Give me your best Nadal performances for each event

[Hitman]

To get ready for Nadal's possible final year on the tour next season, (jury is still out on it being his last), from the tournaments below, give me, in your opinion, the best Nadal match from that event. It can be any year, and anyone he played. Interested to see how many choices we get for Nadal's best performances. You can only pick one for each of the events. If you don't have one, just ignore and move onto the next event.

Australian Open
Buenos Aires
Rio
Acapulco
Rotterdam
Doha
Dubai
Indian Wells
Miami
Monte Carlo
Barcelona
Madrid
Rome
Roland Garros
Stuttgart
Queens
Halle
Wimbledon
Hamburg
Canada
Cincinnati
USO
Tokyo
Beijing
Shanghai
Basel
Paris
ATP Finals
Olympics
Davis Cup
ATP Cup

 

[Third Serve]

I’ll only mention tournaments in which I’ve seen Nadal play across several years. This will be pretty skewed towards semifinals and finals because the early rounds fade from my memory. Maybe a few QFs at Slam level.

AO: 2009 SF
Dubai: 2006 F (one of the very best and underrated Fedal matches imo)
IW: 2007 F
Miami: 2011 F
Monte-Carlo: 2007 F or 2010 F
Rome: 2013 F
Madrid: 2010 F(?)
Hamburg: 2008 SF
RG: 2008 QF or F
Queen’s: 2008 SF
Halle: The Dustin Brown match
Wimbledon: 2008 QF
Canada: I actually don’t know tbh, probably something from 2008 but Ned actually did play well in 2018… not as high on 2013 as some others
Cincinnati: 2013 SF
US Open: 2010 F
Basel: Most of the 2015 matches would fit the bill, funnily enough
Madrid Indoors: 2005 F (it’s the only good one)
YEC: I’ve narrowed it down to two: the 2010 F and the 2013 SF.

 

[RS]

Good thread idea.

 

[RS]

I’ll only mention tournaments in which I’ve seen Nadal play across several years. This will be pretty skewed towards semifinals and finals because the early rounds fade from my memory. Maybe a few QFs at Slam level.

AO: 2009 SF
Dubai: 2006 F (one of the very best and underrated Fedal matches imo)
IW: 2007 F
Miami: 2011 F
Monte-Carlo: 2007 F or 2010 F
Rome: 2013 F
Madrid: 2010 F(?)
Hamburg: 2008 SF
RG: 2008 QF or F
Queen’s: 2008 SF
Halle: The Dustin Brown match
Wimbledon: 2008 QF
Canada: I actually don’t know tbh, probably something from 2008 but Ned actually did play well in 2018… not as high on 2013 as some others
Cincinnati: 2013 SF
US Open: 2010 F
Basel: Most of the 2015 matches would fit the bill, funnily enough
Madrid Indoors: 2005 F (it’s the only good one)
YEC: I’ve narrowed it down to two: the 2010 F and the 2013 SF.

People seem to be against the Canada 13 SF a fair bit for whatever reason. Wonder why that is.

 

[Third Serve]

People seem to be against the Canada 13 SF a fair bit for whatever reason. Wonder why that is.

I mean it’s a good match but I don’t think it’s quite the pinnacle of their HC rivalry. As far as Bo3 goes, Miami 2011 clearly outclasses it.

 

[StrongRule]

People seem to be against the Canada 13 SF a fair bit for whatever reason. Wonder why that is.

That can be said about almost every match that Djokovic lost. And it isn't coming just from Djokovic fans.

 

[StrongRule]

Too hard to pick one match out of many.

 

[Hitman]

To get ready for Nadal's possible final year on the tour next season, (jury is still out on it being his last), from the tournaments below, give me, in your opinion, the best Nadal match from that event. It can be any year, and anyone he played. Interested to see how many choices we get for Nadal's best performances. You can only pick one for each of the events. If you don't have one, just ignore and move onto the next event.

Australian Open - 2009 semi final v Verdasco
Buenos Aires - 2016 semi final v Thiem
Rio - 2015 semi final v Fognini
Acapulco - 2013 final v Ferrer
Rotterdam - 2009 R16 v Dimitrov
Doha - 2014 final v Monfils
Dubai - 2006 final v Federer
Indian Wells - 2007 final v Djokovic
Miami - 2011 final v Djokovic
Monte Carlo - 2012 final v Djokovic
Barcelona - 2009 final v Ferrer
Madrid - 2009 semi final v Djokovic
Rome - 2005 final v Coria
Roland Garros - 2008 Quarter Final v Almagro
Stuttgart - 2015 final v Troicki
Queens - 2008 Quarter Final v Karlovic
Halle - 2014 1st Round v Brown
Wimbledon - 2008 Quarter Final v Murray
Hamburg - 2008 Semi Final v Djokovic
Canada - 2005 Final v Agassi
Cincinnati - 2013 Quarter Final v Federer
USO - 2013 Quarter Final v Robredo
Tokyo - 2019 Final v Monfils
Beijing - 2017 final v Kyrgios
Shanghai - 2017 Semi Final v Dimitrov
Basel - 2015 Final v Federer
Paris - 2009 Semi Final v Djokovic
ATP Finals - 2010 Semi Final v Murray
Olympics - 2008 Semi Final v Djokovic
Davis Cup - 2011 Final v Del Potro
ATP Cup - 2020 Final v Djokovic

Here's mine

 

[Hitman]

Too hard to pick one match out of many.

At least try a few where for you the answer is obvious.

 

[vive le beau jeu !]

To get ready for Nadal's possible final year on the tour next season, (jury is still out on it being his last), from the tournaments below, give me, in your opinion, the best Nadal match from that event. It can be any year, and anyone he played. Interested to see how many choices we get for Nadal's best performances. You can only pick one for each of the events. If you don't have one, just ignore and move onto the next event.

Chennai: 2008 final
Australian Open: 2008 SF
Buenos Aires: 2005 QF
Rio: tie between 2015 and 2016 SFs
Acapulco: 2019 R16 (that hand!)
Rotterdam: 2009 final
Doha: 2011 SF
Dubai: 2008 QF
Indian Wells: 2017 R16
Miami: 2006 R64
Monte Carlo: 2019 SF
Barcelona: 2014 QF
Madrid: 2009 final
Rome: 2022 R16
Roland Garros: 2009 R16 (soderlingement day, of course)
Stuttgart: 2003 R32
Queens: 2007 QF
Halle: 2014 R16
Wimbledon: 2012 R64
Hamburg: 2007 final
Canada: 2017 R16
Cincinnati: 2010 QF
USO: 2004 R64
Tokyo: 2011 final
Beijing: 2015 final
Shanghai: 2017 final
Basel: 2015 final
Paris: 2007 final
ATP Finals: 2011 RR
Olympics: 2016 bronze medal match
Davis Cup: 2004 CZE vs ESP, R1
ATP Cup: 2023 RR

 

[Hitman]

Chennai: 2008 final
Australian Open: 2008 SF
Buenos Aires: 2005 QF
Rio: tie between 2015 and 2016 SFs
Acapulco: 2019 R16 (that hand!)
Rotterdam: 2009 final
Doha: 2011 SF
Dubai: 2008 QF
Indian Wells: 2017 R16
Miami: 2006 R64
Monte Carlo: 2019 SF
Barcelona: 2014 QF
Madrid: 2009 final
Rome: 2022 R16
Roland Garros: 2009 R16 (soderlingement day, of course)
Stuttgart: 2003 R32
Queens: 2007 QF
Halle: 2014 R16
Wimbledon: 2012 R128
Hamburg: 2007 final
Canada: 2017 R16
Cincinnati: 2010 QF
USO: 2004 R64
Tokyo: 2011 final
Beijing: 2015 final
Shanghai: 2017 final
Basel: 2015 final
Paris: 2007 final
ATP Finals: 2011 RR
Olympics: 2016 bronze medal match
Davis Cup: 2004 CZE vs ESP, R1
ATP Cup: 2023 RR

Lol. Perfect thread to share your greatest hits. But are sure about W 2012 1st round?

 

[The Sinner]

Chennai: 2008 final
Australian Open: 2008 SF
Buenos Aires: 2005 QF
Rio: tie between 2015 and 2016 SFs
Acapulco: 2019 R16 (that hand!)
Rotterdam: 2009 final
Doha: 2011 SF
Dubai: 2008 QF
Indian Wells: 2017 R16
Miami: 2006 R64
Monte Carlo: 2019 SF
Barcelona: 2014 QF
Madrid: 2009 final
Rome: 2022 R16
Roland Garros: 2009 R16 (soderlingement day, of course)
Stuttgart: 2003 R32
Queens: 2007 QF
Halle: 2014 R16
Wimbledon: 2012 R128
Hamburg: 2007 final
Canada: 2017 R16
Cincinnati: 2010 QF
USO: 2004 R64
Tokyo: 2011 final
Beijing: 2015 final
Shanghai: 2017 final
Basel: 2015 final
Paris: 2007 final
ATP Finals: 2011 RR
Olympics: 2016 bronze medal match
Davis Cup: 2004 CZE vs ESP, R1
ATP Cup: 2023 RR

You’re obviously Rafa’s biggest fan

 

[nolefam_2024]

To get ready for Nadal's possible final year on the tour next season, (jury is still out on it being his last), from the tournaments below, give me, in your opinion, the best Nadal match from that event. It can be any year, and anyone he played. Interested to see how many choices we get for Nadal's best performances. You can only pick one for each of the events. If you don't have one, just ignore and move onto the next event.

Australian Open
Buenos Aires
Rio
Acapulco
Rotterdam
Doha
Dubai
Indian Wells
Miami
Monte Carlo
Barcelona
Madrid
Rome
Roland Garros
Stuttgart
Queens
Halle
Wimbledon
Hamburg
Canada
Cincinnati
USO
Tokyo
Beijing
Shanghai
Basel
Paris
ATP Finals
Olympics
Davis Cup
ATP Cup

Australian Open - 2009
Indian Wells - 2013
Miami - 2011
Monte Carlo - 2008
Madrid - 2017
Rome - 2012
RG - 2008
Wimbledon - 2008
Canada - 2013
Cincy - 2013
USOpen - 2010
Shanghai - 2017
Bercy - 2007
ATP Finals - 2013

So Nadal had his best performance in 2013.

4 tournaments in 2013
3 in 2008

He had some or other great tournaments in all years.

 

[StrongRule]

Lol. Perfect thread to share your greatest hits. But are sure about W 2012 1st round?

Impressive how many Nadal matches he remembers. Didn't miss even one tournament from the list. That's a real fan.

 

[Third Serve]

Chennai: 2008 final
Australian Open: 2008 SF
Buenos Aires: 2005 QF
Rio: tie between 2015 and 2016 SFs
Acapulco: 2019 R16 (that hand!)
Rotterdam: 2009 final
Doha: 2011 SF
Dubai: 2008 QF
Indian Wells: 2017 R16
Miami: 2006 R64
Monte Carlo: 2019 SF
Barcelona: 2014 QF
Madrid: 2009 final
Rome: 2022 R16
Roland Garros: 2009 R16 (soderlingement day, of course)
Stuttgart: 2003 R32
Queens: 2007 QF
Halle: 2014 R16
Wimbledon: 2012 R128
Hamburg: 2007 final
Canada: 2017 R16
Cincinnati: 2010 QF
USO: 2004 R64
Tokyo: 2011 final
Beijing: 2015 final
Shanghai: 2017 final
Basel: 2015 final
Paris: 2007 final
ATP Finals: 2011 RR
Olympics: 2016 bronze medal match
Davis Cup: 2004 CZE vs ESP, R1
ATP Cup: 2023 RR

and they say it takes no effort to hate

 

[InsuranceMan]

Vina Del Mar: 2013 Final

 

[vive le beau jeu !]

Lol. Perfect thread to share your greatest hits. But are sure about W 2012 1st round?

what's your personal suggestion?
(i had a particularly great time that day... and it was the cherry on the cake when i heard the news!)

 

[Hitman]

what's your personal suggestion?
(i had a particularly great time that day... and it was the cherry on the cake when i heard the news!)

Nadal won that match....He lost the 2nd round of 2012 and first round of 2013....

 

[vive le beau jeu !]

Nadal won that match....He lost the 2nd round of 2012 and first round of 2013....

that's actually an excellent point!
(please forgive my optimistic selective memory)