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VIDEO: Here Are Rafael Nadal’s Best Shots | Australian Open 2020

Some of Rafael Nadal’s best shots during Australian Open 2020, before losing the quarterfinal in 4 sets to Dominic Thiem.

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  1. Oh, that sucks! So near and yet so far. It just takes one sloppy game to lose. I turned off at match points because i couldn’t bear to see Djockovic’s victory celebration. When he steadied the ship in the fourth, I new it signalled danger and he played not to lose in the fifth. Pity Thiem had by far the tougher passage through to the final, but that’s life.

    Yes, Mac. I hope Thiem gets his revenge, but not at the expense of Rafa!

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    • Lorna,

      Me too, I didn’t want to see his celebration either. As soon as Dominic lost, I left the arena……

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  2. djokovic ultimatly won. That means that the gap is now two between rafa en nole.

    The french open will be very important this year. I expect that rafa will equalize federer in Paris but it wont be easy.

    Murray lost three grandslam finals before he won his first slam in new york 2012 hopefully it will not be thiem first one in Paris.

    The top three is still dominant. Nole won based on his experience he won the vital points.

    For rafa i will say keep improving especially your return and court position

    Nole is unbeatable in melbourne the only one who can beat him is wawrinka at his best that is the sad truth

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  3. And so it ends!

    Thiem ran out of inspiration:):) But he will be back, and hopefully not at the FO):)

    Well done Djokovic for securing his 8th AO. It is to him what FO is to Rafa.

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  4. Yes, Mac. Strong like an ox! Djockovic doesn’t know what’s hit him. We must remember that Thiem is battle hard, whereas Djockovic has eased through up to now. Keep going to Thiem, so Rafa can hold on to no.1.

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  5. Having so much fun! My seat is right at the corner, fifth row, only a few seats away from Dominic’s box, so easy to cheer on Dominic with his team, 2 sets to 1. Go Dominic💪

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  6. I don’t buy for one minute Novak is having ‘energy problems’… Thiem should ignore all that and finish him off in the fourth set.

    Djoker plays this possum when he’s losing and sometimes he seems half dead and comes back to win. Hopefully not this time.

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  8. Just heard Becker talking of how much Novak has improved his serve. His second serve is 10kms faster than last year and is a real weapon – very difficult to return. He claims that Novak is the best ever in this department. Or one of the best?

    Dominik hasn’t played him this year so hope he is really prepared for that.

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    • Thiem has been on court six hours longer than Djokovic and so far Thiem is being stretched from pillar to post. Early days, but Djockovic is 3-1up.

      I look back at the 2009 AO semi final, where Rafa won a gruelling five set match against Verdasco lasting 5 hours 14 mins. He then went on to win the final against Federer. I only hope that Thiem can accomplish the same feat. Fingers crossed!

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    • FALSE…..trying to smooth talk to coaching n again…..air building and senseless …..has deep envy of RAFA THE FEISTY GOAT OF ALL GOATS….

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  9. FUERZA Y ADELANTE SIEMPRE. RAFAEL NADAL..¡¡ RAFA NADAL GRANDE Y GENIAL DE ESPAÑA PARA EL MUNDO..¡¡

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  10. There’s a lovely Instagram picture of Rafa looking happy, reflective and relaxed as he looks over at the beautiful Mebourne coastline.

    Rafa, enjoy Cape Town and I look forward to seeing you play later on in North America.

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      • Ok, thanks RR. I wasn’t sure where the picture was taken, because the caption on his Instagram picture said “Melbourne, Victoria, Australia”.Confusing.

    • Hi Lorna,

      On his latest instagram posting I see no caption indicating Melbourne. He has only put emojis. There are several photos of Rafa right now online with fans in Dubai inside the hotel with the name clearly showing. Also they have mentioned where they are.

      To Margo’s question yes he has to be in Kuwait at least by the 5th but he decided for some reason to stopover in Dubai. Might be to check out professional opportunities or could be a purely personal mini vacation.

      Hoping he and whomever from his family and team are with him are having a wonderful time.

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  11. I was rooting for Garbine Muguruza, but all credit to Sophia Kenin is clever tactician. She won against the odds showing steely grit and determination, unsettling Garbine Muguruza. Dominic Thiem is strong and will recover well from his SF match to lift the trophy. Let’s have another maiden grand slam champion!

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  12. Mimi, that [board] was funny from your husband. Had me laughing. Enjoy the final and cheer for me too. Go Domi, go.

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    • Thank you Margo🙏 will do👌 Good luck to Dominic🍀 their head to head is good, only 4 – 6!

      My husband didn’t know what he was talking about lol

      My sister also had one selfie with Rafa but she is a fan of Roger.

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  13. Twenty-one-year-old American Sophia “Sonya” Kenin just won the women’s singles AO trophy. The youngsters are coming.

    C’mon Thiem and win your first Slam.

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  14. I will cheer on Dominic 100% on Sunday! Let’s hope he still has enough in the tank🤞
    Go Dominic🍀❤️

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    • Give him a shoutout from me please? Vamos Domi! Hope you’re still enjoying the tennis Mimi, even though it’s never the same without Rafa

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      • Will do Jas_uk👌
        Thank you!🙏 I try hard and it helps to have my sister with me.

        Yesterday was the hottest day since we got here. Today has been raining almost all day. No complaints, Australia needs more rain……

        One of the most fun thing for me to do here is taking an AO selfie with Rafa at the Kia booth. There are four Rafa photos to choose from, once I pick which one, I get into the driver seat or back seat of a real red Kia, then they take a picture of me. When the picture comes out, Rafa is sitting next to me. I love it, it looks nice. I have all four now🤗

        I sent one to my husband and asked him if he saw my selfie with Rafa, he replied “you meant you with a board” 😅

      • I wanted to add there was no Rafa “board” on the passenger chair when I got in the car?🤔

  17. Rafa we mis you in the tournament vamosssss for the next get ready and good luck champ we love your fans for ever 👍🎾😘🎾😘🇺🇸

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  18. thanks for your great planning in the Australian open it might just be a blessing you can get plenty of rest and prepare for rolan Garros I’m sure you will do great all of your fans still love you very much

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  19. Thank goodness there is humor and fun between the two . They both need some giggles in their stress filled lives. They are the good guys and they appreciate eachother! Nice!! Have fun, you both deserve it!!

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