Rafael Nadal v Roger Federer - Australian Open 2009 Final | AO Classics 

After 13 years, Nadal did it again!!! What an incredible fighter!!!

15:14 unbelievable stuff, the highest level.

At 22 Nadal already had won GS on all 3 surfaces. Phenomenon.

And to think that he has won this grand slam 13 years later is testament to the endurance of the man! Absolute insane.

You know what makes me sad? That I probably won't see another era of magical tennis like this in my lifetime anymore.

nadal winning with the age 22 an all surfaces a grandslam ...Super performance...

The match was one of the greatest of all time, but the ceremony was just legendary.

great win for nadal...one of the greatest matches of all time.

2017 was an amazing year for both of them. They both came back from injury and completed the fairy tale comeback winning 2 slams each, AO and Wimbledon for Fed and FO and USO for Rafa

@5:53 Commentators: how long can this man defend? Every tennis fan in the world: Yes

First 4 sets have the greatest level of tennis ever

At least for the first 4 sets, I reckon this is the best these 2 have ever played against eachother at the same time

Nadal had played equally long and fiercely competitive semifinal against Verdasco and still had the energy to pull off in the final. Kudos to RAFA

On match point Umpire: “please, as a courtesy to both players, do not call out in the point” People in crowd in middle of point: *OUWIEUYZDHISHHHT*

I’m a Federer man through and through-his grace (physical and otherwise), his simply gorgeous one-handed backhand that I’ve been trying to emulate my whole tennis-playing life-but my god Rafael Nadal is astonishing. Those forehands he hits, which initially look as if they’re headed for the rafters, that then simply drop into place right on the line, it’s just incredible spin-and yet somehow, he seemingly loses very little in velocity even before the ball bounces. I cannot imagine being on the other side of the court from a guy who can hit such heavy balls like that; I doubt I’d ever even make contact, and if I did, I wouldn’t have much to show for it. (As a relevant aside, the Pure Aero is really an extraordinary racquet. I tend to ignore marketing language about how this or that racquet will generate enormous spin/power/etc., but I demoed one and was so astonished at the effect-it really does allow me to generate very noticeably more spin than any other racquet I’ve used-that I bought one. Unfortunately, it has yet to turn me into Rafael Nadal, but perhaps this will come in time-lol. OTOH, I demoed the Federer Pro Staff and found it borderline unusable: I can’t play such a heavy racquet because of arm issues, but even beyond that, I’m just not good enough or strong enough to play good tennis with those intensely control-oriented racquets.) Anyway, long digressions here, but my main point is this: Federer is *my* all-time great, but Nadal deserves everything he’s got, and it is just a delight to watch him do it. I hope some new greats of their caliber will come along-perhaps with new/different playing styles-and maybe at least one of them will have a lovely one-handed backhand for me to enjoy watching. I don’t know how you guys who hit two-handers do it. Cheers all, and congrats to Nadal for his recent triumph.

After 13 years he is a champion again. He is the best. 🏆🎾

i am glad nadal and djokovic existed, without them, federer would have won over 30 slams, over 500 weeks at world number 1, over 150 career titles, over 10 year ending world number 1, over 50 master 1000, over 10 wtf, he would've made mockery of the sport which would be very bad for tennis, competition is very important, nadal and djokovic saved tennis.

the fact that he saved 3 breakpoints 13 yrs ago and also this year... this man is INSANEEE

This match along with the AO’12 final & the USO’13 final is the highest level of hard court tennis I’ve seen in my life so far. Special mention to the 3rd set of the USO’11 final.

Who is here after Nadal won today AO 2022!!! VAMOS RAFA!!!

Who else agrees that the point at 15:00 would have killed the match

My favourite final of all time. Wimbledon 08 was epic but some of the rallies in this match were just ridiculous!

15:16 one of the best points ever (i don't think i have seen a better one) i admit that even if i am a nole fan :)

One of the best matches of all times.

Thumbs up if you’re watching this video today after Nadal won his second Australian Open 13 years later…

This match, along with the 08 wimbledon final, and 12 AO final were the 3 highest level GS final I've ever seen

*Greatest match of all time*

who was here after Rafa reached his 21st GS especially at Australian Open 2022

Nobody but only these two know how good they are because they bring out the best of each other, and that is why they respect each other so much.

Who here after Nadal won the Australian open for the second time

This must be the highest quality match they ever played in a Grand Slam. Absolutely stupendous. Nadal's great play and unbelievable defence eventually wore down Federer. It was so so close to a Federer victory.

This was a great match. But Federer folded that night. He looked beaten before it started. Im a Federer fan before people start the hate. Wim and the French massacre both 2008, messed up his head. The 3rd set missing the break points and then the double fault. It was the beginning of the mental torture, in his agonising defeats. Djokovic 2010.11,19. If not for injury Nadal could have 25 slams. So proud he got to 21 on Sunday. Back in 2009 i thought Nadal going past him would cause me pain. Its funny as you age things change. Could not think of anyone more deserving. When they go tennis will have lost so much. Novak as well, who pound for pound is the best on his day. Federer the most talented and best to watch. Yet Nadal has this humble natural grace you find difficult to describe in a man that physically competitive. I find the GOAT debate tedious. As it wont be settled by numbers. It stops people realising there really is not that long left, for us to bask in the greatest era in tennis history. Peace and Love.

Remember this guys, tomorrow Sunday 30th January 2022 Nadal will beat Medvedev to be the only man with 21 GS. His second AO 13 years later.

This was an EPIC, and if you see 2017 AO after this, that's even more moving... (considering all the injuries and tough moments Roger and Rafa had.)

Federer said recently that this court was super slow but I really can’t see that, it looks like a decent medium pace

The only man that can make Federer cry !!! Rafael Nadal!!!!! 💪🏼🎾🇪🇸❤️🏆

by 2009 AO, Roger was competing for 14th GS, while Rafa was on for sixth GS, 4 French Open and one Wimbledon under his belt!

It’s been a long 13 years since he last won this and he’s had to grind out a second win in 2022- after the 4 heartache final losses in between. I’ve been in raptures all day!

After Ao 2022 final

Rafa. The most brutal competitor during the match and the most gracious sportsman after it. How someone could be both is beyond me.

We are blessed with these two legends.

The quality of points were incredible. Fed was technically at his best here, but as I always say Wimbledon 2008 was the reason of this result.

Here after Nadal won 2nd AO vs Medvedev, 2022 and 21 GS . One more than Fed and he won every slam twice now..!!

I think time and time again these great matches have demonstrated how much tennis demands from players mentally. A single point can reverse all the momentum built up from the beginning. A mere 7-point tie break can decide if all the hours of hard work is worthwhile or not. A serve, a return, or a volley can separate the difference between victory and defeat. And of course, the player has to do everything physically or mentally. I salut to those who are brave enough to face the tremendous hardships and achieve something incredible.

Defo one of the greatest Australian open matches of all time just after AO 2012. Federer and Nadal played exceptionally well but Federer couldn't believe that it was 2 sets all after 4 sets despite himself playing some insane tennis. He couldn't fathom how Nadal had so much in the tank after his semi final against verdasco. Which is why he broke down into tears afterwards. After losing at Wimbledon along with clay he thought Nadal would be surpassing him on every surface.

Who’s here after Nadal won his 21st grandslam?

Coming right off the 2022 AO final, it’s interesting to compare the two versions of Nadal, at 13 years apart. I’d say Nadal is a better ball striker today and tactically smarter but he was a lot quicker on his feet in 2009, which of course is unsurprising

Look at Mirka, she was worried all the time. Rafa covered all court amazingly.

Loved it when the commentator said “Nadal bout to prove why he is now the best player in the planet”

that guitar note at the last point of the match is classic at this point from AO

2022, 13 years later, Nadal is back to have a chance to win his 21th Grand Slam.

Federer cried here because he thought never gonna defeat nadal again,but I think after this loss Federer decided to himself to improve his game,specially his backhand,that’s why now at his 40 he finally can beat Nadal,he’s a greatest champ.

absolute class players.. this is called match... what a rivalry

The level here is insane, both close to their primes

This is my favorite match of all time

My two favorite player of all time💕👍

Fed had a gazillion break points, but just couldn't convert whatsoever. That is the story of their rivalry. Sucks for Fed that he played with a tiny racket for most of his peak against Rafa. Rafa had a bazooka for a forehand, and he used it to decimate feds one handed backhand over and over again... I'm afraid we can watch tennis for the next 30 years and we'll never see tennis played like this again.

2017 AO Final was a fitting avenge for Federer over Nadal

@25:28 genuine respect and love from Rafa towards Roger. It’s amazing what he did at such a young age. Same as Roger. I wished Rafa played little strategically when older than to be in the beast mode all the time, causing so many injuries and but still managed to get 20 slams.👏👏 another point to admire: his team is same over last so many years.

His first grand slam title after becoming #1, and he break Roger 20 titles record by winning his 21st majors in the same tournament. I always thought he had nightmares in the Australian open as he lost many finals, but this tournament also won many magical moments for rafa as a worthy champion.

federer getting hyped is so fun to watch

Great match.. hopefully Rafa can get his second soon. He’s been very close so many times..

When main characters are allowed to go 100% at each other

Most Remarkable Match.. Most Memorable Match for Rafa..

The scary thing is that Federer didn't even play bad 😅😭

Who else is here after nadal’s 21st grand slam win at Aus open?

This is definitely one of the greatest matches ever. Prime Fed vs prime Nadal was a treat to watch in spite of the many heartbreakers Fed fans had to face. If you had watched the match, you'd see that Federer played the better tennis in the first 4 sets, but lost only because Nadal was in his head. Uncle Toni was on record to saying that Federer was the better player in the first 4 sets and that he does not know how his nephew won. This is a match I bet Fed wished he could do over. 2017 Fed would not have lost a match like this. Credit, however, goes to Nadal for being the more mentally stable player when it mattered most.

Watching after 2022 australian Open final 🔥❤ Rafa Vs medvedev Congrats Rafa ❤ 21st 🔥🏆🏆

Unique! Simply, the Best! 🏆🥇🏅🎾🇪🇸

Requesting AO to upload this full match in 1080p as the previous fully uploaded version is in 480p and blurry..making this request because this classic can be rewatched endlessly for all the sporting community.

the two best friends in the world. and one of the most dangerous rivalry but they are both respect each other.on the court and off the court. they give the same love.

The two Legends!

What a match! Amazing game by Rafa Congratulations 👏🏆🎉❤️

Who is here after Rafa finally won his 2nd AO in another 5 set marathon coming bck from 2 sets down ,0-40 down against Danil Medvedev to win his 21st Slam a new record in Men

2008 French Open and Wimbledon loss to Nadal, and again Aus Open loss to him was killing Roger from Inside! but there afterwards he completed 3 GS finals, and achieved the unachievable French Open the same year ae wind a marathon win over Roddick in the Wimbledon final which surpassed him over Sampras. He contested all 4 GS finals in 2009, quite a feat!

This is the highest level ! Can anyone recommend quality tennis like this on grandslams especiallly between big 3?

un des meilleurs matchs de tous les temps qui n est jamais cité ni par les pros ni par la presse ou commentateurs c est etonnant....

Who's here after 22 fking grand slams? GOAT.

I didn't think anyone would top Sampras' 14 slams. Pete thought he was fading at age 28 or so. Now Rafa is still the top of his game at 35.

Federer outplaying his opponent yet making unforced errors on break points will forever be his trademark

This match is insane!!!

was this the year that nadal had an epic semis against verdasco the previous night?

sweet mother of god... this is the first Fedal match i watched and even though i know how the match is going damn it's still as thrilling as it has always been so blessed to be growing up in this generation, so blessed

Nadal was so energetic, he could still keep running during the final after he had played almost 5 hours in semi-final against Verdasco. And Nadal defeated Federer again in grand slam final after Wimbledon open in 2008, this made Roger and his fans heart broken. I still remember Federer cried and said "God it's gonna kill me".

And now Nadal stands with 21 titles, what a duo ❤️

Nadal just won his 21st grand slam ❤️🎾

Este fue el principio del fin de Federer... dio pie para q le empezaran a ganar en cualquier superficie y hoy se retira siendo el mejor 3 de la historia

The slide at 15:28 is unreal, he slides the width of the tramlines

Credit to nadal but till to this day , it hurts. The french open 2008 final left a mental scar on roger which was clear with wimbledon and aus open final losses. But credit for roger for winning last 5 meetings and overcoming mental demons against nadal!

This match and post ceremony is the greatest tennis and class I’ve every had the privilege of watching. Not sure if we’ll ever see the quality points and tennis we saw in this match as well as the 08 Wimbledon.

4:00 Just about sums up Federer's biggest weakness. It's not his backhand but his break point conversion rate

15:33 Federer repeated this shot in 2017 against Nadal

I still say that '09 semi-final btwn Rafa & Verdasco was even greater than this final. Probably put Nadal on this foot situation.

Federer's story in this final 1st set: comes back from one break down to lead with a break but still ends up losing. 2nd set: wins it. 3rd set: three billion chances to break but couldnt do so. loses the TB. 4th set: wins it. 5th set: head all over the place and plays a terrible 5th set.

This is the best tennis i've ever seen from Rafa on the hard court's. The best performance from grass is from 2008 wimbledon. and the best performance on clay is 2008 French open were he absolutely destroyed roger federer.

at 15min the point is absolutely crazy and even in a very tense momen!

Thanks

I have not doubt if Rafa had been healthy most of his career, he'd probably had 25-30 GS. He is by far the one of big three who has missed more GS...I said by far.

Viendo este video en el año 2022 es increíble ver como Federer no tenía armas de revés contra rafa. Si hubiese cambiado antes su táctica de revés este partido lo ganaba

Last set was brutal