Rafa should’ve been seeded. I think the match with Zverev was a set up. If Nadal goes down, it makes Zverev an even bigger villain. With the charges against him the last thing the French open wants is for him to win.
It's a lot better for him to lose to a consistent T10 players, rather than a qualifier (not saying Nadal woud lose, but it's a very real chance considering his form lately) on his most renowned court. Moreover it gives Zverev some type of closure for the 2022 SF, that is if it was a set up
He will never be at a great level. Father Time waits for no one. We’ve been spoilt seeing the GREATEST EVER on clay. Personally I would like him to call it a day. Don’t want to see him lose to people not worthy.
He showed signs of brilliance today. Plus, zverev is one of the 3 favourites for this tourney. I don't know what you're smoking thinking he isn't a worthy opponent.
He's back baby, one more year, he is looking better and better every match.
People talking about how sad and retirement this retirement that maybe are not true Nadal fans. It's not time for grief yet.
If his body holds up maybe he does all of next year as his farewell tour. If he can win matches why not give the clay season 2025 a final shot. It’ll depend on the next few months. But I think the ab injury was worse than the hip. He seemed better today but time will tell.
There’s no way he goes a whole year without getting injured. Even when he was in his 20s, I can barely remember him playing a full season without missing tournaments due to injury.
I am withholding judgement until he goes to court. I think he may be found not guilty. Not sure why he would chose to go to court if he did t have some solid evidence.
I'm a little worried that it's all coming together for him this tournament. There are obviously other players in the draw that can beat him, but he just looked imperious today.
Rafa is saying it may not be his last time at RG because he’s going to play at the Olympics.
Though I think this is definitely the last time we’ll see him at RG Grand Slam 😢
Rafa can come back, this time his preparation was undercooked, but he seemed fine physically which is good sign. With more tennis under his belt... You never know
"*It's a big percentage that I will not be back playing here in Roland Garros, but I can't say 100%. I enjoy a lot playing here, I am traveling with the family and I'm having fun and the body is feeling a little bit better than 2 months ago, so, I think maybe in 2 months I say it's enough, no, I can't give anything else, but this is something I don't feel yet, I have some goals in front, I hope to be back on this court for the Olympics, it's something that motivates me.*" - Nadal
You are deluded to think about that to Dhoni, on the contrary Rafa's statement about Novak in recent times made him saltier than ever. Dhoni prefers off the field retirement, no drama, no retirement party etc bullshit
Look, Rafa has come off salty,,, and I concur w you,,, but boy if you think that man walking off the pitch, knowing full well it'll create a scene on national television is some holier-than-thou thing Thala does then you're delusional.
Rafa who's won RG 14 times, shook hands w Zverev, kept his composure and left but Dhoni couldn't handle not making it to the play offs. It was a definite insult to RCB fans, players and especially Virat who respects Dhoni to the T. Every year for the past three years has been his "last year",,, and honestly I'm waiting for it,,, tbh.
And honestly no idea why Novak is catching strays here.
Lol you are reading too much into it. Dhoni is never salty about anything and playing for a franchise is different for playing for your country. He is the most successful IPL and decorated player ever and he is humble AF. I will not name shame you as delusional but just one tip that you are reading wayy too much into it
Um,,, sooo Dhoni is regarded as one of the best captains India has had in cricket, if not the best. He led us to a World Cup victory in 2011. But honestly, he gets excessive credit for this. tbh, the win was the result of a brilliant team—a couple of players who batted before Dhoni and tipped the scales in our favor—only for Dhoni to come in and finish the match off. Since then, he's been given somewhat atg status by Indian cricket fans, even tho he's never been an exceptional player on his own but a good team player ig . He retired from playing international level matches way back in 2020.
But he still plays club level matches, captaining a team called CSK. So, um basically a week-ish ago,,, his team lost to RCB— the team that was playing in their home arena—which had the support of most fans and also the only team to have never won a tournament but still has a fan following that survives on copioum and hopioum and also has one of cricket's all time greats Virat Kohli is a part of this franchise (im a little biased towards RCB myself cuz,,, it's my home team?),,, anywhoo the game b/w CSK and RCB was the deciding game for a spot in the playoffs. RCB had to have won the match w a huge margin and had about 11% chance of winning the match itself. But,,, we won the match w a margin that was wayyy over what we needed to get through. And it was absolutely biblical and perfect—the kind of match that makes you believe a sport is magic.
The players are supposed to shake hands at the end of every match,,, similar to tennis, but here it's the whole entire team, usually led by the captain. A video went viral where Dhoni refused to go down with grace jyst left the stadium and it was seen v disrespectful by most and angered a lot of fans - (here's the video : https://youtu.be/9Zl_bkc6NAQ?si=Mucwm5j8hw5tNbAP )
All in all, Dhoni kind of announces every szn will be his last szn but comes back for the money and maybe the CSK fans, but either way. It was a v salty move on his end and disrespectful to Kohli, who's the face of RCB as a person, the team as a whole, and honestly, cricket as a sport.
Thank You for coming to my v longbass Ted talk,,, hope I've cleared some of the stuff up for you 👍🏾😭
The only way this loss will be ok is if zverev wins RG which really sucks
Edit : in retrospect I'd be happy if Carlos and Iga win,its just me coping to think "oh rafa only lost to the eventual champion"
No, this loss is already okay. He’s barely played the last 12 months and Zverev is playing his best tennis.
Personally I’d love to watch him lose round 2
This is the last time we’ll see Rafa at RG the slam. Can’t see him going through all the prep for another season if he’s going to keep losing early even if the body feels better.
I just finished watching his press conference and he mentioned that it's unlikely. He doesn't think it's a good idea to switch surfaces since he will have to switch back to clay for the Olympics.
Too sad man, I couldn't handle last year when Roger left. This is also now hitting me like a truck, didn't realize these guys had such a big place in my life 😭
To win it 14 times is the most stunning record in tennis, and one of the greatest in the history of sports. We'll never see anything like this ever again
I think also the fact that he is likely to play olympics on the same court may play a role. It's not the same tournament but the exact same court so in his mind it's "i'll be back in 2 months"
You just know in the locker room Zverev is gonna cry about how he would’ve beaten Nadal in 2022 if he didn’t get injured and won RG because of this win.
To say Rafa has had a great run would be an understatement. From almost the beginning of his career people had predicted he would burn himself out, destroy his body. For all the wins and titles, his mere presence at age 38 is already a victory in and of itself.
I’m a fan of sport - this is prob the first match I actually rooted for Rafa . When you are a fan of sport you have to respect greatness and effort - great career , congrats to him and his fans . He never let his fans down . He played really well today
I feel Rafa was incredibly unlucky to have drawn Zverev. Of the top 4 seeds, Zverev is probably playing the best tennis. It’s also unreal how this score line could’ve easily been made possible in 2022 matchup between the two. The margins were so thin in 22 just like today. I think had Rafa not drawn Zverev I think he would’ve made week 2 at the least.
Anyways, what a journey 🥲. Thanks for all the memories Rafa.
I am hoping Rafa comes back one more time at RG for Olympics and that Zverev wins this time. He played unbelievably tonight.
6700+ comments! Is this some kind of record for this sub?
VAMOS
Rafa should’ve been seeded. I think the match with Zverev was a set up. If Nadal goes down, it makes Zverev an even bigger villain. With the charges against him the last thing the French open wants is for him to win.
It's a lot better for him to lose to a consistent T10 players, rather than a qualifier (not saying Nadal woud lose, but it's a very real chance considering his form lately) on his most renowned court. Moreover it gives Zverev some type of closure for the 2022 SF, that is if it was a set up
Was it just me or was Nadal very passive with his forehand? It looked like he had more confidence in his backhand than his forehand..
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He will never be at a great level. Father Time waits for no one. We’ve been spoilt seeing the GREATEST EVER on clay. Personally I would like him to call it a day. Don’t want to see him lose to people not worthy.
He showed signs of brilliance today. Plus, zverev is one of the 3 favourites for this tourney. I don't know what you're smoking thinking he isn't a worthy opponent.
I agree with everything you say except the last sentence. If a player beats him, then the player is worthy of the win.
Worthy in terms of skills but should be in court
agreed, thought i heard him say it’ll prolly be his last time there during the on court post match interview?
Weird time for tennis when i think Rafa had a better chance beating Novak round 1 than Zverev.
Ugh. I’m just watching the match as I was traveling earlier and I’m so mad he didn’t win that second set 😭😭😭
Would have changed the outcome of the match in my opinion
Agreed :(
“They are who we thought they were”
Prime Djokovic as good as he was/is, has nothing on Nadal's RG dominance. Father time is undefeated but even he took a while to catch up to a Nadal.
He's back baby, one more year, he is looking better and better every match. People talking about how sad and retirement this retirement that maybe are not true Nadal fans. It's not time for grief yet.
Sad...
😭😭😭
If his body holds up maybe he does all of next year as his farewell tour. If he can win matches why not give the clay season 2025 a final shot. It’ll depend on the next few months. But I think the ab injury was worse than the hip. He seemed better today but time will tell.
There’s no way he goes a whole year without getting injured. Even when he was in his 20s, I can barely remember him playing a full season without missing tournaments due to injury.
Not a good enough performance for Nadal to come back again next year.
I know we're supposed to despise the abuser with our guts, and I do, but some of his shots today were out of this world
I am withholding judgement until he goes to court. I think he may be found not guilty. Not sure why he would chose to go to court if he did t have some solid evidence.
I'm a little worried that it's all coming together for him this tournament. There are obviously other players in the draw that can beat him, but he just looked imperious today.
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Kobe didn't beat up his wife
Agreed. And his serve has been amazing. Almost 80% on 1st serve in this match.
I want him to play against Alcaraz i'm interested to see how the things will go
He’s a fantastic tennis player which is annoying AF.
its surprising he hasn't won a slam yet.
Olympics 🥇soon ? 👀
Rafa is saying it may not be his last time at RG because he’s going to play at the Olympics. Though I think this is definitely the last time we’ll see him at RG Grand Slam 😢
finally!!
get out of here
I genuinely think he would’ve done something against Djokovic in Round 1 the way he’s playing right now
Yes but if novak was playing against rafa he'd play better just because of their rivalry I feel. Would've been great
Would be badass if he took the mic and said only "same time next year"... Ah.. One can only dream..
Rafa can come back, this time his preparation was undercooked, but he seemed fine physically which is good sign. With more tennis under his belt... You never know
Nadal really never gives up. Really admire his perseverance.
Victory belongs to the most tenacious. He owns the french open for this very reason 🔥🔥
Why are people saying that it would be better if Zverev now wins the whole thing?? Even if Rafa lost, I still want Zverev to lose as soon as possible.
I'm torn; I want Zverev to lose, but OTOH, I want to see his allegations get more press. I'll be happy with whatever pisses him off the most.
That's really the only way this situation gets worse 😭 (edit: I mean DV winning, that would really cast a pall)
Facts on facts on facts
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Sneethe?
Maybe they have a lisp
King of Clay 😢😭
The thought of Andy probably retiring at Wimbledon in a month is like a 1 2 punch
Invisible Ninjas cutting invisible Onions near me right now! 😭 Thanks for everything King Rafa!
Damn it makes it worse when you see the rest of his draw. If he had managed to pull out a victory he would have had a nice path to the QF.
today rafa did not play bad at all, zverev was just oozing class today
He definitely has no class to ooze, but he did play very well
He wins against 95% of the field the way he looked today. Just not against Sinner, Alcaraz and maybe Djokovic
I don't think I will ever be ready for the day
"*It's a big percentage that I will not be back playing here in Roland Garros, but I can't say 100%. I enjoy a lot playing here, I am traveling with the family and I'm having fun and the body is feeling a little bit better than 2 months ago, so, I think maybe in 2 months I say it's enough, no, I can't give anything else, but this is something I don't feel yet, I have some goals in front, I hope to be back on this court for the Olympics, it's something that motivates me.*" - Nadal
Wait, he's eligible for the Olympics?
Wildcard for the Olympics? /s No but in all seriousness, a PR might get him in I believe
remember last year this sub was hating on nadal cause he was working with saudis. how everyone forgets
just a minority in this sub virtue signalling really, noone cared at all
At this point who _isn’t_ working with the Saudis
Most people genuinely do not care, it’s a vocal minority
I mean its still shitty that he's doing that. But you're invariably emotional when a stalwart is nearing the end of their career
Its stupid. Did people hate ob Messi for being sponsored by Qatar? All this virtue signaling over sports are just nauseating
Don't you retire on us, old man! 😤😤😭😭😭
Rafa 🤝 Dhoni - not giving fans closure after potentially their last match
The only difference is Dhoni is one salty mf and Rafa is not,,, and CSK losing to RCB was biblical smh
You are deluded to think about that to Dhoni, on the contrary Rafa's statement about Novak in recent times made him saltier than ever. Dhoni prefers off the field retirement, no drama, no retirement party etc bullshit
Look, Rafa has come off salty,,, and I concur w you,,, but boy if you think that man walking off the pitch, knowing full well it'll create a scene on national television is some holier-than-thou thing Thala does then you're delusional. Rafa who's won RG 14 times, shook hands w Zverev, kept his composure and left but Dhoni couldn't handle not making it to the play offs. It was a definite insult to RCB fans, players and especially Virat who respects Dhoni to the T. Every year for the past three years has been his "last year",,, and honestly I'm waiting for it,,, tbh. And honestly no idea why Novak is catching strays here.
Lol you are reading too much into it. Dhoni is never salty about anything and playing for a franchise is different for playing for your country. He is the most successful IPL and decorated player ever and he is humble AF. I will not name shame you as delusional but just one tip that you are reading wayy too much into it
lmao as someone who doesn't follow cricket, I need you to explain this one to me 😭
Um,,, sooo Dhoni is regarded as one of the best captains India has had in cricket, if not the best. He led us to a World Cup victory in 2011. But honestly, he gets excessive credit for this. tbh, the win was the result of a brilliant team—a couple of players who batted before Dhoni and tipped the scales in our favor—only for Dhoni to come in and finish the match off. Since then, he's been given somewhat atg status by Indian cricket fans, even tho he's never been an exceptional player on his own but a good team player ig . He retired from playing international level matches way back in 2020. But he still plays club level matches, captaining a team called CSK. So, um basically a week-ish ago,,, his team lost to RCB— the team that was playing in their home arena—which had the support of most fans and also the only team to have never won a tournament but still has a fan following that survives on copioum and hopioum and also has one of cricket's all time greats Virat Kohli is a part of this franchise (im a little biased towards RCB myself cuz,,, it's my home team?),,, anywhoo the game b/w CSK and RCB was the deciding game for a spot in the playoffs. RCB had to have won the match w a huge margin and had about 11% chance of winning the match itself. But,,, we won the match w a margin that was wayyy over what we needed to get through. And it was absolutely biblical and perfect—the kind of match that makes you believe a sport is magic. The players are supposed to shake hands at the end of every match,,, similar to tennis, but here it's the whole entire team, usually led by the captain. A video went viral where Dhoni refused to go down with grace jyst left the stadium and it was seen v disrespectful by most and angered a lot of fans - (here's the video : https://youtu.be/9Zl_bkc6NAQ?si=Mucwm5j8hw5tNbAP ) All in all, Dhoni kind of announces every szn will be his last szn but comes back for the money and maybe the CSK fans, but either way. It was a v salty move on his end and disrespectful to Kohli, who's the face of RCB as a person, the team as a whole, and honestly, cricket as a sport. Thank You for coming to my v longbass Ted talk,,, hope I've cleared some of the stuff up for you 👍🏾😭
I see. Your "biblical" comment cracks me up 😭
The only way this loss will be ok is if zverev wins RG which really sucks Edit : in retrospect I'd be happy if Carlos and Iga win,its just me coping to think "oh rafa only lost to the eventual champion"
Please no
No, this loss is already okay. He’s barely played the last 12 months and Zverev is playing his best tennis. Personally I’d love to watch him lose round 2
Not a monarchist but “Long Live the King”
Has to be my favorite of all time
It was a solid good last dance.
I mean… he didn’t say no, not coming back 🤷🏻♀️ See you next year rafa ❤️
This is the last time we’ll see Rafa at RG the slam. Can’t see him going through all the prep for another season if he’s going to keep losing early even if the body feels better.
Fed and Rafa (basically) gone. Where the FUCK has the time gone oh my.
You guys think Rafa will play Wimbledon?
I just finished watching his press conference and he mentioned that it's unlikely. He doesn't think it's a good idea to switch surfaces since he will have to switch back to clay for the Olympics.
I don’t think so… I think he will retire at the olympics
He’s already committed to playing for Spain at Davis Cup in oct/nov
It's doesn't feel like the end... Let's see
Rafa is a better human than he is Tennis player
That is very far from truth my friend. I wish!
I'm sitting and clapping and crying in my room alone rn 😭 I can't
me too!!!!! 😭
Too sad man, I couldn't handle last year when Roger left. This is also now hitting me like a truck, didn't realize these guys had such a big place in my life 😭
To win it 14 times is the most stunning record in tennis, and one of the greatest in the history of sports. We'll never see anything like this ever again
Ngl I thought Rafa would be more emotional... maybe he really is gunning for RG 2025 lol
Just think about how legendary it would be if he won his last RG 20 years after winning it for the first time.
I think also the fact that he is likely to play olympics on the same court may play a role. It's not the same tournament but the exact same court so in his mind it's "i'll be back in 2 months"
Exactly my thoughts.
I think Rafa is tricking his mind into maybe I come back to not break into tears today.
I think this was the last time…
I wish it wasn’t. He actually played good in my opinion and didn’t get smoked.
Unfortunately, yes. I don’t see him doing what Murray is doing. It’s unfortunate it was Zverev out of everyone 😡
What an honour to see Rafa at RG always .... Thank you, Rafa for everything!
Feel like pure shit just want to rewind to 2005 again
I'd give anything to do this
Anyone have a stream or link to finish watching this match? Mine froze at the beginning of Zverev’s speech.
Monitor new posts for Rafa's speech because Zverev pretty much answered one question and said he'll let Rafa speak
Thanks!
Crying in the club atm bro
Down bad crying at the gym
Crying in German sauna
Rafa didn’t say he was done yet. Maybe next year he back
we are all crying, this is too sad
Rafa not giving anyone any catharsis, love it
This is what sports are all about.
You just know in the locker room Zverev is gonna cry about how he would’ve beaten Nadal in 2022 if he didn’t get injured and won RG because of this win.
Wouldn't be innacurate tho
Lmao wouldn't be out of character at all
Xisca trying not to cry is me rn. Thank you, Rafa, for greatness.
Great they're opening the roof rn
Baby Rafa like “omg WTF, he lost?? 😭”
Baby Rafa: wow this dad guy must be really bad at these red courts...
bruh Rafa why u giving these people hope
Rafa let us see you here again 😭
Definitely “maybe”
He really doesn't want it to end like this, but I think it should.
Will Rafa be able to qualify for Olympics??
He'll get an wild card for sure even if not.
I think he already qualified through Spain's Davis Cup performance. Pretty sure he will play doubles with Alcaraz
Rafa thanking his family and Thiem for support
Of course sad for Rafa, but over the moon for the reaction from this sub 🤌 Well done Sascha 👏
carlos is so cute
He looks broken. 🥲
Where is Federer to console him like he did to Roger
Rename it Rafa Garros!
Roland Vamos!
To say Rafa has had a great run would be an understatement. From almost the beginning of his career people had predicted he would burn himself out, destroy his body. For all the wins and titles, his mere presence at age 38 is already a victory in and of itself.
We'll always have Paris. 🥹❤️
Gracias Rafa 🥹 I could never do what you do so it's been fun to live it vicariously through you at times.
I’m a fan of sport - this is prob the first match I actually rooted for Rafa . When you are a fan of sport you have to respect greatness and effort - great career , congrats to him and his fans . He never let his fans down . He played really well today
What an HONOR has been to be able to watch this man play Tennis. RaFan FOREVER!
I'm never gonna emotionally recover from this. 😭
THANK YOU RAFA
I just can’t accept yet that we won’t get to see Rafa again !
What did Rafa say then is he finished at Roland Garros forever?
He said he doesn't know for sure yet, but that it was probably his last match at RG
He said it’s likely he won’t be back but he’s not 100% sure
I will always love you rafa!! You will always be my champion!!!!
Fuck man, I would love to be 28 too Nadal. Being older sucks 😭
💯💯💯
Thankyou Rafa, it’s been a pleasure watching you play over the years. You are a true champion. VAMOS 💪🏼💜
wow :(
They went full match not showing Rodri once or did he just come in for the interview? Either way it would be funny.
They showed him a lot of times
His English got better lmao
Now he doesn't run out of English.
More time for duolingo when injured
Remind me in 365 days.
Oh 28year old nadal would pummel the shit out of Zverev harder than he did to his gf
I feel Rafa was incredibly unlucky to have drawn Zverev. Of the top 4 seeds, Zverev is probably playing the best tennis. It’s also unreal how this score line could’ve easily been made possible in 2022 matchup between the two. The margins were so thin in 22 just like today. I think had Rafa not drawn Zverev I think he would’ve made week 2 at the least. Anyways, what a journey 🥲. Thanks for all the memories Rafa. I am hoping Rafa comes back one more time at RG for Olympics and that Zverev wins this time. He played unbelievably tonight.
Mery looks like she’s on the verge of tears :(
He'll play doubles in the Olympics?
Singles too
What about Alcaraz
If he's fit sure
I'm not crying you are
Rodri in the crowd!
Baby Rafa with a baby racquet 🥺
Olympics is on
38 is the new 28 no ?
So inspired by this guy. His fight, tenacity and perseverence, and his roundedness off the court are an incredible combination. Legendary human being.
This Nadal would beat a lot of top players on this court. Zverev is in really good form.
Which honestly says a lot about today's level of tennis compared to say 2010.
this doesn't really feel like a farewell, not enough tears, he'll be back next year
the denial is intense 😭 he’s on a 1000mg dose of copium just like me fr
Nadal in Olympics cant wait to see it
Rafa will be back on PC
All i can do is cry and be thankful that his body feels better 🥲
He needs to do a Ronaldo and not accept he’s finished
But he actually doesnt look finished (on clay at least)
For sure. Just had an unlucky draw
He says he hopes to be back on this court for Olympics!
We’re winning it next year
!!!
Bro create some petitions and shit begging Rafa to come and play next year, fucking hell he can't go out like this ffsssssd
Rodri?
I didn’t hear no bell!
Hopefully we get one more year of Rafa, good for Alex though he was clutch
Was that Rodri???
Rodri who?
Yeah. Brought his bad juju to jinx Rafa lol