The night Rafa Nadal and Dominic Thiem reached their PHYSICAL LIMITS!
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Рік томуThe night that Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem met at the 2018 US Open in the quarterfinals. The match that science cannot explain turned into a tough physical and mental battle.
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@seandangio Рік тому
The way they hug at the end just absolutely breaks my heart - what a match.
@TomH001 Рік тому
It's when they both realize in a match like that there are no losers ; both played at the peak of their ability and in that moment they show respect to each other after a grueling battle which pushed them to the limit , which is satisfying for a tennis player to be able to do
@AllgoodthingsTv Рік тому
One of the all time best matches I've ever seen. Both players just slamming the ball across the court and some incredible, seemingly impossible shots made.
@annicecooper8105 11 місяців тому
Rafa has had so many of these amazing matches over the years. Wimbledon 2008, AO semi's & final 2009, RG 2014, Wimbledon Quarters 2018, USO 2019, AO 2022....A true legend and gentleman.
@jeffreykaufmann2867 11 місяців тому
@Annice Cooper A lot of the Greatest matches of all time were in the Quarterfinals.
@annicecooper8105 11 місяців тому
@@jeffreykaufmann2867 agreed, semis too, less nerves about screwing it up at the final hurdle maybe. Fear of winning Rafa calls it.
@jeffreykaufmann2867 11 місяців тому
@@annicecooper8105 why would someone be afraid of winning?
@annicecooper8105 11 місяців тому
@@jeffreykaufmann2867 it's the term Rafa describes it himself in his autobiography, particularly in relation to Wimbledon '08. I guess the previous two years he had come so close ( esp '07 ).
@BrotherTree1 Рік тому
Nadal has broken many players' hearts over his insanely legendary career.
@victorlu5399 Рік тому
That’s what legends do
@srikanthvenkat6680 Рік тому
He is the greatest. Cemented into history
@elias8645 Рік тому
Djokovic Broke morr
@terrfan Рік тому
"medvedev"
@symba-uo3os Рік тому
Frankly, Thiem Is a very down to earth person, loosing to Nadal Is not smtg that would break his Heart,unfortunately, his body let him down
@MIZUNOMP60 9 місяців тому
I hope Thiem can get back to this level again, he's a class act like Nadal. I love his aggressive game, one of the all time great single-handed backhands.
@huzcer 8 місяців тому
Unfortunately for him that just does not look in any way like it's happening at this stage. He never beat the Big 3 in the slam finals. The one final that he won was the worst 5 set slam final of all time.
@doyouseeme5060 8 місяців тому
@@huzcerthe one against zverev?
@alfiomartins5390 2 місяці тому
The level of Thiem is more or less the same but the actual top is 10 simply too much for him. He still has a great BH but the FH is not enough for the new level of tennis.
@tomfritz6257 2 місяці тому
lol. his level is not same, its way less then before@@alfiomartins5390
@superjarri Рік тому
How brutal is the one handed backhand from Thiem? It's crazy the angles and power he gets
@-BigIi- Рік тому
Yes it is brutal indeed... Another similar is Stanimal, when he's in form.. They say court side his one-arm backhand is quite loud, because he generates much power with it.
@pierroulechou Рік тому
can be brutal one day and a huge weakness an other day, 1 hander is almost all the time a weakness. those players need to have an insane Forehand to compensate. Federer included.
@mariodoblado668 Рік тому
@@pierroulechou pretty much, right now 2 hander is the meta specially on the return aspect of the game, far more consistent and acurate too
@deathbombs 11 місяців тому
1 handlers are all literally extinct on top ranks now. Lol
@skychaos87 11 місяців тому
That's the advantage of 1h backhand, you have more reach/angle and power but has lesser sweet spot hitting zone and requires more preparation which makes it harder to be consistent. In today's game where the courts are slower and ball bounces higher, 1h backhand players would usually be pushed further back to take the ball on the drop. Taking the ball on the rise is risky and difficult, but when Roger changed his game to do that in 2017, he suddenly becomes competitive again and won a few more slams.
@NenadPeter Рік тому
I was lucky enough to be at this match. Almost didn't end up going. I couldn't believe that Thiem bageled Nadal first set. After Nadal won the second I knew it was going all the way. The best match I've ever seen in person and right at the top all time. The level was absolutely legendary. I really felt for Dominic, he needed to get over this Big Three hurdle and this was a great chance when they were all still playing! Got back to the hotel at 4 AM but it was well worth it.
@virginiaknighten4687 10 місяців тому
How lucky you were to have been able to experience this amazing event!
@stepaushi Місяць тому
"After Nadal won the second I knew it was going all the way." There's no way you could have *known* Nadal would win. It went to a tie-breaker in the fifth set, far from a given!
@taulantprenci2614 Рік тому
Thiem vs Nadal matches are always a show.
@TheRealSuperwiesel 10 місяців тому
Both are the most power players on tour for me
@Acsantes73 Рік тому
I hope Thiem can get back to that level of tennis again!
@Cocoyog Рік тому
The best match of this US Open 2018 without a doubt ! 💥👌🏻
@Luchon20082010 Рік тому
The best match of the us open ever!
@HoangTruong-vk7ek Рік тому
@@Luchon20082010 nope 2019 final rafa vs medvedev tops this. Its still an insanw match tho.
@Divvy21 Рік тому
@@HoangTruong-vk7ek Djokovic Nadal us open 2011 for me is the best. The rallies were intense.
@Escorpio123PS Рік тому
The shots here are out of this world. They were hitting so hard the ball. 😮
@aninwaloda6759 8 місяців тому
Exploding the ball
@andyroo9381 Рік тому
This was a high drama match! It had so many ups and downs. Either player could have won this battle but it was Nadal in the very end. Nadal is just brutal and relentless. You can't ever let a point go when you play against Rafa. He will take the match from you. Nadal Is The KING!
@dannyboyrodas Рік тому
This kind of tattles always, always , alwways win Nadal, he is the boss giving 100 physical limits.
@Johnny_island Рік тому
One of the best matches in decades for sure.
@MrLyminhtri Рік тому
That's great quality match highlight. Thanks for uploading.
@grimson 11 місяців тому
Nadal's nerve at 5-5 in the tiebreak to hit that overhead while backpedaling, and then put away the reply. Two warriors. Amazing match.
@olifedererrmurray Рік тому
Thiem was an absolute BEAST
@sunnydays5742 Рік тому
I hope this Thiem comes back soon. He is missed 😊
@maryhanson2996 Рік тому
Just one of the many hours of joy Rafa has provided.And plenty of heartbreak too.
@jeffreykaufmann2867 11 місяців тому
The last point of this match is the Greatest example in Tennis History of why you should try to return every shot.
@maka3230 Рік тому
Nadal never gives up even after bagel on first set
@amrfarouk9741 Рік тому
The best match I have ever seen
@kaiiiiii3934 11 місяців тому
I miss this Thiem , so much fun to watch 😢
@ixra54 Рік тому
que recuerdos ver asi a dominic thiem ojala vuelva a este nivel
@valsainking Рік тому
You know this was an epic balls-to-the-wall battle when, even though I knew who won, I still got white knuckles watching this classic all over again. By the way, for an undisputed clay-court master, no one drives a NYC crowd as wild as Rafa. That was definitely a night to remember. 🤩🤩
@corvinlord 4 місяці тому
Once of my all-time favorite matches as well
@0077delevadova Рік тому
29:45 Look at the discipline here 😮 only Borg could trump this level of control
@TheRafaelBond Рік тому
what?
@0077delevadova Рік тому
@@TheRafaelBond I know right? this is one of the many reasons I like this guy
@ADITYASHARMA-nh4wq Рік тому
I don't think even borg can do that I love this man
@Nycku007 Рік тому
@@TheRafaelBond he didnt got angry after the easy error , just got back to playing the next point.
@WebSeriessZone Рік тому
Federer would have smashed it 🔥
@P3rfil Рік тому
The best of the history 💪🇪🇦
@isjawu Рік тому
As quite often, the match point is an essence of the whole match. Great serve and great attack, but the beast brings it back, and brings it back so good to force the final error.
@kwilson5832 10 місяців тому
When I saw this video was 'only' 46 minutes long, I thought 'What a shame, I would have liked to have seen the whole match'. As such, I would like to mention the superb editing that has gone in to making this - thank you.
@l.hb.5160 10 місяців тому
He didn’t change his body. He changed his mind. It’s the mind only. Every great player will tell you this.
@gailsykes2691 Рік тому
Brilliant match, fantastic players. Not taking anything away from Thiem but my heart sings when Rafa fights like this. Sadly it also breaks a little bit thinking I may never see him play like this again due his recent injuries 😥
@joffreycaligula4507 Рік тому
Amazing battle !!!
@verdipoggi7434 Рік тому
It's really hard to believe this level of proficiency. Incredibly well played from both players.
@celestialspartan7977 Рік тому
This match cost Rafa the rest of the season,that year
@ADITYASHARMA-nh4wq Рік тому
Yup
@idleking31 Рік тому
Refresh our memories 😅
@dominiquehouleemc1044 5 місяців тому
How can you not love tennis!!
@CrisLifeCoach 11 місяців тому
One the very few Eternal Battles of Titans 🔥 Absolutely spectacular and exquisite ⭐️ ALL IN GREAT TENNIS AND MENTALITY
@johnheavner7947 4 місяці тому
Yes, one of the all time great matches!
@amarpimple8067 Рік тому
One of the best matches ever.....boy, i had thought Thiem would b the next no 1 player.....he was sooooo good
@taramartin1909 9 місяців тому
This is tennis master piece I watch at least once every 2 weeks. Absolutely one of my guilty pleasures. They both played as if it was a final - Thiem gave everything & the kitchen sink. Nadal gave everything, the kitchen sink, then he added the taps to the sink.
@doemehunatt Рік тому
That's great quality highlight. Thanks!
@adeolaadefowora155 9 місяців тому
Even I am exhausted just watching these two!🥱
@cks2020693 Рік тому
balls usually look slow from this angle, but not with this match, what insane intensity
@aninwaloda6759 8 місяців тому
It's one of the fastest surfaces in the world
@OverHypedG Рік тому
amazing quality man, thanks!
@samtaylordelaney7170 11 місяців тому
I love that you have the ESPN broadcast of this match.
@amirhossein9170 Рік тому
What a underrated match
@rockradstone 9 місяців тому
Absolutely one of the BEST matches I've ever seen, and I'm talking about matches over the past fifty years. Entertaining and astounding, right up to the hug at the end. Congrats to both exceptional players---thank you.
@cedricdecharme Рік тому
What do you want to say...Muchas gracias por todo Rafa 😘😘😘
@apexshorts3047 Рік тому
As an Rafa fan when he lose 1 set 6-0 so my sister said ohh no he’s gonna lose then I calmly said to her he’s not gonna lose but this match going to be very long victory for Rafa that’s all 😂😂
@vanessacort2370 Рік тому
I've only just seen this...wht an awesome match!!If ever there was a match tht both deserved to win it eas this👌🏿👍🏾👏🏾
@Faizan_Rizvi Рік тому
He is a MONSTER...
@laurastone6578 11 місяців тому
I saw this match. It was grueling for both players….but the G.O.A.T. made it through! 👏
@jacobschmidt2709 11 місяців тому
Doesn't mean a thing if he couldn't even make the final.
@ghostdog_ninja Рік тому
6-0 just saying. show me the next gen guys who can play like this.
@jakubkrupa9493 Рік тому
and still lose... All next gen can play high lvl tennis but there are unstable and missing big points. Dominic culdnt play whole match like in first set that was unbe.
@adithyanaren519 Рік тому
@@jakubkrupa9493 he did it finally in AO 2020 quarter final but he couldn’t maintain the same level in the finals.
@adithyanaren519 Рік тому
@Chung Yin CHEUNG True mate that he choked. but its Just my opinion that I felt his level was higher in the quarterfinals. His backhands were misfiring in the Final. I rewatched both the matches in QF he had extra energy which is obvious
@adithyanaren519 Рік тому
@Chung Yin CHEUNG But still novak was doing novak things and played clutch tennis
@adithyanaren519 Рік тому
@Chung Yin CHEUNG yeah always from 2-0 and especially 15-40 lol
@jkj1459 Рік тому
WHAT A GREAT PLAYER NADAL EVEN AFTER WINNING 22 GRANDSLAMS I NEVER SEEN HIM ABUSING RACQUET OR EXPRESSING ANGER
@samking2094 10 місяців тому
There was that one time at Wimbledon against Nick Kyrios, when Kyrios slammed a ball at Nadal, Nadal's body didn't really react, but his eyes said "I WANNA KILL YOU!"
@gruntled7621 Рік тому
Always tough against Nadal. Just when you think the point is over, he's able to retrieve the ball and come up with a winner. As if his life dependes on that point. Plus his game is brutal. But as intense as he is, he's absolutely gracious in victory, very good off the court.
@RobertKangchristianunix 9 місяців тому
This was a WAR !! Two world-class guys!! All fans in the stadium and around the world just watched an excellent sport film. Thiem did not win but the world just saw that he can go against just about anyone in this world~~
@emmyelijah7395 Рік тому
Nadal to Thiem at the net: "very well played"
@gwynjames 11 місяців тому
Nadal is one of the best ever players what he has achieved is ridiculous always amazing to watch
@dannyboyrodas Рік тому
Siempre en los partidos épicos en los que juegan al límite ambos jugadores, siempre pero siempre los gana Nadal, tiene una cabeza tremenda y unos huevos enormes !!!
@SendaAngosta 11 місяців тому
No siempre. Djokovic le ha ganado varios partidos épicos y Federer en el último Australia que ganó también venció en 5 sets.
@jacobschmidt2709 11 місяців тому
Thiem 2020 AO and WTF's 2020 would like to have a word with you.
@fran_rodrigo Рік тому
Brutal...👏👏👏
@baohoainguyen Рік тому
Thiem just unloads those cannon shots. No one else plays like he does.
@shadowxtwinkey 8 місяців тому
Watched this live. Couldn’t bear to imagine what it is like to lose a match like that. I’ve had some heartbreakers, but come on, this? At this stage? Brutal.
@Awesomegamerz2627 7 місяців тому
Yess,,,Nadal is a blast of tennis 🎾
@vidyasonavane9602 11 місяців тому
Iconic picture of Rafa and dominic
@bendikgjevjon9261 11 місяців тому
Most macho tennis I ever seen from Thiem and what an backhand
@subzoroboy Рік тому
To me this match was better than the wimbledon 08 final, probably 1 of the best matches ive watched my whole life
@djevesan Рік тому
Que fortaleza mental la de Nadal ....No es humano!!
@guillermorolandocornejoasc7186 Рік тому
this was an amazing match!!
@anthonydecastro6938 8 місяців тому
this is the level that Thiem needs to get back to... and one hopes he gets to it soon and surpass it...
@PANJANG-sn3th Рік тому
powerfull match
@virginiaknighten4687 10 місяців тому
This is one of my favorite kits of Rafa’s.😍
@babyblu5590 Рік тому
And that's how you absorb the crowd's energy...
@kdhd100 7 місяців тому
Nadal is incredible hulk...... The longer the match/point goes the more brutal he gets......
@manuelnunodelarosacarrillo8452 5 місяців тому
it's incredible match for the Rafael Nadal and Dominic
@user-nx5mh8kp4e Рік тому
Terrific battle
@gaganbhambore1794 Рік тому
this is sooooooo goooooood
@juanpablom7430 Рік тому
Es brutal ver golpear con esa fuerza a los 2 jugadores, jugando con esa intensidad, hasta el final del partido. Increible, épico!
@angelatanurdzic7508 7 місяців тому
Amazing match 🔥
@logosinghi6574 11 місяців тому
Super super power man Rafael Nadal
@ura12mansan3narexo 7 місяців тому
LEGEND OF LEGEND EVER
@cosmojairzinho14 11 місяців тому
Thiem ,del potro ,wawrinka,soderling cilic .. Every player who broke through the big three dominance..never managed to recover from the toll it took
@ertugrulkorpinar51 Рік тому
Best Match of the Last decade
@TheRafaelBond Рік тому
wow wtf
@Dark_Voice Рік тому
I still think there were way better matches like Rafa vs Nole AO 2012 even though Rafa failed to put that one away or Rafa vs Nole FO 2013 even though Nole did a massive blunder there.
@SJ-di5zu Рік тому
@@Dark_Voice As far as pure quality this match is up there, but I agree it’s not the best. Especially with it being a QF and Nadal retiring the next match. There’s more important matches out there that had similar quality, like AO 2012 or RG 2013 (speaking strictly the 2010s). This match is underrated though.
@user-cy6xl3vd3f Рік тому
@@Dark_Voice these ones, and also Djoker wawrinka AO 2013, federer nadal AO 2017, federer tsonga AO 2013, federer Djoker USO 2011, fed Djoker FO 2011, nadal Djoker Wimb 2018... Plenty of matches at least as good as this one here.
@theobecquet8477 11 місяців тому
@@user-cy6xl3vd3f Roger vs Rafa AO 2017 or Fed vs Tsonga don't come close to this. Rafa vs Novak Wim 2018 or Fed vs Novak 2011 FO and USO yes, that was crazy level
@BvBCrafty 9 місяців тому
17:15 how the fck can you make that shot. running around the backhand and hitting the ball while it is still on its way up?! Omfg this is one of the cleanest shots I have ever seen. Wonderful shot! Great match!
@julianocorsino6836 Рік тому
The intensity of this game (and I mean during the WHOLE game) probably won't be beaten anytime soon... Both went to the extreme and didn't propose to rest. Points played 1-1 as if they were in match points. Sorry, but I need to compare, because my number 1 idol will always be Federer and that's the only thing I miss in his game, the INTENSITY. Even AO 2017 and Winbledon 2019, which are in my TOP 5 of greatest games in history, didn't have the intensity of this game here. I wish THIEM a quick return to its best phase!!!
@th8257 9 місяців тому
John McEnroe used to say that he personally always hated winning the first set 6-0 because it made him think his opponent hadn't shown up yet and that he may not be able to keep it going. Wise words - there have been a few big matches over the years when someone has lost after winning the first set 6-0 (e.g. Connors and Borg 1981 Wimbledon semi; Sanchez-Vicario and Graf 1992 French Open semi)
@adegboladeadebote754 11 місяців тому
What a match!
@u216 10 місяців тому
They are both winners. ❤❤❤
@DonYang73 Рік тому
Pure power
@aninwaloda6759 8 місяців тому
They were throwing bombs everywhere , Rafa" forhand vs Thiem's Backhand , absolutely breathtaking battle❤
@MentalPow3R 11 місяців тому
that's INSANE
@user-gj4ix9zn8r Рік тому
신들린 경기
@esquibelle 2 місяці тому
For those who don't know the entire Nadal family adored Thiem. He traveled w them & practiced w Rafa often.
@ashourashoura 4 місяці тому
Best game i have ever seen so far what an amazing match Thiem is really amazing fighter i have ever heard about him before this video i enjoyed every second in this video
@hamsandwich1860 6 місяців тому
I am so happy to have been watching this match live. It was unbelievable to see how deep nadal will go to win. Even when thiem was literally on fire.
@user-ry3ce6qt4m Рік тому
great match
@liveheavyshows Рік тому
Nadal will always win and be the best player of all time and the most difficult to beat ever existed, he is on another level.
@SendaAngosta Рік тому
really? will always win? well he has lost to Paul not too far ago.
@liveheavyshows Рік тому
@@SendaAngosta everybody lost a tennis match but he will be the best player ever existed, fast, strong, smart and doing plays that only Federer did, a true mind a Warrior, I'm not a NADAL FAN boy but he deserve be the number one before retirement.
@whiterabbit8243 Рік тому
@@liveheavyshows no, clearly you're a fanboy. get off his meat.
@liveheavyshows Рік тому
@@whiterabbit8243 im not a Nadal fan before I hate Nadal always because some things he did on the court but we must to recognize was the player most difficult to beat.
@diegokuzmacruzalegui135 Рік тому
I'm a fedfan, but honestly the most difficult to beat is Djokovic, then Nadal. However in clay... Nadal is just something else
@godmodevegeta1216 11 місяців тому
29:45 look at Nadal when me misses. Thats some fucking discipline right there.
@Kathoi Рік тому
What a match
@Matheus-ki9zo 10 місяців тому
Shit man, why are my favorite players always the most tragic? Grew up loving and looking up (really up in this case) to Del Potro. Okay... and then the other guy that catches my tennist heart is none other than Dominic Thiem. And look at it now... Dammnit, I miss Thiem in the highest places of the tour so much
@akgo2684 Рік тому
Prime Rafa was not having it after that first set.
@aketzah Рік тому
Creo que es el mejor partido que he visto en pista dura
@jacobschmidt2709 11 місяців тому
Murray/Djokovic AO 2012 semis and Nadal/Djokovic AO 2012 finals were better.
@bajil_pakde Рік тому
What a match 👏👏👏
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