Fans on social media recently reminisced about Rafael Nadal’s greatness by posting one of his best points from the 2017 French Open final versus Stanislas Wawrinka.
Fans believed that even Novak Djokovic would be unable to compete with Rafael Nadal at his peak level.Rafael Nadal has spent the majority of the last two decades at the top of the men’s tennis rankings.
The Spaniard has 22 Grand Slam titles and ranks second only to Novak Djokovic. He was a key member of the renowned Big Three, which comprised Djokovic and Roger Federer, both of whom dominated men’s tennis.
One fan recently submitted a video on Reddit showing Nadal winning an unlikely point against Stanislas Wawrinka in the 2017 French Open final.
“Every time I watch this point I feel it’s illegal to do that.. it’s just a tennis match no need for that,” said the audience member.
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Another admirer stated that it was an honor to witness one of the great players at the peak of their powers on their chosen playing surface. The fan described the event as ‘terrible.’
“This was the only slam final I’ve ever seen live, and my god, it was so brutal,” one fan admitted.
Fans questioned Novak Djokovic’s ability to upset Rafael Nadal on clay, given his current form.
One admirer wrote, “No version of Djokovic stands against this monster.”
Fans were impressed by Nadal’s shot-making abilities.
“It’s almost cartoonish in how good that final forehand is.” According to a fan, “Crazy to think about his wrist strength if you put in perspective how damn heavy his racket is” . Another fan said.
Other fans said that Nadal’s shot was the greatest of all time.
“In my opinion, the greatest shot in tennis history. He also simply walked away. “This Nadal at RG was so scary,” said a fan.
Another fan declared, “Nadal GOAT.”
A admirer described it as “insanity”.
Rafael Nadal has an amazing record in the French Open.
Rafael Nadal has an unrivaled record on the Philippe Chatrier Court at Roland Garros. The player from Mallorca has won the French Open 14 times, a record. Overall, Nadal has lost only three matches at the French Open, two of which were against Novak Djokovic.
Nadal represents the ideal blend of cerebral fortitude and brute physical might, which has made the Spaniard a force to be reckoned with at the French Open throughout the years.
Nadal’s natural ability to glide smoothly on clay, along with his powerful topspin forehand, gives the Spaniard a competitive advantage over his opponents at the French Open.In 2021, a statue of Nadal was erected outside the Roland Garros stadium to commemorate the Spaniard’s tournament legacy.
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