Nadal survives the longest match played in the history of australian open

[davd1986]

Great match, but IMHO, the greatest match at the Australian Open was in 2005 when Safin beat Federer in his prime, and ending Federer's 26 match winning streak 9-7 in the 5th in the Semis!

[Julietarr]

ya me lo llenaron de complejos a mi nadal como deseo verlo jugar asi

[whiteshadow1110]

I didn't know his name is pronounced Nuh-doll.

[samoht500]

@whiteshadow1110 of course it's not nuh-doll!the american guy just can't say it right!it's nadal!first and second a are pronounced the same!

[whiteshadow1110]

@samoht500 dammit, I can't sound sarcastic while typing on a computer. I know enough Spanish to know how to pronounce his name correctly, but thanks for replying anyway :)

[vince91820]

/watch?v=lzwWDzgNJAc

[extradutyfelt1]

after 5 hours and only 1 day and a half of rest, to come back and play another 5 setter 2 days later with roger, just show´s what a hell of an athlete/competitor, rafa really is..

[DarthMuse]

@chillende Federer also played better then Nadal in the final but Nadal was mentally stronger and in the 5 set and Federer folded....

[DarthMuse]

this was nadal's best tournament performance ever playing 2 5 sets backtoback and beating Federer in the final Federer played better tennis in the final but nadal mentally stronger held in there in the 5th set!!!

[Kiasko]

Verdascos tennis strokes looks the best out of all left handers. Nadals strokes are quite awkward actually.

[fredrodrigueztom]

i hate rafael nadal

[esquibelle]

Unforgettable match. One of the classics of all time.

[halimthebest1]

Nadal is by far the greatest tennis player ever ..

[cammpinno]

This match was better than Wim 08 final.

[mariomarcano]

Are you crazy?

[luisitos281]

high level of tennis in this match

[rafafan97]

@AbiMaster905 Its just the longest match in the history of the AUSTRALIAN OPEN, you fish

[AbiMaster95]

@rafafan97 Oh sorry, didn't see that.. You don't have to be offensive or something.. =.='

[AbiMaster95]

Not the longest match anymore.. Isner vs. Mahut beats this :)

[barrabil]

@AbiMaster95 "Longest match played in the history of australian open" --> Is it that hard to understand?

[shirgen6]

Sad ending to a freaky match.

[uchejadore]

Hyper on the court that is, but every bit of a gentleman off court. In this day and age, you will never find a more humble and down to earth athlete than Rafael Nadal. He just plays every point like it is his last. Brilliant match from both guys!

[LilWayneGrace]

i totally agree!

[playman9111]

And then he goes on to win the final against roger in another 5 set match, wow what a great australian open that was filled with intense matches

[fab1155]

Best tennis match i ever seen i hope this year verdasco will do well :)

[uchihasasuke444]

i tell ppl this is the best match ever too, second might be 2008 wimbledon, or 2007 i forgot which one was better

[ruaridh2k7]

I would have been shattered. Brilliant match.

[MEHMETCIK8]

wtf 0:54

[Notoria666]

Nadal is hyper. Everyone loves Nadal. Don't *you* love Nadal?

[pps1fan]

I love Nadal...so intense from start to finish of every match...VAMOS RAFA! Can't wait for his return in Montreal!

[Notoria666]

Most hyper guy ever.

[manuelklass]

hes just great!

[markronilo]

w0w!!

[Team3xtreme]

The best tie breaker verdasco will ever play. It was so insane he was so fired up i can't believe it. Even nadal was like what the fuck....It's almost like he was taking drugs and the reaction after winning the tie break was truly amazing and inspirational 1:12 . Australian open 2009 was insane.

[rumneet]

One of the best tennis matches i have ever seen, credit to both playes!!!

[eiisenmeteor]

legit, this match was better than the final itself..i mean, feds crying, and letting go in the last set?, how heartbreaking.

[BrotherTree1]

thats quite true but Verdasco redeemed himself at times, but still its pretty good, since almost every player in the tour is intimidated by the force of Nadal.

[AJB3]

This match was better than the final. I mean, it's gotta be up there with some of the best matches ever!

[BrotherTree1]

this year was the best Australian Open ever...

[raff23]

top 2 easily, the most ridiculous rallys i have ever seen.

[AlphaDraconis7]

How did he crush Verdasco?

Rafa was basically 2nd best for most of this match...but its his better physical condition that won him the match

[DonChilenito]

@AlphaDraconis7, so the amazing ball he returned you say its just pure luck? even though he does it all the time?

[dassmanen44]

@AlphaDraconis7 fucking luck

[sheenmohammed]

nadal's mental strength gave him the edge

[BrotherTree1]

yeh, good competitor too, that also gave him the edge against Federer in the final as well....it was just pure effort - giving it all he's got.

[sheenmohammed]

rafa is the king

[sheenmohammed]

thnx mate...........great work