2019 US Open Men's Final :- [2] Rafael Nadal (Spain) v/s [5] Daniil Medvedev (Russia)

[Zara]

What a match! Congrats Rafa on your 19th!

 

[Fedinkum]

Go Med, give it to the crowd!!

 

[ChaelAZ]

The attitudes in this thread absolutely suck. You guys just watched one of the greatest slam final matches (if not the greatest) since the 2012 Australian Open.

And all you guys do it **** and moan. Just disgusting.

Damn, why not revel in the moment of incredible high-level tennis in a slam final? Christ.

Amen. That was the most screaming at a TV the wife and I ha e done in a long time!

Match that with Bianca yesterday and what an amazing two days!

 

[Djokovic2011]

I have no idea how I am still alive. Is that what you mean?

Pretty much.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Nice long cheer for Medvedev after an incredibly hostile 2 weeks by the NYC crowd to him.

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

Just give the mic and let them speak without being asked please.

They are not answering question anyway.

 

[TheIntrovert]

Nadal is crying like a baby, oh my.

Imagine the tears if fed had served an ace

 

[Deleted member 763999]

Finally some smile from Medvedev's wife

 

[NoleFam]

By making Medvedev serve again, Nadal scopes out where the next shot is likely to go. Gives him a competitive edge in reading his opponent after his opponent just hit an ace, similar to what happens during a 2nd serve.

But really what I was getting at was the "1st serve" was the 2nd one Medvedev would have hit at that point, making it a 2nd serve.

Yea I saw that and I definitely did not like that. That wasn't right. I let it go because Medvedev hit the ace a second time but that was not cool. I agree.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

"We've never seen a North American hard court season like this, 4 finals 1 title..."

Um, Pat Rafter won Cincy, Canada and the US Open in 1998.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Medvedev has earned every ounce of my respect. What a dude

 

[Sephiroth]

You can't hate Med, the guy's so down to earth and chill lol

 

[Spencer Gore]

Immense respect to both players. A magnificent final.

 

[Tennis sensation]

Medvedev is giving a great speech.

 

[megamind]

MEDVEDEV IS GREAT WITH THE CROWD!!!

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Medvedev delivering the funniest speech since Li Na at the 2014 Australian Open?

 

[zvelf]

Regardless of the outcome Medvedev helped make this the best USO final since 2009 (No that's not a dig a Federer. That was just a great 5 set final).

This was a terrific match, but the 2012 final was better when Murray edged Djokovic in 5 to become the first Brit to win a major since Fred Perry in 1936.

 

[TheIntrovert]

4 finals ... Russians are indestructible confirmed

 

[lud]

Cheater once,cheater always.

 

[RaulRamirez]

Awesome sportsmanship, graciousness and humor from Med! Awesome.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Medvedev rephrasing his famous comments.

It's because of your energy that I was in the final.

 

[JadeC]

Crowd sucks, umpire does his job (actually more than lenient) and they booed him.

 

[StrongRule]

I am not sleeping after that. I was in tears after the last point. Just grabbed some alco from kitchen and got drunk. This is insanity.

Not sure that was a good idea. But can't blame you here. Omg.

 

[Tennis sensation]

Medvedev has won over the crowd.

 

[MugOpponent]

I really hope Medvedev gets his day. I was already a fan but he's handling this with incredible grace.

 

[Deleted member 763999]

After Big 3 retire, I am going to root for Medvedev. The guy is the real future, not Zverev or Tsitsipas.

 

[mixtape]

"If I would win, what will they show?!" - Medvedev

LOL

 

[JadeC]

"If I won, what would they show?" -Medvedev

Lol.

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

US Opens in the 2010's:
Nadal: 4
Djokovic: 3
Stan: 1
Cilic: 1
Murray: 1

Wow! I didn't realize this! Thanks for the info!

 

[Lebsta]

I’m guessing Rafa got sick and tired of the weak draw criticisms of his past US Opens and decided to give everyone an epic dramatic final.

Should’ve have won over two hours ago but who cares

What a champion what a player. 2020 is going to be quite the year in tennis

 

[Nickos24]

Medvedev basically doing the rocky 4 speech about changing. Damn hes lovable.

 

[Yugram]

Not sure that was a good idea. But can't blame you here. Omg.

Not my usual demenour, but this was too much. Like we came back in all these lost five sets: AO12, AO17, WIM18 and played them till the end, till the win.

 

[Djokovic2011]

That was one fantastic speech from Med, especially considering how gutted he must be feeling. I really do think he'll go far.

 

[bullfan]

Medvedev delivering the funniest speech since Li Na at the 2014 Australian Open?

Here's hoping Daniil wins the AU in 2020

 

[Aussie Darcy]

US Opens in the 2010's:
Nadal: 4
Djokovic: 3
Stan: 1
Cilic: 1
Murray: 1

Slams in the 2010's:
Djokovic: 15
Nadal: 13
Federer 5
Wawrinka: 3
Murray: 3
Cilic: 1

 

[Yugram]

Not sure that was a good idea. But can't blame you here. Omg.

When Rafa was down 0-1 15-40 in fifth I had thoughts that that’s it with tennis for me, omg

 

[Djokovic2011]

It's insane that two guys hold THIRTY NINE slams.

Three guys hold FIFTY FIVE!

 

[The Blond Blur]

This was a terrific match, but the 2012 final was better when Murray edged Djokovic in 5 to become the first Brit to win a major since Fred Perry in 1936.

Historically it was amazing, but the quality of tennis tonight was much higher just looking at the stats. Murrovic had like double the errors to winners, whereas Nadal finished +16 and Med finished +18.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

He joins McEnroe, Connors, Sampras and Federer?

 

[StrongRule]

Not my usual demenour, but this was too much. Like we came back in all these lost five sets: AO12, AO17, WIM18 and played them till the end, till the win.

Well, yes. This win is not over Federer or Djokovic and he should have won in straights...But he missed just two chances, and then Medvedev simply started GOATing. It was unreal level from him. I don't know how Nadal won that fifth set. LOL, if I hear one more time about Nadal's "easy" USO draws...

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Three guys hold FIFTY FIVE!

 

[Zara]

That was one fantastic speech from Med, especially considering how gutted he must be feeling. I really do think he'll go far.

I don't think he's gutted at all. If anything, he is quite proud and he should be. He gave the crowd a great match despite being down to 2 sets and came dangerously close to even winning. I am sure he wanted to win too but I am also sure he knew it would be a monumental task for him to win against Rafa.

 

[Wooly]

When Rafa was down 0-1 15-40 in fifth I had thoughts that that’s it with tennis for me, omg

you should quit watching tennis matches ...

 

[tudwell]

Listen, I don't like gamesmanship that much either. However, you need to understand that Medvedev was also using gamesmanship by quick-serving. Roddick used to do that *all* the time after he won a point and the umpire would actually stop him. The serve clock really complicates the situation. But I actually thought the umpire called Nadal for time violations at the perfect times. Nadal even got broken because of it.

Relax and enjoy. It was a great final. We haven't seen the last of Medvedev and probably not the last of Nadal or the other Big-3.

Medvedev was up to the line fast a lot of times, yes, but he waited for Nadal to get settled before serving. For the most part, it worked fine for both players, but a handful of times Nadal claimed he wasn’t ready and made Medvedev re-serve. It was particularly egregious on that break point. Disappointing behavior from Nadal, in my opinion.

 

[Nostradamus]

Where Is Uncle toni ????????

 

[maratha_warrior]

Great match..
Congratulations to Rafa and his fans on TTW .

 

[Yugram]

Well, yes. This win is not over Federer or Djokovic and he should have won in straights...But he missed just two chances, and then Medvedev simply started GOATing. It was unreal level from him. I don't know how Nadal won that fifth set. LOL, if I hear one more time about Nadal's "easy" USO draws...

We’ll def discuss this match in depth later

Congatulations!

 

[Aussie Darcy]

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Such a stressful match but a great one! With a great ending! OMG, I am so incredibly happy!

 

[La Grande]

Look at Rafa’s speech cadence in spanish, truly elite.