Slybluesam
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And it’s still feels superb special. How many times have people rewatched that final?
One week on Rafa fans.....
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georgemccauley
Rookie
Haven’t rewatched the whole final. But the highlights package is a masterpiece of tennis viewing! [emoji16]
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Still feels absolutely amazing 
AlexanderTheGreat08
Hall of Fame
I was watching the final just minutes ago
TheGhostOfAgassi
Talk Tennis Guru
Going to be high on this many months!!
Slybluesam
Banned
Going to Be the best fall and thanksgiving ever!!!
StrongRule
Talk Tennis Guru
That was indeed a great win. One of the best for Nadal.
Antonio Puente
Hall of Fame
As you said in another thread, this is the best slam to win. You get to enjoy it until next year.
Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
Yeah yeah me too, it was soooo awesome. What a year this has been. Still feeling the joy and relief of getting number...
Wait...
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Lol what's crazy is that it was literally 1-2 points from being a match I would never want to think about again, much less watch
Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
Just pray you never have to experience that pain.Lol what's crazy is that it was literally 1-2 points from being a match I would never want to think about again, much less watch
victorcruz
Hall of Fame
I'd like to fast forward through the 3rd and 4th sets
upchuck
Hall of Fame
I like Rafa and would love to see him overtake Federer's slam title haul but these easy, mickey mouse draws are a huge drawback for me when it comes to celebrating his legacy. His last two US Open titles couldn't have been more easy. He should pay Federer and Djokovic for beating up themselves in that Wimbledon final because that's what took them out physically for the US OPen.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
If I was a Maestronian, Federer would need to do something to make me feel better abt 40-15 lol it's so brutal.
Antonio Puente
Hall of Fame
megamind
Legend
Antonio Puente
Hall of Fame
Fed's the mental GOAT, no doubt.
Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
Well he gave me AO17 so I cant complain, but one more slam would make WC feel much better for sure.
GabeT
G.O.A.T.
Been there, done thatLol what's crazy is that it was literally 1-2 points from being a match I would never want to think about again, much less watch
Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
I will never get over that tie.Been there, done that
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Been there, done that
I will never get over that tie.
When Fed was broken did you guys immediately feel like that was it, or he'd still win?
Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
No, I knew it was over. You saw it in Feds face. You had the tiebreaker looming as well.
I sat in total depressed silence the rest of the match.
The_Order
G.O.A.T.
What are your top 3 most heartbreaking losses?
Mine are:
1 - Wimbledon 2018 ( Mostly because I really felt like Rafa was the better player )
2 - AO17 ( Up a break and felt like he was going to take it )
3 - AO12 ( As above but wasn't as confident knowing it was Novak )
Mike Sams
G.O.A.T.
Rafa is the king of clay...but definitely not the king of blue clay
Serena Williams called both Rafa and Novak "weenies" after they threw a hissy fit over the blue clay in Madrid.
Serena and Federer respectively went on to win the titles on blue clay without much fuss.
Federer again proves that when you're a sublime tennis player who can win with technical excellence instead of relying on the conditions of the courts and grinding your way to a win, you're a true marvel in your sport. Same with Serena.
Rafa on the other hand was mopey and upset that he couldn't read the ball or bounce on blue clay as he got dumped out in the early rounds. So much for a champion! LOL
Play the game and stop whining Rafa! LOL
Serena Williams called both Rafa and Novak "weenies" after they threw a hissy fit over the blue clay in Madrid.
Serena and Federer respectively went on to win the titles on blue clay without much fuss.
Federer again proves that when you're a sublime tennis player who can win with technical excellence instead of relying on the conditions of the courts and grinding your way to a win, you're a true marvel in your sport. Same with Serena.
Rafa on the other hand was mopey and upset that he couldn't read the ball or bounce on blue clay as he got dumped out in the early rounds. So much for a champion! LOL
Play the game and stop whining Rafa! LOL
dellealpi10
Rookie
Mine are:
1- AU2014 final against Wawrinka: Djokovic out and Nadal won all previous matches against Wawrinka. I didn’t think Nadal could loss that match
2- AU2017 final against Fed: after this match, I didn’t believe that Nadal can catch Fed’s Slam number anymore.
3- WI2012 R2 against Rosol: shock. Nadal never out before Final at 5 previous seasons in a row.
Gary Duane
G.O.A.T.
Sounds like some kind of very weird orgy that has been going on way too long.
DRII
G.O.A.T.
I have been watching the final over and over as well. It really was a good match! Much higher quality than I thought that day. And Med did his new fans, and tennis fans in general, good! He showed up and came to play after Nadal gave him chances.
And just FYI, I also still re-watch the 2018 Wimbledon semi between Nadal and Djokovic quite often, even though Nadal lost. That was just some great new grass tennis!
And just FYI, I also still re-watch the 2018 Wimbledon semi between Nadal and Djokovic quite often, even though Nadal lost. That was just some great new grass tennis!
ElChivoEspañol
Hall of Fame
Yeah yeah me too, it was soooo awesome. What a year this has been. Still feeling the joy and relief of getting number...
Wait...
You are actually a very classy Fed fan. I’ve been reading the forums on and off for some time now before I decided to make an account and I have to say you’re probably the most respectful Fed fan towards Rafa here.
Thanks
beast of mallorca
G.O.A.T.
Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
Welcome, and thanks. Yeah, I do like Rafa as well, but I will take some lighthearted shots at him from time to time.
But how can you not like Rafa? My wife has been trying to convert me for over a decade... she will never prevail, but she has made me like Rafa quite a bit.
Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
Has to be WC19 the worst, then WC08, as I wanted that 6th one bad, and maybe Delpo USO simply because it came out of nowhere.
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Lleytonstation
Talk Tennis Guru
I mean, not everyone will agree on things, as many dislike Fed, and I have no clue how you could. On the flip side, I dont understand how you could like Djoker, yet many do. Each person is different and has different tastes. It all comes down to how you react to it.I rarely watch Nadal play (for obvious reasons), but I tuned in for much of the USO final.
After all these years, the same ol' schtick. Ramped up even to account for age.
Honestly, I have to assume that his supporters have no qualms with underhanded play whatsoever. On full display for the world, so no one can claim ignorance.
While I am not extremely bothered at it as you are, it is some of the reasons why I never liked him as much as Fed. That being said, it is also their similarities that make me like both.
I assume you are referring to the antics? Sure I wish he would just get to it and play, but blame the umpires for not doing their jobs and enforcing it, not Rafa. Plus, not everyone can be Fed.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Still feels absolutely amazing
Lol I just realized this is the exact moment the drawing of my avatar is from.
1. I had no idea the avi was from a real moment
2. Bc of that it wasn't my intent to post a gif of it lol
3. God's sense of humor
Genious at Work
G.O.A.T.
It just feels good after all the injuries and the 2015 and 2016 seasons, and after all the crap we have had to hear about Nadal being a one trick pony, or being Finnish. He's performing better than anyone would have expected at this stage of his career and breaking all the records. Winning slams in his teens, 20s, and 30s. One step away from the slam AND masters record.
Yeah, it's good to be a Nadal fan right now.
Genious at Work
G.O.A.T.
What underhanded play? Nadal has never liked to play while the public is being noisy. It's a legitimate objection. The USO crowd can be very noisy.I rarely watch Nadal play (for obvious reasons), but I tuned in for much of the USO final.
After all these years, the same ol' schtick. Ramped up even to account for age.
Honestly, I have to assume that his supporters have no qualms with underhanded play whatsoever. On full display for the world, so no one can claim ignorance.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
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I've never rewatched a Rafa match, EVER.
I'll only rewatch matches after he's retired in 2024
MichaelNadal
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I've never rewatched a Rafa match, EVER.
I'll only rewatch matches after he's retired in 2024
Ewww. Heck, Nadal/Gulbis IW 2013 is worth a rewatch, I could list 100 more
BringBackSV
Hall of Fame
I rarely watch Nadal play (for obvious reasons), but I tuned in for much of the USO final.
After all these years, the same ol' schtick. Ramped up even to account for age.
Honestly, I have to assume that his supporters have no qualms with underhanded play whatsoever. On full display for the world, so no one can claim ignorance.
Womp womp.
octobrina10
Talk Tennis Guru
Rafa is the king of clay...but definitely not the king of blue clay
Serena Williams called both Rafa and Novak "weenies" after they threw a hissy fit over the blue clay in Madrid.
Serena and Federer respectively went on to win the titles on blue clay without much fuss.
Federer again proves that when you're a sublime tennis player who can win with technical excellence instead of relying on the conditions of the courts and grinding your way to a win, you're a true marvel in your sport. Same with Serena.
Rafa on the other hand was mopey and upset that he couldn't read the ball or bounce on blue clay as he got dumped out in the early rounds. So much for a champion! LOL
Play the game and stop whining Rafa! LOL
The slippery blue clay in Madrid was dangerous for players.
for Rafa, the King of Clay, to protest against the blue clay. i.e. to protect players from injuries.As for whining, everyone knows that Fed has been the biggest whiner on the Tour. He has whined about the speed of the courts since at least 2008. NYT, January 13, 2008: Fed: "Everything is already slowing down..."
Fed & his devotees, stop whinig! LOL
tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
Sounds like a S-load of excuses for not being able to even beat Verdasco. That from serving for the match twice too lmao.The slippery blue clay in Madrid was dangerous for players.
Do you know what the word "whining" means?
Red Rick
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octobrina10
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