The only disappointment here is that this was a quarter-finals match and not a grand finale as it deserved to be

I thought Djokovic was gonna take the 4th set, but no, Rafa’s fighting spirit is just incredible, saving set points, break back, played an incredible tiebreak and won the match.

i thought nadal looked done 6-7 years ago. it feels like he's only still here though sheer force of will. what a dawg. one of my favorite athletes ever

I had little expectations on Nadal this year in RG. But there he is, winning his 14th French open at 36 years old, and beating Djokovich in quarter finals in one on the best matches ever. True legend.

I can’t imagine tennis w/o Nadal even tho we have Alcaraz, Nadal is just another level of tennis. Entertaining and probably one of the best the game will ever see.

Insane day of tennis on the men's side. This is how it should be! Nadal is unreal.

He's actually better now than ever, some of the shots he made here in these highlights he couldn't have made years ago. He's one of the true greats and my personal favorite of all time. RAFA!

"Game Nadal" - gives me goosebumps every time and still after all those years he played

Nadal is just incredible. I have no more words to say about this man he is just unbelievably amazing

Rafa Nadal, extraordinary physical endurance even with the pain, for me the greatest player I,ve seen. Ask yourself , if you picked any of the best matches ever played I bet Rafa was in it regardless if he won or lost. Legendary

Federer use to be my favorite because he's a natural, tennis comes easy to him. But seeing the effort and grit Nadal lays on the court, the violent forehand, literally running opponents into the ground (see Zverev). The Spaniard is my favorite now

His number of French Open wins is one of the most unbreakable records in any sport

The highligths of this game should've been the whole game. What a performance of both players... Nadal, as always, fighting like no one has ever fought in tennis.

As a neutral this was probably one of the most intense physical even 4 set matches I ever seen. Only Nadal playing at a high level was gonna take down Novak and he delivered. He kept hitting his trademark banana forehand down the line to perfection like it was drill practice it was just unreal. Nadal has drove home that he is the god of clay let alone the king.

It's incredible how many times we have seen Nadal dig out of those difficult moments in a match ...the results he's produced in his stellar career proves how the game is as much about temperament and mental toughness as it's about the on court skills...

Being in Australia, we are not able to watch live. Knowing how well Djokovic was playing in previous matches and Nadal being hampered by injuries, I was quite certain that Nadal will face a huge challenge. Next morning, I avoided checking any sports news or friends messages, i didn’t want to be disappointed with Djokovic coming on top again this year. However, I was also secretly hoping for a miracle. At the end of the day, I finally found the courage to look at general sports stat to indirectly infer the score. 😅 That’s when google happen to return the big news! I was speechless and felt beyond belief! Nadal is truly amazing to pull this off. I was over the moon to see he to go on to claim 14th crown here. Deeply satisfying!

Nadal's performance on clay courts is just a work of art. His dominance is something to be remembered forever and probably will NEVER be matched from anyone. In my opinion, Nadal is the most dominant player to ever play tennis. As much as I'm a Federer fan, watch Nadal play is a pleasure. His game is absolutely stunning to see.

Man oh man...i slept at 3-1 in the 4th set as it was almost early morning here in India thinking it would go to a 5th set and Djokovic might just win it again. Woke up now to this and I can't believe Rafa finished it in 4. I mean I have learnt my lesson again and again to never count my man out but as a fan I still have doubts but this guy is just something else. He is proving his doubters wrong again and again and again. VAMOS KING. You are the one and the only.

Nadal's mentality is made of steel..Hard to beat.❤

22 grand slams will be surpassed one day, probably by Djokovic or by some future unknown player. 14 Roland Garros titles and counting is something I believe will never be surpassed in my lifetime ( I'm 40). To stay that dominant, that consistent, that relatively healthy for that amount of time is simply astonishing. Nadal's game on clay, when healthy, is the closest thing to unbeatable perfection the sport of tennis has ever seen. 36 years old, with a numb foot, with no preparation, beating 4 top 10 players to win the title. Words no longer does Rafa justice.

Rafa is amazing, even with his recent injuries he's almost impossible to beat on clay.

Don't know how Rafa recovered after that second set. He looked utterly defeated and Novak was bursting through his shirt with confidence. Incredible resilience.

Rafa is interesting because he seems to downplay his chances and then play like his life depends on it to win!! Not sure what to call that but his intensity is unmatched

This guy has an impossible record in this tournament, 110w/3l. He wins 97% of his matches, and 91% of the sets. During eighteen years. How on earth so many people disrespected him in the last two days, It's pathetic and fun at the same time. 🤬😂

Rafa improves H2H record to 11-7 at slams, best of 5 against Novak, including winning H2H in 9 GS Finals. He came back down 5-2 and 4-1 in set 4...Rafa still has to reach 22 slams, but he played in less slams than Novak

Nadal is not playing, he is killing 🔥🔥🔥

It's just crazy how he keeps dominating this event. Blown away.

Roger, Novak, Rafael.... those three were my icons when I was younger starting playing tennis. Congratulations to all of you, you represent this sport and dominated it for nearly two decades. I cannot imagine whom I gonna cheer for after all of you guys retire. Anyways, thanks for the great time watching your art on the court

An almost 6 minutes highlight! Even RG is acknowledging the greatness of these 2 men!

Incredible performance by The Goat Rafa! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 We Believe 22 Grand Slams 🏆💛

The forehand winner at 4:14 was the exclamation point and completely shifted the momentum in Rafa's favor. From that point on, the rest is history! #22

Lol, “night session is gonna hurt Nadal”, “Djoker’s form is too much for Rafa”, against all odds, Nadal proves himself yet again. Recency bias is a cancer. People forget that he has 13 of these things under his belt and came into this match 109-3. Vamos, King!

"Victory belongs to the most tenacious" - Roland Garros

Watching this fearing this could be Rafa's last match at RG, my heart beating late into the night, as he outfought and outplayed a in form Djokovic. Another unforgettable Nadal moment etched in my soul. What a champion, what an inspiration

Nadal fighting back on the fourth set clearly defined him as the champion he is…that is what they are made of.

Nadal has the most innocent smile. He's like a child every time he wins, now. Angelic. #VamosRafa #22

I don't know how to describe how I felt knowing Nadal win, it's indescribable! Love to see his smile at the end of the match. You deserve it man, you deserve it! Keep on fighting for no. 22. Whether it will turn into reality or not, you will always be our inspiration. Go Rafa!

If my life was on the line and I could pick one player to play tennis for me, it would be Rafa! His grit and determination are legendary. It’s a pleasure to watch this level of tennis.

Nadal has always had speed, aggression and great top spin, but his anticipation and variety of shots has become better and better. He showed this brilliantly at A0 this year

My impression is that Rafa's concentration in this match was like a transcendental experience...and then that super genuine smile at the end...

Nadal is a player who broke new ground in the tennis world with her left hand and won the hearts of the audience. Bravo Nadal💪💪👌🤙

Damn, when i think that matches like this we will maybe never see again. Nole/Rafa/Roger. So happy that i lived in theyr prime😎

This whole match gave me heart palpitations but I feel so grateful to have been able to witness GREATNESS live 🤩

This Highlights Doesn't show how intense and barbaric this was, Nadal was a True Warrior

Absolutely brilliant! Congrats Champ #22, one for each year of the 21st Century. Looking forward to #23!--Vamos!!!

Djokovic before US open 2021: I’m making history guys, this is obviously most important moment in tennis. Nadal after he “made history”: I just like to play the game! GOAT

I enjoyed soooo much this match, unreal the level of both. Rafa is an inspiration for all, fighting 100% from the first to de last ball, not a single bad gesture. THANK YOU. Vamos campeón!!!

I’m just enjoying Rafa and every match he plays.

What a match! Nadal is like wine; he gets better with time. I love my Rafa.

Novak forgot Nadal has won 13 French Opens when he said he liked his chances…

This win is dedicated to all who disrespected Rafa. Truly goat!!!!

I admired Nadal so much not only as a great tennis player but also as the spirit of a warrior and his behavior and humility. A fan from Vietnam. I love his smile every time to wins. Through Nadal I get to know spanis more.

Nadal playing tennis on this level at that age = pure legend.

King is back love raffel from india🇮🇳

After beating Felix in 5 I didn’t think he’d beat Novak in only 4. Good quality just like last years semi final but this time Nadal got the win instead of Novak. Great match

Tell me I am getting older. Tell me I wasn't playing well. Tell me the conditions don't suit me. Tell me my foot will keep me from winning. Tell me I am exhausted. Tell me I don't have what it takes to beat Novak Djokovic...I want you to. You are an inspiration for all to never lose hope and fight through the sufferings in life. Vamos Rafa! #14/#22 💪❤️🏆

Most incredible.....1) The comeback by Nole in the second set.2)The comeback by Nadal in fourth set. Incredible rivalry... Incredible play....by both of tennis legends.

As a rafa fan, I thought he was done years ago. The fact he is still competing at such a high level, beating Novak. Is down to his shear force of will, and love for the sport. With all his injuries, he has really nothing to proove. But his will to win is just amazing.

Rafa's smile is priceless!!! True legend of our generation....

Brutal nadal, people hav a lot to learn from him..his insane fighting spirit

RG 2020 : A new hope RG 2021 : The empire strikes back RG 2022 : The return of the jedi

One of the most fantastic matches I've ever seen.

They've played 59 times, and only 1 match separates them (30-29, in Novak's favor). That's one hell of a rivalry. Doubt we'll ever see anything like it again.

As a Djokovic fan before the game, I wrote that in case of such a match - two legends, tennis geniuses, who for more than a decade give us the most breathtaking and beautiful sensations we can dream of ( obviously plus Roger - his style of play is a classic of classics). TO NADAL THE GREATEST AND DEEPEST CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART !!! NOW I'M KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED FOR THE FRENCH OPEN 2022 CUP TO GO TO YOUR HAND. YOU DESERVE THIS AS NO ONE ELSE - YOUR WONDERFUL GAME, BEAUTIFUL TENNIS - I WANT TO SAY A BIG THANK YOU !!! I won't pretend to be extremely happy, because I'm always heartbroken when Nole loses ... But I will get it back together again ... However, I think that we are extremely lucky that we had and have the opportunity to watch tennis, at a time when the best three of the greatest are playing in this beautiful sport. Nadal is right - together they have created a magnificent piece of history. I think that they appreciate it sometimes even more than some of the fan base. I don't know if you guys follow their " comments" that they post to each other before games. Those brief conversations of theirs speak for everything. The respect that they have for each other is enormous. It is often us fans and press that are looking for sensationalism. Well... Today my dear Nole got defeated ... I feel sad ( whenever he loses, my mood isn't one of the greatest). But having a chance to watch such a tennis I can sum up in only one way. I sincerely appreciate, say thank you and I wish all the best !!! Keep playing as long as possible!!! Greetings to you all sincerely :-)

Nadal, no words, just incredible

Nadals diet chart Breakfast : Clay with bananas and some Clay sauce Lunch : Rice with chicken and clay salad Dinner : Clay with some meat

Three Certainty in life 1) Death 2) Taxes 3) Nadal winning French open🏆💪 King of Clay👑🙌

The Greatest, The Wizard, The Myth, The Legend... I dunno how else to call him.

If you look at how Djokovic plays- that is really high level tennis, how can you play any better? And still Rafa just picks him apart somehow. On the moments when Novak starts to dominate, Rafa just rises the level of his play for one more notch and just grinds on. 112-3 record is amazing, unreal!

The man is almost 40 years of age and still playing at this level. Fantastic tennis played today.

I hope this match answers all those people who doubted/discarded/disrespected Nadal’s Australian Open 2022 Win. Even not in his best form, he managed to win against an in-form and fresher Novak, in a condition that he‘s not favoured. When everyone doubts him, he performs his best ever! LONG LIVE THE KING! #VamosRafa #RolandGarros

Nadal has an amazing spirit, attitude. He is the best sport player of all time, not only in tennis (my opinion)

I watched till 4-2 in the fourth set, and since it was 3 am I went to sleep thinking we'd have an exciting 5th set. But Nadal on clay is Nadal on clay. GOAT 🐐

Bravo Rafa, again! It's amazing! Hope, you'll be the champion of Rolan Garros this year!💪👍🔥

And suddenly the Novak fans have gone very quiet 😂. If Nadal says this might be his last Roland garros then he's going give everything he has to win. Vamos Rafa

Summary for everyone who tried to underestimate Rafa Vamos Rafa

Rafel Nadal is a great player,no one can beat him on Clay Court, My favourite player 😊

Rafa showed lot of resilience in the 4th set,i thought the decider is inevitable now but Rafa played some exceptional and unbelievable tennis when it mattered the most.Novak too had his chances but couldn't capitalised on those.

Honestly this _was_ the final, I cannot see any of the other matches coming even close to this level of play

Two legends at work. Two years ago I was thinking that Rafa will retire with no other significant wins. We will miss such games in few years...

This Nadal would have won the 2022 Us Open. Nadal had the ab tear so unfortunate

Famous quote i ever heard, AGE IS JUST A NUMBER... No sportsman will be the better example than RAFA. VAMOS KING... Truly inspirational. Grandslam number 22 on the way for KING OF TENNIS

Everyone was saying Djokovic is in beast mode.. and what we found out is beast Nadal... He is the king of clay

Nadal dominated the entire first set, some of the best tennis I’ve seen him play since AO final

His choice of shots and his shot placements were phenomeNADAL 💙

That "victory belongs to the most tenacious" quote up on the stands was basically written for Rafa.

Watching from India I slept around fourth set when the points were 3-1 thinking it would go for fifth set. But, seeing results in the morning gives me feeling of regret for I missed the come back of King of Clay. Being a Rafa fan just can't express my happiness. Hoping for 22nd Grand Slam. Vamos Rafa.

Vintage Nadal 😍 same energy and perfect shot's, loved it

It's funny how Djokovic fans are now saying "all three are goats". The narratives were not same last year.

i dont know rafa personally but its insane how much i feel with him and how glad I am that he can battle through his pains. he is the all time best imo, more even than federer and i am swiss. nadal is so classy on and off the court. insane.

18 years of watching him play and i have never seen Rafa this serious in my life. He knew the task, He knew his game, He knew his physical condition, He knew the opponent. Djokovic was lucky he didn't went down in straight sets.

One of the most High voltage match thanks to both legends

Great to watch all 3 legends playing apposite each other, you 3 have made your own legacy and feel proud to see you play, Roger, Rafal, Novak, I wish all the best to all 3

Rafa's BH was sooo good this match! Great depth and movement on it, didn't allow it to be attacked. You are all right, I'm not ready for him to retire any time soon, this man is a legend. #22

I put it on my life, I've been a STAN for Rafa Nadal since 2010🎾....I'm so happy he is having a strong resurgence👏🏽 People have been writing him off for years. Vamos💪🏽

quarter final, absolutely ridiculous ... what an absurd draw ... however Rafa Shines again & he just WON #14 which defies description ... inspiring, wonderful, amazing, I am tearing for this beyond brilliant champion !!!

And they said Rafa won the AO22 coz Novak wasn't playing....!!!What about now then...🙃

Love that big smile after the last point was played. Stay with it, Rafa. A 14th Roland Garros title is in sight. Stay focused. Nadal Is The King!

nadal's record at roland garros makes my jaw drop everytime i think about it

Always tough on us faint hearts when two titans face each other on the courts. What a game, as always!