Rafael Nadal vs Mariano Navone In 4 HOUR MARATHON! | Bastad 2024 Highlights 

4 HOURS 🥵

38 years old and grinding it out against a 23yo u are an absolute warrior rafa tennis is grateful to still have you keep going vamos 🐐❤🎾👑

The fact that Nadal refuses to never ever give up, even at 38 y.o. is astonishing! 😱

We've just got to appreciate what a competitor Rafa Nadal is!! Amazing ❤

Has to be the first time in Rafa's entire career, he lost a double break lead on clay TWICE, once in the 2nd set and once in the 3rd set. And he won both sets!

People, who missed out on watching this match, let me tell you something. This was just an ATP250 and a quarterfinal at that. But still, this is one of the greatest three setter matches of all time. A request to Tennis TV... Please upload the full match on RU-vid for people who missed out. For 90% of the match, my heart was in my mouth.. adrenaline running in me was way too high... Just imagine what would've happened to the ones playing this match. At 38 years, grinding till the very end... Nadal is the greatest gladiator this game has ever seen. And Navone, what a grind. I am sorry you had to lose, but there's only one victor in Tennis and there are no draws. If by any chance you see this comment, know that you've gained a big fan. Other than in matches against Nadal, I'll be rooting for you every single time. You gave the God of Clay a taste of his own medicine on Clay. He did win the match, but you'll forever be etched in my memory for the fight you just showed. Hats off, brother! Finally... O Rafa! There are no superlatives to describe you... Been a huge fan of you since 2008, and will forever remain to be. I don't care what stats say... You're the greatest Tennis player there ever was, there ever will be. Umpteen times, you've come back from career ending injuries and shown what you're made of. Everyone knows that if you hadn't been injured that many times, you'd have way more grand slams and weeks at no 1. You inspire me to be the best version of me... To never give up at any point in time... To fight back with every single ounce of energy! I am fortunate to live at the same time when you are an active Tennis player...

38 years, Nadal is still a beast.

Never in a million that I thought Rafa would've had the energy to last 4 freaking hours! What a champion! 😄

Feels like a dream watching Rafa play like this again!! So beautiful to watch him, the sense of peace and joy is indescribable. What a delight 🥰

Thank you for the 8 minutes highlights TennisTV! ❤️

AFTER 20 YEARS OF HORRENDOUS INJURIES AND INCREDIBLE MATCHES, IT IS UNBELIEVABLE THAT THIS 38 YEAR OLD HAS THIS MUCH FIRE LEFT 🔥 FOR ME, THE MOST INCREDIBLE SPORTSPERSON OF ALL TIME ❤ WE WILL NEVER SEE ANBODY LIKE HIM EVER.

Seeing Nadal play is always an inspiration. This guy never ever gives up, never blames anything/anyone else, I will forever admire his style and think of him as the goat, one of a kind.

Dude defeating a 23 year old guy in a crazy 4 hour battle at 38 years of age Just God things !!!!

Almost 20 years following this guy, not because I (and we) didn't have anything better to do, but because he "makes" you, compels you to follow this attitude, these matches, this rhythm, these incredible shots, these trajectories of the ball, the styles he has developed along the way and all these other elements that make the whole sport more thrilling when he is playing. Yes, we still see good matches without Rafa on the tour and we did before him. But the passion, the grittiness and the toughness skyrocket once every time he's back. He isn't doing a farewell tour, he's trying to win things again the only way he knows how to (albeit slightly cautiously at times). He might not win tons in the end or still, not everybody has to like Rafa, but damnit, he makes the sport better, more interesting and in part, he's made it what it is today (together with all other great champions of course). Sorry for the length, for anyone who's read this far, but it just happens when you still see this commitment, this passion in a "preparatory" or "warm-up" event in theory. Anyway, I don't have any new words for this guy anymore, I keep commenting more or less the same things over the past 6-7 years more or less. I hope he plays till he's 45, cause I really miss this intensity on the tour when he's not around. Alcaraz kind of sweetens the deal a little bit, but even he is not at Rafa's level yet. Plus Rafa has integrated other styles in his game too (volleys, drop shots etc). It's like he's playing a little like Fed too. Legend to say the least, I don't know. He's a huge inspiration and a hugely positive sight to see. Well done, Rafael. You deserve all the praise you are getting.. Bravo... : ) PS. Imagine if this match was a best-of-5! Great performance by Navone too.. ; )

Have people complaining about Nadal's "moonballing" never watched him or really even any clay specialist grinders? Exploiting slow, heavy, high-bouncing clay conditions with height and depth is quintessential baseline play on clay

Everyone's congratulating Nadal, and that is with good reason, but you gotta applaud Navone man, he never gives up.

forget the rankings, it was a high quality match

The happiness he spreads with his play is beyond comprehension! Love you Rafa, love you tons !!! Thank you for existing!! ❤❤❤

Nadal, a Titan of Tennis.

Such an incredible 4 hour battle match! So well done, Rafa❤

Now this is a highlights reel. Please send a note to our friends over at Wimbledon and Roland Garros as to how it's done.

The most Nadal match ever.

It was such a treat to watch this highlights. watching nadal play make me feel so happy. Kudos to Navone too for such a great fight.

"NEVER EVER GIVE UP"😤😤😤 My inspiration, my idol, still grinding at 38 years of age. VAMOSSS RAFA🐐

Kudos Rafa, pleased to see you're still fighting ! He definitly has the ultimate warrior spirit.

The scream after 1st set tie-break, poked Nadal

I almost never post anything, but Nadal must be one of the greatest competitors ever. It’s crazy how much courage and competitive drive he still have. Amazing.

I only get excited for Tennis when it is Nadal playing. The perseverance and tenacity of this man is incredible! throughout his career and I do want him to win more.

Man what a warrior this man is .its insane to play like this at 38. Will Want him to win atleast one more grand slam title before retirement. Kudos to nadal. You are great fighter. You played like a fighter . Keep going @nadal

Tennis tv is doing such a good job. Uploading 8 mins long highlights within half an hour of match.

Credits to Navone, has to be said. He matched the clay god for 4 hours. Well done! Awesome match, seems super physical, happy to see Rafa can still hold out

One of the best matches of 2024 for sure ❤

Unbelievable match! Nadal is BACK 👊 Vamoooos

King of clay still got the bag of tricks just needs to improve his physical strength and being healthy…! So much fun to watch him play ❤

Unbelievably great from Rafa. This is a very positive sign. While playing for nearly 4 hours looks bad but in Rafa’s case it’s a good indication of where he is regarding his health. Compared to being unable to play a few months ago to now. To fight back and last that long is very good news.

4 Hours. Amazing my longest matches ever was both in my very early 30's. One Club Championship match and one ITF semi-final. I was dead for 3-4 days. To do that at 38 Amazing.

At this point just honoured to see him on court irrespective of the results ❤

Nadal energetic, Nadal screaming, Nadal playing, Nadal celebrating with passion, it's a pleasure

Nadal at 38 has better stamina than sinner 😂

Nadal is looking good! Paris gold is coming

Two absolute warriors. Great match of tennis guys, keep it up.

The likes that each and every comments are getting here shows how much we all love Rafa! And his fighting spirit. I challenge all and any Novak fans out there to show me even one such comment section of their "champion"

What a warrior

شكراً لأنك إلى الآن تقدم لنا تنس جميل ، استمتعوا بالرقصة الأخيرة للماتادور

Navone will be a future top 15 Player for sure, what a talented player

MIght be one of the best clay court highlight vids I've ever seen. Vamos Rafa!!! So thankful that you're still grinding it out for us all

This match was better than AO final, FO final and Wimbledon final!

The resiliency and fight he showed made me tear up a bit. Love to see that kinda stuff. 💪🏻

A far far better match than the Wimbledon final. I have never seen Nadal play to lose. Never.!!....

Those <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="64">1:4</a> break point bananas backhands in the first set were some of the most shocking tactics i've ever seen.

This is why he's involved in most of the memorable tennis games

Nadal is the GOAT.

Undoubtedly a condensed clash, the result that we wanted to see in the end. Rafa keeps proving how he is a real fighter on the clay surface. He is the best clay player ever. It is possible to capture an ATP title within this process.

For those who dont play tennis but only watch. Let me tell you at recreational level one hour of tennis at full tempo is tiring. Its a bloody good workout. Tennis is basically HIIT or high intensity interval training. It works more or less every muscle in the body. Its high level cardio. Not static and a full body workout. Combined with the skill needed, reflexes and agility and precision. Its one of the toughest sports on the planet. 2 hours of training or play and people in there 20s with great fitness will be spent. The average joe with no stamina who doesnt exercise will be dead. Might have a coronary on a hot day if there cardiovascular system gets overwhelmiled. So for Nadal to play 4 hours on clay ( clay is grueling compared to hard court) at 38 years of age at this level with joint issues and injuries is truly astonishing. He is arguably the best ever along with federer and Novak . For the sake of his body he needs to stop so he can live without being in a wheelchair in his 60s.

Those who are at the stadium are the luckiest ones Go Rafa go❤

Lesson for everyone....38, has achieved everything in his career, body at an all time low but still giving it his all at a freaking 250 event 👏👏

Nadal's energy,competitiveness and tenacity is laudable.He never gives away easy points,his heavy topspin forehand is unplayable at times and he was able to wear his opponent down as the match progressed and extracted unforced errors.A fit Nadal is still a force to reckon

So we can expect another olympic Gold for Rafa ❤

The competitiveness and fire of old Nadal is still exist when he is healthy. What a match and win for the Clay court Maestro. I’m hoping for you to win this Tournament, two more matches. You are INCREDIBLE.👏👏👏

Rafael Nadal, The GOAT, god of clay

This match shows why I became a Nadal fan. His never say die attitude is so inspiring. He has won everything, has all the money in the world. Nothing to prove to anyone. Yet here he is on the red clay against someone 15 years younger than him fighting for 4 hours. So inspirational

Waiting for nadal comeback 💪 in roland garros

This will rank as one of my most special mmeories of nadal , fighting like this after possibly his last ever grand slam, on the verge of retirement and still playing tennis with the passion of a 18 year old , sliding into every shot and giving it 1000% every ball , VAMOS RAFA THANKS for the Memories

didn't think I would see nadal becoming a moon baller today <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="84">1:24</a>

38Y 🐐 4 hours 💀

Rafa looking great - always gives his best effort and that turquoise color looks very good on him too!!!! Vamos!

Rafa me devuelve las ganas a hacer cualquier cosa en la vida. Que grande eres!

that was some seriously gruling tennis - kudos to both players and for Rafa at 38 - amazing

What an amazing match to watch. Sure it's not the cleanest, but it's still top quality. What do you expect when Nadal plays? Hopefully he still has some gas left in the tank for his single and double match tomorrow. I want him to drop out of the double so he can focus on his single match, but knowing Nadal, he will play if he is able to play.

What a competitor he is. Hats off to you Rafa!!

Grande Rafa!!

So happy to see Nadal playing.. too many emotions.. I wish he could play forever…

La leyenda sigue viva 🙌👑🇪🇸

Great match! I haven’t seen Rafa play like this for a while and it is fabulous to see him back doing what he does best. Seeing him play like this - the word ‘retirement’ doesn’t even enter one’s mind. ‘VAMOS Rafa!’ ❤

Game Nadal.. Missed hearing that off late.... This much healthy Rafa would have won the last French Open.. So happy to see Rafa play.... Thank God.

If only this match has lasted for more four minutes, it'd be the longest masters match ever! Since rafa vs novak semi final in madrid 2009 took 4 hours and 3 minutes!

I'm exhausted watching Nadal. Just imagine how HE FEELS?!?!?!?!

Been following him since 2005. What he did yesterday wasn't any suprising at all. This is what Nadal is all about. He will never give up. Without fight? Absolutely Not.

Nadal will win Båstad. Mark my words!

This is what Nadal specialty. He brings energy to the court/tournament. Nobody does this now, even alcaraz or djokovic.

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="84">1:24</a> this point is the indicator of what is a good moon ball look like

The Gladiator of Tennis! No one even comes close

It's like watching the old Rafa! Please keep it up.

I never was a Nadal supporter but seeing him enjoy like this is really great !

God of tennis

Thank you for these highlights. Compared to the Wimbledon and RG highlights, these are real treats, ATP!

Creo que ha sido el segundo partido a 3 sets más largo de la historia, solo por detrás del de Madrid 2009.

Vintage Rafa....great to see him play with such great fighting spirit as he is known for.

Nadal slowly but surely dusting off the cobwebs and returning to what the real Nadal is, love to see it.

not quite the old rafa with the movement..but that forehand was somthing like it used to be!great to see

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Amazing performance! Number 1 of history

yay !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Timeless legend.

What an unreal match, GOAT Nadal cooking as usual.

I watched the whole match. What I am going to say is Rafa is a fucking legend even more than our imaginations. I'm so grateful to witness your journey, campeone 👑

Whether 19 or 38, it doesn't matter. Rafa on the court is always such a joy to watch. Rafa forever!

This is real clay tennis. I love that both were playing great they were just outplaying each other. Nothing beats Rafa on clay. ¡Vamos Rafa! ❤

To whomever edited this, great job! Great storytelling of a great match!

Absolute rollercoaster match and 4 hours wow