A few comments here asking about the title of the video. It’s a reference to many fans comparing Federer’s athleticism (or lack there of) in relation to Djokovic and Nadal who they consider far superior athletes. This video is a way to show people that athleticism isn’t just about speed or strenght, which I feel is what many put into the word. Athleticism is about more and can come in many shapes and form.
This is literally the first time I’ve ever heard of Federer’s athleticism being brought into question. He was every bit as athletic as the other 2. The fact that he made it look easier just means he was that much better an athlete.
Nobody played like Roger before. And nobody has since then. The elegance, the power, the movement and the quiet attitude! Hopefully a lot of kids will want to play like him and we'll see the likes of him again. Thanks Raz for keeping the maestro's game alive!
One of the reasons people think Roger isn’t considered as quick as Djokovic and Nadal is because he reads the game and anticipates better than other players plus he is just effortless in his movement, ask any player who has played him such as Kryios -he makes you look bad . The only player in history I could never get bored of watching because you know he will play at least 2-3 shots in a match which will amaze you. Genius
people always talk about Roger's forehand, backhand, serve, volley, but rarely do I see people talk about his footwork. His footwork is so precise and without execcess motion, it looks like he's slow because he's never rushed
Federer was an amazing athlete. He was fast, agile, and the most balanced player out there. He could not have been so creative without being as balanced as he was. He also had the fastest reflexes of any player. Just a once in a generation or lifetime player.
Anyone who thinks Roger as a tennis player didn't have enough of ANYTHING is an idiot, or just wants to knock him down to feel a little better. Much as I respect Novak, Rafa, and Carlos, Roger's tennis was a freakin' work of art.
Pur conoscendo bene il fenomeno Roger Federer, continuo a guardare molti suoi matches, perché non stancano mai, ed oggettivamente parlando di tennis ad alto livello, difficile vedere certi colpi alla Federer fra i tennisti di oggi. Ma stiamo parlando di un genio del tennis, quindi non stupiamoci. Buonasera
Roger was incredibly athletic, he just had such a great strategic game and footwork that he didn't need to show his crazy athleticism. He worked smarter, hot harder. Athleticism comes in numerous shapes and sizes.
This video shows also his intelligence next to his althleticism. I expected the unforgettable 26 shots rally in the final of AO2017. But there are many others that could have had a place.
Totally! Hanging back on the baseline and being willing to grind out points when necessary literally transformed him into world #1, after beginning his career as an aggressive S&V player in the Sampras mold.
Federer's looks, playing style and technique made him look like he played "effortless", but I heard many players stating how much of a great defender he was and a great amount of that ability came from an outstanding athleticism.
By that same token, imagine Sampras and all the other greats before him/during his era with the latest racket tech. And access to the medicine, and flights, and conditioning.
I'm not sure. Despite the "high tech" placed in the construction of his latest racquets, great mid-size units were available (and a weapon of choice for many players) since the early 2000's, and Roger never liked them too much. Only his aging and some changes in his backhand (proposed mainly by Ljubicic) convinced him of using a different tool.
Roger man how can someone not like your tennis. Effortless yet ruthless. On his peak Roger was literally unbeatable. No disregards to Novak and Rafa, been their fan too
This is pretty ironic since in April 2010 ESPN magazine named Roger the World's Greatest Athlete. I've still got the mag somewhere. Great story on Roger.
Not just the shot itself but the way he hit it. Unlike Nadal or Djokovic, he made it look so easy. This is why he's the GOAT for me. Just played so beautifully.
If any human from the moment tennis appeared as a sport could be compared to God, that's Roger Federer. Shots that NOBODY else could hit, reading the opponents intentions as if he was inside their brains and last but not least a strategy that rarely failed to make Roger the winner of most maches are things that no one else brought to the tennis court, where Federer reinvented the game he was the only one able to play and probably God.
Sorry Raz, it took me about 8 plays to think this was Raz work, looked down to check and sure enough.... there it was. Sorry again so engrossed in the plays I didn't even notice the huge logo in the corner of the vid ahah! Thanks for the memories that we all tennis fans need to dip into every so often , to see magic!
Federer won 16 Slams in his 20's and 4 in his 30's I think he kinda wore himself out during that period his 20's, Nadal won 14 Slams in his 20s and 8 in his 30's which is incredible but Djokovic won 12 Slams in his 20's but another 12 ,to date, in his 30's. Their respective longevity in their 30's was where the GOAT race was decided.😊
Partially correct since main reason why Fed couldn‘t win more slams after 30 were the 5 and 6 years younger Nadal and Djokovic. After 2019 was there any GOAT contender for Djokovic and Nadal? Not really…. so that’s why.
@@Quality_CultureIt's a strong point and you obviously know your tennis but I would say that a 25 year old Novak would get beaten by his 35 or especially 36 year old self, his returns, depth of his grounstrokes during rallies, his flat error free forehand and double handed backhand, quality of his serve both in speed, spin and hitting his spots were all superior and especially his playing the big points he maintained a level aganist the chasing pack in his early and mid 30s that no one else has ever done at that age.
People don't perceive Federer as an athletic player. He excels at everything he does. He could have achieved more if he had played less aggressively. However, he is Federer, the best attacking player. What more can we expect from him?
It’s just personal bias that would cause anyone to say Federer is not athletic. There’s not a soul in the top hundred of the best players on the earth right now who aren’t very athletic, other wise they would not be there. Federer took what can be a grueling and extremely taxing sport and made it look easier than pickleball. He’s one of the 3 greatest movers in tennis history. He literally was never on his feet because his foot work was that good, and could maintain for hours even to the age of 40. You see it time and time again, people who are personally biased against him because they like another player or something will try to downplay his greatness saying stupid things like he’s not athletic. I’m a die hard Federer fan, but that doesn’t cause me to loose sight of the fact that djokovic is the goat. Just because djokovic is the goat doesn’t mean you need to look for reasons to down play roger federer as right there as well.
This is a huge, HUGE, error from the people. You can't play tenis like the big 3 without a perfect body build and preparation, and going to the 3 players in detail, agressive tenis like Roger's needs a lot of footwork, because you can't hit a perfect forehand or one handed backhand with a 97" racket like the pro staff without a perfect placement/location of the body. That's why his tenis aged so bad from 2010 to 2017, when he made the best preparation in years.
A few comments here asking about the title of the video. It’s a reference to many fans comparing Federer’s athleticism (or lack there of) in relation to Djokovic and Nadal who they consider far superior athletes. This video is a way to show people that athleticism isn’t just about speed or strenght, which I feel is what many put into the word. Athleticism is about more and can come in many shapes and form.
This is literally the first time I’ve ever heard of Federer’s athleticism being brought into question. He was every bit as athletic as the other 2. The fact that he made it look easier just means he was that much better an athlete.
Right. Who asks such a question?
He can be present in any part of the court at any time. No one could do that
Nobody played like Roger before. And nobody has since then. The elegance, the power, the movement and the quiet attitude! Hopefully a lot of kids will want to play like him and we'll see the likes of him again. Thanks Raz for keeping the maestro's game alive!
So true
The greatest player ever!!!😊😊😊
Grigor dimitrov literally plays exactly like him
I mean he has nowhere near the number of brilliant/unbelievable shots and the quality of his average ball is not as good
Djokovic was toxic for Tennis, Just serve forehand Backhand, i miss the variety of Federer. US Open final was boring too
There is NOBODY, past or present that I would rather watch than Roger.
That long rally with Hewitt - WOW!!
One of the reasons people think Roger isn’t considered as quick as Djokovic and Nadal is because he reads the game and anticipates better than other players plus he is just effortless in his movement, ask any player who has played him such as Kryios -he makes you look bad . The only player in history I could never get bored of watching because you know he will play at least 2-3 shots in a match which will amaze you. Genius
people always talk about Roger's forehand, backhand, serve, volley, but rarely do I see people talk about his footwork. His footwork is so precise and without execcess motion, it looks like he's slow because he's never rushed
Footwork isn't such a.kind of shot
Federer was an amazing athlete. He was fast, agile, and the most balanced player out there. He could not have been so creative without being as balanced as he was. He also had the fastest reflexes of any player. Just a once in a generation or lifetime player.
his forehand slap is so consistent that it makes a specific note / tone / noise.
You know this man is a legend when he has highlights spreading from 240p era to 4K to date.
Thank you so much Raz for continuing to brilliantly show us all the aspects of our GOAT's game !
Please keep uploading!
🙏 I will
Our GOAT and also the actual GOAT. Long live Federer
Anyone who thinks Roger as a tennis player didn't have enough of ANYTHING is an idiot, or just wants to knock him down to feel a little better. Much as I respect Novak, Rafa, and Carlos, Roger's tennis was a freakin' work of art.
Thousands of players will come but cannot play tennis like Roger❤❤
The guy was fast as hell and most importantly he covers the court ❤
Instinct, ballet, power, speed, acrobatism, pure talent, and I could go on and on and on................
Missing him😢
I can watch Roger all day everyday & 48 hours on a 24 hour Sunday. Keep it coming Raz.
Roger soared above ALL OTHERS...You will not find a more complete player❤
Pur conoscendo bene il fenomeno Roger Federer, continuo a guardare molti suoi matches, perché non stancano mai, ed oggettivamente parlando di tennis ad alto livello, difficile vedere certi colpi alla Federer fra i tennisti di oggi. Ma stiamo parlando di un genio del tennis, quindi non stupiamoci. Buonasera
I can watch Roger replays all day long. Gorgeous tennis.
Gracefulness second to none.
Roger was incredibly athletic, he just had such a great strategic game and footwork that he didn't need to show his crazy athleticism. He worked smarter, hot harder. Athleticism comes in numerous shapes and sizes.
This video shows also his intelligence next to his althleticism. I expected the unforgettable 26 shots rally in the final of AO2017. But there are many others that could have had a place.
I've always thought that Roger's atheletism and defensive skills were taken for granted by many fans because he made the game look so easy
Totally! Hanging back on the baseline and being willing to grind out points when necessary literally transformed him into world #1, after beginning his career as an aggressive S&V player in the Sampras mold.
Arguably best footwork ever
Federer's looks, playing style and technique made him look like he played "effortless", but I heard many players stating how much of a great defender he was and a great amount of that ability came from an outstanding athleticism.
Roger made the game look so easy, so was Peter Sampras according to me. These 2 made Tennis as a child's play.
Never really heard anyone say that Federer wasn't athletic enough.
Raz Ols love you so much ❤❤❤
0:50 : "he's got those reflexes like a mongoose on amphetamines'"
What poetry LOL!!
GOAT forever
3:00 Blue court..Looks Cool.
I'm amazed who questions the supreme athletic abilities of the god of tennis .. 😂 Roger is immortal ❤
0:49 two-handed backhand from Federer!!
I dont think anyone ever questioned his athleticism... He had just as much as the other top players, it just wasn't as much part of his game.
Pre mono Roger was so fast around the court, he lost some of that explosive speed in 2008.
Saying RF wasn’t athletic shows an incredible amount of ignorance…
It really does. He just made it look easy. Everyone else looked like they were working hard
It's because everyone assumes that you need to have Nadal's physique or Djokovic flexibility to be the peak of athleticism
@@jayp123 Nadals physique was actually a detriment in the end. His bodyweight tore him up with all of the lateral motion
Roger has the best footwork in todays tennis , period
Most of these points were realized by a 90 square inch traditional racket. Imagine 2006 Roger with the latest high tech RF01.
By that same token, imagine Sampras and all the other greats before him/during his era with the latest racket tech. And access to the medicine, and flights, and conditioning.
I'm not sure. Despite the "high tech" placed in the construction of his latest racquets, great mid-size units were available (and a weapon of choice for many players) since the early 2000's, and Roger never liked them too much. Only his aging and some changes in his backhand (proposed mainly by Ljubicic) convinced him of using a different tool.
@@M.L.official there were not much availability of these tech during sampras time, meanwhile federer had new tech available but he refused to change
@M.L.official what extra medicine and conditioning is there now conpared to the 90s?
ye
Sir Roger federer golden legend in universal love you so much miss you so much teniss history best player ❤❤❤
Roger man how can someone not like your tennis. Effortless yet ruthless. On his peak Roger was literally unbeatable. No disregards to Novak and Rafa, been their fan too
The greatest of all time
Amazing!
nice quality :) sometimes these videos are just highlights at 240p and no idea what I'm watching
@@MTechnikM never here :)
This is pretty ironic since in April 2010 ESPN magazine named Roger the World's Greatest Athlete. I've still got the mag somewhere. Great story on Roger.
For who ask about how many returns The Ball 🎾 Between Roger and Hewitt = it’s 45 😊
Not just the shot itself but the way he hit it. Unlike Nadal or Djokovic, he made it look so easy. This is why he's the GOAT for me. Just played so beautifully.
Can you do a federer net/volley video
@@jako77777 20 Brilliant Roger Federer Volleys You've Never Seen Before!
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@@jako77777 50 Ridiculously Good Volleys by Roger Federer ● Part 2
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@@RazOls Thanks man these vids are great
commmentators were wild for this one 0:51
Oh, how quick we forget!!
The greatest athlete of all time
His overhead smashes both forehand and backhand are unparalleled. He can place it anywhere he likes and never misses. the goat.
He has actually smashed long once or twice and has even done a Djokosmash! 😵
Roger was great in his movement but rafa and novak were on another level. 😮
Federer is so underrated
@@Mr-pt3yl are you joking?
one-handed back hands require some crazy arm strength
Every player should be elite athlete at this level,they are not club players.
If any human from the moment tennis appeared as a sport could be compared to God, that's Roger Federer. Shots that NOBODY else could hit, reading the opponents intentions as if he was inside their brains and last but not least a strategy that rarely failed to make Roger the winner of most maches are things that no one else brought to the tennis court, where Federer reinvented the game he was the only one able to play and probably God.
Sorry Raz, it took me about 8 plays to think this was Raz work, looked down to check and sure enough.... there it was. Sorry again so engrossed in the plays I didn't even notice the huge logo in the corner of the vid ahah!
Thanks for the memories that we all tennis fans need to dip into every so often , to see magic!
anyone knows whos the GRE roger plaging against at 3:21?
Federer won 16 Slams in his 20's and 4 in his 30's I think he kinda wore himself out during that period his 20's, Nadal won 14 Slams in his 20s and 8 in his 30's which is incredible but Djokovic won 12 Slams in his 20's but another 12 ,to date, in his 30's.
Their respective longevity in their 30's was where the GOAT race was decided.😊
Partially correct since main reason why Fed couldn‘t win more slams after 30 were the 5 and 6 years younger Nadal and Djokovic. After 2019 was there any GOAT contender for Djokovic and Nadal? Not really…. so that’s why.
@@Quality_CultureIt's a strong point and you obviously know your tennis but I would say that a 25 year old Novak would get beaten by his 35 or especially 36 year old self, his returns, depth of his grounstrokes during rallies, his flat error free forehand and double handed backhand, quality of his serve both in speed, spin and hitting his spots were all superior and especially his playing the big points he maintained a level aganist the chasing pack in his early and mid 30s that no one else has ever done at that age.
Nobody is even attempting backhand smashes these days. Only king Roger knew how to pull off these incredibly difficult shots.
Rodger is the most gifted talent tennis player!!!
He makes it so easy. People just don't think he has athleticism and I say ha,,
Roger Federer aka the Maestro, King Roger, the Federer-Express and the Mongoose on Amphetamines
The last one 😂
Actually the most incredible for me was the one he lost against Hewitt, considering the length of the point and number of shots they both made.
People don't perceive Federer as an athletic player. He excels at everything he does. He could have achieved more if he had played less aggressively. However, he is Federer, the best attacking player. What more can we expect from him?
I think I'm just disappointed that Ferrer wasn't a bigger rivalry for Roger. Then we could have referred to it as "Federrer".
Federer is Tennis
What is the longest rallye Federer ever won? I think this video may feature the longest one he ever played but he lost it.
Roger Federer's 36 Shot Rally You've Never Seen Before!
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It’s just personal bias that would cause anyone to say Federer is not athletic. There’s not a soul in the top hundred of the best players on the earth right now who aren’t very athletic, other wise they would not be there. Federer took what can be a grueling and extremely taxing sport and made it look easier than pickleball. He’s one of the 3 greatest movers in tennis history. He literally was never on his feet because his foot work was that good, and could maintain for hours even to the age of 40. You see it time and time again, people who are personally biased against him because they like another player or something will try to downplay his greatness saying stupid things like he’s not athletic. I’m a die hard Federer fan, but that doesn’t cause me to loose sight of the fact that djokovic is the goat. Just because djokovic is the goat doesn’t mean you need to look for reasons to down play roger federer as right there as well.
Well at one point he was named the greatest male athlete in the world
Who even said that
Isn't RF king of the court ? 😂 ❤ .
Roger was world No.1 or the higher rank in most matches here,so what's the point ?
9:49 His daddy was Djokovic tho
Are you 12 years old?
Most Djokovic fans online are mentally challenged
This is a huge, HUGE, error from the people. You can't play tenis like the big 3 without a perfect body build and preparation, and going to the 3 players in detail, agressive tenis like Roger's needs a lot of footwork, because you can't hit a perfect forehand or one handed backhand with a 97" racket like the pro staff without a perfect placement/location of the body. That's why his tenis aged so bad from 2010 to 2017, when he made the best preparation in years.
"like a mongoose on amphetamines" lol
Whoever said he wasnt atletic inaff? For what? 30 slams? :p
Missing this get against Agassi: th-cam.com/video/srzdbjHZqr4/w-d-xo.html
Who said that Roger wasn't athletic enough? Is that a thing?
If one can play like Federer without being athletic then I will prefer to discard atheistic part!
0:50 "Like a mongoose on amphetamines."
Who said this?
Notoxians
Roger Federer definitely was very athletic, but was NOT athletic enough to win the 21st grand slam.
What is wrong with you people? Your narrow mindedness is astounding.
Not likely to see thos again except from Alcarez
he is too slow for novak djokovic