That crowd is so well behaved. No screams, no shouting between points, clapping only when is due... Amazing.

The way Nadal is getting better on this surface despite getting older is impressive. He is still improving.

Lord in heaven, those down the line backhands from Rafa and forehands, and his speed looked top notch.

Scary. That's the word that comes to my mind looking at this match. Fognini didn't pay badly. He threw the kitchen sink to Nadal and then more and still lost in straight sets. Some of the shots in this match are beyond ridiculous. How on earth Nadal reaches those balls on the run (Notice the precision of those shots from the back of the court fully stretched). And if that is not enough, he is making aces on his serve.

"He dispatches his good friend Fabio Fognini" lol

I expected Fabio to at least take the set,but Rafa showed why he is one of the best players ever.

This could be the year he finally wins Australian open again

Superb Nadal. From Italy

Rafa took those drop shots personally, and he closed the match quickly

Rafas backhand is better than ever. Its been since the last FO.

Toujours aussi performant Rafa. N'ayant pas vu la rencontre, j'espère pouvoir la suivre en différé. Félicitations a ce grand tennisman que j'admire. 👍👍👍👏👏👏

Nadals backhand is really fire in this tournament it seems.

Great tournament Fabio. 🇪🇸🇷🇸🇬🇷🇮🇹: Brothers.

Solid game from Rafa

I personally love the crowd simulation. It was so empty at the USO

The fake clapping is awful, please don't do that

Great match, congratulations to both men. It's always impressive to see the release of Fognini, we have the impression that he plays with nonchalance but his shots are so strong, impressive.

Rafa you're amazing!!! GOAT

Bravo and respect for Rafael! Vamoooos! 🙏🎾🥇🏅🏆♥️🇪🇸

Nadal🐐

Nice crowd sounds lol

What Rafa Nadal did to secure the second set when it was 4-2 was some of his best tennis in a long long while. If he keeps playing like this it will be hard for whomever joins him at the final. Some of greatest and most inspired shots (that lob!!) of the tournament/year are to be found at end of their second set. Fognini had like a dozen of absolutely brilliant and legendary returns that left Nadal stumped and halted him on his tracks - not an easy thing to do. Nadal really brought in his A-game. We'll see if he maintains his ferociousness against Tsitsipas. Looking forward to that match, but moreover I'm looking forward to the Semis vs Medvedev. Keep going Rafaaaa!!

Some really good Fognini shots...

Nadal just too good here.

Fognini wasn't even playing badly, Nadal just took no prisoners.

2:27 “stretching him out”? really? that was insane rally from rafa and look at that comment

looking sharp

Fognini is such a gifted athlete, but when he doesn't have to move to the ball his footwork often isn't great

Fognini was more concerned about his head tie than about his tennis, as always

Vamos Rafa

Vamos rafa

Fabio jaki to jest talent!!! Jego ręka jest magiczna.... Jakby chciał być nr 1 byłoby to do osiągnięcia, ale mam wrażenie że jemu wystarcza to co ma i szanuje go za to. Kasy i tak ma od groma, tytułów też trochę. Nie przemęcza się i ma z życia więcej niż reszta tenisistów :D

Rafa played such a great match against a tough Fognini and then Tsitsipas just gets a day off with a walkover. Rafa is always having bad luck at the AO. smh

Wow. Nadal looked good in this match

best of the best!

Fognini come here to do SHOW in all possible forms

Vamos Rafa 🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸💪💪💪💪

Some people said before the match that Radal will lose. Ridiculous.

Nadal is looking VERY good. Best chance to beat Djokovic on hard for a while. Though we did say this in 2019....

Merci.

I saw some flashes of the original Fognini's talent, but 'some flashes' it is too little to hold up a match with players who ever push hard like Nadal, Rublev, Djokovic etc. do

Vamos 🎾💪

Rafa looks in great shape.

Well this is very good

I want to see Karatsev games. Where are they?????🤬

rafa on the verge of becoming the GOAT..... fully derserved as well, hard work, iron mental, power and being hungry, which is the qualities that federer lack of. Plus , he is so likeable.... and HOT!

Rafa is moving swiftly on the court, good footwork

I don't mind the crowd simulation. It is better than dead silence, for the atmosphere.

Grandpa Rafa is on great form

Cannot imagine how demoralising this loss is for Fognini)) when you play your best but the opponent wipes the floor against with you and your “best” performance

So no one going to question the machine Rafa ? EPO , TRT, HGH . That’s all I’m saying

Despite the result, good performance from Fabio

I knew that Nadal would be ready for Fognini.

without bad luck Fognini should has won at least the 2nd set

What did the ref say at the first second? 0:01

Fabio’s dropshots became personal to Rafa and...

Nadal looking sharp. With Djoko injured, he is the clear favorite to win the title.

Nadal is back👌👊 in 2021🔥🔥🔥from morroco (corona virus)

Next time add the Wii tennis clapping while you are at it

Not sure they’re ‘good friends’ judging by a previous on court spat.

Nadal ha una difesa pazzesca! Secondo me è strafavorito per la vittoria del torneo avendo bastonato un ottimo Fognini!

Mucho Rafa.

Nadal has not lost a set yet :)

Fognini sure has the game to beat Nadal, but only does when he goes all out and keeps a level head. Today he only kept the level head.

I think fognini tried to play the short points. Tsitsipas should keep the points as long as possible ad win will be his.

STOP SHOWING THE WINNER EVERY SINGLE TIME. Thank you

Eurosport - where the commentary ?

🤲#vamos

Ostia el fonini...es buen tio pero tiene que tener más confianza hombre...estaba muy despistado,tenía mas ganas de irse que de jugar con nadal,no me extraña.

Rafa looking imperious! P.s. there was no crowd :)

VAMOS RAFA 🇪🇦

Where is the real crowd ?

Nadal's main weakness rn is his forehand. It's not as sharp as it should be, not deadly enough. He can produce magic when he is pushed to the limit, but it is his turn to dictate the point, he doesn't hit it deep and strong enough to win against Med or Djoko. He will already be highly challenged by Tsitsipas I fear.

Stop with the audience noises it reminds me Of a sitcom

Смотришь хайлайты - куча красиво выигранных Фонини очков, а счет все время меняется в пользу Надаля :))

Are these ovations and clapping fake or am I trippin?

Fake crowd noise is annoying

good friend Fognini? think that's pushing it a bit far😂

Rafa what else? 👑👑👑👑

Καημένε Nadal! 🇬🇷🎾

They could have done more different records of applause......

Ma Fognini quant'e' un metro e settanta?

Sound like the crowd from TopSpin4

My thinking as Rafa's fan: Nadal looks strong and Djokovic looks vulnerable enough to get beaten by Dimitrov in semis. So maybe there's a chance for the Spaniard not to confront the Serb and win 2nd AO lol

Peccato

Where are the fans????

Fogna deve capire ancora cos e successo...

I think they should subtly play fake crowd instead of instantly play it. Other than that I like the fake crowd.

AT the shake hands "IS good Friend Fabio fognini" this is a joke no 🤣🤣🤣🤣

That fake crowd is the worse fake crowd in any sport I have seen.

Is Medvedev on Nadal's side of the draw?

Rafa's on great form, but with Thiem out, there isn't anyone left to challenge Novak on his way to the final. Rafa may eventually get to the final, but if Nole is there waiting, he doesn't have too much of a chance.

Rafa with a fresh hair transplant? Almost can't see his bald spot anymore

the score is unfair. fognini played great

It is so strange How you chose to not show others matchs that might interest us.

tennis and volleyball for gay , hockey and basketball for straight🏀🏀

so the final will be nadal vs djoker with nadal winning in 5

whos the umpire lol?

Ciao ciao Fogna....

Is that a fake crowd? Lmao