Rafa Nadal vs Hubert Hurkacz Highlights | Rome 2024 

Great play by Hurkacz. He was so silent during the play. Insane! Bravo!

Man, this guy effectively did the same thing to Fed at Wimbledon.

Raffa's problem is that: Mentally he is ready to keep playing, but his body tells him that enough is enough...

Thanks Nadal for everything!

I knew Hurkacz would be a difficult opponent for Nadal after he came back fresh from injuries. Good job Hubert. And for Rafa, we are just priviledged to see him play no matter the results, he has nothing else to prove. Let’s enjoy all of Rafa as much as we can, while the legend graces the courts. 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

Hubie looks like a sweetheart.

1:13 - they played 25 minutes and not even completed two games in the first set, that's incredible.

First Federer on Grass, now Nadal on clay. In two years we’ll see Hubi beat Djokovic at the AO on his farewell tour too

Hubie did it to Roger, now he’s done this to Rafa.. The realisation that it’s OVER.

Why is everybody shocked that the 9th player in the world beats the 305th player in the world? Nadal is a very promising player and has a great career ahead of him.

Shame, but Hubie played great. He did not let Rafa gain rhythm. Nontheless, happy that Rafa played, that he feels better and that he did not get injured, so we have the last chance of seeing him at RG again :)

Rafa had the most prolific clay court career in tennis history , there is nothing he need to attain any more other than express his love and joy for tennis and the fans. He is doing so and I am sure without expectations of accomplishing his old form and results. He remains humble and willing to do battle, give his best, free of shame, blame and excuses. Gotta love this guy, the gifts he has given to us the past 20 years! Amazing Rafa, Go forth and Enjoy your Life, you deserve it.

Hubi is the tennis grim reaper. When he says it's over, it's over.

Nadal is doing this year a farewell tour for his favorite tournaments, not competing to win a new trophy. He is only saying goodbye. Gracias por todo campeón, siempre serás el ejemplo a seguir.

Hurkacz just takes out legends in their end stages. Did that with Fed at Wimbledon.

Hurkacz is the one to bring realism to those all time players. Fed in wimb 2021 and Nadal in rome 2024

Hurbert and his team came with a heck of a plan and tennis. Executed well.

He should retire at Roland Garros, his body is not prepared anymore. He will remain forever as the best clay court player in history.

Hurkacz doesnt have an issue with Rafaels topspin. He can take it at shoulder height. You gotta keep the guy busy on his feet!

Hurcacz pocketed Nadal. Yet, Tennis TV had no shame on highlighting more the loser than the winner. Shame on you Tennis TV.

hurkuatz did same thing(ending legends ) for federer in wimbledon.

Normal stuff - you get old - you loose speed, legs are slower reaction is slightly slower at this level this makes huge difference. Rafa still playing pretty good for 37 year old guy but to compete with top10 guys he would need totally change his game style - go to the net more often, finish the points much quicker, he wont do that, his game was always based on crazy speed, stamina + huge top spin, so its the end it was a legendary career hope he will get nice farewell ceremony at RG or United Cup

Hubert Hurkacz is master of all courts whether it's hard, clay or grass. Hubie is a versatile tennis player.

Great performance by Hubi. Love seeing a player who plays with a smile on his face, doesn't grunt loudly, take a long time between points or scratch his arse & balls & touch his hair before serving

Hubi!!!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏 the nicest guy on tour!

Hurkacz is so humble, glad he won

Hubi.. "its an honour to play with you".... Nadal.. 😐

Always very sad at the end of his reign, this was a test and he was severely beaten, he can no longer hope for anything at Roland Garros

Wow Rafa stopped grunting in the first set. He just knew!

Nadal has been at the top of elite level for more than 1 decade. We're all humans and we all have our prime-time. His prime is finished, but people should remember all he's done for himself and the world. Nadal is and will always be a legendary...not only tennis player, but human being.

It’s always sad to see a great great player on the decline. Though it is a reminder that whoever you are, whatever you did in the past, you are just a mere human being that will get old and die like the rest of us

Thank you Rafa for your unforgettable memories at "Italia Open". You will always be "OUR KING OF CLAY" ❤

I think Hubi was playing at 70-80% of his skill, thank you Nadal for all emotions

Respectful Hurkacz. Thumbs up.

I’m super happy for Hubi, congratulations on winning the match!

Hurkacz flies under the radar with his quiet unassuming presence. But he has all the tools to beat any of the top players. Well played.

Top spin balls from Nadal keeps comin’ back with interest. Rpm no longer the same still a great champ. Good job Hurkacz!

Humble Hubi doing his job, excellent job ❤

Anyone who plays tennis at an intermediate or high level... or even if you watch and appreciate the game at the court level, knows the toll it can take on your body. Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem are two players who put in the most effort, physically and mentally per shot... look at what happened to Thiem. In addition to his injury, he is also mentally burnt out. An average bloke won't even last 6 months, let alone 2 decades if they replicate Nadal's style...the effort and toll, on the body and mind is colossal. In addition to the stars being aligned and genetics, the reason Rafael Nadal was able to sustain for so long: his greatest weapon, his mindset. He has turned debilitating OCD (atleast on court) to a weapon- I have to fight and suffer and absolutely not give up on every point and additionally destroy my opponent...regardless of whether my mind body or emotions cooperate. It's the same "psychopathic" mindset Jordan and Kobe Bryant had. Win or die trying.

I think rafa is finally finished.

This Rafa is a shadow of his former self. The players know it.

- Pole Hubert Hurkacz played excellently and effectively against Rafael Nadal. - Rafa, he still wants to, but can't win anymore. - For Nadal, the time has come to say goodbye to professional tennis. God bless you all.

Hubert Hurkacz: sending GOATs to retirement since 2021.

Hubi is a titan slayer- Federer, Nadal. Congratulations Hubi!!! Poland is proud of you.

The shots selected for the video would make one believe that the result was the opposite of the actual.

Remember Hurkacz bageling Federer at wimbledon?

we're seeing a goodbye in the workings here great Legend, respect

Honestly i never gave Hubie much to a chance, but Hubie played smart tennis. He hit deep and up the middle making it difficult for Rafa to open up the court with his extreme spins. Well done Hubie..well done😊

Looks like Hurkazc will send another legend into retirement, just like Wimbledon 2021.

bro these can't be considered grunts anymore, they're more like extended yelling

Not surprised Nadal lost, all effort & energy went into grunting, had he calmed down it might have been an even match. Hurkacz played brilliantly.

Rafa fans quoted " nobody can defeat Rafael Nadal on clay" Hubert Hurkacz " let's see"

Nadalers: "It was good to see Rafa train with a couple of matches ahead of conquering his 15th Roland Garros. Now he can rest without straining his body. Wise move". Their arrogance is intolerable.

Hubi match without 3 sets and atleast 1 tiebreaker, means the opponent didn't play well!

Hurkacz is a nightmare for Big 3 on their last tournaments. What's next, Novak?

If this is Rafa's last match! Hubbie can probably claim the honor of sending off two great legends!!

Federer at 38 years old was still a big oponent, thats why Federer is the best.

This guy is collecting victories against all time greats on their fav surface

Congrats Hubi - you show your class 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌈💪

Hurkacz is a good boy; consistent hard serve and delicate shots at the net. Time will bring all of us to our knee eventually.

Hurcacz isn't even on his best surface.

I love the way Nadal handles this defeat. Goes to the net smiling (cause he's happy to be there and being able to play), nods seemingly saying "too good for me today". Zero negative thinking. A champion.

Good summary. Includes some of the commentary and the handshake.

Hurkacz seems to be one seeing the big 3 out. Fed lost his last Wimbledon match to him 6-0. Now he’s defeated Nadal convincingly. He’s already given Nole a hard time in Wimby with his serve..

Biased moderator tried their best to make it look like a close match😂

Hubi ends Federer on grass court, ends Nadal on clay, maybe one day it'll be Djokovic on hard court 😅😅?

I expected Hurkacz to win. He has played more on clay and is playing very well. Rafa knows its time that is why he announced its his last season. The game is changing.

Smutne jest to ze taki wielki mistrz nie potrafi zejść ze sceny w odpowiednim momencie.To wielka sztuka powiedzieć pas i zakończyć karierę ,nie narażając sie na tak spektakularne porażki ,ak np ta z Hubim.

Love how silent Hurkacz is compared to the obnoxious Nadal

That 27 opening 2 games ruined the 38 year old, can’t be playing such long games that early in a match versus a much younger opponent. Was never going to go the distance.

Hubi can proudly tell his grandchildren that he has beaten King of grass and King of clay 😅😊😂

Hubert jest wstanie wygrać z każdym jeśli tylko dobrze się skupi i nie wybija piłek na aut. Bardzo poprawił grę w wymianach i czas reakcji.

Hurkacz’s forehand isn’t usually such a weapon. Wow!

on 7.7.21 hubbie is the serial killer of federer on wimbledon and now on nadal here. he is their hangman.

Hurkacz defeated Roger in his last match at Wimbledon and now Nadal in his last match at Rome 😳

Love the humble exchange at the end

Hubi loves tormenting old men

Nadal when he plays against an actual opponent who isn't afraid of the name:

I love how walking to the handshake Rafa runs his hand thru his dripping sweaty hair then immediately uses the same hand to shake his opponents hand LOL

I saw this coming, Hurcstz has powerful consistent ground strokes and a good serve. Rafa is still great player, but he is vulnerable to the top players now. If Rafa doesn't get an easy draw at this year's French, he will be out in the early rounds for sure.

Never saw hurkacz as a great opponent for Rafa to face 2nd round... best serve in the world, great ground strokes and volleys. Kind of the opposite of what you want when you're looking to build confidence in matches! Bottom line Hurkacz played an excellent match and Rafa seemed overwhelmed by it given his current state. Nadal is definitely lightyears from his best, but that was really a tough opponent, one he's not quite ready for yet. Let's see in RG, I wouldn't count him out yet.

Commentator: "I personally dont think its a 5-1 match..." Me: "Well wtf is it then?"

Closer and closer to the end we’ll see what he does at the French it’s been a great run

Hurkacz, the Fedal destroyer 😂

The end is near...

No shame losing to a fantastic player in Hurkacz, not to mention much younger. You've been a great champion, Rafa.

Rafa has done his best. It is inevitable. His era has come to an end. First it was Roger, now it's Rafa❤

Rafa didn't play coast to coast matches for months so for me he is looking good. Couple more matches he will gain more confidence.

Вот так и уходит эпоха многих спортсменов.

Hubi was so good❤

I think hurkacz will put 4 nails in the coffins of big 4 federer, nadal, murray and djokovic.

Sad to see Nadal at this stage in his career. Not the same Nadal that won Wimbledon in 2008. Congrats to Hubie for the win.

hurkacz is the grim reaper of big 3 players careers - if he beats you at what seems to be the end, you know you are doomed (Federer Wimbledon 2021)

Hurcakz achievement - retiring Federe and Nadal from their favourite tournaments.

A prime Nadal would have won but without a huge effort. Hubi is playing excellent on clay this year and to beat him on a slow court you need explosiveness. Exactly what Raffa can’t do anymore without almost certain injury.

Thiem retires, Rafa retires, a sad year for tennis.

Great to watch Hurkacz win I think he is a bit underrated!

Hubert looks so good when he’s playing at his best but somehow can’t produce it in Grand slams. Tennis so badly needs a player like Del Potro. A giant killer with a good vibe with fans. Hubert might be that guy.

I can't see him in this condition. I can't 😢

At the rate he is playing, I believe Rafa will announce his retirement after the French Open.