Roger was just being Roger. Enough said about him. But Andy deserves mountains of respect. He's generally underestimated because he lost in finals to one of the greatest of all time. And in most of those it was quite close: Andy managed to stay with Roger. On 2 occasions Andy nearly won. He played great tennis. There are some who've said that apart from the awesome serve, Andy's game was quite mediocre. That's sheer nonsense. You don't win a grand slam and reach many finals by having a game that's in any way mediocre. Andy was a great player, and he definitely is one of the 100 best players of all time. He simply had the misfortune of playing during Roger's time.
The problem for Roddick was that after the AO 2005, he was never the powerhouse player anymore. It weakened his game far more, which made it easier for Federer to dismantle. His terrible approach shots didn't help. He should've never fired Brad Gilbert, as his coaching style was more suited to Roddick's game.
He was actually unbelivable for amost a decade up until 2011. After his 5 straight titles he lost a very close final in 2009, and then lost back to back SFs in 2010 and 2011 very marginally having several match points in which some could say he was the best player on those tournaments overall.
it's so fun comapring a match from the mid/late 2000s to nowadays (only very small differences) and comparing a match from the mid early/mid 90s to mid 2000s (huge differences, especially in terms of speed and precision)
Does anyone have the original USA Network broadcast of this match? Andre Agassi guest commentated and had terrific analysis and insight. I wish I could see that version again...
@@Luchon20082010 yes I agree he didn’t play well this match, I’d redact that comment I made anyway though. TBH I have no idea who I’d take in a peak fed vs peak Djoker matchup
Gotta feel for Roddick. The fact that he threw everything at him, tried his absolute hardest, only to get beaten in straight sets. He must have hated Roger's guts by then. And there was still Wimbledon 2009 to come.
39:02 i watched the entire set and got pretty sure Federer got 13 winners while Roddick got 7(this without including aces) but somehow both got an insane boost of winners😂😂😂😂(specially Roddick)
I think this Roddick would have won the US Open in 2006 and 2008 if he played like this, maybe even the W09 final. Never understood why he was so passive, he could have been up 2 sets here.
Having started watching in 1971 and playing in 1972 . Watching matches in any time period its interesting to see the style of play . Roddick in 2007 with his style and body type , is a bigger and stronger Jimmy Conners without the consistent approach net game Jimmy always was looking to come in , with a much weaker serve . Add that component to Andy's game he is not just counting on a 75 to 80% 1st serve percentage along with low % of unforced forehand to win. Roger is a bigger stronger Rod Laver. In todays game to win slams you most have the all around game . Connors would have to be bigger and stronger . But in any sport and in any time period they make do with what they have and who they are . Change is a part of all sports .
Roddick managing to embarrass himself with these terrible net rushing tactics, when he should be getting fit and playing aggressive, percentage tennis, like he did in 2009 when he had his only near win against Roger in a slam.
@@anandparmeswaran6681 Tsonga, Roddick, Nalbandian, Ljubicic were no pushovers.. Federer dominated d field in 2017-18 when these people were still formidable. If all of these were of same age, they might hv gotten less. Conversely, I think that Nadal Djokovic Murray n Wawrinka were lucky to not face prime Roger of 2004-08...instead they were lucky to face a declined yet effective n elegant federer
Novak is the GOAT of the baseline grinder era 😂 while Federer is the GOAT of men’s tennis as a whole. Federer is the only player in men’s tennis to transcend his sport like Jordan and Tiger did for their sports.
![[50fps] Federer v. Roddick - Australian Open 2007 SF Highlights](/img/n.gif)
Roger was just being Roger. Enough said about him. But Andy deserves mountains of respect. He's generally underestimated because he lost in finals to one of the greatest of all time. And in most of those it was quite close: Andy managed to stay with Roger. On 2 occasions Andy nearly won. He played great tennis. There are some who've said that apart from the awesome serve, Andy's game was quite mediocre. That's sheer nonsense. You don't win a grand slam and reach many finals by having a game that's in any way mediocre. Andy was a great player, and he definitely is one of the 100 best players of all time. He simply had the misfortune of playing during Roger's time.
Well said. When very young he had to deal with Sampras. Then, he had to play Fed in his later years. A tough task for any human.
The problem for Roddick was that after the AO 2005, he was never the powerhouse player anymore. It weakened his game far more, which made it easier for Federer to dismantle. His terrible approach shots didn't help. He should've never fired Brad Gilbert, as his coaching style was more suited to Roddick's game.
I agree with your fine analysis!
Why roger was best 👌
That ace on set point in the first tie-break was legendary.🤩
Indeed, he struggled big but still prevailed
Roger was unbeatable at us open during 5 years
If Roddick wpuld have won those tiebreaks he would have won the match. Not unbeatable at all in this match
@Luchon20082010 roddick lost in straight sets , if roddick won in the first tie break then roger will up his level in the next set
@@Luchon20082010 Would have should have could have, but didn't
He was actually unbelivable for amost a decade up until 2011. After his 5 straight titles he lost a very close final in 2009, and then lost back to back SFs in 2010 and 2011 very marginally having several match points in which some could say he was the best player on those tournaments overall.
@@unowen7591 just because someone isn't beaten doesn't mean they're unbeatable, nobody is unbeatable
Federer=GOAT
Nope
Greatest Tennis player to have ever played.
Yes. Federer is definitely the GOAT.
@@JonathanKJMaccording to this match definitely not
Thanks for another full match from the past, and bring us more :)
Dark Federer is invincible💪
Dark fed lost to delpo in 2009
@@魚-c3d to a 8 year Younger player in 5 close sets
@@魚-c3dIt was dark red Federer though.
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Dark and Red
@@魚-c3d That was not dark Federer, what are you talking about lol
it's so fun comapring a match from the mid/late 2000s to nowadays (only very small differences) and comparing a match from the mid early/mid 90s to mid 2000s (huge differences, especially in terms of speed and precision)
Not really
@@魚-c3d yes, very really
@@g0r1lla35 no, not really at all
@@魚-c3d I apologize but yes, Mr.
@@g0r1lla35 I don't apologize but no, Miss.
Does anyone have the original USA Network broadcast of this match? Andre Agassi guest commentated and had terrific analysis and insight. I wish I could see that version again...
Commentary was excellent in this match. Totally agree. Didn’t know that was Agassi tho.
I like how both players don't yell at their box when they missed a shot. Now a days, everyone yell at their box when they are playing bad.
A lot of ppl was doin that back then too
prime roger federer was unstppable
This wasn’t a prime performance though
Not to Nadal
This roddick would have killed tsitsi, ruud, meddy, fritz, tiafoe, berrettini, rublev
Totally agree. Wrong era for Andy :(
For sure
Not in today's slow courts
This would have been more enjoyable had the commentators the sense to shut up during play.
The only "ERROR" of Andy was no targeting constantly to the backhand to Roger, as Rafa and Nole did!
1:12:55 Greatest return in history
Lol
someone knows the model of his shoes they are incredible!
Man these commentators like to hear the sound of their own voices, just shut upppppp
Well, Andy really had chances here
Djokovic is the goat, but prime federer is the highest level any tennis player has ever reached. When he's on, he won't lose to anyone
Prime fed is white hot. Prime Novak is only red hot. That's the difference.
Prime Fed is not better than prime Djokovic. Sorry not true.
Ironic you say that in this video when Federer was nowhere near his best
@@Luchon20082010 yes I agree he didn’t play well this match, I’d redact that comment I made anyway though. TBH I have no idea who I’d take in a peak fed vs peak Djoker matchup
1:12:57 El momento en que RF ganó el partido, aquí lo mató mentalmente a Roddick, Roger le regresó un servicio a 140MPH!!!!
Roger always psyched Andy (and others) out.
Gotta feel for Roddick. The fact that he threw everything at him, tried his absolute hardest, only to get beaten in straight sets.
He must have hated Roger's guts by then. And there was still Wimbledon 2009 to come.
39:02 i watched the entire set and got pretty sure Federer got 13 winners while Roddick got 7(this without including aces) but somehow both got an insane boost of winners😂😂😂😂(specially Roddick)
serve.
I think this Roddick would have won the US Open in 2006 and 2008 if he played like this, maybe even the W09 final. Never understood why he was so passive, he could have been up 2 sets here.
THANK YOU
Having started watching in 1971 and playing in 1972 . Watching matches in any time period its interesting to see the style of play . Roddick in 2007 with his style and body type , is a bigger and stronger Jimmy Conners without the consistent approach net game Jimmy always was looking to come in , with a much weaker serve . Add that component to Andy's game he is not just counting on a 75 to 80% 1st serve percentage along with low % of unforced forehand to win. Roger is a bigger stronger Rod Laver. In todays game to win slams you most have the all around game . Connors would have to be bigger and stronger . But in any sport and in any time period they make do with what they have and who they are . Change is a part of all sports .
He could have taken rest after this and his momentum in 2008 wouldn't have dipped
He got mono virus at the start of 2008 which hampered his form and dented his confidence
Roddick managing to embarrass himself with these terrible net rushing tactics, when he should be getting fit and playing aggressive, percentage tennis, like he did in 2009 when he had his only near win against Roger in a slam.
There is too much talk here !
😮😮😮
Wonder 🤔 if Nadal, Dojkovic Murray were of the same age of Federer would Federer still have won 20 Grand Slams?
Yes, definitely
@@tiger3091 he would have won Grand Slams but 20 it would be difficult I think 🤔
@@anandparmeswaran6681 Tsonga, Roddick, Nalbandian, Ljubicic were no pushovers..
Federer dominated d field in 2017-18 when these people were still formidable.
If all of these were of same age, they might hv gotten less. Conversely, I think that Nadal Djokovic Murray n Wawrinka were lucky to not face prime Roger of 2004-08...instead they were lucky to face a declined yet effective n elegant federer
@@tiger3091 Nadal dojkovic Murray all defeated Prime Federer. Murray even had better records against Federer upto 2010 what to say abou that.
@@anandparmeswaran6681
Only Nadal on ckay
Mariah Carey was at this game +?
Too much talking here !
annoying 😮
We all know the outcome of this match 😂
Djokovic is the 🐐!
Novak is the GOAT of the baseline grinder era 😂 while Federer is the GOAT of men’s tennis as a whole. Federer is the only player in men’s tennis to transcend his sport like Jordan and Tiger did for their sports.
Stop trolling kid