The sharpness of his forehand with that raquet is amazing. That day his entire game was spot on. But you can clearly see that the pace he generates with his forehand was really tough to handle every match. That forehand maybe was even better than the 2004-07.
If you are talking about raw power ,2005~2006 Roger is tough to beat ,it was his best physical form I believe. At that time he can just crushes a forehand winner out of nowhere,after 2007 he aimed more for placement,spin,angle ,and also improved his Bh ,which made him a more complete player. I agree tho ,during 2011~2012 he played the most elegant tennis ever ,just like an artist where he got every shots in the book and the experiences are tenth full.However at that time his body is declining,which means he can still beat other players easily,but against prime Rafa and Novak where their games were purely physical baseline rallies at best ,it’s tough to compete .
Totally agree with you guys. He was a little heavier around 2005/ 06 wasn‘t he? So the Power he could generate had to be more. And then as mentioned he swapped that raw power to placement, Spin and so on. Thanks for the Video btw. It reminds me how much I miss fed on Court. I hope his body will give him 1,5 good final seasons so he can retire happy and on his terms.
@@kevinweickert3887 I hope he can still win at least one Wimbledon,despite the odds . It’s hard to imagine how Rafa can still took AO this year with his play style,however he got a lots of injures lately. Djokovic is still looking as sharp as ever ,especially the way he took Rome last week. The only current new blood who can challenge him is Alcaraz,the rest of them are jokes in comparison. Still can’t believe how Medvedev choke a 2:0 lead ,and how Tsitsipas was destroyed horribly by Djokovic. They are supposed to be the leading players on hard and clay ,being in their prime and 10+ years younger lol !
Feds game is just so different from all the rest. Even the other two Goats can’t match his sublime skills. Nadal is unique with his ridiculous topspin and being a lefty he has a natural advantage against Feds and Djokovic who are both right handed and even more so against Feds whose single handed backhand is at a natural disadvantage in receiving such high balls from Nadal’s forehand. Djokovic is the best returner and mover out of the three and he just gets everything back until you miss. However, Feds is 6 years older so we shouldn’t compare him to the other two really as he’s from the previous generation. Nevertheless, Feds is at a disadvantage to the other two because of his single backhand which requires a higher degree of skill that using two hands. Will be a sad day when he finally does retire though. On the bright side I’ll be coming back to watch your Fed vids Raz. ❤
I agree and that's why I think he is the best for me.. although he will be long passed in slams..he kept two younger guys at bay until his age became a huge difference maker.. and it always was to be honest... Again..he should have beaten Novak at Wimbledon 2019.cries
Best footwork in the history of the game…. Everything he does… possible and impossible is because he’s gliding while everyone else is running.. Don’t even want to talk about his hands….. So much fun to watch him play…
Wow, his 2012-2013 forehand with that raquet. When it's on, it's just ridiculous. The 2012-2013 era may be the most elegant style he has ever played. His game at that time looked so smooth!
@@RazOls Two turning points of his career ,mono in 2008,and the back injury in 2013. The Mono really kill his prime ,or at least cut short,I feel like he could still win 3 slams a year if he wasn’t sick. Especially after 2007 which is arguably his best prime ever,also we saw how he came back in 2009 . I know the back pain is always there ,but after 2010 it just got worse at times ,and 2013 was his worst year because of that. I don’t take the knee injury in 2016 as a turning point since he was getting older and older ,it’s doomed to happen if he keep playing competitive tennis like that .I am glad he managed to get three slams after 2017 ,although it didn’t last as long .
The most Adored/Talented/ICONIC player in History of this Sport...Always showed us his Heart and Emotions...Pretty sure i speak for all Fed Fans when i say Thank you from the Bottom of our hearts Roger...You are and always will be 1 of a Kind
I've said it before and I'll say it again, Roger Federer is one of the most non aggression professional tennis players I have ever witnessed. When he was younger he was, he declares it how his anger would get the best of him; but, as he aged, he refined his game and his character. In professional world tennis, that is very commendable.
Without doubt, Federer is the most talented, beautiful, vesatile player ever to play tennis. Variety of shots he plays, is far more than combined of Nadal or Novak. His volley , stop volley, backend, forehand and dropshots are very pleasing to watch. To play for 20 over yrs with very high consistency is simply amazing. And above all, he is very humble, down to earth always easy going with his fans and media. We hardly read or hear ppl say bad things abt him. It is astonoshing to know that he has never retired half way in 1500 plus matches he has played. This shows how much he loves Tennis.. No other player has this effect on public past 50 yrs plus. No wonder he gets so much love, respect and attention from Reporters, players and public.. Even if Novak wins 25 Slams, he can never match talent, skill, charishma, elegance and popularity of Federer. Novak may go down as Goat but Federer is Lion ( king who rules)..👌🏻👌🏻.......
The greatest ever - sorely missed. Maestro. Artistry like no other. Incredible consistency. Precision. Lethal serve. Greatest forehand ever. Great backhand. Sharp reflexes and unparalleled anticipation. Ruthless beat down. Gorgeous drop shots. Half volleys from the baseline. Unbelievable records (now being surpassed by Djokovic and Nadal due to a much weaker next generation).
@@masters.1000 Because the smaller racket helps when your footwork in on. Otherwise, it's a liability in this day and age. His back issues meant that he couldn't dance around that backhand anymore after 2012.
Novak would feel proud watching this match and get some tips from Roger on beating istomin..BTW, back issues for roger started after this match I guess
I don't know about Djokovic being proud, but watching highlights of the greatest just carries us until Roger returns, or is forced to call it one heck of a day. The sheer greatest that Roger has given us throughout the years will carry us for many many years more. Cheers Roger!
@@pawshands9706 even if he doesn't come back, he is THE GREATEST ever sportsman and once in a lifetime player..his legacy will stand tall for years and years that noone could even stand against him
@@vijayendranvijay4538 The indelible mark that Roger & Rafael have left is a permanent reminder for everyone of what true excellence and greatness should be in a pro athlete. Anyone with an appreciation for the extraordinary will never forget these two remarkable men. They have continued to push each other to insurmountable heights. I don't think there will be another rivalry that will equal this one.
Try that Halle Final some months later, he absolutely demolished Mischa Zverev. Even though 2013 was tough for Roger, he produced some remarkable performances
2013 was actually a very bad year for Roger because of his backproblems. But everything seemed fine here against Istomin, who never was a real problem for Roger. Beautiful to watch though.
@@TTGamingTrinh Nah, the problems started basically at this event. He couldn't do anything against Nadal. Comparing his Indian Wells' 12 and '13 run and you will see the difference. Clay season he somehow made Rome finals but it was a bad performance, and then he got straight setted by Tsonga at French Open.
If Federer had the mental toughness of Djokovic and Nadal and didn’t choke as often as he has he’d have won 24-25 Grand Slams. In my opinion he’s the best player by far and has a lot more natural ability and skill and creativity and variety. But he’s weaker mentally and despite his huge success and incredible achievements, I can’t help feeling he’s lost too many he had pretty well won and got in the bag and yet he somehow crumbled and melted. Tsonga at Wimbledon and Del Potro at the US Open and Djokovic at the US Open and Wimbledon were all glaring examples of how he lost from an imperious winning position. And these losses are when the crowd are behind him… which makes Djokovic’s success all the more impressive as normally the crowd are hostile and against him.
More than mental toughness, I think he's always to close it out on his terms rather than just keep the ball in play. His impatience in not letting the opponent make a mistake is what cost him these games. If you looked at his play against Rafa at Wimby in 2019, who was in superb form coming into that match, he never truly was the offensive force he once was. He almost always looked at counter punching!!! Something that's alien to the Federer we knew. He chose his moments to pull the trigger. And it almost won him against Novak too. Almost.
I’m not sure if this was a fantastic performance or Istomin made it look fantastic. :D haven’t seen him dominate over Djokovic like this with any consistency. I’m a Federer fan, but to see him dominate average players isn’t exactly much fun..
What are you talking about? Here's a list of my few favorite Federer destroying Djoko matches - 1. Shanghai 2014 2. Atp Finals 2010 3. Wimbledon 2012 4. French Open 2011 5. Cincinnati 2012, 2015
@@milesmorales01 two questions. how much percentage of the H2H is this? and how many times after Djokovic reached peak potential did Federer manage to outplay him?
@@GreenHairyYoda Hahaha, as I guessed, you're another Novaktard posing as a Federer fan! And the answer to your two questions is, These are merely 6 matches out of 23 times Federer has outplayed him, and all these 6 matches are when Djokovic reached his so called full potential and Federer had went off his full potential i.e. out of prime!
@@milesmorales01 great to see yet another condescending person on the internet. I’m a fan of tennis. and there are players other than Federer out there, whom I respect. quite clearly, being respectful is not a quality that you possess in abundance.
@@GreenHairyYoda Of course, now it's about respect! You all novaktards even speak like Novak 😂 Respect respect 😂 Good luck posing as a Federer fan on other comment threads 👍
The sharpness of his forehand with that raquet is amazing. That day his entire game was spot on. But you can clearly see that the pace he generates with his forehand was really tough to handle every match. That forehand maybe was even better than the 2004-07.
I miss that old racquet... especially for the forehand and slice.
If you are talking about raw power ,2005~2006 Roger is tough to beat ,it was his best physical form I believe.
At that time he can just crushes a forehand winner out of nowhere,after 2007 he aimed more for placement,spin,angle ,and also improved his Bh ,which made him a more complete player.
I agree tho ,during 2011~2012 he played the most elegant tennis ever ,just like an artist where he got every shots in the book and the experiences are tenth full.However at that time his body is declining,which means he can still beat other players easily,but against prime Rafa and Novak where their games were purely physical baseline rallies at best ,it’s tough to compete .
Totally agree with you guys. He was a little heavier around 2005/ 06 wasn‘t he? So the Power he could generate had to be more.
And then as mentioned he swapped that raw power to placement, Spin and so on.
Thanks for the Video btw. It reminds me how much I miss fed on Court. I hope his body will give him 1,5 good final seasons so he can retire happy and on his terms.
@@kevinweickert3887 I hope he can still win at least one Wimbledon,despite the odds .
It’s hard to imagine how Rafa can still took AO this year with his play style,however he got a lots of injures lately.
Djokovic is still looking as sharp as ever ,especially the way he took Rome last week.
The only current new blood who can challenge him is Alcaraz,the rest of them are jokes in comparison.
Still can’t believe how Medvedev choke a 2:0 lead ,and how Tsitsipas was destroyed horribly by Djokovic.
They are supposed to be the leading players on hard and clay ,being in their prime and 10+ years younger lol !
Fantastic performance. When he's on, he's like a tornado. Just nothing Istomin can do but watch and admire.
Feds game is just so different from all the rest. Even the other two Goats can’t match his sublime skills. Nadal is unique with his ridiculous topspin and being a lefty he has a natural advantage against Feds and Djokovic who are both right handed and even more so against Feds whose single handed backhand is at a natural disadvantage in receiving such high balls from Nadal’s forehand. Djokovic is the best returner and mover out of the three and he just gets everything back until you miss. However, Feds is 6 years older so we shouldn’t compare him to the other two really as he’s from the previous generation. Nevertheless, Feds is at a disadvantage to the other two because of his single backhand which requires a higher degree of skill that using two hands. Will be a sad day when he finally does retire though. On the bright side I’ll be coming back to watch your Fed vids Raz. ❤
I agree and that's why I think he is the best for me.. although he will be long passed in slams..he kept two younger guys at bay until his age became a huge difference maker.. and it always was to be honest... Again..he should have beaten Novak at Wimbledon 2019.cries
This is really good comment, basically not too much emotion but pointing out their features objectively
As is always the case when Roger is on song - it's the footwork that's insane. Sometimes I watch these match highlights and just watch Roger's feet...
Best footwork in the history of the game…. Everything he does… possible and impossible is because he’s gliding while everyone else is running.. Don’t even want to talk about his hands….. So much fun to watch him play…
fully agree!
Wow, his 2012-2013 forehand with that raquet. When it's on, it's just ridiculous. The 2012-2013 era may be the most elegant style he has ever played. His game at that time looked so smooth!
I agree! I put 2012 above because I feel he med slightly better even before his injury in 2012. His 2009 game was very elegant too.
2013 was his worst year in a decade.
@@RazOls Two turning points of his career ,mono in 2008,and the back injury in 2013.
The Mono really kill his prime ,or at least cut short,I feel like he could still win 3 slams a year if he wasn’t sick.
Especially after 2007 which is arguably his best prime ever,also we saw how he came back in 2009 .
I know the back pain is always there ,but after 2010 it just got worse at times ,and 2013 was his worst year because of that.
I don’t take the knee injury in 2016 as a turning point since he was getting older and older ,it’s doomed to happen if he keep playing competitive tennis like that .I am glad he managed to get three slams after 2017 ,although it didn’t last as long .
Roger Federer 💙 # G.O.A.T
Simply the GOAT
Always wondered why this one never shown up in Federer's highlights reel. Great find, man!
That's one great outfit
Sir Roger federer golden legend in universal love you so much ❤❤❤
The most Adored/Talented/ICONIC player in History of this Sport...Always showed us his Heart and Emotions...Pretty sure i speak for all Fed Fans when i say Thank you from the Bottom of our hearts Roger...You are and always will be 1 of a Kind
I can only agree.
The way he played when he was using the 90 pro staff, especially this specific racquet was just beautiful!
Your favorite point from this match? Plenty to choose from!
I've said it before and I'll say it again, Roger Federer is one of the most non aggression professional tennis players I have ever witnessed. When he was younger he was, he declares it how his anger would get the best of him; but, as he aged, he refined his game and his character. In professional world tennis, that is very commendable.
Without doubt, Federer is the most talented, beautiful, vesatile player ever to play tennis. Variety of shots he plays, is far more than combined of Nadal or Novak. His volley , stop volley, backend, forehand and dropshots are very pleasing to watch. To play for 20 over yrs with very high consistency is simply amazing. And above all, he is very humble, down to earth always easy going with his fans and media. We hardly read or hear ppl say bad things abt him. It is astonoshing to know that he has never retired half way in 1500 plus matches he has played. This shows how much he loves Tennis.. No other player has this effect on public past 50 yrs plus. No wonder he gets so much love, respect and attention from Reporters, players and public.. Even if Novak wins 25 Slams, he can never match talent, skill, charishma, elegance and popularity of Federer. Novak may go down as Goat but Federer is Lion ( king who rules)..👌🏻👌🏻.......
Oh my goodness, he was ruthlessly efficient and dazzling alike.
The greatest ever - sorely missed. Maestro. Artistry like no other. Incredible consistency. Precision. Lethal serve. Greatest forehand ever. Great backhand. Sharp reflexes and unparalleled anticipation. Ruthless beat down. Gorgeous drop shots. Half volleys from the baseline. Unbelievable records (now being surpassed by Djokovic and Nadal due to a much weaker next generation).
he will always be my fav, he has a giggling sense of humour
Ray he will always be the favourite for me and no one is more entertaining.
2596 views already today! Boy there are a lot of people missing him out there. His game looks just beautiful.
his forehand was so good back in 2012! It really did chance after that racket change!
@Урош Раца Bigger, for more power and bigger sweet spot.
@Урош Раца Because he couldn't stop shanking the ball and he wasn't fast enough anymore to deal with some shots.
@Урош Раца To help the backhand.
@@masters.1000 Because the smaller racket helps when your footwork in on. Otherwise, it's a liability in this day and age. His back issues meant that he couldn't dance around that backhand anymore after 2012.
I remember Istomin having a great season in 2013. Great tennis !
Never seen this outfit before. He always dresses the part, justifying his finesse at tennis.
His 2013 turned into a nightmare after this match. He had already stopped wearing that compression shirt by this time, I think.
Pure magic. Not only powerful, but also tactically perfect
At that time, it was his worst year on tour! Imagine the level and consistency.
Novak would feel proud watching this match and get some tips from Roger on beating istomin..BTW, back issues for roger started after this match I guess
hahahahaha
I don't know about Djokovic being proud, but watching highlights of the greatest just carries us until Roger returns, or is forced to call it one heck of a day. The sheer greatest that Roger has given us throughout the years will carry us for many many years more. Cheers Roger!
@@pawshands9706 even if he doesn't come back, he is THE GREATEST ever sportsman and once in a lifetime player..his legacy will stand tall for years and years that noone could even stand against him
@@vijayendranvijay4538 Yes Bro! Roger Federer is by far the most influential, skillful, charismatic & the greatest tennis player of all time!
@@vijayendranvijay4538 The indelible mark that Roger & Rafael have left is a permanent reminder for everyone of what true excellence and greatness should be in a pro athlete. Anyone with an appreciation for the extraordinary will never forget these two remarkable men. They have continued to push each other to insurmountable heights. I don't think there will be another rivalry that will equal this one.
Roger is the best.
Sandip Roger is incredible .
Best channel for tennis
Ps 90 Fed, gosh I missed those old times, just watching Roger 8 hours a day, so obsessed with everything he does
Federer ❤ Hope He back in at least last two grand slams (Wimbledon and US Open 2022)
Try that Halle Final some months later, he absolutely demolished Mischa Zverev. Even though 2013 was tough for Roger, he produced some remarkable performances
Istomin was entertaining! I remember his victory against Djokovic at the Australian Open
This top view makes it look like they're hitting it so slow...the court level points are in stark contrast with that.
I swear Istomin is always getting whooped in these matches vs the Big 3 without even playing poorly 😂
Was it this match which triggered his back injury in 2013 season ?
It was actually against dodig.. I was wrong in my comment..
@@vijayendranvijay4538 Did FedEx play Dodig after the Istomin match ?
@@SorcerorStrange yes correct
2013 was actually a very bad year for Roger because of his backproblems. But everything seemed fine here against Istomin, who never was a real problem for Roger. Beautiful to watch though.
Actually his first part of the year wasn’t too bad, but it all fell apart when summer hits. Especially wimbledon
@@TTGamingTrinh Nah, the problems started basically at this event. He couldn't do anything against Nadal. Comparing his Indian Wells' 12 and '13 run and you will see the difference. Clay season he somehow made Rome finals but it was a bad performance, and then he got straight setted by Tsonga at French Open.
What were his serve numbers? He didn’t lose many points on serve
Fed won 32 of 36 points on serve
Takes the ball super late @7:52 to force the misdirection
6:40 toying
Istomin thought this is a fashion show.😀
If Federer had the mental toughness of Djokovic and Nadal and didn’t choke as often as he has he’d have won 24-25 Grand Slams. In my opinion he’s the best player by far and has a lot more natural ability and skill and creativity and variety. But he’s weaker mentally and despite his huge success and incredible achievements, I can’t help feeling he’s lost too many he had pretty well won and got in the bag and yet he somehow crumbled and melted. Tsonga at Wimbledon and Del Potro at the US Open and Djokovic at the US Open and Wimbledon were all glaring examples of how he lost from an imperious winning position. And these losses are when the crowd are behind him… which makes Djokovic’s success all the more impressive as normally the crowd are hostile and against him.
More than mental toughness, I think he's always to close it out on his terms rather than just keep the ball in play. His impatience in not letting the opponent make a mistake is what cost him these games. If you looked at his play against Rafa at Wimby in 2019, who was in superb form coming into that match, he never truly was the offensive force he once was. He almost always looked at counter punching!!! Something that's alien to the Federer we knew. He chose his moments to pull the trigger. And it almost won him against Novak too. Almost.
I’m not sure if this was a fantastic performance or Istomin made it look fantastic. :D haven’t seen him dominate over Djokovic like this with any consistency. I’m a Federer fan, but to see him dominate average players isn’t exactly much fun..
What are you talking about?
Here's a list of my few favorite Federer destroying Djoko matches -
1. Shanghai 2014
2. Atp Finals 2010
3. Wimbledon 2012
4. French Open 2011
5. Cincinnati 2012, 2015
@@milesmorales01 two questions. how much percentage of the H2H is this? and how many times after Djokovic reached peak potential did Federer manage to outplay him?
@@GreenHairyYoda Hahaha, as I guessed, you're another Novaktard posing as a Federer fan!
And the answer to your two questions is,
These are merely 6 matches out of 23 times Federer has outplayed him, and all these 6 matches are when Djokovic reached his so called full potential and Federer had went off his full potential i.e. out of prime!
@@milesmorales01 great to see yet another condescending person on the internet. I’m a fan of tennis. and there are players other than Federer out there, whom I respect. quite clearly, being respectful is not a quality that you possess in abundance.
@@GreenHairyYoda Of course, now it's about respect! You all novaktards even speak like Novak 😂 Respect respect 😂
Good luck posing as a Federer fan on other comment threads 👍