Federer is the only player that could convince me that there is grace and beauty in tennis. I don't even know how many slams he won, because that matters little to me; what really matters is style, which is the element that seduces Foster Wallace, who happens to be a writer, not a tennis commentator. Because no player will be able to imitate such a style, Federer is unique, and probably the greatest sportsman ever.
It is that time of the year again when the sacred grass of Wimbledon is lush green and neatly trimmed and watching this tribute is like going on an annual pilgrimage.
1 can say sampras as king of grass ....1 can say nadal as king of clay...........1 can say Ivanišević as king of serve....but here u see the man who is the king of all...........salute the king of tennis.......
Does anyone know the match that the dialogue from 0:03 to 0:21 is from? And the name of the commentator? He sounds familiar but I can never remember his name.
Thanks :) INCREDIBLE video! Makes me wish I'd been old enough, wise enough, and more importantly, actually able to watch Federer play when he burst onto the scene. It must have been magical to see it begin.
Few people in this world do ANYTHING as well as Roger Federer plays tennis. His balance, grace, composure, and efficiency are unmatched. He never seems to be rushed in his movements. I'm looking forward to the next 10 years when a whole crop of kids who grew up watching Federer play will turn pro. I want to see the Federer effect last for a very long time!
Analysts and other great players were talking about Federer possibly being the greatest player of all time way back in just 2004. It wasn't the stats, but the way he plays. As so many people in the video say, it's indescribable. Watching him play tennis isn't just that, it's an experience. His matches are the tennis equivalent of going to church. You can't like tennis and not like watching Roger play when he's at his peak.
I'm just thankful to have the chance to witness such a masterpiece live, I almost feel sorry for the future generations, there will be other great players, but there won't be others Roger Federer!
The most complete player to ever play the game. Does (did?) do everything extremely well. Even before he broke the slam record, there was little doubt that he was the most talented player to ever swing a racket. No matter where you go from here Roger, you're amazing.
fucking idiots that are saying that federer is just as good as he used to and its simply the other guys that are now better and not afraid of him, they just need to watch federer from 2004-2006 and then tell me that he's playing now the way he was playing back then. back in the day you just play anything shorter than a ball landing on the baseline and he would just crush the air out of the ball and place it in either corner
@mitroveca It's quite obviously Federer getting worse. From a probability point of view, one player getting worse is more likely than lots of players getting better. Also add to that, Federer is now losing to players he used to beat regularly, not just "new up and coming players".
@MrRippy99 Who cares. The point is at his peak 2004-2007 he played a brand of tennis that no one had ever seen before. I'll not believe anyone else can replicate it, until it actually happens. Maybe Gulbis is a candidate if he can get his head on straight.
@manco82 Yes...i think 2004-07 was the key area...i think his illness at the start of 2008 (remember at the end of 2007 he had beaten nadal 5 out of his last 7 meetings)....he was hit by illness at that stage....i still think he has 2-4 slams in him.....every slam he wins now will make it harder for Nadal to overtake and I think with Del Porto about we shall see what Nadal can do......
I'm crying while I was watching this video. What more if he decides to retire? That would be my most dreaded moment. Roger Federer, the greatest ever.
"...a fellow simply bows in Federer's direction, as if applause is an unsatisfactory response...", I stay with this, it's simply an absolut truth,
It's so funny to see so many videos of Roger on youtube with the legend beneath them saying "no description available", and I'm thinking, couln't be more truth.
"you stand up and applaud what can you do?" yeah. words just won't suffice anymore. This video Never fails to give me goosebumps eventhough i've seen it for like the 71873092749704th time already!
@yoootooobeee Years and years from now, possibly to our children and grandchildren, we will talk about Federer as the greatest we have ever seen. And there will be some new hotshot who they will think will rival Federer. In my opinion there may come a time where someone more talented comes along. but there will never be anyone who will play the game like he floating on air
He's made it again. He's beyond description. Luck we are here now and can watch him live and in person, and witness it. Just like the guy in this video says.
his best forehand was the 2004 nd 05 season i remember watching him back then nd thinking this man has talent that is god like especially US open 04 his forehands against hewit were ridiculously impossible but his best back hand performance came in 07 when he batted against gonzalez that back hand match point winner he gt was amazing
The original maker of the video was a guy called federermagic who also had a site breaking down parts of Federer's game (things like shot combinations and contra-tennis). I think he's putting something else up: follow the vimeo link to check out what he has so far.
yup, Federer is like the messiah of Tennis, the Jesus of Tennis. If God was to walk among us, Federer would be his human form. And yes I too do believe more in Federer than in God (quoting Obelisk1990). I bet he can make 20 slams. Easily. This video is the best ever, my 2nd best would be ATP's 15 slam tribute. Thank you, dastacomantwo
I have to agree with nobbleyoursenses - the best Federer video I've seen. It's great to hear all the commentators, and nice choice of Pachelbel's Canon too :-) Bring on No. 15 tomorrow!
Now that hes won in Paris, I think it just more solidifies his place in history as the greatest player that played the game, in my opinion, Sampras said. Im a huge Laver fan, and he had a few years in there where he didnt have an opportunity to win majors. But you cant compare the eras. And in this era, the competition is much more fierce than Rods."
Federer needs to beat Nadal in coming matches to truly being claimed greatest ever player. Fans give up statistics to emotions.
The fact that he lost to nadal in all the recent grandslam finals undo all the praises that I read here and elsewhere,
federer needs to overcome his mental
softness when playing nadal, also given that he has to face the age issue when he will turn 28 soon while most of his top opponents are below 25, since body cells work according to how much time lapsed.
The statistics speak for themselves. Just check out the numerous records he holds on Wikipedia. Its nothing to do with people letting their emotions get the better of statistics.
yeah that's one match. you need to consider how much nadal has achieved throughout his career on clay. his career record on clay is 179-16, with 25 titles.
I mean even roger would say that's pretty impressive. we can't be too subjective as sports fans..can't just always say the player you like is better than the player across the net..
but I do agree with you. it doesn't need a positive haed-to-head records against you main rival(s). Roger is, indeed, the greatest of all time.
It's funny how the American press TOTALLY underappreciate Fed. I guess tennis isn't a cool enough sport to talk seriously about. Everytime I turn on ESPN it's some stupid baseball debate...what a shame; this guy could possibly be the GREATEST ATHLETE OF ALL TIME.
Are you listening to the AMERICAN commentators on this video? That's John McEnroe, Patrick McEnroe, Mary Carillo, Dick Enberg exhausting their vocabulary to describe Federer's brilliance. All the American commentators and past American champs like Agassi and Sampras are all over Federer's balls and rightly so. The lack of coverage has more to do with the lack of regard for tennis, not under appreciating Fed.
I wasn't talking about tennis commentators. I meant the mainstream sports media. But in a sense you're right, nobody gives a shit about tennis in this country. I read somewhere that it's the 14th most popular sport here...what a joke
Federer is the only player that could convince me that there is grace and beauty in tennis. I don't even know how many slams he won, because that matters little to me; what really matters is style, which is the element that seduces Foster Wallace, who happens to be a writer, not a tennis commentator. Because no player will be able to imitate such a style, Federer is unique, and probably the greatest sportsman ever.
osopolar720 2 days ago
Roger's too good that Wikipedia had to make a separate page for his achievements :)) Love it.
raxfourteen 1 month ago
Finally saw Federer play live 'on the sacred grass of Wimbledon' this year.
It was a pity that it was the Tsonga match which he lost, but it was still one of the greatest experiences of my life that I will never ever forget.
MiniFats01 2 months ago
I like how others have attempted to remake this video using more recent clips, but still nothing compares to it.
darthnozo 3 months ago 5
This is still the best Federer video ever
asabet 6 months ago 5
It is that time of the year again when the sacred grass of Wimbledon is lush green and neatly trimmed and watching this tribute is like going on an annual pilgrimage.
BhojpureKarki 7 months ago
The most graceful sportsman I have seen.
vaana 7 months ago
what is there do dislike about this?
JordanWood00 10 months ago
What is the first song called?
JordanWood00 10 months ago
@JordanWood00 Lol "Pachelbel's Canon" by Johann Pachelbel, one of the most well known classical pieces of all time.
darthnozo 8 months ago
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1 can say sampras as king of grass ....1 can say nadal as king of clay...........1 can say Ivanišević as king of serve....but here u see the man who is the king of all...........salute the king of tennis.......
AbuAc1 11 months ago
Does anyone know the match that the dialogue from 0:03 to 0:21 is from? And the name of the commentator? He sounds familiar but I can never remember his name.
Thanks :) INCREDIBLE video! Makes me wish I'd been old enough, wise enough, and more importantly, actually able to watch Federer play when he burst onto the scene. It must have been magical to see it begin.
h00dman 11 months ago
@h00dman Dick Enberg. He does (American) football too I think. As for the match, it could be any Wimbledon match before the current hairstyle.
Ou8y2k2 11 months ago
The backhand at 1:52 is quite possibly my favorite ever.
darthnozo 1 year ago
@darthnozo 3:19 on clay, on defense and the loudest "OHHHH". lol
Ou8y2k2 11 months ago
Best Roger Federer video on youtube!! Never get tired of this video, so beautiful and so graceful..It's Roger Federer.
RFmeastro 1 year ago
Andy Roddick watched this video 18 times.
RoyalGrigsby 1 year ago 8
will i grow taller if i play tennis regularly ?
TheLeilisa 1 year ago
Few people in this world do ANYTHING as well as Roger Federer plays tennis. His balance, grace, composure, and efficiency are unmatched. He never seems to be rushed in his movements. I'm looking forward to the next 10 years when a whole crop of kids who grew up watching Federer play will turn pro. I want to see the Federer effect last for a very long time!
zebster18 1 year ago 3
@zebster18 The Federer Effect will be tremendous, widespread and very deep. He's going to influence 20 years of tennis to come.
manco82 1 year ago
Analysts and other great players were talking about Federer possibly being the greatest player of all time way back in just 2004. It wasn't the stats, but the way he plays. As so many people in the video say, it's indescribable. Watching him play tennis isn't just that, it's an experience. His matches are the tennis equivalent of going to church. You can't like tennis and not like watching Roger play when he's at his peak.
ShadeXH 1 year ago 5
I'm sure Roger has seen this video!
hyperwarrior 1 year ago
fed is magnificent, worried that nadal might reach or break the record, but fed's already a god
7quitenice 1 year ago
@7quitenice
yes. But I don't think he (Nadal) will reach.
2nadalfederer1 1 year ago
I don't care about Nadal, nobody ever played tennis like THIS before and never will.
manco82 1 year ago 7
18 people view Roger Federer as a secular experience.
9Clutch 1 year ago 17
he is the meastro
Nadal and his muscles and boring game can go and fuck himself
Mirren81 1 year ago 2
@Mirren81 Yup!!!! Il Maestro is the best ever...
manco82 1 year ago
What Federer does on the court is indescribable. Il Maestro.
manco82 1 year ago
LOL at "OMG! Don't start this so early Roger" :D
tHAT'S WAY he is the KING!!!
jeanscott20 1 year ago
Search "Hitler upset with Federer Nadal" on youtube. It's funny lol!
JibJibran 1 year ago
I'm just thankful to have the chance to witness such a masterpiece live, I almost feel sorry for the future generations, there will be other great players, but there won't be others Roger Federer!
LT21AK27 1 year ago
Best Roger Federer video on Youtube, without doubt, most classic never get tired of this. just pure awsome. It's simply Roger Federer
RFmeastro 1 year ago
@RFmeastro I totally agree with you my friend ! :D
ervan141 1 year ago
this is better than porn
fbinsulation 1 year ago 89
@fbinsulation
haha yeah man ;)
RFmeastro 1 year ago
@fbinsulation gawd i was just thinking this is orgasmic !
pramodkrish 1 year ago
sickest player ever, great great vid
jakkelyd 1 year ago
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RETIRE BITCH!30...AND YOU'RE PATHETIC ANYONE CAN BEAT THAT BITCH..
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wonderfulspaniard100 1 year ago
It's Roger's world...we just live here.
FairwayJack 1 year ago
I wish I knew where the video with Blake talking about Federer sending him flowers when he was injured was...
Ashitakaandsan 1 year ago
@Ashitakaandsan type the youtube url and add "watch?v=aGduXBdSdTo&feature=related" after the"/"
Ou8y2k2 1 year ago
1:52 = Most beautiful backhand ever.
darthnozo 1 year ago
that reaction at 3:20 says it all
pjrrick27 1 year ago
the perfect song for mr federer. canon in d is a beautiful piece and roger federer's game is the most beautiful game tennis has ever seen.
pjrrick27 1 year ago
The most complete player to ever play the game. Does (did?) do everything extremely well. Even before he broke the slam record, there was little doubt that he was the most talented player to ever swing a racket. No matter where you go from here Roger, you're amazing.
ShadeXH 1 year ago
fucking idiots that are saying that federer is just as good as he used to and its simply the other guys that are now better and not afraid of him, they just need to watch federer from 2004-2006 and then tell me that he's playing now the way he was playing back then. back in the day you just play anything shorter than a ball landing on the baseline and he would just crush the air out of the ball and place it in either corner
mitroveca 1 year ago
@mitroveca It's quite obviously Federer getting worse. From a probability point of view, one player getting worse is more likely than lots of players getting better. Also add to that, Federer is now losing to players he used to beat regularly, not just "new up and coming players".
MrRippy99 1 year ago
@MrRippy99 Who cares. The point is at his peak 2004-2007 he played a brand of tennis that no one had ever seen before. I'll not believe anyone else can replicate it, until it actually happens. Maybe Gulbis is a candidate if he can get his head on straight.
manco82 1 year ago
@manco82 Yes...i think 2004-07 was the key area...i think his illness at the start of 2008 (remember at the end of 2007 he had beaten nadal 5 out of his last 7 meetings)....he was hit by illness at that stage....i still think he has 2-4 slams in him.....every slam he wins now will make it harder for Nadal to overtake and I think with Del Porto about we shall see what Nadal can do......
Indul1 1 year ago
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I HATE TENNIS AND I HATE ROGER FEDERER.
poisnake 1 year ago
I can never get tired of this video.
manco82 1 year ago
We're so lucky to see someone like Fed play!
928vamoskata 1 year ago
His play has so much poetry in it.
Your video ha so much poetry in it.
UnlimitedFavorites 1 year ago
ROGER IS A SEXY TENNIS PLAYER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
allensu360 1 year ago
Literally get goosebumps every time i watch this
tennisstar523 1 year ago
I'm crying while I was watching this video. What more if he decides to retire? That would be my most dreaded moment. Roger Federer, the greatest ever.
Btube234 1 year ago 3
Legend already!
Thien1337 1 year ago
"...a fellow simply bows in Federer's direction, as if applause is an unsatisfactory response...", I stay with this, it's simply an absolut truth,
It's so funny to see so many videos of Roger on youtube with the legend beneath them saying "no description available", and I'm thinking, couln't be more truth.
billydkidx 1 year ago 3
wow this is ...... I don't know what to say
can't stop watching
acestennis 1 year ago
"you stand up and applaud what can you do?" yeah. words just won't suffice anymore. This video Never fails to give me goosebumps eventhough i've seen it for like the 71873092749704th time already!
raxfourteen 1 year ago
best video i've seen in a while.. thank u
salmoayed 1 year ago
This video, is incredible.......this is like my 6th or 7th time watching it......just as good every time.
BadgerPM 1 year ago
this is a masterpiece
VinchirFactor 1 year ago 2
i still like nadal more but federer is to good to play anymore
rayfan222 1 year ago
im lucky im alive in this era to see federer play
123abc78641 1 year ago 4
Every so often I'll be watching a Federer do his thing on TV and I'll think to myself:
"Wow... how lucky am I to be a tennis fan during career."
yoootooobeee 1 year ago 3
@yoootooobeee Years and years from now, possibly to our children and grandchildren, we will talk about Federer as the greatest we have ever seen. And there will be some new hotshot who they will think will rival Federer. In my opinion there may come a time where someone more talented comes along. but there will never be anyone who will play the game like he floating on air
MrGoodKisser 1 year ago
it would be awesome if this could be re uploaded in a higher quality, being the best fed tribute on youtube
kinetik44 1 year ago
i want federer to watch this
kusta345 1 year ago 8
Nice vid. Nice quotes too.
Parent33w 1 year ago
aacant seem to find a man who ill treat me like a princess
TeReffleese32 1 year ago
what song is it? is nice, thanks
frankiification 1 year ago
It's Pachelbel's "Kanon in D".
GreyLabyrinthine 1 year ago
I have watched quite alot of youtuber's version of Roger Federer. This is my fav. Brilliant work!
papo222 1 year ago 5
what song is it ? is nice, thanks
frankiification 1 year ago
He's made it again. He's beyond description. Luck we are here now and can watch him live and in person, and witness it. Just like the guy in this video says.
SteMante78 2 years ago 8
@SteMante78 - I agree, Federer has transcended description. It's like an unwritten language.
manco82 2 years ago 3
Genius. Roger Federer is a genius. That's all.
martiandoll 2 years ago
his best forehand was the 2004 nd 05 season i remember watching him back then nd thinking this man has talent that is god like especially US open 04 his forehands against hewit were ridiculously impossible but his best back hand performance came in 07 when he batted against gonzalez that back hand match point winner he gt was amazing
jmacnz 2 years ago 2
3:21-3:25 and 3:34-3:39
when did he do that shots?
Petsmar02 2 years ago
that forehand and that backhand are the best shots i have ever seen in my life
Petsmar02 2 years ago
@Petsmar02
word up
OBeymydreamz 2 years ago
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Because only you know see federer, no tennis...
Best forehand - Pete Sampras
Best Backhand - Ivan Lendl
TmVRCTY 2 years ago
dickheads 8===O
omniexistus 2 years ago
Watched so many time, still love it!!!
GODblessRF2010 2 years ago 2
Love it!!! 5 star
usatoday111 2 years ago
The most beautiful technique in the history of the game. Poetry in motion. The forehand being the greatest shot in the history.
manco82 2 years ago 3
I like this video
faisal802 2 years ago
great video ;)
Schwungerich 2 years ago
He has the most beautifuls techniques of all times!
hyperwarrior 2 years ago 6
Beautiful...
TheOriginalAK47 2 years ago 3
What match was that at 3:06-3:14 (Wimbledon 200?)
scuzzlebutt 2 years ago
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shit video omg!
destoroy4 2 years ago
Watching this never gets old. Words really can't express how beautifully Roger plays tennis.
4pirsquared 2 years ago 58
Humbling his opponents.
manco82 2 years ago
He truly is the son of God!!!
contemplation09 2 years ago
Tennis God
peakogo 2 years ago 3
execution and production yes video quality not so much
abaltazar9 2 years ago
Eres el mejor, Roger, cést comme ça!
suuperguille 2 years ago
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Best video on youtube.
manco82 2 years ago
amazing
iDemocratKilla42 2 years ago
Thanks for the slow motions at the biginning. We can analyse his pure forehand.
This guy is not only an artist with his hands. He is also a great athlete who moves his body perfectly.
alvog 2 years ago 2
hes forehand has changed slightly
alywen06 2 years ago
The greatest tennis player of all time, Just that...
diabo1087 2 years ago
not only tennis player but athlete aswell
tennisstar523 2 years ago
the greatest sportsman of all time!!!!!!!!
He is the god of tennis!!!!
mageplasm 2 years ago 2
Is this a Mozart symphony?
Samprasisthebest 2 years ago
It is Pachelbel's Canon in D
tyrannor 2 years ago
Canon in D
magicpurple101 2 years ago 2
goosebumps
HanzSygnal 2 years ago
That backhand where he's on his backfoot and uses JUST wrist (on a grass court I think) and whips it down the line is just.....sick.
Samprasisthebest 2 years ago
When you see him play, it's not even conceivable to hold the idea he's not the most perfect player to have ever graced the court of his presence.
We can argue on many things, but this man is simply over anything else; he is clearly outmatched in sport history.
Roger Federer is an exceptional player and being able to speak of him as being so great so early is a testimony of what the Swiss Maestro can do.
15 and still going.
GueorguiJoukov 2 years ago 5
+1
I agree with everything you said.
whyspread 2 years ago 3
WICKED.
nickoleum 2 years ago
When I look Roger to play,I think : I'm dreaming
Rogerfan91 2 years ago
Do you think it would be possible for you to see if you can get it at a higher quality. It is an amazing video and would be amazing in good quality!
JordanWood00 2 years ago 3
The original maker of the video was a guy called federermagic who also had a site breaking down parts of Federer's game (things like shot combinations and contra-tennis). I think he's putting something else up: follow the vimeo link to check out what he has so far.
tyghr 2 years ago
I agree. This video itself is already amazing. Higher quality = win win.
whyspread 2 years ago
This is how god plays tennis.
peakogo 2 years ago
RF=GODS GIFT TO THE WORLD
Wodz30 2 years ago 3
is better that watch sex :p
jimbo1san 2 years ago 6
Federer IS GOD!!!!
manco82 2 years ago 2
Best Federer vid in YouTube.
This is simply beautiful.
Any Federer fan will be moved - Cant describe it because it is indescribable!
MegaDewDrops 2 years ago 12
this video almost makes me cry every time i see it.. thanx to the author and thanx God Roger exists :-)
SteMante78 2 years ago 2
2:46 DAYUUUMMMMMM what a damn good return!
teazalamode 2 years ago
amo y señor del tenis, roger lo creo y nadie podra superarlo
jimbo1san 2 years ago
I do believe Federer can go for 20 slams.
He's still young and still has the best tennis skills in the entire world.
luckyskin09 2 years ago 8
is it possible to convert this video into hd or for the owner to make it again in really high quality....
this is the best video in the history of youtube.. it needs to be in great quality?
MrGoodKisser 2 years ago 25
yup, Federer is like the messiah of Tennis, the Jesus of Tennis. If God was to walk among us, Federer would be his human form. And yes I too do believe more in Federer than in God (quoting Obelisk1990). I bet he can make 20 slams. Easily. This video is the best ever, my 2nd best would be ATP's 15 slam tribute. Thank you, dastacomantwo
DomingosSC 2 years ago 2
great vid!! too bad the quality isnt better, but amazing nonetheless
mat2997 2 years ago 2
Nothing anyone can say now. 15 slams and at least one of each.
Checkmate.
vertigo214 2 years ago 8
And his 16th in a couple of months. Trust me.
RockyPeeters008 2 years ago 9
He'll get his 16th at the US Open
JordanWood00 2 years ago 8
3 times a day, i stop what i'm doing and pray in the direction of Federer.
soccerlord21 2 years ago 8
fediii !
tas0666666 2 years ago
I believe more in Federer than in God.
Obelisk1990 2 years ago 11
fed is god
Roflpocalypse 2 years ago 3
Yeah me too. Because Federer actually exists.
mugballeri3 2 years ago 4
Best Federer-Video i have ever seen!
schirmix 2 years ago 7
wonderful vid
Jadabh2 2 years ago 4
wat an epic match 16-14 final set fed wins
vijanatrix 2 years ago 7
I have to agree with nobbleyoursenses - the best Federer video I've seen. It's great to hear all the commentators, and nice choice of Pachelbel's Canon too :-) Bring on No. 15 tomorrow!
snooktenfan 2 years ago 5
This is the best Federer video I have ever seen.
nobbleyoursenses 2 years ago 7
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Chill out. Federer is not God.
Snauzer67 2 years ago
no, but he is the greatest.
kgarvey68 2 years ago 11
Yes he is God.
manco82 2 years ago 3
The Maestro!
manco82 2 years ago 5
federer was probably playing tennis b4 he even came out he is just pure class his talent rains down evrytime he plays
mihirdhanak 2 years ago 5
God, I love Roger Federer, thank you so much for giving us such a genius.
Samprasisthebest 2 years ago 9
I feel so lucky I've been able to witness this greatness, thx Roger
Jeydex 2 years ago 3
This video is 2 years old too!! I think a new one is due in HD! There's so much more material to work with now!
Ralqh 2 years ago 2
Federer has not to proof anything anymore. i love his game. wimbledo, look out for the fedexpress : )))
HaiKarte 2 years ago 3
The greatest athelete of all times...
Staunomat 2 years ago 5
As you say man.....a Religious Experience
danielgilbertboogie 2 years ago 3
great video but poor quality, i wont watch it once again, i dont wanna destroy my eyes
qwertyuiop01qwerty 2 years ago
"no way" "oh come on" "why not" lol
thelie 2 years ago
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ThePaw89 2 years ago
we really are in a time of such incredible sports stars like Roger Federer and Nadal two great athletes that should never be baged but do
jmacnz 2 years ago 2
just swissness
Seppaetoeni 2 years ago 2
Now that hes won in Paris, I think it just more solidifies his place in history as the greatest player that played the game, in my opinion, Sampras said. Im a huge Laver fan, and he had a few years in there where he didnt have an opportunity to win majors. But you cant compare the eras. And in this era, the competition is much more fierce than Rods."
subu36rz 2 years ago
Federer needs to beat Nadal in coming matches to truly being claimed greatest ever player. Fans give up statistics to emotions.
The fact that he lost to nadal in all the recent grandslam finals undo all the praises that I read here and elsewhere,
federer needs to overcome his mental
softness when playing nadal, also given that he has to face the age issue when he will turn 28 soon while most of his top opponents are below 25, since body cells work according to how much time lapsed.
artamerican 2 years ago
The statistics speak for themselves. Just check out the numerous records he holds on Wikipedia. Its nothing to do with people letting their emotions get the better of statistics.
Ryan81M 2 years ago 3
ya but nadal will be out by 26 if he makes it that far with the way he destroys his knees to play
peanut00750 2 years ago
and ankles!!
woody171717 2 years ago
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Wodz30 2 years ago
He beat him in Madrid by adjusting his game so you're clearly talking out of your asshole.
Ryan81M 2 years ago 3
To be the greatest player ever doesn't necessarily mean you need a positive head to head track record with every competitor. It's about achievements.
P.S. How can Nadal be called king of clay when he can lose a match on clay and get bagelled on the last set? (Hamburg 07)
kaylun80 2 years ago
At least Nadal won a set in that match...
mariomarcano 2 years ago
yeah that's one match. you need to consider how much nadal has achieved throughout his career on clay. his career record on clay is 179-16, with 25 titles.
I mean even roger would say that's pretty impressive. we can't be too subjective as sports fans..can't just always say the player you like is better than the player across the net..
but I do agree with you. it doesn't need a positive haed-to-head records against you main rival(s). Roger is, indeed, the greatest of all time.
JonathanIppy 2 years ago 2
also, the 81 match winning streak. I mean that's something.
JonathanIppy 2 years ago
oh man look at the angle of his inside out forehand at 1:27. I think that's his best shot in the repertoire, that and his drop shots.
RockyPeeters008 2 years ago
The King will be back!
BossCountry 2 years ago
the great roger federer beautiful tennis
coolperson154 2 years ago
It's funny how the American press TOTALLY underappreciate Fed. I guess tennis isn't a cool enough sport to talk seriously about. Everytime I turn on ESPN it's some stupid baseball debate...what a shame; this guy could possibly be the GREATEST ATHLETE OF ALL TIME.
joydivsion77 2 years ago
Are you listening to the AMERICAN commentators on this video? That's John McEnroe, Patrick McEnroe, Mary Carillo, Dick Enberg exhausting their vocabulary to describe Federer's brilliance. All the American commentators and past American champs like Agassi and Sampras are all over Federer's balls and rightly so. The lack of coverage has more to do with the lack of regard for tennis, not under appreciating Fed.
longhornmed 2 years ago
I wasn't talking about tennis commentators. I meant the mainstream sports media. But in a sense you're right, nobody gives a shit about tennis in this country. I read somewhere that it's the 14th most popular sport here...what a joke
joydivsion77 2 years ago
"American commentators and past American champs like Agassi and Sampras are all over Federer's balls"
:D
SamShackleford1 2 years ago 2