great match, shows how so unbelievably mentally strong Fed was back then, he wasn't at his very best this match yet still managed to pull it out and come up with the perfect shots at the crucial times, like the backhand return to set up two match point at 5-4 in the tiebreak, just amazing, always winning the important points back then.
i missed this match as i was away for the day, but the final remains one of the best matches i have ever seen and ive seen alot thats for sure. just wish rog had got one of those match points...sigh.
These 2 have to be one of the greatest match ups in tennis history, playing together all the way from junior to pro, showing off their best against each other
@Mopzboy He wouldn't have played Nadal in the final, and would have been more mentally prepared to face Nadal. The final is what crushed his spirit against Nadal.
nalbandian, best player not to win a GS
altfratuben 1 month ago
it doesn't matter who you like, it's just very special to watch the chess match between these two phenomenal talents
MegaBobsmith1 1 month ago
7:37 is awesome.
MrYoumitube 1 month ago
great match, shows how so unbelievably mentally strong Fed was back then, he wasn't at his very best this match yet still managed to pull it out and come up with the perfect shots at the crucial times, like the backhand return to set up two match point at 5-4 in the tiebreak, just amazing, always winning the important points back then.
TJFederer15 1 month ago
i missed this match as i was away for the day, but the final remains one of the best matches i have ever seen and ive seen alot thats for sure. just wish rog had got one of those match points...sigh.
radioxxflyer 2 months ago
These 2 have to be one of the greatest match ups in tennis history, playing together all the way from junior to pro, showing off their best against each other
T3hMightyIsBack 2 months ago
6:02 amazing, Nalbandian did the hardest shot near the net!! lovely Nalby
yogu17 3 months ago
@yogu17 hahaha yeah but he shit himself
locopatadita24 1 month ago
It's ironic, if Federer had lost this match he might actually have won RG.
ninman58 6 months ago
@ninman58 please explain why? im not sure why you believe this? not saying your wrong -just curious thats all
Mopzboy 5 months ago
@Mopzboy He wouldn't have played Nadal in the final, and would have been more mentally prepared to face Nadal. The final is what crushed his spirit against Nadal.
ninman58 5 months ago
@ninman58 Or if he had beaten Nadal in the Rome final and gained momentum....
3timeMVPNash 3 months ago
GREAT MATCH ¡¡¡¡
martinr345345 7 months ago 2
Two of the most talented players you will ever see!
SkeksisBestSongEver 1 year ago
I wish you both are the only players , i do not care about the others
BasicDirectX 1 year ago
these 2 often bring out the best in each other, many times alternately.
reefric 1 year ago 8
7:36 , what happen to federer ??
VictimFate 1 year ago
@VictimFate he was pissed he wasnt kicking nalbandians ass in this match like he should have
Asswipe44 1 year ago