Djokovic v Nadal Olympic 08' Semi Finals First Set

[joojy]

Nadal played superb this match despite being a fast court! His groundstrokes was much deeper and more penertrating instead of short which in the past Djokovic was able wallop it with his forehand.

[u2546149]

This was the real gold medal match. The winner was always going to beat Gonzalez and the loser was always going to beat Blake for Bronze. Therefore, I see this match as one of the most important wins of Rafa's career.

[tyruk]

This was one of the fastest surfaces on the planet, yet Rafa still won. Great achievement for him.

[BrotherTree1]

one of the best matches they have ever played together.

[meyoungjin15]

lol. fail agument on youtube

great upload tho. thanks!

[YoSoyZuri]

Nadal does not need excuses!! He has won more than any other player. He is the only one that can compare to Roger and he has done a lot more than Roger in 7 years!! Therefore, who need excuses.... he is the best champion!!

[conziborg2]

YoSoyZuri please, you are a mindless RAFA fan who can only see RAFA as the greatest, yes djokovic wasnt in great form here, having seen this match 5 times and every other olympic match twice i can say he was far from best,

[YoSoyZuri]

the only mindless fan here is you! Not one said anything about Novak not being in good form. You are making that assumption because he lost! While in Rafa's case, the whole world knew about his knee condition in Rotterdam which carry on until Garros and his abdominal muscle rupture at the USO.

[YoSoyZuri]

It is not only me who sees Rafa as the greatest; his record confirms that fact! Except for Federer, none of the other players can compare!

[BrotherTree1]

yeh but im a little worried about nadals knees. his footwork is good, but its overpowering to the point where it damages his knees constantly. whereas federer has consistent fluid long strides when he uses his footwork, so his knees dont get long term damage.

[YoSoyZuri]

No need to worry at all because Rafael has only had tedinitis which is simply an inflamation of a tendon of the knee which is not a brake or a serious injury. We don't need to over-dramatise his injuries when we know what they are!! The only problem is that it takes him away from playing and that can cause him to loose on rank that is all! It's not career threatening. Lets not forget Roddick who has the same as Rafa -tendinitis!!

[YoSoyZuri]

Someone here only wants to see the first set!! I wonder why??? LOL By the way it was Nadal who won the Gold medal!! hehehe

[conziborg2]

In case you didnt notice, nadal won this set then got thrashed then edged the 3rd, the only reason they are not on is as they keep on being taking down due to copyright

[YoSoyZuri]

Nadal got thrashed, hahahaha ... in how many tournaments did Novak lost to Nadal in 2008 and in 2009? who got thrashed. Even this year he only managed to win when Rafa has been going through low form and in that case Novak has not been the only player to win to Rafa!

[conziborg2]

in the 2nd set, nadal got thrashed, Nadals low form is an excuse, Djokovic was low form here, btw, and very easily should have one

[YoSoyZuri]

Nadal has a head2head of 14 wins to 7 to Novak. How many times do we have to say it?

In 2008 Djokovic lost to Nadal (4 times) in: Hamburg, Rolland Garros, Queens, Beijing Olympics.

In 2009 Djokovic lost (4 times) in: Davis Cup -Spain, Monte Carlo, Rome, Madrid.

Not one is making excuses for that!!!

[YoSoyZuri]

You are talking rubish, every one knows that Novak was in perfect shape here.. no low form at all! He lost because he looses more than wins against Nadal!

[YoSoyZuri]

Nadal low form is an excuse??? Wow! So being injured twice this year and expending months without training or playing due to his injuries .. did not happened??? You ara mad!

[jzrnsk]

jdokovic has such a good groundstroke game. so powerful with angle

[jzrnsk]

i wish nadal would stop slicing like he did at the olympics

[bjorncerovsek]

nadal is not playing this aggressively and flat right now... that's why djok just beat him in paris.

[jzrnsk]

i agree

[N1ckCr4ck3rZ]

That supposed to be a final match!

[conziborg2]

thats what i felt watching it :(

[remzizle]

is there a vid 4 the 2nd and 3rd set

[conziborg2]

unfortunatly you tube dont allow it due to copyright......

[milosbez]

AJDE NOLE

[remzizle]

nice vid man really enjoyed it

[n0rman123]

good video, you have a pagina  which this video available to discharge it in this quality, plese, sorry for my english

[Froufrou3333]

AJDE NOVAK !!!

[gutilis]

Vamos Rafa!

[martinezaguado]

¡VAMOS RAFA!