Rafa Nadal’s career is full of magical moments and great achievements that we still remember today. These are the most notable:
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Against Roddick in the 2004 Davis Cup final
6-7(6), 6-2, 7-6(6), 6-2
At just 18 years old, Rafa faced the first major challenge of his career in 2004, facing the then world number 2 in the Davis Cup final. Before 27,000 fans poured into the La Cartuja Olympic Stadium in Seville, Nadal exchanged blows with Andy Roddick, who had beaten him easily just months before the US Open. But on that day, the man from Manacor stepped forward and beat the American, who had no choice but to give up on the young star in the making.
2
Against Ljubicic in the 2005 Madrid final
3-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(3)
On the carpet and under the roof. The Masters 1000 in Madrid in 2005 showed poor conditions for the game of Rafa Nadal, who also faced an inspired striker like Ivan Ljubicic. The Croatian was two sets up with a real display of service that claimed a comfortable victory, but Nadal did not give up and achieved a historic comeback that sent the Madrid crowd into a frenzy.
3
Against Federer at Wimbledon 2008
6-4, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-7(8), 9-7
In 2008, Nadal faced his third consecutive Wimbledon final, all three against Federer. The Swiss was the great dominator on the London grass, but that afternoon he met the best version of the Spaniard who, late at night, made history by winning his first crown.
at the legendary All England Club.
4
Against Djokovic at Roland Garros 2013
6-3, 3-6, 6-1, 6-7(3), 9-7
Rafa Nadal has been, is and will be the king of the clay court, with Roland Garros as his favorite tournament. There he won 14 times and overwhelmed dozens of rivals. That is why we must highlight his most painful fight with Phillipe Chatrier.
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It was in the 2013 semifinals against Novak Djokovic, whom he defeated in four hours and 37 minutes, 9-7 in the decisive set. An epic battle between two legends.
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Against Medvedev at the Australian Open 2022
2-6, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5
Of the many comebacks in Rafa Nadal’s career, the latest and most notable was the 2022 Australian Open final where Daniil Medvedev went to two sets, and was even broken in the third, at which point everything seemed to have been seen. for the sentence.
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But the turning point came for a legendary reaction that allowed him to win his second Australian Open and his 22nd and final Grand Slam title.
Source: La Verdad
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