Rafael Nadal vs Roger Federer - Semi-final Highlights | Roland-Garros 2019 

Simply loved Federer's confessions after the match: "He makes you feel uncomfortable the way he defends the court and plays on clay. There is nobody who even plays remotely close to him," said Federer, who hadn't entered the tournament since 2015. "I don't even know who I need to go search for, to go practice with somebody who plays like him. I was thinking that during the match."

2nd set 4:4, 40-0 Next highlight 40-Ad Nadal..... Fed knew he lost after that

1. Death. 2. Taxes. 3. Nadal vs Fed on clay. -Mark Twain.

Result aside, these guys were so damn professional and composed given the insane conditions. They know they're there for fans and the public, not just the opposite. Much respect. Shame Novak couldn't be as composed on this occasion.

Viva Espana! Vamos Rafa🙇‍♂️🙏☝️The best of luck for the finals🤟🥎🥇🏆

They should just call it Rafa Garros at this point

Nadal on clay is too much.

the most difficult task in the world ? BEAT Rafael Nadal on Clay for sure..

Einstein : Nothing is faster than Light. Roland Garros : Hold my Highlights.

Nadal on clay is probably the greatest Tennis player of all time

Federer played his best clay tennis in set 1 and 2, but when Rafa is in form, noone can stop him on clay.

It's pretty impressive that Federer still made it to the semi-final after not playing there for years.

Rafa looking like a beast. On other surfaces many of Federers shots are winners. Let's hope Nadal can win it out

Nadal: ‘You come into MY HOUSE?!?’

1:19 loudest Fed grunt I've ever heard 😂

Credit to both players for dealing with the conditions and giving us a very good match. Rafa is a beast on clay!!!

Once again Rafa show why they call him king of clay roger play good tournment respect hopefully he play again 2020 RG 👬

Crappy conditions but Rafa was just too good.

Congratulations to Nadal!! Both you and federer have displayed professional tennis skills and superb sportsmanship in this match👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Nadal at his best is pretty much invincible on clay, and I’m saying that as a Djokovic fan.

Very romantic match, and a beautiful and historical one. They played to remeber us the gone times. Rafa won, and with immense merits. Roger played excellent tennis, is game was offensive, full of risks and beautiful shots, constantly on the edge of the error, he tried everything he could, in the only possible way. His efforts ten years ago would be considered frustrating, insufficient, now they are beautiful and romantic. Thanks for this, Roger, for coming to this Roland Garros and flying to the semifinals almost like you are not a 37 and half years old man that still loves playing tennis. Federer risked, risked so much, playing against this Nadal on his favourite tournament. But he accepted the challenge and gave us another epic and beautiful matchup. Rafa, what can we say? You're the best clay court player ever and today you proved it again, like you did in the last 14 years. Good luck for the final. And thank you, too.

Nadal is now 12-0 in RG semifinals and 6-0 against Federer at RG.

It wouldn’t have mattered, nadal would win either way, it’s just too bad the weather was so shitty for both.

It's unbelievable how Federer made it to the semis, after not playing for 4 years, which shows that we should never count him out! Still happy for Rafa, and wish him all the best in his 12th 👍😊

Serving at 4-4 40-0 in the 2nd set, Roger was broken. Roger didn't play bad and he should've beaten other players in straight sets today.

2030: Grandkids: granddad why did Roland Garros change name ? me: there was once a guy named Raphael Nadal and his story is...

Best of luck for the final Rafa! Congratulations Roger on an impressive couple of weeks!

Too strong Nadal! Good luck winning your 12th Roland Garros title!

4:03 ... Rodger like, "Yup, thanks for schoolin' me!"

Monster eater Monster. Congrats to both of you, we will respect and love you forever.

Another master class brutal clay court lesson by the king of clay

Who's here after Federer got his revenge at Wimbledon?

Don’t ever doubt this man no matter how the other opponents look in this tournament before facing Nadal IT MEANS NOTHING!

As a tennis watcher of 30 years, wind or not, Rafa was unplayable today. Unlike in past French Opens against Rafa, Roger was not tentative...he put it all out there, tried everything, was super aggressive and still came up short. If Thiem goes through, he'll get cremated against Rafa. Only a peak Djokovic (playing without wind) stands any chance, to stop the rampage of the Mallorcan bull.

One of the most difficult things in sports: Beating Nadal in RG

I don't understand people blaming the wind for roger's loss; as if rafa was playing elsewhere. Whereas whenever nadal lost in madrid over the years and he mentions(not blames) that the windy conditions played a part, everybody lashes at him saying oh there it is again kneedull with the excuses or any other stupid response but now all of a sudden it's the other way around. The guy is a monster of a tennis player and the GOAT on clay without a shadow of a doubt ( better than borg in my opinion and yes i've actually seen borg play) so plug your brain in and show some respect.

How that isn’t a completely sold out arena, I won’t understand

Nadal in beast mode!!

At least Roger didn’t get bageled. Unlike someone.....

The wind destroyed that match. Fed wouldve a sneak on a wind clear day

Federer honestly played a very good match, but what was opposite that net was just something out of this world. Absolutely insane. That was just something special. On any other surfaces most of those shots from Roger would have been winners, the backhand was actually doing very well. But this is Chatrier at the French Open, and at Chatrier, the laws of physics bow to Rafael Nadal. That being said, if Roger keeps this up he has a very good chance at Wimbledon this year. Before this match I said that nothing was impossible. I take that back. Some things are impossible, and the most impossible of them all is beating this Nadal at the French Open.

Respect to Roger, he could have easily skip this,beat Nadal on every other surfaces but then again he just love playing Tennis. Probably returning the favor coming to Nadal's backyard after beating him like 4 in a row in 2017 😂.

Federer: There is no player in tennis who comes even *remotely close* to the level of Rafael Nadal on clay.

Rafa will remain the undisputed King of Clay Tennis for decades

Actually Fed was really good that day until the wind blew badly…he was not used to it and lost all rhythm.

I live in Basel hometown of the great Roger Federer a living legend and a great human being, the proud of our small but great nation Switzerland, but I also love Nadal I'm a fan of him I hope he wins RG again and continue is legend with this tournament. Roger and Rafa probably the best tennis players of all time

My G fed was beaten but i honor the loss to one of the most honorable and devoted champions in Rafa the Man of clay thats is bizz...Now finish it Nadal and take home ur FO🏆 👏👏👏

You can’t defeat Nadal on clay Vamos Rafa 💪🏻❤️

I remember thinking Federer was doing pretty well in the second set and I thought it was going to go to a tiebreak, but in that game at 4-4 Fed was up 40-0 and still got broken.

If it wasn’t for Nadal he would have won the tournament

The King of grass played well, but the GOAT was too much for him. Nadal leads Federer 10-3 in Grand Slams matches.

Biggggggggggggggggggggggest Fan of Nadal

disgustingly one sided audience. show some respect for the owner of the tournament.

Simply too good!😍 Rafa, best of luck for the final!💫

Who else is here after Djokovic beat Nadal in the semi-final this year?

Love these two. Like recognises like. Great ambassadors for sportsmanship, friendship and tennis.

And the winner is... RAFAEL NADAL 🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸

Federer should try his last chance in 2020 to commit the BIGGEST CRIME in tennis; beat Nadal in RG

Two icons, two legends! The best rivalry in men's tennis history! Federer didn't really play bad, but Rafa is always one step ahead! He's just superior on this surface! Congrats King Rafa, please make it 12!

Nadal is the King

Nadal, what a man. Even applauding Federer at the end. So incredible the level of tennis these man can provide at their age. It's been 20 years they completely crush everything, and it still goes on. What a blessing tennis has been in the 21st century.

Wind, Rain, Cold, or hot makes no difference to Rafa at the French. He defeats everyone in his path. The French should be re-named, the Rafael Nadal open slam.

It’s funny how Federer can’t even seem to give Rafa a challenge on clay but on any other surface he can school him just like Rafa does him on clay. It’s amazing how different the surfaces are and how players tend to play better on specific ones. Federer grass and fast,and Rafa slow and clay.

I enjoy the Federer Nadal matchups, but anyone who calls it a rivalry is out of their mind. Its a bloodbath. Nadal destroys Federer H2H.

Second set 4-4, Federer 40/0 up, tries a cheeky soft serve to outsmart Nadal & it didn't work out. It was at this moment Roger lost any chance. VAMOS RAFA

Rafa has a lifetime record of 92-2 at the French Open (97.9% winning pct.) which is ridiculous. The last 9 winners of the men's Grand Slam events were Federer, Nadal, Federer, Nadal, Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Djokovic, Djokovic.

Shit this wind

Just like I told everyone last night .... 3 straight sets, pure DOMINATION!!!

Only injuries can stop Rafa on french open

Federer had been make that uncomfortable face since met 19 y0 nadal at nadal's first french open title at semi. Federer can easily beat the other but when it comes facing nadal , not just me but i think everyone can predict the result already . Nadal simply the monster and at 30 ++ y0 still played like he was in 18 y0. The more pressure the point, the more unbelievable unexpected nadal action on court.

I wonder when was the time Federer came to terms with the fact that he would never beat Nadal at Roland Garros

Pretty incredible seeing these two play. Wish we got to see it more. Rafa absolutely dominant on clay, roger slight edge on other court surfaces. As a Federer fan, sure I am a little sad about the loss but you can never be truly upset with losses to someone as skilled and classy as Rafa, particularly on clay where hes nearly unbeatable.

Kicking the shit outta everyone on this red clay. Ya gotta hand it to him. Goat on clay.

I remember watching this match. It was extremely windy that day. I'm pretty sure there were times when the gusts would kick up the clay and send debris flying onto the court.

Nadal on Clay is the highest level of tennis.

Nadal on clay is the highest level in tennis historu

Year 2075 Nadal in a wheelchair and winning Roland Garros again

When Federer starts grunting, you know he's worried....

They shouldn’t bother anyone and just put Nadal in the finals

1:24 Nadal's stunning shot. Greatest player on clay so far. 🔥

Mind-blowing good, surreal !! The mighty KING OF CLAY 👑 RAFAEL NADAL 👑

The wind robbed us of a real match

No one can stop Rafa at peak level on clay. Roger did a great job at 38 years old managing to get to the semis here on his worst surface. 2 greatest ever bringing great tennis despite the tough conditions

Nadal seems the king of wind as well. I have really found stupid dreamers commenting that this might be a close match ignoring so many facts. No need to elaborate on that but let me say this. If it wasn't for the wind, Nadal would have demolished Federer with a worse score, bageled at least a set. If you said the wind was for both of the players, you are deadly wrong. Nadal couldn't perform his best in the presence of wind and it was still 3 setter. Fed on the other hand used the wind nicely with many drop shots. We have yet to see Nadal's peak and if there was no wind we will see it on Sunday. If there was wind, he showed he could adapt his serve and game well enough. There are reasons why Nadal has 11 RG trophies and he is in the final again. That should tell something to dreamers ignoring reality based facts. Lastly respect to Federer!! on so many grounds..

1:25 shot of the match right here.

If Nadal plays like this in the final, I see number 12 being lifted

Updates after Kei game :) How to make a 3 ranking player looks like a 300 ranking player ? - Let him play with Nadal in RG

Fun fact: Rafa play bad in this match and still smash Federer 3:0

Clay court tennis is tennis.

King of Clay 🇪🇦😍🙌

We are already missing these matches. We only have one classic these days: Djokovich - Nadal. "Not too baaaad" as The G.O.A.T. would say, but we had three classics: Djokovich - Nadal Federer - Nadal Federer - Djokovich so it is felt like a HUGE loss. I guess we should just enjoy what we have and be patient with Medvedev, Rublev, Zverev, Aliassime, Alcaraz... This tournament should be called Rafael Nadal. After all, he has more Grand Slams than all the French players combined.

Both of them best players EVER

Here we go again. People are debating who is the Goat bla bla bla. Who cares. I am sure the players don't. They don't need any validation. Their track records speaks for themselves. Nadal is another level on clay. Wast majority of his GS trophies is from RG. Roger is the all time leader is Wimbly and Djokovic if I not mistaken has the most Aussie titles. We as spectators are luck that they all play in our lifetime and we have the privilege to enjoy to watch them play. So if one of them will have more GS than the other two, would it make the others less talented player? I am sure the answer is No!

every time FEDAL is on: potato chips, beer and party hats

Not really a shock nor is the scoreline but still an amazing performance from Rafa. That second set Roger would have took it from anybody else. Plenty of rest now for the final no matter who he takes on....

Cold Weather and the windy conditions were poison for Federer‘s game on that day.

Nadal is now 10-3 in slams vs Federer in slams. 🥰 Federer fans will talk about clay but Rafa beat Federer on grass in his 3rd try at Wimbledon, and has beaten him 3 times at the AO too. He also has at least 2 slams on each surface. He is simply a God.

I mean I could not expect Roger to win this one, Nadal was amazing and it is the surface that he feels most comfortable on but I would like to see them at Wimbledon once again.

After waiting 2 years and 5 straight losses to Roger it was nice to get a win

I realized that the deeper the run goes the highlight gets longer😂😂😂