The Day Roger Federer's Backhand Was Unstoppable (60FPS)

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  • This is the day Roger Federer's one handed backhand was the best! He hit amazing winners as well as shots that forced some errors out of Rafael Nadal. This is match took place at the Australian Open 2017 Final.
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  • @MonachusRex
    @MonachusRex Pƙed 2 lety +2190

    The ridiculous thing is that Rafa was absolutely amazing in this match as well. He did everything right. Used the same tricks he used to beat Federer so many times in the past. But that backhand had some serious venom that night.

    • @Videos-sobre-punhos-e-rodas
      @Videos-sobre-punhos-e-rodas Pƙed rokem +84

      Roger Federer improved through the years and finally learned to desactive those "tricks" of his greatest rival.

    • @kakobre86
      @kakobre86 Pƙed rokem +5

      @@Videos-sobre-punhos-e-rodas rivaL. It was the other way 'round with the other one.

    • @claudioburgosgonzalez2844
      @claudioburgosgonzalez2844 Pƙed rokem +50

      The ridiculous thing is that only the Big3 is capable of beating Nadal in "good condition" in Australia.
      I say good condition, because Medved and Shapovalov had their chances to beat Nadal in AO 2022 and they didn't take it.

    • @Nkosinati
      @Nkosinati Pƙed rokem +102

      Absolutely. H2H Rafa usually always had the upper hand against Fed except on the very fastest surface (grass), because he could better exploit the forehand to backhand exchanges; Fed could seldom generate enough pace and/or unpredictability to worry Nadal on the backhand side, while Nadal's backhand could be deceivingly flat and effective. This was a night Nadal would normally have won; the difference was Fed's improved, versatile, powerful, Wawrinka-like backhand. If Fed had made this backhand adjustment early in his career, there wouldn't be a big-3, just a big-1.

    • @codegeek-il5fm
      @codegeek-il5fm Pƙed rokem +39

      @@Nkosinati HOnestly though, the surface in AO 2017 was a bit faster than the last few years and whenever you give Fed a fast surface, he is tough to beat. Yes he was also playing exceptionally well in that period but the court was fast which really helps his game. On fast courts, a Prime Federer will almost always beat Nadal and Djoker.

  • @sunnydays5742
    @sunnydays5742 Pƙed 5 lety +4664

    Still gives me goosebumps .....Federer in full flight is the best sight in sport. Ever!

    • @fujiwarasai5976
      @fujiwarasai5976 Pƙed 5 lety +77

      Indeed (alhough, I'd say Ronnie O'Sullivan in full flight matches closely Federer's genius, unfortunately snooker is a much lesser known sport, and it's not very physical).

    • @brucecasa
      @brucecasa Pƙed 5 lety +42

      @@fujiwarasai5976 i agree. Ronnie and Roger are the two greatest talents ever in sport for me.

    • @tarukaja8
      @tarukaja8 Pƙed 5 lety +19

      Hell yeah, guess some people do know snooker after all! Ronnie and Roger are unreal.

    • @mono0288
      @mono0288 Pƙed 5 lety +12

      Ive never seen a player play better than Nadal did at Roland Garros 2017. That was out of this world! But this is definitely the best I’ve seen Roger play. He was too good for Rafa that night.

    • @TheEyes4truth
      @TheEyes4truth Pƙed 5 lety +48

      Seriously. This match is chilling. He made Nadal eat his backhand after all these years of experts saying RF BH was his weak side. And to come back the way he did in the fifth on such a stage in such a moment! Truly one of the greatest major finals in tennis history! RF is the swiss maestro, the GOAT!

  • @jonnfury6620
    @jonnfury6620 Pƙed 3 lety +581

    Federer’s backhand is the definition of poetry in motion.

    • @huzcer
      @huzcer Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +2

      That's what Novak always thought!

    • @blackeyes3313
      @blackeyes3313 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +2

      U comment is a poetry

    • @stuartyang107
      @stuartyang107 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

      you spelt Wawrinka wrong

  • @kyungyu1481
    @kyungyu1481 Pƙed 2 lety +231

    Rafa seemed to be in shock with Roger's backhand winners. This match lived up to all the hype -- two champions who just give us their all -- there will never be another two like Roger/Rafa.

    • @jdbhatts2912
      @jdbhatts2912 Pƙed rokem +5

      That's right- I myself have never seen it that good

  • @The-Dom
    @The-Dom Pƙed 5 lety +5908

    Just HAD to include that forehand down the line winner. lol.

    • @FeatureTennis
      @FeatureTennis  Pƙed 5 lety +1205

      It wasn’t a backhand, but I couldn’t resist.

    • @The-Dom
      @The-Dom Pƙed 5 lety +290

      lol I know, i was teasing. that point was iconic of that whole match.

    • @DaanVreeswijk
      @DaanVreeswijk Pƙed 5 lety +348

      And he actually turns that point around by some more brilliant backhands, so it’s completely justified.

    • @AbhijeetdReddevil
      @AbhijeetdReddevil Pƙed 5 lety +65

      That point was driving the crowd nuts

    • @Wawinator
      @Wawinator Pƙed 5 lety +81

      Hell yeah! That forehand down the line needs to be in every highlight video lol

  • @rajesh1234568
    @rajesh1234568 Pƙed 2 lety +210

    To play against Federer is like playing against entire crowd in stadium. The kind of support he gets across the world is phenomenal

    • @amanpandey2210
      @amanpandey2210 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +3

      Same when players played against Aggasi

    • @mahalakshmid8613
      @mahalakshmid8613 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +5

      @@amanpandey2210 no. Roger will be the ultimate in all 360 degree angle. There will never be another player like roger, past, present and future. Millions of agassi will come but never another federer. Avatar of god as a tennis star can be only once. It is just like comparing the greatest shivaji ganesan with an ordinary rajinikanth. Crores of Rajinikanth will be there in the future, but only one ganesan, like one Sun, one moon etc. Avatar of God as a cinestar can be only once in this kali yuga

  • @JJ-zy3zv
    @JJ-zy3zv Pƙed 2 lety +1729

    There’s something about Federer that is just different. It’s pure greatness. Creative genius. Master at work. There will never be another RF.

    • @abeguy7981
      @abeguy7981 Pƙed 2 lety +6

      Yep.. there wont be any guy winning 13 rg or guy winning 9 so.. oops

    • @Alex-zd8hj
      @Alex-zd8hj Pƙed 2 lety +98

      @@abeguy7981 there can be guys winning 15 RG or 12 AO still none with the imaculate tennis technique here. Hope to see at least 1 more during this lifetime

    • @abeguy7981
      @abeguy7981 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@Alex-zd8hj
      Sorry mr Borg but guys winning 12 or 15 slams hasn't happened as yet in 150 years of tennis. Only nadal has won 13 Rgs and that record wont be broken in at least 2decades..
      Meanwhile enjoy a huhu bagel ;)

    • @michaelbassey1993
      @michaelbassey1993 Pƙed 2 lety +56

      @@abeguy7981 The guy was talking about creative genius, master at work, etc
.and then you pop up here and start rambling about 13 RG victories
.as if anyone was arguing with you about that
smh.

    • @abeguy7981
      @abeguy7981 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      @@michaelbassey1993
      I'm free to post my response as I like. Instead of countering logic with logic, fed fundos like you try to give up a shut up call but fail.
      Creativity , determination, intelligence are required to win 13 slams on any surface but mr rg skipper shows running skills at fleeing rg, then he gets humiliated at halle and at sw19 with a bagel.
      Now dampen my comment with logic and prove rg skipper is the most intelligent and determined player or just stfu...
      His determination is evident when he flees seeing nadal at rg ..hehehaha

  • @historymeup6304
    @historymeup6304 Pƙed rokem +271

    Came back to this video just minutes after I heard Roger's decision to retire.I don't know whether I was expecting to see anything new,since i have seen this video (and many others about him) dozens of times, but I 've just finished rewatching it with tears in my eyes.Tears of saddness in the realisation that I am never going to see my favourite tennis player gracing the court ever again. But also tears of joy for all the memories that have been accompanying my whole life. I want to thank Roger for all the nummerless times that he has left me stunned,while watching him thrush his opposition,for making want to pick up tennis,copying his moves and dreaming that I was just like him when I won my first tournament all those years ago.I want to thank him for cheering me up everytime he played,no matter what I was feeling at the time.But most importantly I want to thank him for making me believe that art can be created out of nothing and that evereyone can take part in the moments of art and magic that he created.For all of that,Roger,thank you from the bottom of my heart.

    • @nicchagall6075
      @nicchagall6075 Pƙed rokem +9

      new players are boring we will never see such a talent and beautiful player again.

    • @lukepercy497
      @lukepercy497 Pƙed rokem +5

      He makes me wanna go play every time I watch him. Rhythm and melody đŸŽ¶

    • @jdbhatts2912
      @jdbhatts2912 Pƙed rokem +3

      Beautiful comment

    • @JoEtOtHeMaX1
      @JoEtOtHeMaX1 Pƙed rokem +3

      well said

    • @rolfvanharen
      @rolfvanharen Pƙed rokem

      #aho

  • @arkoprobhobhaduri2847
    @arkoprobhobhaduri2847 Pƙed 5 lety +1035

    Boy, every federer fan should witness and live that path defining and path breaking 5th set endless times

  • @ThankMyself
    @ThankMyself Pƙed 5 lety +1187

    Not only unstoppable but also very quiet. He was playing so quietly ... IN THE ZONE! He literally flew, glided and floated off and on that court. AMAZING!

    • @jamesb2871
      @jamesb2871 Pƙed 5 lety +19

      Rafa played great...thought he would pull it off. Down a break in the fifth? Feds never EVER done that vs Rafa. The MAIN difference is Fed HAS lost on a GOOD BACKHAND DAY.....but Never to Rafa,,,,,it was AAAAALWAYS the reason Fed lost to Rafa. Two HOURS of even the SIMPLEST ROUTINE BACKHANDS.......all having to be hit from OVER ones shoulder......would DEFEAT anyone..........it's a simple club tactic....but it's the ONLY reason Rafa ever beat Fed. I looove Rafa....but if he were a righty....he'd never even beat Fed on Red Clay. Not to mention the 99 MPH serve would cause SEEERIOUS problems for Rafa if he were serving righty...........just ask Andre.

    • @anweshabanerjee3603
      @anweshabanerjee3603 Pƙed 4 lety +10

      Poetry in motion

    • @audioamateur
      @audioamateur Pƙed 3 lety +10

      I know... like a machine. Such a contrast with Nadal's perma-grunts

    • @trumpameri1638
      @trumpameri1638 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Ahahahahaha federer can play quiet vs NADAL.... but vs NOVAK DJOKOVIC is whole different story.... NOVAK vs FedEx is like battle mongoose vs snake we all know who is going to be Winer hahahaha

    • @laraastolfi5894
      @laraastolfi5894 Pƙed 2 lety

      Je

  • @marshaloga3047
    @marshaloga3047 Pƙed rokem +29

    nobody reacts so much joyfully in winning a slam like roger does, he is so emotional in that, he had the most GS back then even then he celebrated like it's his first one.

  • @wilfy7744
    @wilfy7744 Pƙed 2 lety +272

    My favourite ever match. Brings a tear to my eye. As a long suffering fan of Federer, having seen him suffer at the hands of Nadal for years, this was redemption. I’ve never seen him play with such guts. Not many guys have won a slam at 35, let alone against one of the greatest ever players. Pretty special I’d say. It’s gonna take a few more years to recover from Wimbledon 2019. He’s injured again now in 2021. Hope to see him play again though.

    • @asud2571
      @asud2571 Pƙed rokem +7

      Fed said no mas

    • @ileanasantamaria2364
      @ileanasantamaria2364 Pƙed rokem +2

      So true!

    • @novakgoatovic
      @novakgoatovic Pƙed rokem

      Are u stupid? Nole won slams at 35.5 and he will surely win slams at 39-40 but you know Djoko is goat

    • @abrokenframe1
      @abrokenframe1 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +5

      I think Federer won the last 10 matchs against Nadal IF you dont count clay matchs

    • @Ahsannn
      @Ahsannn Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +4

      That damned 2019 Wimbledon 😭😭😭😭😭

  • @metallica23341
    @metallica23341 Pƙed 5 lety +1675

    Federers mind was clear knowing he had just gotten back from injury and all the mental pressure of everyone expecting him to win wasnt weighing down on him when he is free in mind and pressure and he just goes out there and plays freely its truly amazing and hes the best noones tops him when hes like this i hope he gets there again one more time

    • @joshukoshy7855
      @joshukoshy7855 Pƙed 5 lety +64

      i couldn't agree more.he seriously needs a sports psychologist.because when he is at his absolute best,i don't think anyone in the world can stop him.even djokovic(who has been at the receiving end of some ass whoopings by fed early on in his career) has admitted that if fed plays at his best,he wouldn't be able to stop him.that's because perfect attack always gets the better of perfect defense in tennis imo.and in the modern age,nobody embodies attacking tennis more than roger.but his weak mindset has been his kryptonite for most of his career.even the brilliant backhand we see here is because of a pressure -free mindset. but after ao 2018 he seems to back to his old nervous self. as a die-hard fan i just hope we get to see him in this kind of form a couple of more times in a few more future slams.but his present form makes chances of that happening low.:(

    • @Eudemoni_
      @Eudemoni_ Pƙed 5 lety +5

      Djokovic at his best would have a chance to stop this Federer i think :)

    • @DrMrPersonGuy
      @DrMrPersonGuy Pƙed 5 lety +17

      Joshu Koshy He doesn't need a psychologist, what are you talking about?? He's just old, you can't expect the same consistency as he had when he was young. And he got unlucky with the weather in Cincinnati and US Open.

    • @joshukoshy7855
      @joshukoshy7855 Pƙed 5 lety +16

      Dr. Mr. Person Guy what are you even talking about saying young and old?this was not 2006 or 2007,this was last year.and to be honest,physically he says he feels much better than he did last year.this is 100% a mental problem.and he's had this pretty much all his career...struggles early on in his career against nadal and later Vs Novak were all because of his mental fragility.on the occasions when he was able to overcome those fragilities,he was truly an unstoppable player.thats why I think he needs a sports psychologist to guide him to 2 or 3 more slams before he finally rides off into that sunset.

    • @DrMrPersonGuy
      @DrMrPersonGuy Pƙed 5 lety +6

      Joshu Koshy And he was already old last year? Last year after his terrific start he lost in the first round of Stuttgart, in the first round of Dubai, then he won Wimbledon. You can't expect him to be consistent at this age, especially with the bad weather luck he had, he doesn't need any "psychologist", that's ridiculous. He's been very calm and collected. "this is 100% a mental problem" Stop acting like you know him, he's perfectly fine mentally.

  • @AliAljoubory
    @AliAljoubory Pƙed 5 lety +203

    My jaw dropped on the table with some of these backhand winners. Ridiculous stuff.

  • @MrJabibravo
    @MrJabibravo Pƙed 3 lety +78

    I will miss this era of Federer and the way he played was unbelievable!

  • @Jasim_1
    @Jasim_1 Pƙed 3 lety +60

    I love his backhand
    The style
    The power
    The acuracy

  • @brentcrude8565
    @brentcrude8565 Pƙed 4 lety +731

    5:46 THAT rally.
    Props to the OP for including it, even though it wasn't a backhand winner. But let's be honest, any video about this match that does NOT include that rally is considered a criminal offense. You did the right thing. 😆

  • @roti1700
    @roti1700 Pƙed 4 lety +776

    I'd give my life up to watch Federer play like this again in one more slam final, especially against Djokovic.
    Just back himself in and smash that backhand

    • @cvexOCE
      @cvexOCE Pƙed 4 lety +27

      Or even the Olympics final, big backhand down-the-line winner to finish the trophy room with that Olympic gold in singles

    • @markyconfident
      @markyconfident Pƙed 3 lety +37

      I would also !!!!! unfortunately he was just one point from doing that at wimby :(

    • @hahaha-po4qh
      @hahaha-po4qh Pƙed 3 lety +6

      He will be lucky if he can win Basel and Halle in 2021

    • @markyconfident
      @markyconfident Pƙed 3 lety +10

      @@hahaha-po4qh I’ll come back to this comment in a few months to shit on you

    • @hahaha-po4qh
      @hahaha-po4qh Pƙed 3 lety +5

      @@markyconfident plz comeback if he couldn't win even this two tournament as well

  • @skychaos87
    @skychaos87 Pƙed rokem +26

    I still remember watching this live, was incredibly impressed by Roger's performance that night. He had 4 years GS title drought prior, not only did he comeback, he came back strong with an improved backhand which was his weakness against Rafa. For someone his age at that time and was way past his prime, to still be able to improve and win GS is an incredible feat.

  • @MrJabibravo
    @MrJabibravo Pƙed 2 lety +18

    No one plays tennis like this, this is insane. Roger will be my idol as long as I live.

  • @coolsachin2737
    @coolsachin2737 Pƙed 4 lety +185

    I watched this match live and it is one of my happiest memories

  • @Lycxv
    @Lycxv Pƙed 4 lety +595

    7:53 the joy in his eyes.... you cannot put these in words, just beautiful❀

    • @gavinbuckley1765
      @gavinbuckley1765 Pƙed 4 lety +5

      He look like that frogmouth turtle thing in yogi bear

    • @hobojobo6331
      @hobojobo6331 Pƙed 4 lety +21

      He looked so happy 😁

    • @pleasecontactme4274
      @pleasecontactme4274 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      @@hobojobo6331 has he ever reacted like that recently? For the last few years he just looks dead even on winning lol

    • @hobojobo6331
      @hobojobo6331 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      @@pleasecontactme4274 yea lol

    • @pleasecontactme4274
      @pleasecontactme4274 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@hobojobo6331 just like ur pfp

  • @tarq9757
    @tarq9757 Pƙed rokem +22

    I never saw Roger returned every single shot with all this intense. I wonder if Roger felt deep in his heart that this game could be his last grand slam final against Rafa, so he wanted to put all his experience, mentally and physically, in this match.

  • @seppukun208
    @seppukun208 Pƙed rokem +30

    My heart was beating so fast for Roger to finally win another grand slam that night after a drought of 4 years or so, I thought I was gonna have a heart attack

  • @adamrandall9063
    @adamrandall9063 Pƙed 4 lety +50

    Man watching two of the greatest going toe to toe like that. Gives me goosebumps. So lucky to have been able to watch an unbelievable era for tennis

  • @Andrea1491to
    @Andrea1491to Pƙed 5 lety +1055

    Send this video to Roger please.. We need him back

    • @bigjohn7817
      @bigjohn7817 Pƙed 5 lety +14

      Andrea1491to where has he gone am I right?

    • @matttennis
      @matttennis Pƙed 5 lety +4

      Seems like there's honestly something wrong with his health. Like mono again.

    • @ertugrulkorpinar51
      @ertugrulkorpinar51 Pƙed 5 lety +74

      Matt Clark stop spreading bullshit

    • @atourdeforce
      @atourdeforce Pƙed 5 lety +8

      @@ertugrulkorpinar51 chill out, he's only giving his opinion. If there is anything even wrong I don't know. But he hasn't been his best in over 8 months now. So maybe something isn't right.
      It's possible he's finally starting to age, maybe but I doubt it would come on quite so fast.
      Is it possible he has a small injury or illness or that he has maybe just lost a little fitness? Possibly.
      That would be my guess because it's definitely not desire or focus. So I don't see what's so wrong about someone saying it looks like there is something wrong with him, Because it very much does look like he's not quite right.
      But if there is let's hope it gets resolved soon, because even though he is not playing terrible that small drop is more than enough for me to say I think he won't win any more slams playing like this with Novak and Nadal playing so well.
      I'm not saying he won't win another slam, but I am saying there is zero chance of him winning another slam ever unless he can get back to the form he has showed for just about a year between oz 17 and oz 18.
      People need to realize it's not a few weeks or a month or two of below par performances it's 8 solid months.
      A few sporadic matches here and there apart from that, he really hasn't been good at all, since oz 18.

    • @atourdeforce
      @atourdeforce Pƙed 5 lety +3

      @padard Was the heat and humidity bothering him for the past 8 months everywhere else too?? (P.s that was sarcasm)
      We're not fucking thick, but maybe you are. We follow Roger, watch his matches and interviews. How clueless are you to think we don't know this already??

  • @godfrieza9924
    @godfrieza9924 Pƙed 2 lety +60

    The first time I saw Nadal actually hitting on Federer’s forehand side out of desperation coz he knew Federer’s backhand was not only good but totally unstoppable.

  • @edjoshuatungul194
    @edjoshuatungul194 Pƙed rokem +11

    There will never be like him. He'll always be the goat of Tennis IMO.

  • @Wawinator
    @Wawinator Pƙed 5 lety +79

    The maestro I will never forget this match what an epic win by the greatest champion ever. God bless him with many more majors!

  • @dschlicks
    @dschlicks Pƙed 4 lety +207

    I've watched tennis since the 70s and for my money, these are the two greatest players in history. Great stuff.

    • @golfmaniac007
      @golfmaniac007 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      so easy to forget sampras?

    • @dschlicks
      @dschlicks Pƙed 4 lety +26

      @@golfmaniac007 Sampras is fantastic, but based on their bodies of work, Federer and Nadal edge him out. Just my opinion. No disrespect to Pete.

    • @oscarm6990
      @oscarm6990 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      They've had one of the greatest rivalries in sports history who have contributed so much to the game, and they both (seem) like good people as well. It's hard to dislike either of them.

    • @isaacpowrie465
      @isaacpowrie465 Pƙed 2 lety +6

      Don't forget Novak.

    • @pacifist1360
      @pacifist1360 Pƙed 2 lety +5

      What about Djokovic?

  • @jemmygho5900
    @jemmygho5900 Pƙed rokem +50

    This is definitely one of the very best backhand in tennis. So effortless and potent.

    • @huzcer
      @huzcer Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +2

      Novak's favorite

    • @huzcer
      @huzcer Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

      @@laurentcompagna6166 poor Thirderer

    • @huzcer
      @huzcer Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

      @@laurentcompagna6166 haha I'll leave that to the people still referring to Federer as the GOAT.

    • @thewatcher8939
      @thewatcher8939 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

      Translation: I have nothing to do so I think I'll piss people off on the internet.@@huzcer

    • @huzcer
      @huzcer Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

      @@thewatcher8939 Musetti is the only player under 25 in the Top 100 with a 1hbh. Federer killed it off.

  • @arsenalforlife8405
    @arsenalforlife8405 Pƙed rokem +32

    There can be many greater players, but we have to admit they way Roger plays is just so beautiful to watch. It is almost like he is dancing with the racquet.

  • @wardm8
    @wardm8 Pƙed 5 lety +538

    6:20 Nadal got NADALED!!!!

    • @McFuckin
      @McFuckin Pƙed 4 lety +1

      @Dertray in the point

    • @rirara8324
      @rirara8324 Pƙed 3 lety

      No , he got Federered ! :D

    • @kevinsampson9217
      @kevinsampson9217 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@Laland_1196 wtf? Learn English first let’s save the roasts for later

    • @Laland_1196
      @Laland_1196 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@kevinsampson9217 ok professor..teach me

    • @kevinsampson9217
      @kevinsampson9217 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@Laland_1196 why'd you have to insult the guy then dumbass

  • @gian8448
    @gian8448 Pƙed 5 lety +164

    I remember when I saw the game live, it was so refreshing but mostly different if that makes sense, idk but the emotions were everywhere

  • @Abhaykk1994
    @Abhaykk1994 Pƙed 2 lety +46

    Watching these two is the greatest sight in tennis. Both Roger and Rafa are great in their own sense.
    But Roger for me is the greatest shot maker of all time. It is insane what a fully charged federer can produce on court.
    Rafa battles for every point and he is the greatest fighter this sport has ever seen.
    They will both be missed once they hang up their shoes.

  • @dxprt1378
    @dxprt1378 Pƙed 2 lety +13

    Simply spectacular! Roger hitting the ball so cleanly, what a treat to watch the Maestro at his best. Hats off! 👏👏👏

  • @nopalex
    @nopalex Pƙed 5 lety +830

    That point at 5:47 is going to be remembered for 2 things:
    1) It was the point that gave Federer the 2017 Australian Open Championship.
    2) It was the best rally he has won against Nadal in his entire career.

    • @mrpentapper8917
      @mrpentapper8917 Pƙed 5 lety +56

      it gave him break point not championship

    • @NamiseSports
      @NamiseSports Pƙed 5 lety +87

      Nadal won the next point with a winner serve, but the confidence that would him to then break was super important

    • @deanknoote114
      @deanknoote114 Pƙed 5 lety +14

      mrpen tapper he didn’t say it gave Fed championship point actually... maybe should have said, that it was the point that made the difference ?

    • @georgemavrides3434
      @georgemavrides3434 Pƙed 5 lety +8

      Right up there but there were plenty of those in their encounters in Wimbi 07-08 finals.

    • @Lucas-sw5js
      @Lucas-sw5js Pƙed 5 lety +7

      @@user-gj2um5hx9s when you force an error with your serve

  • @joedragon88
    @joedragon88 Pƙed 4 lety +535

    Hard to believe there was a time when Federer was the 17th seed and Nadal the 9th seed.

    • @golfmaniac007
      @golfmaniac007 Pƙed 4 lety +23

      i thought that was some type of different stat. LOL. i said no way fed could be 17 and nadal 9

    • @BrandonSG13
      @BrandonSG13 Pƙed 3 lety +72

      Yeah they had both just come back from months out
      That’s what makes this all the more remarkable
      Let’s not forget to shoutout Denis istomin for making this possible

    • @MrAmericanbeauty
      @MrAmericanbeauty Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@BrandonSG13 can you explain the istomin refererence cheers

    • @BrandonSG13
      @BrandonSG13 Pƙed 3 lety +23

      MrAmericanbeauty istomin defeated Djokovic in the 2nd round, which potentially made it easier for Nadal to advance through his half

    • @BrandonSG13
      @BrandonSG13 Pƙed 3 lety +12

      Georgios Mat yes he has, did you not see 2009 FO, pretty sure fed won that Title :)

  • @swalterstennis
    @swalterstennis Pƙed 2 lety +9

    Wow. Seeing his daughter and wife sit nervously and at one point the daughter had her head in her hands, couldn’t bear to watch and then to cheer, awesome. Roger Federer, my all-time favorite champion.

    • @skylaxx
      @skylaxx Pƙed rokem +3

      This was Isabella Godsick, daughter of his manager.

  • @PH-md8xp
    @PH-md8xp Pƙed rokem +13

    Both incredible players. We’re fortunate to have witnessed these two tennis greats in our lifetimes.

  • @stuartamcmanus
    @stuartamcmanus Pƙed 2 lety +35

    This is a true testament to Nadal and his talent, being able to take someone like Federer who is playing as beautiful as that, to 5.

    • @Ben6164
      @Ben6164 Pƙed rokem +1

      Federer dropped his level of play in Sets 2 and 4 to conserve energy.

    • @huzcer
      @huzcer Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

      @@Ben6164 Fed was always conserving energy against Novak 😂

  • @davidscarlatescu5822
    @davidscarlatescu5822 Pƙed 4 lety +18

    Honestly I enjoyed this more than the Wimbledon final of 2008! Two of the Goats facing off again to give us one of the greatest show of all time đŸ™ŒđŸŒ

  • @celestenguyen2838
    @celestenguyen2838 Pƙed rokem +6

    No we seriously need to take a moment and admire how great of a backhand Roger has. So graceful, so good!

  • @Magician3388
    @Magician3388 Pƙed 3 lety +28

    It's interesting how Federer stops himself from coming to net at 6:09 and again at 6:11. It's like he instinctually knew over years of experience that there was a good chance Nadal would come up with the pass and resisted.

    • @JL-fh4qw
      @JL-fh4qw Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Federer had very poor tactics against Nadal in the earlier years, it wasn't just a matter of Rafa's forehand killing the one handed back hand. For example Nadal would serve 80% of the time to Roger's backhand and Roger still did not commit enough space to it. Every time he approached the net he got smoked. Roger has bageled Rafa on clay before so it's not like Rafa is unbeatable without the right strategy

    • @soheiladam7510
      @soheiladam7510 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

      ​@@JL-fh4qwit's not about strategy, it's about the matchup, it didn't favor Federer in those slow courts and his playing style is to attack and finish the point as quickly as possible, Nadal was a beast defender and he moved very well and his topspin didn't allow Federer to play his game especially with that smaller racquet that he had. the only mistake Federer did I think is that he should've changed his racquet way earlier and maybe take some breaks to come back fresh.

  • @Juan11895
    @Juan11895 Pƙed 4 lety +19

    Roger in 60fps is the most visually pleasing thing i've ever seen

  • @jeffreyxu6430
    @jeffreyxu6430 Pƙed 5 lety +137

    if federer can play like this even one more time in his career, he will be unstoppable for that time

  • @robbie192
    @robbie192 Pƙed 2 lety +18

    There's just something about the one handed backhand.

  • @moyralouise7123
    @moyralouise7123 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    Roger’s backhand is a thing of beauty ♄

    • @huzcer
      @huzcer Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +1

      That's what Novak always thought 😂 Could always be relied on in the finals and slams when it counted!

  • @tommymas1
    @tommymas1 Pƙed 5 lety +47

    One of my favorite all time matches to rewatch. Thanks for sharing.

  • @abuzmmii306
    @abuzmmii306 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +5

    Federer completely calm and silent while nadal was screaming the whole match

  • @miguelbarahona6636
    @miguelbarahona6636 Pƙed 2 lety +5

    This is my favorite match ever!

  • @abinharis7412
    @abinharis7412 Pƙed 2 lety +17

    In 2009, in another thrilling 5 setter final, this same shot, the backhand, got systematically dismantled by Rafa. Here we see that shot in all its magnificence, unfazed by Nadal's forehand, working perfectly.♄

    • @correij
      @correij Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

      self-belief and a new bigger racket made the diff 🙂

  • @nagarjunagaddam5624
    @nagarjunagaddam5624 Pƙed 2 lety +53

    Watching Federer in prime form is like watching a romantic movie... All time great...

  • @Clinterus
    @Clinterus Pƙed 2 lety +24

    The most impressive part to me is how varied he can make his backhand. Some high loopers, flat shots, top spin, everything. It's scary when it's on.

    • @huzcer
      @huzcer Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +1

      Novak was able to bring out even more variety from Fed's backhand -> the low backhand into the net, the one into the tramlines, the backhand shank - lovely stuff to watch over the years.

    • @Deido112
      @Deido112 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

      @@huzcer We should watch Novaks match against Alcaraz at Wimbledon or the final at the olympics against Zverev. That was some lovely stuff to watch!

    • @huzcer
      @huzcer Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

      @@Deido112 Ah yes well all players do have some off days now and again. Even the outright GOAT. Alcaraz and Djokovic should have some great battles over the next couple of years. Funny to see Alcaraz making a joke about him not wanting to do a Fed 40-15 meme to the King of Spain lol that never gets old and has crossed the generations. There won't be any excuses about the 16 year age gap between Djokovic and Alcaraz, just two gladiators duking it out. Djokovic is still out there at the top of tennis, Fed is long retired finishing up going down more than 2 to 1 in finals 13 to 6 to Djokovic, almost 2 to 1, 11 to 6 in slams. At the end of the day, Fed's shanky beakdown backhand was only more loved by Djokovic in Federer than Fed's mental weak mode in the big moments. Some players have a bit of an off day the odd time- for Fed it was more often than not against Djokovic in the big matches!

  • @ambalavanant
    @ambalavanant Pƙed 2 lety +2

    I come back every year again and keep watching this. No Federer fan can ever forget this match

  • @pawshands9706
    @pawshands9706 Pƙed 4 lety +81

    Rafa: I am going to break your backhand...
    ROGER: MY BACKHAND WILL BREAK YOU!

  • @elmoblatch9787
    @elmoblatch9787 Pƙed 5 lety +25

    At 1-3 in the fifth set, Roger's career renaissance began...nothing less.

  • @poisson12376
    @poisson12376 Pƙed 2 lety +19

    One of the most unforgettable matches in the last decade, a rejuvenized Federer with incredible backhand.

  • @sofiah8328
    @sofiah8328 Pƙed 2 lety +7

    7:52 his excitement, his smile, his jumps đŸ„șđŸ„ș💕

  • @georgitanev4667
    @georgitanev4667 Pƙed 5 lety +33

    You had to chip in that insane forehand down the line in the 5th. Great video! Never get tired of watching recaps from this match. That day Roger made me proud and happy to be his unconditional supporter

  • @shancg1
    @shancg1 Pƙed 5 lety +30

    We are ready to wait for the next 6 months of break Federer, we love to see this classic again.

  • @aidoosechannel4504
    @aidoosechannel4504 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    Goosbumps moments for Federer fans and I am one among them❀

  • @brightendd
    @brightendd Pƙed rokem +2

    Federer back hand shorts were GOD mode!!!!

  • @ChristiaanRoest79
    @ChristiaanRoest79 Pƙed 5 lety +13

    Last year Federer was definitely the best. He should keep on hammering that backhand.

  • @user-ri3is5jr7y
    @user-ri3is5jr7y Pƙed 5 lety +127

    One of the greatest performance from the greatest player of all time in the greatest grand slam in history!

  • @nvm1636
    @nvm1636 Pƙed 3 lety +7

    Backhand at 2.45 is honestly pure artistry. The way he follows through to create the spin, dip and angle required to make that shot is a thing of beauty.

  • @Jannick999
    @Jannick999 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci +4

    The point starting at 5:46 with 26 consecutive shots of genious by these two monsters of tennis is most probably the best tennis exibition of all times

  • @vir72l
    @vir72l Pƙed 3 lety +74

    2 GOATS playing each other, what a joy to watch ... when FED is on it's like watching MJ play basketball, pure class and a privilege to watch!

    • @danielprovost
      @danielprovost Pƙed 2 lety

      Do you understand what GOAT stands for?

    • @vir72l
      @vir72l Pƙed 2 lety +3

      @@danielprovost Yes do YOU?

    • @danielprovost
      @danielprovost Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@MOORTENMUSIC yes, only if they are exactly equal. Let's not go down the rabbit hole of pretending they are considered exactly equal so that you win this debate.

    • @danielprovost
      @danielprovost Pƙed 2 lety

      @@vir72l You clearly don't if you said two goats. The AT in GOAT stands for "all time" not "every few years". Don't defend yourself if you're clearly wrong.

    • @vir72l
      @vir72l Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@danielprovost go AWAY u keyboard warrior! Once a doosh always a doosh!

  • @roman2374
    @roman2374 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    I was basically growing up with these two on tv and do I miss those days! I’ve taken for granted what turns out to be a jewel in history

  • @schandrakantreddy9665
    @schandrakantreddy9665 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    To be able to stretch the match into a five setter, even when your opponent has hit more than double the amount of winners than you. It's outrageous to even imagine that.
    Even if you are not Djokovic, there's only one word that could be said for Rafa for this matchplay - "Respect!" đŸ™ŒđŸœ

  • @vir72l
    @vir72l Pƙed 3 lety +4

    2 x GOATS and so much respect for one another .. doesn't matter who you support both men are a class act and such a joy to watch .. thanks a million gents!

  • @ligance
    @ligance Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +4

    Damn what a great underdog story at this Slam. 17th Seed beating 9th Seed in the Finals. Incredible.

    • @kalyannatarajan1695
      @kalyannatarajan1695 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +4

      Well

.. I don’t know 

it just so happens that the 17th seed is someone called Federer and 
..the 9th is a guy called called Nadal
.? Like I said 
I dunno 
..😂😂😂😂

  • @vlatkoraguz5646
    @vlatkoraguz5646 Pƙed 4 lety +22

    This is most emotional gs final ever ever ever...two maestro ‘s back...fedex goat,rafa nearly next to him

  • @sebastianrubesamen3874
    @sebastianrubesamen3874 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Fed in flow - nothing can stop him in this mode!

  • @ramburgers
    @ramburgers Pƙed rokem +2

    Thanks for the amazing matches Rog. The sport will miss you forever ❀

  • @dooboodot
    @dooboodot Pƙed 3 lety +3

    No matter how many times I watch that rally, it gets my adrenaline pumping every time!

  • @sam9239
    @sam9239 Pƙed 2 lety +5

    One the best games of Tennis. Two of the greatest to ever grace the sport. Roger really had to dig deeper than he ever had to before to win this. It seemed like he had to do everything perfectly to even get each point against Nadal that game. Outstanding.

  • @spomusmo2349
    @spomusmo2349 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    How he whips it with such force is just amazing.

  • @c.a.g.e.
    @c.a.g.e. Pƙed 3 lety +79

    It’s hard to realize how incredible and almost inhuman that backhand is until the camera is behind him

  • @cks2020693
    @cks2020693 Pƙed 3 lety +10

    Federer's back hand has been the whole reason I was ever interested in tennis

  • @kalolindsesega1641
    @kalolindsesega1641 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    We goona missed Roger Federer when his goona retired I hope his goona stay a little bit longer we love you Roger Federer wish you all the best God Bless

  • @johnpearce5487
    @johnpearce5487 Pƙed rokem +2

    Just the best two tennis players ever - bar none. What tennis! Forgot just how good these two were back then - never better! 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @GannuJD
    @GannuJD Pƙed 3 lety +15

    Whenever he decides to win no one can match his game. And thats why he is all tym great.

    • @kakashihatake1029
      @kakashihatake1029 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      right so im guessing he just didn't want to win for the last 2 and a half years.

    • @abrarrm14
      @abrarrm14 Pƙed 3 lety

      What a joke r u kidding me so from 2 yrs ,he's playing an exhibition or what get real douchebag ,the only reason he dominated 2017 because djokovic was absent .

  • @cosmojairzinho14
    @cosmojairzinho14 Pƙed 3 lety +20

    6:20 One of best point I ve ever seen, I was in Zurich airport in the transit/boarding area, the match was played live..everyone in the area jump out of their seat and shout , a woman on a seat in front of me even hugged me...

  • @clovisg.remusat6266
    @clovisg.remusat6266 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    For me, this is one of the best tennis matches of all times.

  • @taksvenkat3747
    @taksvenkat3747 Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

    Greatest match I have ever seen. Two legends back from injury and reaching final and fighting it out there. Two best players ever.

  • @wildflower7574
    @wildflower7574 Pƙed rokem +1

    Did what he needed to that being take the ball early on the backhand. Was no fluke alot of training to change his shot. Simply brilliant

  • @BrennosNetwork
    @BrennosNetwork Pƙed 3 lety +6

    Seeing how hard Federer had it when he was in an absolute killer mode, shows how incredible Nadal is.
    From a Federer hardcore fan

  • @diogoschultzdossantos4342
    @diogoschultzdossantos4342 Pƙed 2 lety +7

    2:45 simplesmente incrĂ­vel!!! Nunca vi ninguĂ©m com uma precisĂŁo assim! NĂŁo Ă© Ă  toa que Federer Ă© chamado de "o homem de golpes precisos". 👏👏👏

  • @jamesstrum1849
    @jamesstrum1849 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    This was my all time favorite Tennis match he ever played, it's also my favorite outfit he used to wear

  • @goldenretriever3553
    @goldenretriever3553 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Federer is so calm. Not even grunting.

  • @kevinwheesysouthward9295
    @kevinwheesysouthward9295 Pƙed 5 lety +4

    This was my favorite match of all time

  • @wilf18
    @wilf18 Pƙed 4 lety +10

    Poetic readdressing of the natural balance. I’ve always thought Federer’s tennis suffered because of some bad defeats to Nadal and I didn’t truly believe it was because Nadal was necessarily a better player. The rivalry evolved in Nadal’s favour and I think this negatively impacting Roger’s psyche and confidence and he didn’t have a good enough coach to help him overcome the mental obstacle and find the solution. This wonderful victory not only exorcised those ghosts of painful losses but set up an incredible winning streak against Nadal where Nadal was crushed 6 times consecutively.

    • @Shemzinho
      @Shemzinho Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Agreed. That 2008 loss at Wimbledon haunted Federer for years

  • @prannoychakraborty6389
    @prannoychakraborty6389 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    That winning point always gives me goosebumps. What a comeback!

  • @hmproductionswitzerland8207
    @hmproductionswitzerland8207 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

    The greatest match ever ! Two legends 
. 🙏 respect to both of them 


  • @attnMoFo
    @attnMoFo Pƙed 5 lety +3

    I love this match so much. I will remember it til the day I die.

  • @RF200000
    @RF200000 Pƙed 5 lety +4

    Great complilation of shots! Thanks for sharing!

  • @saleemkirmani5583
    @saleemkirmani5583 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

    The biggest win of Roger Federer 's career without a doubt.

  • @ridgero
    @ridgero Pƙed 2 lety +3

    One of the best Tennis days he has ever had, so many awesome rallies.

  • @amalbabu8732
    @amalbabu8732 Pƙed 5 lety +3

    Watching Federer-Nadal match is always special... luv you Federer😘