level, knows the toll it can take on your body.
Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem are two players who put in the most effort, physically and mentally per shot... look at what happened to Thiem. In addition to his injury, he is also mentally burnt out. An average bloke won't even last 6 months, let alone 2 decades if they replicate Nadal's style...the effort and toll, on the body and mind is colossal.
In addition to the stars being aligned and genetics, the reason Rafael Nadal was able to sustain for so long: his greatest weapon, his mindset. He has turned debilitating OCD (atleast on court) to a weapon- I have to fight and suffer and absolutely not give up on every point and additionally destroy my opponent...regardless of whether my mind body or emotions cooperate. It's the same "psychopathic" mindset Jordan and Kobe Bryant had. Win or die trying.
That's why I'll teach my kids the Djokovic way of tennis. Federer was supremely gifted, and Nadal has a peerless mentality. The Federer and Nadal way can not be taught.
Djokovic could only beat a declining Nadal on clay. Nadal's peak on clay ended way back around 2009/10. Even Thiem started beating Nadal on clay since then
@@astro6020Djokovic way also cannot be taught. The way he slides on hard courts without getting injured is insane. You can't teach that. Longevity is mostly genetics everything else being equal.
@alburaq3290 As a tennis coach myself, i will absolutely teach the Djokovic way.
Obviously, you can't replicate 100% of player attributes. But the core basics of the Djokovic game: his stroke mechanics (best in the game) is very much replicable, and also his balance on the shots. I would neither teach Federer's FH and BH. It looks pretty, but the wrist work and timing needed is sheer talent. Rafa, for obvious reasons, too much stress on the body.
I think rafa is finally finished.
He shouldn't be playing at RG
He is not ready to suffer more than three sets. Forget about 4,5 at RG.
This Rafa is a shadow of his former self. The players know it.
Yeah, Rafa is spent...his shots look like the wood racket shots of the 1970s.
@@aaronaragon7838yes, he recently beat Alex de Minaur, 11th ATP in the Madrid Open
He knows that to win this he would have had to risk an injury today. He will be ready to give it all in france probably a last time…
@@pedrotortosa1123 with topspin moonballs that deminaur was defenseless against because of his height an dlack of strength.
@@pedrotortosa1123 But he cannot beat anymore several top players in a row
- Pole Hubert Hurkacz played excellently and effectively against Rafael Nadal.
- Rafa, he still wants to, but can't win anymore.
- For Nadal, the time has come to say goodbye to professional tennis.
God bless you all.
God isn’t real
Don't need the blessing of something that does not exist. Keep your crap for yourself.
@@josebove6876
- Your rebellion and stupidity sadden God, because He loves His children, who are created from love and destined for love.
@antonk1527 I bet He'll get tired of you soon enough
Wow ,steroids sooner or later
stop working & the condition is going down.
Hubert Hurkacz: sending GOATs to retirement since 2021.
This clown copied my comment from earlier in another video
He needs slam trophies to say that.
@@itiswhatitis8875 never copied anything from you. Clown
Hubi is a titan slayer- Federer, Nadal. Congratulations Hubi!!! Poland is proud of you.
yeah papy titans, had it been in their primes, they would have slapped his ass
Can't win the big tournaments.
Just like Jake Paul will be Mike Tyson slayer. Good job finishing off grandpas.
No grand slams though
Washed up titans
The shots selected for the video would make one believe that the result was the opposite of the actual.
Remember Hurkacz bageling Federer at wimbledon?
we're seeing a goodbye in the workings here
great Legend, respect
Honestly i never gave Hubie much to a chance, but Hubie played smart tennis. He hit deep and up the middle making it difficult for Rafa to open up the court with his extreme spins. Well done Hubie..well done😊
No chance? Lol. Easy win.
@@Berighteousone Even so, Hubie deserves the win. Rafa is at his career end.
How did you not give him a chance? Rafa was struggling just to beat nobodies. There are levels to this sport. A top 15 player is way too much for him now.
That's precious. TY
Good serves helped him
Looks like Hurkazc will send another legend into retirement, just like Wimbledon 2021.
bro these can't be considered grunts anymore, they're more like extended yelling
Not surprised Nadal lost, all effort & energy went into grunting, had he calmed down it might have been an even match. Hurkacz played brilliantly.
Rafa fans quoted " nobody can defeat Rafael Nadal on clay"
Hubert Hurkacz " let's see"
Nadalers: "It was good to see Rafa train with a couple of matches ahead of conquering his 15th Roland Garros. Now he can rest without straining his body. Wise move".
Their arrogance is intolerable.
Hubi match without 3 sets and atleast 1 tiebreaker, means the opponent didn't play well!
Nadal played bad
Hurkacz is a nightmare for Big 3 on their last tournaments. What's next, Novak?
If this is Rafa's last match! Hubbie can probably claim the honor of sending off two great legends!!
Federer at 38 years old was still a big oponent, thats why Federer is the best.
--' what a remarkable logic !
They don't have the same style, Federer can do a lot more or serves and volleys which saves him a lot of time
Tbf, Federer’s last good season was also at 38. After 2019 he struggled with injuries and then couldn’t get back to a level to consistently compete for the biggest tournaments anymore. Father Time can shut the door suddenly from one season to the next and quicker than we’d like, and in some cases there’s a definite point of no return which in Rafa’s case were the injuries at Indian Wells and Wimbledon in 2022.
To sum it up, the big 3 have made 37-40yrs old the new 33-36 in tennis, which is the age when most elite players in previous eras would have typically fallen from the top of the game already, or even retired outright.
This guy is collecting victories against all time greats on their fav surface
Congrats Hubi - you show your class 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌈💪
Hurkacz is a good boy; consistent hard serve and delicate shots at the net.
Time will bring all of us to our knee eventually.
Hurcacz isn't even on his best surface.
I love the way Nadal handles this defeat. Goes to the net smiling (cause he's happy to be there and being able to play), nods seemingly saying "too good for me today". Zero negative thinking. A champion.
He started behaving like this only once he’s become washed. He was a very sore loser in his prime.
Smiling through, snarling, gritted teeth.
@@fernard8985 This guy gets it.
@@fernard8985pretty impressive for a "sore loser" to win the laureus sportsman award 4 times😂
@@edgonzalez9063 yes,these awards are soo significant,we just need to look at them to see who is classy in defeat
Good summary. Includes some of the commentary and the handshake.
Hurkacz seems to be one seeing the big 3 out. Fed lost his last Wimbledon match to him 6-0. Now he’s defeated Nadal convincingly. He’s already given Nole a hard time in Wimby with his serve..
Hubi with that ridiculous serve got bageled and got a breadstick against Novak. Also a 7-0 h2h. Hardy the same.
Biased moderator tried their best to make it look like a close match😂
Hubi ends Federer on grass court, ends Nadal on clay, maybe one day it'll be Djokovic on hard court 😅😅?
I expected Hurkacz to win. He has played more on clay and is playing very well. Rafa knows its time that is why he announced its his last season. The game is changing.
He played really good in Madrid but then against Fritz he played way worse that earlier. He's kinda shaky on clay
Smutne jest to ze taki wielki mistrz nie potrafi zejść ze sceny w odpowiednim momencie.To wielka sztuka powiedzieć pas i zakończyć karierę ,nie narażając sie na tak spektakularne porażki ,ak np ta z Hubim.
Love how silent Hurkacz is compared to the obnoxious Nadal
That 27 opening 2 games ruined the 38 year old, can’t be playing such long games that early in a match versus a much younger opponent. Was never going to go the distance.
If he's spent after less than 30 minutes of battling he should probably give up unless he's playing just because he loves tennis.
Lol true 😂@@kieranrankie203
Nothing to do with age, rafa would regularly blast younger guys off the court during the last decade.
Hubi can proudly tell his grandchildren that he has beaten King of grass and King of clay 😅😊😂
yeah but not the king of tennis (yet)
@@quantran9028Crazy how Novak has a 7-0 record against him. Also gave Hurkacz a bagel and a breadstick on hard courts. Imagine doing that to someone with that kind of serve. Goat shit
Hubert jest wstanie wygrać z każdym jeśli tylko dobrze się skupi i nie wybija piłek na aut. Bardzo poprawił grę w wymianach i czas reakcji.
Hurkacz’s forehand isn’t usually such a weapon. Wow!
on 7.7.21 hubbie is the serial killer of federer on wimbledon and now on nadal here. he is their hangman.
Hurkacz defeated Roger in his last match at Wimbledon and now Nadal in his last match at Rome 😳
The age difference with Roger is a lot greater.
@@DLB-po6nn Yes, Roger is the GOAT 🐐
Love the humble exchange at the end
Hubi loves tormenting old men
S&M on old farts then?
Nadal when he plays against an actual opponent who isn't afraid of the name:
I love how walking to the handshake Rafa runs his hand thru his dripping sweaty hair then immediately uses the same hand to shake his opponents hand LOL
I saw this coming, Hurcstz has powerful consistent ground strokes and a good serve. Rafa is still great player, but he is vulnerable to the top players now. If Rafa doesn't get an easy draw at this year's French, he will be out in the early rounds for sure.
Never saw hurkacz as a great opponent for Rafa to face 2nd round... best serve in the world, great ground strokes and volleys. Kind of the opposite of what you want when you're looking to build confidence in matches! Bottom line Hurkacz played an excellent match and Rafa seemed overwhelmed by it given his current state. Nadal is definitely lightyears from his best, but that was really a tough opponent, one he's not quite ready for yet. Let's see in RG, I wouldn't count him out yet.
Commentator: "I personally dont think its a 5-1 match..."
Me: "Well wtf is it then?"
Closer and closer to the end we’ll see what he does at the French it’s been a great run
Hurkacz, the Fedal destroyer 😂
The end is near...
Not near......HERE !
No shame losing to a fantastic player in Hurkacz, not to mention much younger. You've been a great champion, Rafa.
Rafa has done his best. It is inevitable. His era has come to an end. First it was Roger, now it's Rafa❤
Rafa just waiting for RG, where he'll give it his all, but I was shocked to see, such a Claydal get raped, in his own backyard.
Rafa didn't play coast to coast matches for months so for me he is looking good. Couple more matches he will gain more confidence.
I agree. Maybe till RG each player from top 50 gets injured and Rafa retails RG title.
@@lagunapravnik8111😂😂 that’s the only chance he has
@@StunnaDroppedYou he will not lose in first rounds imo if he doesnt draw a top player , nadal in roland garros will always be 20% better I cant believe he will go there just to lose in the first round
keep drinking the koolaid
Nadal is cooked. Retirement parade only.
Вот так и уходит эпоха многих спортсменов.
Hubi was so good❤
I think hurkacz will put 4 nails in the coffins of big 4 federer, nadal, murray and djokovic.
Never touched Goatkovic, dont put the GOAT into those losers category, he is going out on a high Fedaltard 😂
@@jokelot5221He hasn't reached a final this season he's going down soon
@@jokelot5221you have a fitting name there. You’re definitely a ‘joke’ calling them losers 😂
@@jokelot5221 i think you are an extremely rude person, american style the worst kind.
Hurkacz will never bagel or breadstick Djokovic. Murray might as well be gone already. He's just taking up spaces in tournaments for a long time now.
Sad to see Nadal at this stage in his career. Not the same Nadal that won Wimbledon in 2008. Congrats to Hubie for the win.
Nadal didn't make a final at Wimbledon since 2011. He has long been done there.
@@huzcer You miss my point. That was when Rafa was at his prime. He is not moving as well, the pace of his serves and groundstrokes are not the same. Much weaker player now.
Not the same as 2008 lmao...2008 was SIXTEEN YEARS ago. None of us are what we were 16 years ago.
@@2011hwalker Rafa was in his prime, he was 22 in 2008. The injuries and age has taken a toll. I just don't see him winning another major.
hurkacz is the grim reaper of big 3 players careers - if he beats you at what seems to be the end, you know you are doomed (Federer Wimbledon 2021)
Hurcakz achievement - retiring Federe and Nadal from their favourite tournaments.
A prime Nadal would have won but without a huge effort. Hubi is playing excellent on clay this year and to beat him on a slow court you need explosiveness. Exactly what Raffa can’t do anymore without almost certain injury.
Thiem retires, Rafa retires, a sad year for tennis.
murray and stan most likeky also
@@mikemizerak7026 right😢
And Shwartzman
Thiem retired some time ago already
Murray, Stan, Monfils and Fognini are not far behind as well.
Great to watch Hurkacz win I think he is a bit underrated!
Hubert looks so good when he’s playing at his best but somehow can’t produce it in Grand slams.
Tennis so badly needs a player like Del Potro. A giant killer with a good vibe with fans. Hubert might be that guy.
I can't see him in this condition. I can't 😢
Yes…still in tears… the way he lost..
Well then don't watch his tennis.
He is not in so bad shape, having won to Alex de Minaur in the Madrid Open
Bravado & power doesn't do it anymore, as Alcaraz will learn.
@@pedrotortosa1123Alex De Mineral folded like a lawn chair when the Madrid crowd got involved. Only reason why Nadal won
At the rate he is playing, I believe Rafa will announce his retirement after the French Open.
the way it looks, that would be the smart thing to do. when i saw him training, i felt he shouldnt come back, but hey i thought hed never make it this far :)
Doubles at the Olympics with Carlos
After RG, he confirmed the Olympics and Laver Cup
@@eincan1313 Laver Cup is an exhibition event, though (and a good payday, I reckon)
@@jooohan True, was just stating the events we will see him play.