Nadalites – Rafa Nadal Talk

[Kieran]

Rafa said his favorite was the first 2 sets he played in the final against Novak in the 2020
Rafa said he came into RG that year not really the favorite, also with Covid ,RG was held later than usual and colder
Rafa said once he got into the final he was able to increase his playing level, and was able to win.

Oh yeah, that was phenomenal! Rafa at his very best, unplayable. That he issued twin beatdowns including a love set against each of his greatest rivals was spectacular…

 

[Moxie]

Oh yeah, that was phenomenal! Rafa at his very best, unplayable. That he issued twin beatdowns including a love set against each of his greatest rivals was spectacular…

I'm glad he said that one! He could have said the whole match, but I get if he would pick out those first two sets. As you said, unplayable. Even with all the adversity. (Though Rafa does love adversity.) I understand why you said he'd pick the first one. That's always been his politic answer to the question. It's right that he picked one against Djokovic, who challenged him the most at RG.

 

[Kieran]

I'm glad he said that one! He could have said the whole match, but I get if he would pick out those first two sets. As you said, unplayable. Even with all the adversity. (Though Rafa does love adversity.) I understand why you said he'd pick the first one. That's always been his politic answer to the question. It's right that he picked one against Djokovic, who challenged him the most at RG.

Yeah that’s true: Rafa was never a player who was ever hanging on, despite holding a two set lead. He was never the player you think, the tide will turn and his early greatness will collapse like dust. He understands the ebb and flow, and so no lead ever felt secure, for him..

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

Oh yeah, that was phenomenal! Rafa at his very best, unplayable. That he issued twin beatdowns including a love set against each of his greatest rivals was spectacular…

That 2020 French Open was the last time Rafa was truly unplayable. Yes, he won the first two slams in 2022, but he was beatable (Medvedev and FAA had Rafa on the ropes, but they didn't put him away). You could already see Rafa's body breaking down in 2021. I was surprised he returned after that loss to Lloyd Harris at the Citi Open.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Oh yeah, that was phenomenal! Rafa at his very best, unplayable. That he issued twin beatdowns including a love set against each of his greatest rivals was spectacular…

When I first read the question my immediate thought was RG 2008, Rafa to me took his clay court tennis to another level in that GS, didnt lose a set, and quite frankly was pretty much 'unplayable' all tournament ! I look back now and think how lucky was I was witness that in person, though I can see his point regarding the 2020 RG final, Rafa wasnt in good form coming into the RG 2020, though as we have seen in Rafa's career, you Never Ever Count him Out!

 

[Moxie]

When I first read the question my immediate thought was RG 2008, Rafa to me took his clay court tennis to another level in that GS, didnt lose a set, and quite frankly was pretty much 'unplayable' all tournament ! I look back now and think how lucky was I was witness that in person, though I can see his point regarding the 2020 RG final, Rafa wasnt in good form coming into the RG 2020, though as we have seen in Rafa's career, you Never Ever Count him Out!

I think he's too gentlemanly and likes Roger too much to have said the 2008 one, though he was at the peak of his clay powers then. We can understand why the 2020 was gratifying.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Like many times before Rafa Nadal supported RCD Mallorca during their home LaLiga clash against Osasuna. However, this was more than a regular match for the 22nd Major winner and Mallorca's finest. Before the match, Rafa stepped onto the Son Moix pitch as the central figure of a historic tribute the club presented, its inaugural Dimoni d'Honor award the highest distinction in history. The award recognizes Nadal's extraordinary sporting legacy, his 22 Major titles and years spent as one of global defining champions

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rafa Nadal underwent right hand surgery yesterday in Barcelona to address severe osteoarthritis, consisted of arthroplasty aimed at relieving pain and mobility of the joint.
Rafa on his Instagram page,
" I had to undergo hand surgery because of a issue I'd been dealing with for a long time, but I hope to be fine soon".

 

[don_fabio]

Poor guy still haunted by injuries, even in the retirement.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Poor guy still haunted by injuries, even in the retirement.

My thoughts exactly Don!