Nobody can appreciate how hard it is to take Rafa's forehand and catch it on the rise with a one handed backhand like Fed did time after time for winners. Amazing!
AO videos are always the gold standard. Something about the court, the energy of the crowd, the matchups...Fed was in god mode on his backhand this day, and his serving was tactically brilliant.
I recommend people go and watch the semi final between Federer and Wawrinka. Roger’s backhand was so vulnerable in that game, the contrast with how lethal his backhand was in this game is remarkable. I remember being worried that Nadal would take him to the cleaners but Federer seriously raised his game for the final.
There’s a reason. Nadal was too predictable attacking that side BUT his ball was more loopy than pace, and often not deep, so Federer chose to hit it early (on the rise), creating pace and angles, that’s why he had so many winners on that side. Wawrinka’s, or Djokovic’s crosscourt backhand has more pace, Federer wouldn’t have time to execute his backhand perfectly so he slices back more.
@@tehatte that makes no sense because Federer literally beat wawrinka in the exact same tournament in the match before this, so no neither wawrinka or Djokovic would stand a chance against this version of Rogers backhand... Djokovic was actually spared because Roger hurt his back like weeks before the us open...I actually thought he should've rested that one but Federer wanted us to see him back in action at a tournament he won 5 times in a row❤️
@@SameerKhan-nf3no Federer doesn’t beat others with just his backhand. His number one weapon is serve and volley. He and Wawrinka were pretty even but he served better. A few easy points in a close match make the difference. What happened if Djokovic played in AO 2017? You need to remember this. Djokovic has played Federer 5 times at AO and won 4. Now question for you: when was the last time and only time Djokovic lost to Federer at AO and why he lost?
@@tehatte you mean after they made those courts as slow as the us open? Strange that the courts ball speed was faster at the ao the one year Novak doesn't play...in any case Novak deserves those wins regardless, but if he faced Roger on that court in 17..it would be intense
to me, there are 2 matchs between Federer and Nadal that surpass all of the others. for the drama, the comeback, the meaning and the legacy. Wimbledon 2008 and Australian Open 2017. Federer - Nadal forever.
It's about the sport and being able to watch and follow it properly. That doesn't require 4K with 60 fps. Only people that are mainly focussed on (justifying) their hardware over actually enjoying what they're watching do.
A heartbreaking match as a Rafa fan but I was also happy for Fed and his fans that he broke his 4.5 year GS drought and exorcised some of his GS demons against Rafa. And it was damn cool seeing these old warhorses, ranked 9 and 17 in the world at the time from injuries and time away from competition, improbably meeting after so many years in a career-sunset GS final.
Difference is, Novak is a bit mentally stronger than Nadal, and is also pretty good on grass, Federer didn't learn much, from his semi finals, he hit a rushed approach shot against Nadal, on one mp, and got passed, Novak is going to make that pass, even on a bad day! He choked, and hit a terrible sliced forehand too, that drifted wide.
Every tennis channels are trying to milk Federers popularity.He has made tennis popular.After his retirement viewership might have gone down .Federer's movement in court is the best thing in tennis.What a treat for the eyes.
@steftsakiris Yes it is. 2008 Wimby ended in near darkness. Both parties complained. If you have such situation, how can it be the greatest match. Wimbledon 2009 or 2019 would be better candidates. AO 2012 was too long. Not much variety, as both played baseline tennis.
Such a joy to see these two excellent players play. No childish behaviours or gestures after winning a point. Straight up simplicity showcasing pure professionalism.
FedEx usually runs almost parallel to baseline and adjusts his backhand accordingly, whichever ball is put, whether it's forward and backward the baseline 😊
I really struggle to understand how anyone that has followed the sport of tennis for 30 plus years could consider Djokovic to be the greatest to have played. I can't even make it though one of his matches without succumbing to boredom. I get that his numbers are great but he just lacks that X factor and magic that makes so many love sportsman like Federer or Jordan. I can remember in the mid 2000's I would jump at the chance to watch Federer play anyone regardless of ranking just to witness his latest magic trick (same with Jordan in the late 80's /early 90's). I can't imagine David Foster Wallace ever wanting to write about Djokovic.
Magical tricks that forsakes you when you need them the most (against Novak) is not magical at all. The fans of elegance and style( fedal fans) would want us to forget about achievements. Roger is a good player but if he becomes GOAT via stylistic claims, we would be speaking of Modelling. Roger would like to be called a tennis player and not a model.
So your opinion is highly subjective based on your childhood. Not stats or facts. So how is Federer the GOAT based on your personal opinion? All you said was Fed has an x factor and you loved watching him when you were a kid. So if another person idolises... for example David Ferrer, is he the GOAT? Not saying I don't think Federer fits in the GOAT debate category. I still think Federer, Nadal and Djokovic is the GOAT, but Djokovic clearly has more outstanding results than Federer. Even more so now with the Olympic gold medal achievement.
Federer’s Weakness was his one handed backhand. He was able to improve his record against Nadal during last matches as he improved his backhand but it was still weaker than any double handed backhand. What makes Djokovic the GOAT is no definitive Weakness in his play. But when it comes to Sheer Talent no one comes close to federer.
@@impopquiz I doubt he would have said "better player;" "more talented" seems more likely. Being a player means you are playing, which involves talent, drive, fitness, everything. I don't think any serious person can take "best player" away from Novak, even though his style of play is less watchable and inspiring. For all that, I still have Federer as my GOAT--isn't that weird, that "best" and "greatest" can mean such different things to me? LOL
Wimbledon 2018- he also missed, or did a weak approach like Federer when he had Novak at bp, to serve for the match- some things are just predestined not to happen!
Roger Federer's Forehand became weak link after 2006. Roger Federer was unable to generate extra pace to win Forehand winner Nadal exposed Roger Federer's Forehand in Hard court & subsequently on Grass court from 2006 onwards. Roger Federer should feel happy to have won 2017 AO final against likes of Nadal, Djokovic.
Federer's forehand started declining around 2013, until 2012 he had arguably the best forehand in the World (Novak, Rafa and Del Potro are also in the conversation) but he changed his racket in 2014 which allowed him to improve his backhand and stay AT the top.
Earth is 4.5 billion years but to live in Roger’s and Rafa’s era is the best thing I could’ve hoped for!
And Novak too with Murray pushing them 3 even harder
Its the big Three era
@@ericlorenz292 the top 3 of all time all playing at the same time is crazy
Djokovic Era has eclipsed all of them 😂😂
@@devendrajoshi4634Still almost everyone would rather Watch a Nadal v Federer match
The guy in the pink shoes, black socks, black shorts, and white top is a phenomenal player
Underrated comment😂
😂😂😂😂
It's funny because the shoes were actually orange, but was seen as pink because of TV. Great comment!
Which one? 😅
One of the best matches in tennis
Nobody can appreciate how hard it is to take Rafa's forehand and catch it on the rise with a one handed backhand like Fed did time after time for winners. Amazing!
The best game of tennis I have watched. Unforgettable.
AO videos are always the gold standard. Something about the court, the energy of the crowd, the matchups...Fed was in god mode on his backhand this day, and his serving was tactically brilliant.
One of the best of all time tennis game ! Thank you Roger & Rafa ❤
Class act vs. Sheer will.
We might never see a match like this in the history of Tennis, on a sportsmanship and simply human level.
Federer's backhand is considered his wakside, yet the most beautiful shot ever been hit.
We are blessed to have witnessed this match. There is no higher level. Best match I've ever seen.
I recommend people go and watch the semi final between Federer and Wawrinka. Roger’s backhand was so vulnerable in that game, the contrast with how lethal his backhand was in this game is remarkable. I remember being worried that Nadal would take him to the cleaners but Federer seriously raised his game for the final.
Rogers backhand turned into a rocket in this match🎉❤
There’s a reason. Nadal was too predictable attacking that side BUT his ball was more loopy than pace, and often not deep, so Federer chose to hit it early (on the rise), creating pace and angles, that’s why he had so many winners on that side. Wawrinka’s, or Djokovic’s crosscourt backhand has more pace, Federer wouldn’t have time to execute his backhand perfectly so he slices back more.
@@tehatte that makes no sense because Federer literally beat wawrinka in the exact same tournament in the match before this, so no neither wawrinka or Djokovic would stand a chance against this version of Rogers backhand... Djokovic was actually spared because Roger hurt his back like weeks before the us open...I actually thought he should've rested that one but Federer wanted us to see him back in action at a tournament he won 5 times in a row❤️
@@SameerKhan-nf3no Federer doesn’t beat others with just his backhand. His number one weapon is serve and volley. He and Wawrinka were pretty even but he served better. A few easy points in a close match make the difference. What happened if Djokovic played in AO 2017? You need to remember this. Djokovic has played Federer 5 times at AO and won 4. Now question for you: when was the last time and only time Djokovic lost to Federer at AO and why he lost?
@@tehatte you mean after they made those courts as slow as the us open? Strange that the courts ball speed was faster at the ao the one year Novak doesn't play...in any case Novak deserves those wins regardless, but if he faced Roger on that court in 17..it would be intense
this is pure art. i'm enjoying the new gen tennis players but this, this is unmatchable
Bruh Federer was on GOD mod in that last set. That backhand was unreal
(Unbeliebable Match), only God knows how much I miss these days.
Every time I watch this, someone is cutting onions
best rivalry. best commentary. one of the best matches ever
i remember sitting up till 1 am to watch this... two of the best players ever...never to be savored again
What a match!
The final set took nearly half of this video shows the capability of big 3 facing the most crucial part of the match.
Fighting more harder
There is no big 3 only Big 1 that is Djoko
@@devendrajoshi4634 Not any more, his Grand Slams days, are over too.
@@devendrajoshi4634 actually there's no big 3, but big 2, Roger and Rafa.
to me, there are 2 matchs between Federer and Nadal that surpass all of the others.
for the drama, the comeback, the meaning and the legacy.
Wimbledon 2008 and Australian Open 2017.
Federer - Nadal forever.
I will never ever forget that point! Let’s make it I will never ever forget that match!
This is the my favorite match of all time but it needs to be in 4K resolution with 60 fps.
It's about the sport and being able to watch and follow it properly. That doesn't require 4K with 60 fps. Only people that are mainly focussed on (justifying) their hardware over actually enjoying what they're watching do.
いつ見ても良い試合。
時間を忘れて見入ってしまう。
最後の子供の様に喜ぶフェデラー、みてる方も感動でした。
Federer a sido y será el mejor tenista de todos los tiempos..
Mis respetos SUIZO 🎉🎉🎉
That backhand of federer lossed him so much against Nadal in the past but not this final. His greatest
Win of all time.
Federer's backhand was unstoppable 🔥🔥🔥🚬🚬🚬☠️☠️☠️ monster
Fully agree😍.one of the greatest game of all time
that volley in 01:15. there's no one in the world right now capable of that beautiful volley.
This is not a condensed match. Condensed match means to show every point played in quick succession. This is just extended highlights
Exactly
whatever, just enjoy
@@erickfelipebros the editor 😭🙏
Best rivalry era in my days..❤❤❤ Roger - nadal
Rafa's forehand is such a lethal weapon. Out of this world.
A heartbreaking match as a Rafa fan but I was also happy for Fed and his fans that he broke his 4.5 year GS drought and exorcised some of his GS demons against Rafa. And it was damn cool seeing these old warhorses, ranked 9 and 17 in the world at the time from injuries and time away from competition, improbably meeting after so many years in a career-sunset GS final.
To me that is the greatest of all Federer's grand slam victories. It would have only been topped by winning the 2019 Wimbledon final( so close).
Difference is, Novak is a bit mentally stronger than Nadal, and is also pretty good on grass, Federer didn't learn much, from his semi finals, he hit a rushed approach shot against Nadal, on one mp, and got passed, Novak is going to make that pass, even on a bad day! He choked, and hit a terrible sliced forehand too, that drifted wide.
This, 2012 and 2014 AO, 2018 Wimbledon and 2021 FO are nadals most heartbreaking losses.
Miss these 2 so much this is real tennis
Every tennis channels are trying to milk Federers popularity.He has made tennis popular.After his retirement viewership might have gone down .Federer's movement in court is the best thing in tennis.What a treat for the eyes.
This is easily the third greatest tennis match of all time (behind Wimbledon 2008 F and AO 2012 F)
Crazy how all 3 includes rafa
No, it's better than the other 2.
@@tomsd8656 I would also like it to be but I don’t think so brother…
@steftsakiris Yes it is. 2008 Wimby ended in near darkness. Both parties complained. If you have such situation, how can it be the greatest match. Wimbledon 2009 or 2019 would be better candidates. AO 2012 was too long. Not much variety, as both played baseline tennis.
@@tomsd8656 Bruh I bet you didn't watch the matches in question 'cause if you had, you deffo wouldn't be mentioning the darkness and the duration...
Such a joy to see these two excellent players play. No childish behaviours or gestures after winning a point. Straight up simplicity showcasing pure professionalism.
Esto es lo que le falta a Sinner..emoción al ganar..es un excelente jugador..pero es muy frío..
Wow. Just wow.
This is the match which I watch on video call at 4 am in USA streamed from India not knowing valid options to watch as I just came.
The best match in history
I never scroll past a Roger vs Rafa 2017 AO final video
这种级别的单手反拍能力已经绝迹了。
FedEx usually runs almost parallel to baseline and adjusts his backhand accordingly, whichever ball is put, whether it's forward and backward the baseline 😊
Who's here after Nadal announced his retirement!?!?!
Quand Fédérer était dans son jour il pouvait battre n'importe qui avec l'art et la manière.
24:02 dude, it was in I think... What a shame, probably was a game-changing moment...
00:07 he makes the miraculous look routine. Unbelievable.
Very good ❤❤❤❤
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Djokovic could win 30 or 40 grand slams and he’ll still never be my GOAT. Roger always
I cant help but notice how the court seemed so fast at that tournament. The ball bounce is very noticeably lower
25:22 is orgasmic tennis.
`both side really up their game in that last set
17 & 9 seed ... wow
Wow I didn't notice that. So crazy
Two of the greatest male tennis players of all time
I really struggle to understand how anyone that has followed the sport of tennis for 30 plus years could consider Djokovic to be the greatest to have played. I can't even make it though one of his matches without succumbing to boredom. I get that his numbers are great but he just lacks that X factor and magic that makes so many love sportsman like Federer or Jordan. I can remember in the mid 2000's I would jump at the chance to watch Federer play anyone regardless of ranking just to witness his latest magic trick (same with Jordan in the late 80's /early 90's). I can't imagine David Foster Wallace ever wanting to write about Djokovic.
Magical tricks that forsakes you when you need them the most (against Novak) is not magical at all. The fans of elegance and style( fedal fans) would want us to forget about achievements. Roger is a good player but if he becomes GOAT via stylistic claims, we would be speaking of Modelling. Roger would like to be called a tennis player and not a model.
Magics? They were tons of errors.
If you consider beauty, go watch other sports than tennis, my friend :)
GOAT of PR. Tennis not so much
100%. All I can say is people decide their GOAT based on different standards. And they value accolades over everything else.
So your opinion is highly subjective based on your childhood. Not stats or facts. So how is Federer the GOAT based on your personal opinion? All you said was Fed has an x factor and you loved watching him when you were a kid. So if another person idolises... for example David Ferrer, is he the GOAT? Not saying I don't think Federer fits in the GOAT debate category. I still think Federer, Nadal and Djokovic is the GOAT, but Djokovic clearly has more outstanding results than Federer. Even more so now with the Olympic gold medal achievement.
That 3rd set was a masterclass from Federer.. Playing against the best player in the world and getting that result is crazy..
Best player in the world? On clay yes- this was hard court, Federer's strongest surface, apart from Wimbledon.
28:05 down 15:40 comes back and wins it all.
Present day tennis of alcaraz is brutally powerful. But not beautiful as FedEx
Dude...
just...
DUDE
Everybody knows what is at 25:24
AO 2012 , 2014 , 2017 Nadal would have been on 25 GS, Djokovic on 23GS and Federer on 19GS
15..07 ....unbelievable return shot by rafa
Deux grands joueurs qui se respectent.
This version of Federer better than AO2016 and 2020 with Novak in the semi final.
Battle of the GODS
The Master found the way to defeat his Biggest Demon, Eventually.
Not in 2019 Wimbledon sadly.
Too many ads 😮
Every 2-3 minutes 😮
🤬
What a sign of Ljubičić at 22'12...
He's hoooman- but not on clay!
Artık böyle şahaser final maçlarını zor görürüz.
😮😮😮hisense
2024.10.19 依然甘激動！
Well that served Nadal right, with his completely unnecessary grunting.
Federer’s Weakness was his one handed backhand. He was able to improve his record against Nadal during last matches as he improved his backhand but it was still weaker than any double handed backhand. What makes Djokovic the GOAT is no definitive Weakness in his play. But when it comes to Sheer Talent no one comes close to federer.
Novak just has better stamina and agility. He himself admitted Roger is a better player.
@@impopquiz I doubt he would have said "better player;" "more talented" seems more likely. Being a player means you are playing, which involves talent, drive, fitness, everything. I don't think any serious person can take "best player" away from Novak, even though his style of play is less watchable and inspiring. For all that, I still have Federer as my GOAT--isn't that weird, that "best" and "greatest" can mean such different things to me? LOL
He's huuuman- no, he's cllllayman!
2012 final nadal miss back hand otherwise it would have been 5-2 lead in 5th set i think
2017 he missed forehand and serve broken to 3-3
Wimbledon 2018- he also missed, or did a weak approach like Federer when he had Novak at bp, to serve for the match- some things are just predestined not to happen!
14:50 no need to thank me
Thank you
How annoying are Nadal's grunts
Roger Federer's Forehand became weak link after 2006. Roger Federer was unable to generate extra pace to win Forehand winner
Nadal exposed Roger Federer's Forehand in Hard court & subsequently on Grass court from 2006 onwards.
Roger Federer should feel happy to have won 2017 AO final against likes of Nadal, Djokovic.
Federer's forehand started declining around 2013, until 2012 he had arguably the best forehand in the World (Novak, Rafa and Del Potro are also in the conversation) but he changed his racket in 2014 which allowed him to improve his backhand and stay AT the top.
If you think Federer's forehand was a weakness in 2006 which was his best season then you are no older then 18 year old.
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