Rafa4LifeEver
G.O.A.T.
First Monte Carlo
Then Barcelona
Then Roland Garros
Now Rome.
The God of clay for you, ladies and gentlemen.
Then Barcelona
Then Roland Garros
Now Rome.
The God of clay for you, ladies and gentlemen.
La decima × 4
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StrongRule
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This one is the most surprising. He never dominated in this tournament, had many losses, including not even reaching the semifinal for 3 straight years in 2015-2017. And even when he won it were usually close, dramatical battles. Who could possibly believe it will happen when he lost to Thiem in 2017, that he will win it 3 more times?
octobrina10
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Rafa fans believe in Rafa. Non-fans don't.
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What happened in Monte Carlo, happened.
And what happened in Barcelona, happened.
What happened in Madrid, happened.
And here we are.
We are in Rome.
tennisjedi
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That clip will never get old. 
Sudacafan
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This just proves that the third clay masters 1000 (formerly Hamburg, now Madrid) is a terrible résumé stain.
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catskillthunder
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I dont see a problem with this. So because his accolades on clay do not follow your narrative, its less impressive?
MichaelNadal
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Insane achievement, hats off to the guy.
MichaelNadal
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Beckerserve
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It is just unreal. Really is special. Rome meant a lot to him today clearly. So much for me saying only slams matter lol
socallefty
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Reminds me of a movie title on Netfliz - The King: Eternal Monarch.
Sudacafan
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I like how Nadal appreciates all the titles he wins as if they were the first or the last one.
No. I was being serious. Kudos.
Sorry_to_tell_you_mate
Professional
What's the closest tournament to 10 now for Rafa? Maybe his 5 in Madrid? I don't think he can add any more to the list. 5 more is just too much.
Sudacafan
Bionic Poster
US Open?
itrium84
Hall of Fame
Damn impressive
USO
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Madrid and Canada with 5 each.
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TheNachoMan
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Madrid was always the most important clay tournament anyway @Nole Slam
JustMy2Cents
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Beckerserve
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He said in his presser he wanted this badly. He said as he had cracked 10 at MC FO and Barcelona he desperately wanted Rome. What fascinates me is absolutely no differentiating the events status wise.
Rafa4LifeEver
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Not this tea. Gimme the classic English tea
Rafa4LifeEver
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If 10 titles isn't domination, then what is??
Rafa4LifeEver
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Love you bro
Rafa4LifeEver
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Even if he didn't win, he'd have swept the RG and then @Atennisone would have edited this clip for us and made
"What happened in Monte Carlo happened and what happened in Barcelona happened and what happened in Madrid happened and what happened in Rome happened and here we are, we're in Paris."
Rafa4LifeEver
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High altitude is the reason. Though I'd not say 5 titles as a stain by any means, gentleman.
Rafa4LifeEver
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Rafa4LifeEver
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As usual, the classy hitman appreciating. Thanks, gentleman.
Rafa4LifeEver
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Absolutely right, gentleman. People who say that big 3 don't care about non slams are wrong. They are old and hence can't maintain their consistently high level week-in week-out, plus BO3 gives less time to regroup or to find mojo back. That's why more losses happen at that level.
Rafa4LifeEver
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He is unprecedented, never to be matched.
Rafa4LifeEver
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Just like he gives his full commitment and efforts to a point everytime.
Rosstour
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This non-fan does. I'm constantly saying he will win 5+ more RGs and will probably get the last one well into his 40s.
Rafa4LifeEver
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Nothing more remains Imho. Madrid is definitely unachievable, realistically speaking
Beckerserve
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Rafa said he wanted a 10th Rome badly to match MC and Barcelona and FO. So i am not sure the players solely judge themselves and each other on slams.
Rafa4LifeEver
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5>3, now gimme some garlic nachos as compensation, sir.
Beckerserve
Legend
Sinner will be his massive problem. Maybe not this year but Sinner looks like the heir to the throne.
Sudacafan
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He’s a Spaniard and fan of the Real Madrid, he should have been acclimated to Madrid already.
Madrid is not that high. That nonsense should be stopped.
Hamburg is at sea level.
Rafa4LifeEver
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Realistically speaking though, he is Lucky to have 5 in madrid/hamburg. Fededer virtually gifted that 2008 title to him (not that I'd deny such a gift, but yeah that's true)
Rosstour
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I keep thinking that, and it never happens. Sinner does look good, but Rafa is the greatest of all time and has a self-belief matched only by a few.
Tshooter
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Rafa is Yogi Berra level quotable.
Sudacafan
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Federer is very fond of Nadal, he gifted him many tournaments.
Tshooter
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Sudacafan
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In Spanish, these lines are more powerful.
People should learn Spanish, just to appreciate them in their original state.
JustMy2Cents
Hall of Fame
To be honest, when I saw the draw from hell, I lowered my expectations for this year's Roma... and I'm a huge RAFAN.
Kudos to Rafa for conquering all hurdles in inimitable style ...and to you Octo for your unwavering faith and all the pics and info on Nadal news thread. Your contribution is much appreciated
Tshooter
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AND HERE WE ARE. WE ARE IN ROME.
I’m not sure it would be as great in his native language. His off-kilter English adds a lot.
Though there is nothing off about this particular quote.
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Sudacafan
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Yes, it also works the other way round. Spanish speaking people who already don’t should learn English as well.I’m not sure it would be as great in his native language. His off-kilter English adds a lot.
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