There was no chance this Final for Nadal even if Davydenko somehow beated Nalbandian in the semis Davydenko could've too beaten Nadal :D POOR NADAL ! :D
@ez44567 It's funny in the sense that one guy with a history of injuries and bad knees can still perform his best for most of the seasons while another guy is too lazy to try to be the best he can be. Everybody knows Nalbandian doesn't train hard and comes into matches out of shape.
Just incredible, he decided to play on the last two masters 1000 that year and dropped the rest of the season. He would have definitly won the TMC that year. Best tennis ever on indoor surfaces. He made Rafa look weak twice in two weeks in a row. I've never seen that before or since..
i love nalbandian's clean strokes! if only he could volley and could serve a bit harder and didn't get injured, he could win slams! mind you, nadal's fighting spirit and incredible speed and spins are amazing too.
That´s reminds me of Tsonga a few months after beating Rafa in straights in AO, Nadal wasn´´t nearly as good on hc as he is now + it was two players who hadn´t trouble with Rafas looping shots on the backhand side! Look how ineffective Rafas shots is against Nalb and Tsonga in these matches where Fed allways had huge trouble taking them, Rafa can allways play Fed back to his defensive side like all players do to beat Fed, make him slice or overrush and commit errors!
On talent alone, Nalbandian is the most gifted tennis player of the last 10 years after Federer and Djokovic. But talent is not enough, you also need resilience and professionalism. That's why Nadal and Del Potro have won Grand Slams titles and Nalbandian hasnt. But I think Nalbandian should have won the 2003 US Open, he was very unlucky not to win it. He was leading Roddick 2 sets up in the semis and injured his wrist. Without that injury he would have won that tournament easily against Ferrero
@zodyce I'm saying almost the same. The thing I don't agree with you is Djokovic. I never found him very talented. Not even after Miami win. He'll be no1. for sure one day. But he is not extremely talented. Mentally he is a giant. It's clear. On mental side his rankings is absolutely right. You probably wrote him because of this fantastic run in 2011. I think Del Potro has more tenis talent even though many tennis fans call him ballbasher.
Nalbandian reached the semi's of every Grand Slam multiple times. His injuries and misfortunes clearly hampered him throughout his career, and besides he is more interested in racing and other activities than tennis.
Nalbandian also beat Kuerten at RG, Federer and should have won against Roddick in USO, he's also got a good record against most top players.
Also, who has Nalbandian actually beaten at a slam? I think the only good victory he's had was against 2003 Federer at US Open. Hardly anything to write home about, whilst Safin has beaten Sampras multipule times at slams, Agassi also, Kuerten at the FO, Roddick when he was #1, Federer when he was #1, Djokovic in his best year etc ect etc.
Not bad for someone with countless wrist, back and leg injuries. Also, Safin had a worse temperment and attitude towards tennis than Nalbandian.
Furthermore, Safin was very good at the net. He anticipated well and had great touch for such a powerful player. Quite like Tsonga. Safin also played a lot of doubles as well.
The only people who believe Nalbandian is one of the most technically best players ever. You can say that Safin doesn't come close.
I can judge who the better player is by looking at Safin's slam results. And Loling at Nalbandian's. LOL.
Nalbandian, Safin and probably Gonzalez are, in my view, the sports biggest under-acheivers. All so talented with almost nothing to show for it. Yes Safin has 2 slams and former number one but he should definitely have more slams, and gonzo+nalbo more than deserve a few slams themselves. Such a shame they are all so in-consistent, all have fantastic wins against both Nadal and Federer, two of the greats of the sport. Such a shame.
This is 3 years ago. Nadal is playing like a defensive clay-courter in this match. Today's Nadal would have played far more aggressively and come to the net much more. Nadal is a much better player today and can play on all surfaces.
warning!!!!! evrywhere he go, nada will place his finger in the ....shole kakakakaka
Murray or nalbandian beat him like a bitch, because they dont return the ball where nada wait (on his backhand) and because simply they have the forehand and backhand stronger than nada!!!!!!! Federer is maestro, but he dont make a tactics like that to beat nada, he always make effort to play with his forehand on the nada forehand. nada run well, if they dont play varied, tis difficult to beat him
@MoDaTinh Yeah, Murray really did a number on him in Wimbledon this year when Rafa made him look like a fucking amateur. Rafa's hard court game wasn't that great back in 07. Not to mention, people always talk about how great Nalbandian is...dude has won 2 Masters tournaments over the last 11 years. His consistency is fucking awful. Seen him make any quarter finals or semis lately?
@DanimalLawlz he's still the second most talented player of our era next to fed definitely. just never put full effort into staying fit and consistent, wish he did though.
@Th3BlackReaper you're telling me he isn't? have you ever seen the guy at his best? i highly doubt it since you think it's funny. do some research newb
Safin at his best was able to cain the hell out of Sampras, beat prime Federer (04-07) in a hard court slam and has beaten others like Kuerten (at FO), Agassi, Roddick (when #1) and other players. It's not even a debate on who the more technically gifted player is. Safin.
Please tell me, from a tehcnical standpoint how Nalbandian is more talented than Nalbandian.
@Th3BlackReaper Well, let's see, i'm not talking about results for one, i'm talking about natural talent. both david and marat's backhands are very close in being some of the best 2 handers ever.
but since you asked, nalbandian annihilated both nadal djokovic AND federer in the SAME tournament twice both in paris AND madrid tournaments in 2007 when david was actually focused on playing. like i said, he has the natural talent, but just never put the effort forth
Even if you say Safin's and Nalbandian's BH are equal, Safin is the better mover, better FH, much better serve and also better at the net. the only thing Nalbandian does better than Safin is make outraegous angles - but that's only uselful when you're getting pushed around the court (and Safin could make impressive angles also).
Did you actually watch Safin in his younger days before his movement hampered his game? Safin 2000 circa moved incredibly well and was extremely fast. His coordination and speed surpasses Nalbandian's.
Forehand - Yet again Nalbandian fans and their angles.....Angles are nice, but are only useful when you're getting bitchslapped around the court you can fully use them to your advantage. Safin's groundstrokes have more power and depth than Nalbandian's.
did you watch Nalbandian 2002/2005? He also moved incredibly well. In general Safin groundstrokes are more powerful but his height and build allowed him hit harder and with greater margins.
Tsonga is a better net player than Safin, and as far as results and slams go, Nalbandian clearly deserves a few slams. Safin beat an old Sampras and a worn-out Hewitt in both finals. He was lucky Federer gifted him the match in 05, Fed has clearly bitchslapped him throughout his career.
Yes I did watch Nalbandian in 2002-2005. He picked up 1 big title because three people withdrew from the MC 2005 and he played Federer on a bum ankle. He moved well but Safin was actually alot quicker around the court.
'Nalbandian deserves a few slams'?
Nope. Only the winner deserves it. Not some chump who rarely makes the round of 16. Hewitt worn out? LOL. Hewitt played the easier of the SF's at AO 2005. If anything, Safin should have been the more worn out player.
Nalbandian was unbeatable at MC 2005, he would have thrashed roddick and nadal, and federer bageled gaudio 6-0 6-0 the match before that so he was clearly in great shape.
Hewitt had a much tougher path to the finals than Safin.
Nalby was absolutely unstoppable in this tournament, beat Fed and then bageled Rafa in the final, I'd love to see David playing Sampras in his prime, would have been a helluva match
@andrewblastoff You know,in my opinion Nalbandian's carrier is asaddest one in tennis history.He had the biggest opportunities in him.He's the most talented player in the last 10 years.But he is extremely inconsistent.That's why he has no slams.I think he had the potential to be a number one over Federer.Roger Federer is a real champion and have all the abilities to be the best.But Nalbandian is the most naturally talented.
In Indoor, as soon as he's getting the rythm on the return, this guy becomes unstoppable .. It's incredible how well he can return, see the masters cup final of 2005 against Fed if you don't believe me !
It's so bizarre. Nadal looks like a super athlete hunk and Nalbandian looks like some guy walking down the street with that everyman look! And the super athlete got pwned!
@tyruk I'm sure you can smash a slab of concrete over his stomach... I just don't think he'd be willing at all... Hahaha. Have you ever seen Nalbandian in his younger days? Nalbandian has a beer belly now, but he was more or less the same size even like 8 years ago (or at least it looks like that in the Aus open match between him and Federer). He's just a jolly big boned person. Hurray for the common bodied pro!!
nowbody plays tennis like nalbandian ....in my opinion hes the most solid tennis player ever and the most talented as well....watch nalbandian vs federer australian open 2003 and see if nalbandian has pure talent or not
how am i getting a -3 rating. Safin has 2 grand slams and nalbandian has 0. Also, Safin is famous for how lazy he is. Federer and sampras themselves have said Safin is one the most talented players of our generation,
yeah he does. thats why he drove roger federer to tears in front of millions of ppl. The dude cried like a little girl cus he lost (AGAIN). That really sucks...
este nalbaldian cada ves que lo veo me da risa pudiendo si se pone las pilas ser numero uno ni le caliente y hace la suya total ya gano mucho y estoy segura que ningun tenista por mas bueno que sea se lo quiere cruzar.
I disagree, I think david is more talented and has more variation in his arsenal..but if that´s what you believe, by all means do..I just think safin has a bigger serve.
well, nalbandian fans will say nalbandian. Safin fans will say Safin.
I think they have different weapons, safin hits big and overpowers his opponent. Nalbandian is more thoughful and has great angles, both are great from the baseline and at the net they are both good.
Safin has a better serve, which is the only think separates the two players. Safin is also physically miles ahead of nalbandian.
what difference does it make? whatever i say, you'll want to counter...i'll never prove it to you with words...just watch nalbandian when he is at his best e.g. against federer....that should be all the proof you need.
The problem with Nalbandian is his lack of motivation and at times dedication. He has the talent to win several grand slams, even Federer has said that, and its quite obvious when you see games like this one.
it would b a great match if we see both play when they r in top shape, fisically and mentally; Safin loses hope sometimes during a match and Nalbandian is just never in shape for a 3 out of 5 set match
Yes David has the most sound mechanics on his groundies in this generation save for Safin, they both would stand toe for toe in terms of generating such clean groundies so effortlessly just based on such sound technique. David just doesn't overcomplicate his strokes, just simply short cuts almost a la Agassi.
uff q baileee jeje mira q este cuando juega y esta enchufado no lo para nadie mira el pobre nadal no sabia de q manera jugarle ese reves de nalbi es demoledor q jugador como pocos q tecnica eso si fisicamente...siempre pudo mejorar!
nalbandian es un bicho raro, por ahi es un queso y por ahi te sorprende con cosas como estas, la verdad es que no es el numero uno pero es mi jugador preferido, me encanta su estilo de juego, y el reves es demoledor, espero que vuelva pronto porque del potro es aburridisimo...
creo que nalby es de los mas talentosos, maneja el reves, los angulos, la volea y drop como los dioses, ya le dio lecciones de tenis a nadal , federer, murray y djocovic, en este torneo su condicion fisica era excelente, la combinacion fisico juego de nalby es superior a cualquier otro jugador, lastima que el gordo entrena cuando tiene ganas.
In the end of 2007, Nalby just succumed 4 games to Nadal in Paris, and 3 games in Madrid. I think he is the rare player who could dominate Nadal like so.
I don't like him but Nalbandian is such an amazing player. He should be in one league with Federer and Nadal, but I think he don't care that much about his tennis career like them.
le pego una clase de tennis a nadal si alguien conose a david diganle ke se consiga un buen entrenador gilbert connors o el mismo agassi david tiene potencial enorme solo falta continuidad dale david
nadal knew he was out classed by nalby, wen nalby is on full flight, he will win nadal any day. wat makes nadal the better player now, and all this time then someone like nalby...is consistencyyyy.....feels so bad nalb tho, he derserves at least a grand slam with his talent.....
yo soy nadalista a muerte pero cuando nalbandian esta a un nivel fisico medianamente bueno es capaz d barrer a cualquier jugador del circuito ya sea djokovic,nadal o federer,su problema esq se toma el tenis muy poco en serio
Discrepo. Eso hay que demostrarlo a lo largo del tiempo. Que haya ganado 2 veces a un Nadal o a un Federer fundidos después de barrer ambos (eso sí es barrer) el resto de la temporada no le da esa categoría que le quieren asignar del gran campeón que pudo ser. Los grandes campeones lo demuestran ganando torneos (sobre todo GS).
estoy de acuerdo contigo, lo unico q queria decir es que si nalbandian se hubiera tomado el tenis totalmente en serio en cuanto a entrenamientos,cuidando su cuerpo,etc podria haber estado a la altura de los mejores jugadores del circuito
tal vez geta141, nunca se sabe... Desde luego que parece estar un poco disperso en ocasiones y para estar en lo más alto es necesario una gran autodisciplina. Es cierto que cuando está con ganas da gusto verlo.
Cuando a Nalbandian le sale Mr Hyde es capaz de derrotar a CUALQUIER jugador. Sin embargo, pocas veces le sale y eso hace que no este entre los mejores.
jajaja me encanta ver este video y sobre todo ver ese tremendo 6-0. Ese nadal ni tiempo de sacarse el calzon le dio jajaja. El rey david, el mejor latinoamericano.
La clave del porque a Nadal le cuesta tanto ganarle a David es que la tendencia de Nadal es jugar con mucho top spin al revés de jugadores derechos, pero eso no le sirve de mucho frente al mejor revés de dos manos en el mundo como el de Nalbandian.
Lástima que dejo ir 5 match points en Indian Wells. El problema de Nalbandian es su consistencia.
Mira, no tengo ni tiempo ni ganas de estar con estas chorradas. La excusa como tú dices es responderte a un comentario que haces insinuando que el señor Rafael Nadal emplea sustancias prohibidas para ser lo que es dentro del tenis, y eso, como podrás comprender es decir una solemne chorrada. Ala, chao y que tengas buen dia.
NALBA is the best!!
GuiMXC 1 month ago
he played like a god these two weeks
owned everyone..well, djoko is doing it for almost a year(
Anonomousxxx 3 months ago
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maxikpocba07 4 months ago
@maxikpocba07 che es horrible tu inglés jaja
MYHEARTMUTMINI10 4 months ago
@maxikpocba07 sos argentino, no? Jeje, no hablés que inglés que nos dejás mal parados xD aja
MattyOyola21 2 months ago
There was no chance this Final for Nadal even if Davydenko somehow beated Nalbandian in the semis Davydenko could've too beaten Nadal :D POOR NADAL ! :D
mechkapechka 6 months ago
damn, i can't remember the last time nadal got bageled.
tangjkd 7 months ago
Ever you ever seen a better backhand than Nalbandian at his best?
Zozim57 7 months ago
@Zozim57 watching this is nostalgic because djokovic plays the same as nalbandian, same backhand strokes beating nadal, even has same dropshot pose.
youziness 6 months ago
After this match, Nadal goes on to win 6 Grand Slams and become world #1 while Nalbandian spends most of his time at home dealing with injuries. LOL!
HenryTheJoker 8 months ago
@HenryTheJoker
how is that funny? asshole.
ez44567 8 months ago
@ez44567 It's funny in the sense that one guy with a history of injuries and bad knees can still perform his best for most of the seasons while another guy is too lazy to try to be the best he can be. Everybody knows Nalbandian doesn't train hard and comes into matches out of shape.
HenryTheJoker 8 months ago
@HenryTheJoker
just shows you if nalbandian wanted he could train and bitchslap nadal anyday.
ez44567 8 months ago
@ez44567 Will Nalbandian ever reproduce this kind of tennis ever again? He's 29 now I believe.
HenryTheJoker 8 months ago
@HenryTheJoker Nalbandian uses most of their time at parties, that is the reason why he has had so many injuries...
That's the true
brucerxb 7 months ago
@brucerxb More like uses most of his time at McDonalds.
Did you see how fat he was at this year's USO???
KaminariKatta 4 months ago
Just incredible, he decided to play on the last two masters 1000 that year and dropped the rest of the season. He would have definitly won the TMC that year. Best tennis ever on indoor surfaces. He made Rafa look weak twice in two weeks in a row. I've never seen that before or since..
saitam2010arg 9 months ago 3
@saitam2010arg I fully agree
fejuncor 8 months ago
Nalbandian should have made the TMC that year.
TheTennisMan11 9 months ago
i love nalbandian's clean strokes! if only he could volley and could serve a bit harder and didn't get injured, he could win slams! mind you, nadal's fighting spirit and incredible speed and spins are amazing too.
jzrnsk 9 months ago
That´s reminds me of Tsonga a few months after beating Rafa in straights in AO, Nadal wasn´´t nearly as good on hc as he is now + it was two players who hadn´t trouble with Rafas looping shots on the backhand side! Look how ineffective Rafas shots is against Nalb and Tsonga in these matches where Fed allways had huge trouble taking them, Rafa can allways play Fed back to his defensive side like all players do to beat Fed, make him slice or overrush and commit errors!
FigureOurYourself1 9 months ago
Having to face Nalbandian's backhand is like an old western stand-off... in which you haven't been given a gun
SomeHoboProductions 9 months ago
jajajaja su cerote al raton jajaja
azasel 10 months ago
On talent alone, Nalbandian is the most gifted tennis player of the last 10 years after Federer and Djokovic. But talent is not enough, you also need resilience and professionalism. That's why Nadal and Del Potro have won Grand Slams titles and Nalbandian hasnt. But I think Nalbandian should have won the 2003 US Open, he was very unlucky not to win it. He was leading Roddick 2 sets up in the semis and injured his wrist. Without that injury he would have won that tournament easily against Ferrero
zodyce 10 months ago
@zodyce I'm saying almost the same. The thing I don't agree with you is Djokovic. I never found him very talented. Not even after Miami win. He'll be no1. for sure one day. But he is not extremely talented. Mentally he is a giant. It's clear. On mental side his rankings is absolutely right. You probably wrote him because of this fantastic run in 2011. I think Del Potro has more tenis talent even though many tennis fans call him ballbasher.
TheListhename 9 months ago
Nalbandian reached the semi's of every Grand Slam multiple times. His injuries and misfortunes clearly hampered him throughout his career, and besides he is more interested in racing and other activities than tennis.
Nalbandian also beat Kuerten at RG, Federer and should have won against Roddick in USO, he's also got a good record against most top players.
ez44567 1 year ago
@ez44567
Also, who has Nalbandian actually beaten at a slam? I think the only good victory he's had was against 2003 Federer at US Open. Hardly anything to write home about, whilst Safin has beaten Sampras multipule times at slams, Agassi also, Kuerten at the FO, Roddick when he was #1, Federer when he was #1, Djokovic in his best year etc ect etc.
Not bad for someone with countless wrist, back and leg injuries. Also, Safin had a worse temperment and attitude towards tennis than Nalbandian.
Th3BlackReaper 1 year ago
@Th3BlackReaper he beat roger at the australian open in 2003 as well.
extradutyfelt1 11 months ago
@extradutyfelt1
That's nice and all, but Federer was still yet to win a slam and Nalbandian was ahead of him at that point.
Th3BlackReaper 11 months ago
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@Th3BlackReaper he still did it, more than once.
extradutyfelt1 11 months ago
Furthermore, Safin was very good at the net. He anticipated well and had great touch for such a powerful player. Quite like Tsonga. Safin also played a lot of doubles as well.
The only people who believe Nalbandian is one of the most technically best players ever. You can say that Safin doesn't come close.
I can judge who the better player is by looking at Safin's slam results. And Loling at Nalbandian's. LOL.
Th3BlackReaper 1 year ago
Nalbandian's backhand just doesn't make sense
DeanGoulding 1 year ago
que bello ver las banderas española y argentina juntas en el minuto 3:48. Así debería ser siempre.
victorlugones 1 year ago
nadal got owned in the second set lol
jamesriadi23 1 year ago
I would be so effing pissed if that was me that lost.
NET STRAP DAM YOU :(
Tungchu92 1 year ago
Nalbandian, Safin and probably Gonzalez are, in my view, the sports biggest under-acheivers. All so talented with almost nothing to show for it. Yes Safin has 2 slams and former number one but he should definitely have more slams, and gonzo+nalbo more than deserve a few slams themselves. Such a shame they are all so in-consistent, all have fantastic wins against both Nadal and Federer, two of the greats of the sport. Such a shame.
DrFeelGood93 1 year ago
even uncle tony has to applaud for nalbandian
Ralzaly 1 year ago
can anybody tell me what happened to him?
imbecillealseguito 1 year ago
@imbecillealseguito food, beer, womans, cars... jajajja, but is the best (when he is in form)
carocero 1 year ago
This is 3 years ago. Nadal is playing like a defensive clay-courter in this match. Today's Nadal would have played far more aggressively and come to the net much more. Nadal is a much better player today and can play on all surfaces.
HenryTheJoker 1 year ago
No contest for a player of Nalby's class against Nadull on fastcourts.
ownthelaws 1 year ago
David has an awsome potential. He is a werewolf and the moonlight is the player in front of him. Apparently Nadal is was a full moon that day.
mogofou 1 year ago
warning!!!!! evrywhere he go, nada will place his finger in the ....shole kakakakaka
Murray or nalbandian beat him like a bitch, because they dont return the ball where nada wait (on his backhand) and because simply they have the forehand and backhand stronger than nada!!!!!!! Federer is maestro, but he dont make a tactics like that to beat nada, he always make effort to play with his forehand on the nada forehand. nada run well, if they dont play varied, tis difficult to beat him
MoDaTinh 1 year ago
@MoDaTinh Yeah, Murray really did a number on him in Wimbledon this year when Rafa made him look like a fucking amateur. Rafa's hard court game wasn't that great back in 07. Not to mention, people always talk about how great Nalbandian is...dude has won 2 Masters tournaments over the last 11 years. His consistency is fucking awful. Seen him make any quarter finals or semis lately?
DanimalLawlz 1 year ago
@DanimalLawlz he's still the second most talented player of our era next to fed definitely. just never put full effort into staying fit and consistent, wish he did though.
cj397 1 year ago
@cj397
You believe Nalbandian is more talented than Safin and Nadal.
ROFL!!!
Th3BlackReaper 1 year ago
@Th3BlackReaper you're telling me he isn't? have you ever seen the guy at his best? i highly doubt it since you think it's funny. do some research newb
cj397 1 year ago
@cj397
Safin at his best was able to cain the hell out of Sampras, beat prime Federer (04-07) in a hard court slam and has beaten others like Kuerten (at FO), Agassi, Roddick (when #1) and other players. It's not even a debate on who the more technically gifted player is. Safin.
Please tell me, from a tehcnical standpoint how Nalbandian is more talented than Nalbandian.
Th3BlackReaper 1 year ago
@Th3BlackReaper Well, let's see, i'm not talking about results for one, i'm talking about natural talent. both david and marat's backhands are very close in being some of the best 2 handers ever.
but since you asked, nalbandian annihilated both nadal djokovic AND federer in the SAME tournament twice both in paris AND madrid tournaments in 2007 when david was actually focused on playing. like i said, he has the natural talent, but just never put the effort forth
cj397 1 year ago
@cj397
Even if you say Safin's and Nalbandian's BH are equal, Safin is the better mover, better FH, much better serve and also better at the net. the only thing Nalbandian does better than Safin is make outraegous angles - but that's only uselful when you're getting pushed around the court (and Safin could make impressive angles also).
Th3BlackReaper 1 year ago
@Th3BlackReaper
Please stop spreading your rubbish everywhere. People can judge for themselves who's a better player.
Nalbandian is technically one of the best players ever, Safin doesnt come close.
As far as the other attributes go:
Movement - Nalba better mover, lower center of gravity.
BH - Nalba
Forehand - Close but Nalbandian has better angles.
Serve - Safin
Net - This one always puzzles me, Safin fans are convinced and deluded he was good at the net. Nalbandian clearly better.
ez44567 1 year ago
@ez44567
Did you actually watch Safin in his younger days before his movement hampered his game? Safin 2000 circa moved incredibly well and was extremely fast. His coordination and speed surpasses Nalbandian's.
Forehand - Yet again Nalbandian fans and their angles.....Angles are nice, but are only useful when you're getting bitchslapped around the court you can fully use them to your advantage. Safin's groundstrokes have more power and depth than Nalbandian's.
Th3BlackReaper 1 year ago
@Th3BlackReaper
did you watch Nalbandian 2002/2005? He also moved incredibly well. In general Safin groundstrokes are more powerful but his height and build allowed him hit harder and with greater margins.
Tsonga is a better net player than Safin, and as far as results and slams go, Nalbandian clearly deserves a few slams. Safin beat an old Sampras and a worn-out Hewitt in both finals. He was lucky Federer gifted him the match in 05, Fed has clearly bitchslapped him throughout his career.
ez44567 1 year ago
@ez44567
Yes I did watch Nalbandian in 2002-2005. He picked up 1 big title because three people withdrew from the MC 2005 and he played Federer on a bum ankle. He moved well but Safin was actually alot quicker around the court.
'Nalbandian deserves a few slams'?
Nope. Only the winner deserves it. Not some chump who rarely makes the round of 16. Hewitt worn out? LOL. Hewitt played the easier of the SF's at AO 2005. If anything, Safin should have been the more worn out player.
Th3BlackReaper 1 year ago
@Th3BlackReaper
Nalbandian was unbeatable at MC 2005, he would have thrashed roddick and nadal, and federer bageled gaudio 6-0 6-0 the match before that so he was clearly in great shape.
Hewitt had a much tougher path to the finals than Safin.
ez44567 1 year ago
@ez44567
Nalbandian wasn't unbeatable at MC 2005; he lost against Federer earlier at RR stages. Nalbandian has a losing record over Roddick and Nadal.
Hewitt didn't have a tougher route to the finals. Safin had to go through Federer.
Th3BlackReaper 1 year ago
@Th3BlackReaper Nalbandian has a winning record against Nadal: they met 3 times, Nalbandian won twice and Nadal won once.
zodyce 10 months ago
Que madrizaa le dio!!!
aeselley 1 year ago
When Nalbandian goes into apocalypse mode, you just have to be patient and try again next year lol.
janroucax 1 year ago 2
Nalby was absolutely unstoppable in this tournament, beat Fed and then bageled Rafa in the final, I'd love to see David playing Sampras in his prime, would have been a helluva match
andrewblastoff 1 year ago
@andrewblastoff You know,in my opinion Nalbandian's carrier is asaddest one in tennis history.He had the biggest opportunities in him.He's the most talented player in the last 10 years.But he is extremely inconsistent.That's why he has no slams.I think he had the potential to be a number one over Federer.Roger Federer is a real champion and have all the abilities to be the best.But Nalbandian is the most naturally talented.
TheListhename 1 year ago
la cara de nadal pobrecito
locutorioceleste 1 year ago
nadalbandian looks like a gronk at 0:14
turbofish95 1 year ago
3:58 this is what happens when you try to outangle Nalbandian
89Pleasek 1 year ago 16
@nicolasfurrikane never really heard of him on the big stage, how could he be the best?
Cudikid1 1 year ago
god damn... look at that backhand... unbelievable
supersonic622 1 year ago
In Indoor, as soon as he's getting the rythm on the return, this guy becomes unstoppable .. It's incredible how well he can return, see the masters cup final of 2005 against Fed if you don't believe me !
doofynetgraouw 1 year ago
In good shape nobody can beat Nalbandian! best talent!!
manueltllz 1 year ago
Who's Nalbandian?
Cudikid1 1 year ago
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@Cudikid1 a great tennis player!
BrolyAle3 1 year ago
I think if Nalbandian would be more consistent, then he'd be in the top 3.
locyka19 1 year ago
It's so bizarre. Nadal looks like a super athlete hunk and Nalbandian looks like some guy walking down the street with that everyman look! And the super athlete got pwned!
Swordsman808 1 year ago 3
Imagine what Nalbandian could achieve were you able to smash a slab of concrete over his stomach like you can Nadal's and even Murray's.
It scares me to think of such a thing.
tyruk 2 years ago
@tyruk I'm sure you can smash a slab of concrete over his stomach... I just don't think he'd be willing at all... Hahaha. Have you ever seen Nalbandian in his younger days? Nalbandian has a beer belly now, but he was more or less the same size even like 8 years ago (or at least it looks like that in the Aus open match between him and Federer). He's just a jolly big boned person. Hurray for the common bodied pro!!
asdfuogh 1 year ago
probably what Roger Federer has minus a couple slams
harvardlawyer123 1 year ago
not if wawrinka is on the other side of the net.
kakashi1300 1 year ago
@kakashi1300 NOT IF THEY PLAY IN WASHINGTON :-D
JAVIERFACELLO 1 year ago
nalbandian won against nadal and federer so often in master turnaments. so why he didn´t won or win a grand slam ?? does he play at the moment?
tabletennisGL 2 years ago
Because he's a mental midget?
MacHoodio 1 year ago
he is recovering from a injuerie but he already said that 2010 is a year that he will attack all gram slams and try to win one.
He said that it is the only thing that is missing in he's carreer:D
Icant wait to see want will je bring us this year.
pacarato99 1 year ago
yeah, he is..
soloquierosignearme 1 year ago
the point at 4:00 is awesome!
ludtke337 2 years ago 2
nowbody plays tennis like nalbandian ....in my opinion hes the most solid tennis player ever and the most talented as well....watch nalbandian vs federer australian open 2003 and see if nalbandian has pure talent or not
ranhoranzo 2 years ago 11
concordo plenamente
vide tmb o jogo contra o Rafa em Indian Wells este ano
não treinando como deve, e bem fora do peso, ainda assim deu um baile
o desfecho daquela partida é um resumo da carreira dele
fejuncor 2 years ago
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safin has more pure talent than nalbandian
khanm8 2 years ago
safin has a basball bat rather than talent asshole xD
MattyOyola21 2 years ago
Spoken like a true cocksucker.
ActionRadar886 1 year ago
how am i getting a -3 rating. Safin has 2 grand slams and nalbandian has 0. Also, Safin is famous for how lazy he is. Federer and sampras themselves have said Safin is one the most talented players of our generation,
khanm8 2 years ago 3
Both safin, and nalbandian are such a great but lazy players, remember tthose matches between them and federer in 2004, 2005, 2006? that was great..
soloquierosignearme 1 year ago
Nalbandian backhand versus Nadal forehand, david wins.
mysteriekiller 2 years ago 33
He did on this match
MattyOyola21 2 years ago
@mysteriekiller 3:06-3:12
Ralzaly 1 year ago
@mysteriekiller not acctually
r0baa 1 year ago
nadal sucks
0656827178 2 years ago
yeah he does. thats why he drove roger federer to tears in front of millions of ppl. The dude cried like a little girl cus he lost (AGAIN). That really sucks...
a11ure 2 years ago
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noypipride8 2 years ago
im sure if there was an indoor grand slam event, i have no doubts that nalby would win it
BrotherTree1 2 years ago 2
problem is the big guys up there game in the slams and nalbanidan really isnt the fittest on tour and has failed to make anything the slams of late
alywen06 2 years ago
hope he gets some good form back, hes so good when hes playing well
AceGuitarR7 2 years ago
nalbandian that is.
AceGuitarR7 2 years ago 2
2:43 sushuhsuah what a fag's scream
fejuncor 2 years ago 2
este nalbaldian cada ves que lo veo me da risa pudiendo si se pone las pilas ser numero uno ni le caliente y hace la suya total ya gano mucho y estoy segura que ningun tenista por mas bueno que sea se lo quiere cruzar.
RocioLokita 2 years ago 2
Nalbandian is so good. Such clean mechanics.
Fernandez218 2 years ago 23
absolutely, he´s rock solid on his groundstrokes, beautifull to watch him play, both him and roger are top notch player´s technically speaking..
reefric 2 years ago 3
he has such consistent great angles.
Fernandez218 2 years ago
absolutely, the guy is a just a great shotmaker..
reefric 2 years ago 2
Safin is better than nalbandian techincally and he is more talented.
EscapedC0nvict 2 years ago
I disagree, I think david is more talented and has more variation in his arsenal..but if that´s what you believe, by all means do..I just think safin has a bigger serve.
reefric 2 years ago
well, nalbandian fans will say nalbandian. Safin fans will say Safin.
I think they have different weapons, safin hits big and overpowers his opponent. Nalbandian is more thoughful and has great angles, both are great from the baseline and at the net they are both good.
Safin has a better serve, which is the only think separates the two players. Safin is also physically miles ahead of nalbandian.
EscapedC0nvict 2 years ago
JAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJJA
better technically? pushing and dragging the backhand, and hitting the advestising signs constantly? LOL.
I should watch REALLY good Tennis...
Safin Better than Nalbandian....? JAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJ
MattyOyola21 2 years ago
Of course Safin is better than Nalbandian - he has 2 majors to prove it.
EscapedC0nvict 2 years ago
and Gaudio has more GS than Andy Murray... does that make Gaudio better tennis player than Murray?
Such a jerk yuo are to say a thing like that ...
MattyOyola21 2 years ago 2
At this moment in time Murray is better. But in the bigger picture gaudio will be remembered and murray won't (if he fails to win a GS)
EscapedC0nvict 2 years ago
hahahah!!! i haven't read a funnier comment in months! thanks for the laughs, escapedconvict.
sharpasaneraser 2 years ago
what? Safin is a better player than nalbandian.
2 slams>>>>>0 slams
EscapedC0nvict 2 years ago
more accomplished....yes
more talented....hahahahaaaa
technically better....omg...i coughed up a lung and spleen during that laughing fit.
sharpasaneraser 2 years ago
ok, so how is nalbandian 'technically better' than safin?
EscapedC0nvict 2 years ago
what difference does it make? whatever i say, you'll want to counter...i'll never prove it to you with words...just watch nalbandian when he is at his best e.g. against federer....that should be all the proof you need.
sharpasaneraser 2 years ago
The problem with Nalbandian is his lack of motivation and at times dedication. He has the talent to win several grand slams, even Federer has said that, and its quite obvious when you see games like this one.
riogakun 2 years ago 3
it would b a great match if we see both play when they r in top shape, fisically and mentally; Safin loses hope sometimes during a match and Nalbandian is just never in shape for a 3 out of 5 set match
copavida 2 years ago
Nalbandian loses his focus don't forget.
EscapedC0nvict 2 years ago
@copavida physically
KayumiNanahara043 2 years ago
Never in shape? thats why he's one of the few players that has gotten to the semis of all grand slams, what are you talking about
Nalby101 2 years ago
physically...not "fisically"
and its "it would be" not "it would b"
I wouldn't feel bad for you if you are American, because its expected
rockerduff1231 2 years ago
@Fernandez218
Yes David has the most sound mechanics on his groundies in this generation save for Safin, they both would stand toe for toe in terms of generating such clean groundies so effortlessly just based on such sound technique. David just doesn't overcomplicate his strokes, just simply short cuts almost a la Agassi.
luirot9 1 year ago
@luirot9 as far as Argentines are concerned i prefer him over Del Potro.
Fernandez218 1 year ago
Yeah. And the Spaniard with the weird movements goes winning and winning. Go figure... Really strange.
msouzafon2 1 year ago
@msouzafon2 you're really strange.
Fernandez218 1 year ago
uff q baileee jeje mira q este cuando juega y esta enchufado no lo para nadie mira el pobre nadal no sabia de q manera jugarle ese reves de nalbi es demoledor q jugador como pocos q tecnica eso si fisicamente...siempre pudo mejorar!
demeyrox 2 years ago 2
nalbandian es un bicho raro, por ahi es un queso y por ahi te sorprende con cosas como estas, la verdad es que no es el numero uno pero es mi jugador preferido, me encanta su estilo de juego, y el reves es demoledor, espero que vuelva pronto porque del potro es aburridisimo...
mansongf 2 years ago
Is the umpire wearing Barricades?
AznGuy320 2 years ago 2
creo que nalby es de los mas talentosos, maneja el reves, los angulos, la volea y drop como los dioses, ya le dio lecciones de tenis a nadal , federer, murray y djocovic, en este torneo su condicion fisica era excelente, la combinacion fisico juego de nalby es superior a cualquier otro jugador, lastima que el gordo entrena cuando tiene ganas.
ojito78 2 years ago
E loco Nalbandian es una persona ademas de deportista, y dejenlo que sea feliz. Ya demasiada satisfacciones nos dio.
MarcosKpo29 2 years ago 2
guaa when nalba its on he can beat anyone ..he just destroyed rafa back to back WOWO wuaaa
and rafa 2 serve was crappy hes has better it alot now rarely you see someone pushin rafa 2 serve
evasmaniatic 2 years ago
Federer should observe Nalbandian a bit more considering his tactics against Nadal.
Stylaz21 2 years ago 2
no, he should observe delpotro or blake
EscapedC0nvict 2 years ago
no se olviden q nalbandian les gano a nadal y a federer.. jaja
garcha10 2 years ago
In the end of 2007, Nalby just succumed 4 games to Nadal in Paris, and 3 games in Madrid. I think he is the rare player who could dominate Nadal like so.
JacquesHsu 2 years ago
Nalby loves playing nadal. It gives Nalbandian the time to pretend hes agassi.
thereisnoel 2 years ago
I don't like him but Nalbandian is such an amazing player. He should be in one league with Federer and Nadal, but I think he don't care that much about his tennis career like them.
GordonekXP 2 years ago
le pego una clase de tennis a nadal si alguien conose a david diganle ke se consiga un buen entrenador gilbert connors o el mismo agassi david tiene potencial enorme solo falta continuidad dale david
tibermars 2 years ago
incredible this monster of striker hasn´ t won any grand slams :O
123Huraaay 2 years ago
Nalbandian came real close to defeating Nadal this year as well......now why cant Mr Federer do this?
PabasamDee 2 years ago
Errrr........Federer beat nadal at Madrid this year on clay
nitrousdaking 2 years ago
nalbandian was amazing in that part of the season dispatching to top players back to back
aliceabernathy 2 years ago
nadal knew he was out classed by nalby, wen nalby is on full flight, he will win nadal any day. wat makes nadal the better player now, and all this time then someone like nalby...is consistencyyyy.....feels so bad nalb tho, he derserves at least a grand slam with his talent.....
cbee69 2 years ago 2
Nalby was quite simply unstoppable in this tournament.
Ryan81M 2 years ago 2
Nalbandian was on FIRE
93RastafarianPikachu 2 years ago 2
qe capo david loco,un genio terriblee!! ojala qe en el 2010 vuelvas a este nivel david,vos sabes qe podes!!!aguante nalbandian!!
gafer90 2 years ago
nalbandian un genio
Satch6strings 2 years ago 2
2 of the best returners on tour
rockerduff1231 2 years ago
nadal esta frito siempre con nalbandian se lo coge todo el tiempo..o la mayoria..tu Zabes o no rafa que zziempre pierdeZ con el jajajja
motogross 2 years ago
UN MAESTRO
thepyter18 2 years ago
5:11 Look at Nadal's face! He must feel really miserable right there.
Stylaz21 2 years ago 2
Fo sho
whatareyoudoinfock 2 years ago
yo soy nadalista a muerte pero cuando nalbandian esta a un nivel fisico medianamente bueno es capaz d barrer a cualquier jugador del circuito ya sea djokovic,nadal o federer,su problema esq se toma el tenis muy poco en serio
geta141 2 years ago
Discrepo. Eso hay que demostrarlo a lo largo del tiempo. Que haya ganado 2 veces a un Nadal o a un Federer fundidos después de barrer ambos (eso sí es barrer) el resto de la temporada no le da esa categoría que le quieren asignar del gran campeón que pudo ser. Los grandes campeones lo demuestran ganando torneos (sobre todo GS).
paquillo67 2 years ago
estoy de acuerdo contigo, lo unico q queria decir es que si nalbandian se hubiera tomado el tenis totalmente en serio en cuanto a entrenamientos,cuidando su cuerpo,etc podria haber estado a la altura de los mejores jugadores del circuito
geta141 2 years ago
tal vez geta141, nunca se sabe... Desde luego que parece estar un poco disperso en ocasiones y para estar en lo más alto es necesario una gran autodisciplina. Es cierto que cuando está con ganas da gusto verlo.
paquillo67 2 years ago
Cuando a Nalbandian le sale Mr Hyde es capaz de derrotar a CUALQUIER jugador. Sin embargo, pocas veces le sale y eso hace que no este entre los mejores.
AlbertRonzo 2 years ago
jajaja me encanta ver este video y sobre todo ver ese tremendo 6-0. Ese nadal ni tiempo de sacarse el calzon le dio jajaja. El rey david, el mejor latinoamericano.
azasel 2 years ago 3
well done to Nalbandian, i love is backhand swinging motion. the video seems very quiet, would've loved commentary. no Nadal shots? why not?
KayumiNanahara043 2 years ago
La clave del porque a Nadal le cuesta tanto ganarle a David es que la tendencia de Nadal es jugar con mucho top spin al revés de jugadores derechos, pero eso no le sirve de mucho frente al mejor revés de dos manos en el mundo como el de Nalbandian.
Lástima que dejo ir 5 match points en Indian Wells. El problema de Nalbandian es su consistencia.
superivanhoe 2 years ago 5
La pura verdad.
cristianmassagana 2 years ago 3
siempre hay tanta ignoracia en los cometarios en youtube, que bueno que hay veces que gente comenta sabiendo ;)
Eskembol 2 years ago 2
totalmente de acuerdo..
oschis1 2 years ago
Tienes toda la razon es el mejor reves a dos manos del mundo
azasel 2 years ago
Si no tomara "cosas" el gallego este no existirìa.
xracerf1 2 years ago
Si tú no fumaras esas cosas no dirías estas tonterías.
paquillo67 2 years ago
ah!, te gusta furmarlas vos solo...
xracerf1 2 years ago
No hombre, es mejor fumarlas acompañado, pero eso sí, con moderación, que si no pasa lo que pasa, jajaja
paquillo67 2 years ago
Cual es tu excusa para las estupideces que dices?
xracerf1 2 years ago
Mira, no tengo ni tiempo ni ganas de estar con estas chorradas. La excusa como tú dices es responderte a un comentario que haces insinuando que el señor Rafael Nadal emplea sustancias prohibidas para ser lo que es dentro del tenis, y eso, como podrás comprender es decir una solemne chorrada. Ala, chao y que tengas buen dia.
paquillo67 2 years ago
No me consta que sea ni de una forma ni de otra, un periodico francès insinuo algo, y despues se eso se "lesiono", estuvo parado unos meses.
xracerf1 2 years ago
me parece que tu eres mas tonto aun que el periodico frances, que triste los argentinos, les crei con un nivel cultural algo mas elevado
wuenkuesko 2 years ago
Pensalo bien, por ahí el tonto sos vos.... ;)
Saludos.
xracerf1 2 years ago
Vencio al 3, 2 y 1 del mundo en ese torneo. Para mi Nalbandian es el mejor del circuito, no cabe duda.
MovieMusic102 2 years ago 5