Thanks mate

Legend

Owe you one mate, ripper.

We need more people like you.

@jcorb well now you know which part to skip. Cheers

he also said he has a heart of gold there, 100% right

He also said he's a decent clay court player 🤭😆😆

These guys have so much respect and love for each other. I love seeing them together.

My thoughts exactly.

@@BabyDoll-qo7ol no u haven't , I think u are just a teen

grace and humilty, and keeping it simple.

He is a real professional.

You are right, I sincerely admire him for not loosing at all, he teaches me a lesson, daily

I assume not enough clay crt tennis/tournaments when he was younger. He needs to learn how to construct pts better. Commentators have mentioned this in the past but I feel players like Dennis take short cuts getting to the top of the tour and then struggle with the pinnacle because of it...

@@Joffaburger Kind of like wanting to retire early without having to put in your time like their parents did.

I noticed a change in FAA after Uncle Toni joined his team.

Plenty of videos of him breaking a racket. GOOGLE

@@richcampbell6808 i didnt find any. only found one where he picked up oppents raquet and gave it back to him.

Shapovalov, called the umpire corrupt. Nadal don't want to waste any time, on silly kids, talking out of their ass :)

Top notch sarcasm 😂

@@IncognitoX8 I don't know about corrupt but that umpire was taking his time pressing that timer for Raf. Even the TV commentators were saying so. It was quite obvious actually 🤷🏼‍♂️

I believe he actually said "you're all for Rafa".

The guy has serious OCD. Just watch how he has to go back 2 times to rearrange his towel perfectly, before playing his next serve. Not to mention the OCD rituals before every single serve. It does my head in and drags the game out tremendously, and it must get on other players' nerves too. Add to that his nearly 7 minute medical + toilet break. All fine, as long as he sticks to the time limits, they apply to every player including Nadal. That's why Denis got angry, because rafa is given preferential special treatment by the umpire, he feels. By allowing him to go over the time limit. Rafa may be the fan favourite, but he really plays with his opponents head when he does that. Shapo was on a winning streak, but that annoyance probably cost him the match.

He actually does

He likes him, they practice together.

Shapo at the start of the slam raved about embodying the Rafa mentality. I think the feeling is mutual. It's just that frustration got the better of Shapo today.

@@noroshut1082 exactly, I agree with you. Rafa was very harsh on Dennis in a respectful manner while showing some irony.

@@Aya-tw4nw He was just frustrated after losing the first set and wanted to fire himself up. Chose a wrong time since the shot clock still had 8 seconds left. That's why the umpire argued with him. Rafa does take more time but Denis here was just trying to unsettle Rafa, I think, because it came out of nowhere and the crowd booed Denis for it.

Lol

Agree. Classy guy.

No you are not. It's ME who has been his biggest supporter.

@@aryansingh1525 you like how he picks on his boxershorts and smells his fingers before every point right? 🥲

How can he lose with all of this help from the prime minister and the chair umpire.

Agree, Rafa is first class.

Jeez how naive you are

But imagine if novak did the same thing, wonder if rafa fans will say the same

@@djoker8862 Novak does it all the time. The difference is, Novak does it to mess with his opponent , Rafa doesn’t play games like that, he really ran out of gas today

@@justusbeweel1109 because you know this lol. be serious people, at this level mental strength is what decides the match.

@@justusbeweel1109 name one time Novak pulled this bull??? Don’t worry I’ll wait.

100 percent as better treatment

Except he does. Amazing how many people follow words instead of actions

@@DeeDeeJohn17 Really? How does he get 'special' treatement? Are you saying that before the stop-clock was introduced only Rafael, or the 'top players'' only, got leeway on how long they get before serving, for example? 'cause if that's what you're saying, it's blatantly untrue. In the instance when Dennis approached the umpire to complain about Rafael's time before serving, the umpire - correctly - pointed out the clock is on and visible to all, and Rafael was within his time. So, do say what other 'special treatments' are afforded to Nadal? Waiting with bated breath here.

Be thankful his habitual exercise of touching base with several body parts before every serve is done with rapidity rather than slow deliberation. Seems a fair trade off to allow him a little extra time elsewhere if you consider things from that angle.

@@DeeDeeJohn17 There is a clock on court for both players. How does he gets a better treatment?

Nadal definitely has his routine, and he has been around the tour long enough that EVERYONE knows it. There have even been occasions when his opponent tried to mess with his routine to get him off his game *cough* Lukas Rosol *cough*. But he is also one of the slowest players on the tour and IMO his slow play was one of the main factors behind the initiation of the time clock.

I get that but at the same time you can’t enforce the time clock on every other player but not on Rafa. The rule is the rule, it should be enforced equally

Next Generation, you are right! Nadal is well known for his tardiness and his ocd-rituals. He has been always like this, and it is not really deliberate gamesmanship. Often it hurts him more than his opponents. And especially when Nadal was younger and played longer and physically punishing ralleyes, many opponents were actually glad to have a bit more time in between points 😉 But as I said in my previous comment: the data do not support the notion that Nadal constantly took more time in between points than Shapo. Both of them took a few seconds more than the rules allow, and Bernardes didn't reprimand them - which IMO was very sensible because of the brutal temperatures. There is a reason why the umpires have a certain amount of lee way, and why the shot clock is still handled by humans and not by a computer!

@@diamondeye1305 , you are absolutely right - and Bernardes did just that! Both players averaged a few seconds more than the rules allow. But Bernardes punished neither Nadal nor Shapo - probably because of the very hot and humid conditions. Carlos Bernardes is not at all known for favouring certain players, and he has been hard on Nadal on many occasions. You can find many of these clashes on KZfaq 😉 Accusing Bernardes of being corrupt is ridiculous! I think it is much more plausible that the umires have been advised to take the extreme conditions into account.

Lol. There are rules for a reason. He needs to adjust his delayed routine to fit the rules

Reminds me of Grigor Dimitrov.

For most yes. Nadal was always humble since he was a kid

Agree though I did watch the replay of their match; ATV only showed about 75% of it. I happened to time Nadal on his serve- I caught his first infraction which was coincidentally the one time the umpire gave him a warning. After that, Nadal often went over the 30s mark, and once, by as much as 11s. This was particularly true in the fifth set. He was never penalized for these. I did notice Dennis was making unforced errors and got upset at himself. He could have won, had he had more experience and better concentration. He missed opportunities and gave away critical points; this has obviously affected the outcome and I believe he’s pushing his shortcomings onto external distractions. He is definitely a good player and hopefully improves as he matures.

John McEnroe had mental strength at an early age. It can be done.

Denis broke an umpire's jaw several years ago. He has no leg to stand on. He should remember to stay quiet.

@@ktrock77 Wow! He broke the umpire’s orbital bone below his eye after hitting a ball in anger during a Davis Cup match against Britain. What an unfortunate accident. Safe to say he won’t be doing that again.

Nadal needs the Australian government to kick out his competition for no reason to have a shot at winning. 😂

He’s a cheat

Do not underestimate the power that Rafa's OCD has over him. At this point I don't think he can even control it. Bottles neatly placed in front of one another, check. Consistent pulling out of pants, loosening shirt at the shoulders, left and right, wiping the eyebrows, both of them, cleaning the cheeks, both of them. It HAS to happen with every serve. He probably cannot play without his tics by now. So I think it isn't even a tactic anymore to wind up the opponent. It is what Rafa needs to feel in control over the game. And that's all fine, there is no rule that prevents players from doinjg their unique rituals. But there comes a point where he needs to stick to the time limit rules and Shapo has a point that when he goes overboard, the refs aren't eager to reprimand Rafa.

@@scorpiuswireless1 exactly

@@scorpiuswireless1 He's not a cheat, he's in fact one of the most fair play players on the tour.

he is a prophet. Don't call him anything else. He is a prophet.

Probably in any sport.

Two things: omit Djokovic and add an “a” before ‘gain’.

@@falsettogod5853 Thx....note to self: posting on KZfaq and bourbon don't mix.

@@MA-nh2on Whiskey, here 👋🏾

Nadal has no class.

"suspect timekeeping"??? Stalldal is a flat out Cheat and always has been.

You are right.

@@monstertrucktennis Your bias is showing. If you truly believe that his behaviour is that far outside the rules, your ire should be directed instead at the officials who oversee his matches.

@@gallopingnuns6732 take your passive aggressive BS back to the playground where it belongs. Anyone with a shred of integrity wouldn't cheat in the first place, let alone rely on favoritism from the chair. The only "bias" I have is against cheats like Stalldal and Cheatsipas.

@@monstertrucktennis LOL look at our resident KZfaq tough guy. Those who resort to 'playground' insults are the ones with no real argument to fall back on.

Yes, litreally the worst generation of tennis players in history are taking the court

@rado van Why is it that Novak fans can't support him without trashing Rafa and Roger? You're not doing your hero any favours in this way.

@rado van djoko banned himself.

@@elmarobberts5128 so true!!

@rado van Predictable reply from a Djokovic fan. Can read you like a book. Yes, there’s a more than good chance that Novak would have won the AO had he been there but it was never a foregone conclusion. However, what he did amounts to cheating - lying on his forms to gain entry. He can blame it on a mistake by his team but, Novak is so meticulous about everything that I believe he would have known and sanctioned it. Also, if he loses a match, he loses and there’s no point in badmouthing other players. Novak doesn’t do that. His fans are a disgrace and letting him down.

Hope you enjoyed today!

No he;s not. He plays humble after the match. He has two faces and everyone in tennis says so. One on set and one off set

That’s funny I haven’t heard anyone say that.

@@ldeue4837 Then you know nothing about tennis, Jon Snow

@@herveyhershy4152 Man, I heard the same from people that normally don't complain.

@@herveyhershy4152 you know 0 about tennis

Omg, you’re so right… I just noticed that too!

Look at most tennis players, the arm they play with is significantly bigger

You start watching tennis yesterday???

Sharpo's left hand is bigger too.

Cheers to Rafa!!!🥰 Hope he wins the Championship 😍

Greatest fighters of all-time (top players we know of. There are some GREAT fighters at the lower levels, just not as talented as these guys. But some incredible fighters). Nadal Hewitt Chang Connors Federer Serena Graf Evert Seles Sharapova

Can you explain how he was withing the rules after the end of the first set. And also when he took a medical, he took a toiler break straight after. As the rules state: Toilet breaks should be taken on a set break and change of attire breaks must be taken on a set break. Additional breaks will be authorised but will be penalised in accordance with the Point Penalty Schedule if the player is not ready to play within the allowed time. Should have been at least a point penalty

@@DeeDeeJohn17 You said it yourself. Nadal said it too. He was ready to play within the allowed time after an authorized break.

Yeah he's super modest. I think even modesty doesn't require he deny he's a top player when it's put to him. It would be disingenuous to not acknowledge it here.

uh...no. Rules are rules. You want to play boring, grinding tennis? Then deal with the cardio repercussions. Do you remember 2012 AO final with Rafa And Djoker? 6 hours? No thanks. Serve quick, no towel between points. My time is valuable to me.

The best tennis is the younger up and coming star grinding out a five set win over the storied veteran. He took a seven minute break(!!) after losing two straight sets and completely derailed Shapavalov’s momentum. I don’t blame Rafa. It’s the umpire who was left looking soft.

Biggest load of BS I've heard. You cannot look at someone's age and say they should get more time

OK, let the best players halt a tennis match by taking a break of 24 hours after each game, that will show the best of the best games, so a tennis match can last several days, just like cricket matches?

Nadal is another Sharapova! A STEROID cheater!!

the one about Shapavalov was not humble. He was in the wrong, it would be humble to admit that

@@DeeDeeJohn17 He was not. He did not break any rules on that match. Shapo was having a tantrum.

Rafa and Roger are true greats in the history of sports. Gentlemen and champions

Novak is the example everyone should follow. A real leader

I like what he said at the end.. that he is not worried whether or not he gets more slams than Roger or Novak.. Rafa is legend of tennis! By the way, the videos on the playlist on my channel might interest some people!

@@mutton4ever hi noah, are you a trump supporter?

@@robbystafford8273 Do you have some sort of obsession with the man? Not sure how that question is relevant

On je šta?

@@bazinga7274 yes. It's in English and you read it correctly

He is definitely not humble. That's just acting to get onlookers to be on his side. He's disgusting.

@@sladjananikolic7662 No problem. I personally find many (not all) of Novak's Djokovic's fans absolutely vile and disgusting people. Yes, you read that correctly too.

@@sladjananikolic7662 what an awful thing to say. Spoken like a Djokovic fan. No need to trash other players because you like Novak. I don’t care for Novak but I can say he is a great player. I don’t know him personally so how could I say he’s disgusting? So uncouth.

nor did Shapovalov . he hit back on the umpire not following the rules. he showed great respect for Nadal

No when he looses always someone else hace the responsability

lol

Loooool 😁

Agree with this comment! at the end of the day, it's always about bussiness and every sport do that too.

@@davesinaga46 nope. Every player should be punished, no matter if they're top.

Politicians: *get special treatments above all kinds of rules and laws* Citizens: *calls out politicians for the double standards* Idiots: IF YOU ARE SALTY ABOUT IT, YOU SHOULD TRY TO BECOME A POLITICIAN

@@andrewliu2996 Yeah that is what we think as fans. Considering all sports would tank without top players, that will never happen in reality.

You forgot to add for 20 years

Matteo's slice backhand is dinner for Nadal

Agree, but I have a hard seeing him beat Medvedev. Medvedev is the new dominator, he would also be favorite if Djokovic was around.

@@henrykaspar3634 I think Djokovic would still be favourite for the tournament given his history here. He's proven countless times, you can't doubt him in Aus. But Medvedev would be the favourite against Nadal

@ Andrew - The bookmakers had it even between Djokovic and Medvedev before the tournament, then Zverev, then Nadal. Given how Medvedev has played thus far, it has certainly not taken anything away from his favorite status. But we don’t know of course how Djokovic would have presented himself in comparison, hence fair point.

@@henrykaspar3634 Medvedev has played nobodies. Only decent match of Nick, but Nick is usually a headcase who can play great or terrible. I am rolling with Nadal to capture 21. And if healthy at RG, he will blow Medvedev off the court there.

Cant agree with you more. He tried to play mental games with Rafa then he failed. Next? whining and complaining.

Rafa is wrong this instance. Try to remove your tongue from his ass at least for one second

@@DeeDeeJohn17 He is not. He didnt break any rules. Get over it.

@@mikekl520 2014 nadal Vs Stan .... remember that?

@@johnngle3009 and?

@@johnngle3009 LoL Nadal lost in 4 sets and ?? 😆 🤣

It's not a feeling, it's a fact. It was evident from watching the match that Nadal received preferential treatment.

@@oshinh4975 Why did Shapovalov get a violation for saying the umpire was corrupt. That clearly violates the rules

People with great character don't use steroids !!

Agreed

I’m keeping my fingers crossed for the handsome TRULY HISPANIC-one

I count and support Berrettini to win against Rafa and oust him from the AO.

@@varunajith100 me too

Sure...without No-Vak is very easy, with Novak - Never!!! 😑

@@IronMan-fz4ot when nadal is healthy he will beat NoVaxx any day 😂

@@IronMan-fz4ot don’t think nadal is much more competitive right now don’t forget med has taken usa open ! To the contrary he is an a hole

Rafa is always playing slow. We've been over this for years.

What you just said is entirely inaccurate. Only Rafa exceeded server clocks

@@joedoggie9098 Exactly, its all business decisions. Business wants Rafa to win the AO, so they made an example of Djokovic. Business wants Rafa, with all his sponsorships and vested interests, to win

everyone has problem with Rafa in this scenario, not just Dennis, well its Rafa

He just knows what to say. He's no gentleman.

He is a very decent person and that is why Roger friendly with hi too, not Djokovic. That says it all.

@@sladjananikolic7662 Just go away if you have no good words to say about him. Obviously your someone's fan and not Rafa's. Learn how to be respectful at least!

I've gone away hours ago, so why are you here? Don't you talk to me about respect. That's my opinion, your problem if you can't take it. I have my reasons for that opinion. Sod off.

@@emilyfong8931 What says it all? Who cares if he's friends with Roger?! Djokovic is way above them in every single way. And you are racist missy.

Njegov tatica je Bill Gates i nikakvo poštovanje ne zaslužuje.Jer je zakazao i kao sportaš i kao čovjek!

@@bazinga7274 sure buddy

He has no chances against Medvedev

@@PhantomNash he could defy chances and impossibilities thats rafa

@@PhantomNash Medvedev might not make the finals

@@PhantomNash absolutely idiotic claim

@@wingzacademy369 Yeah maybe younger Rafa , but this one is 35 yo , not to mention his injuries all the time and fiscal fatigue, so it's like 100000 :1 in a game like that . , I wish him luck even though I'd be happy he did it b4 the disgusting Djokovic !

Nadal is cheater! Steroid user!

Yea, to watch a guy fist pump on a double fault is poor sportsmanship. You don’t see Nadal doin that🤷🏽‍♂️. Classy player👍🏼

@@tivone13 honestly! Dennis has a very smug attitude. Instead of being honoured to play again Nadal, he was just very tempered. But, yes, Nadal shows extraordinary strength.

Yes, because No - Vak is not there! Be normal!🙈🤬

Steroid users are not champions!

Which car advert? 😂

Whats the point of interrupting the match when you are rolling over your oponent?

Its Called integrity ! Covertly taking advantage of the rules and regulations ... Because you know darn well that you can get away with it ( poor gamesmanship on rafa ) , He's been around long enough to know its not going to be a good look !!!

Just recall how Berrettini won against Alcaraz. He even pretended to be injured to get some rest. Nadal plays fairly.