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  • Watch extended highlights of Roger Federer and Marat Safin's epic five-set semi-final at the Australian Open 2005.
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  • @alexpate8626
    @alexpate8626 Před 4 lety +431

    Watching Safin at his best still leaves me feeling like we never truly saw him at his best. What a force, though. Incredible player

    • @Kidgloves1984
      @Kidgloves1984 Před 2 lety +1

      What more do you want from the guy..

    • @spideyocd
      @spideyocd Před rokem +1

      Horrible service by Federer in both the 4th and fifth set. That's what brought safin the match points

    • @gyozop
      @gyozop Před rokem +24

      @@spideyocd Yeah, almost as if he was slowly broken by a stronger opponent.

    • @LordCroker
      @LordCroker Před rokem +11

      Yeah he was definitely a playboy type. Had amazing raw talent but was happy with the success he had and loved the lifestyle. Big fan of his

    • @joebuck4957
      @joebuck4957 Před rokem

      Tennis Porn

  • @andrewlopez8717
    @andrewlopez8717 Před 5 lety +964

    One of the greatest matches of all time

    • @alexrus7481
      @alexrus7481 Před 4 lety +8

      Safin said yesterday that he did not like this match and that the whole game had torment errors

    • @sasho888prm
      @sasho888prm Před 4 lety +62

      And Federer was at his very best as well. Not many players out there can say they beat Roger when he was at his very best.

    • @philthompson729
      @philthompson729 Před 4 lety +17

      its a shame Kuerten was injured around this time and if Nalbandian was more consistent what a big four that could have been all three were capable of beating Federer on the biggest stage im pretty sure all three did

    • @nirabdhungana7117
      @nirabdhungana7117 Před 4 lety +13

      Why Fed is losing everytime he's been part of a great match

    • @zizou357
      @zizou357 Před 4 lety +9

      @@nirabdhungana7117 AO 2017?

  • @unforgettabletimes6636
    @unforgettabletimes6636 Před 4 lety +360

    To put a prime Federer on his knees in that final point just shows how when Safin was in the zone he could beat anyone.

    • @trents3515
      @trents3515 Před 4 lety +8

      Unforgettable Times:
      actually, it shows a guy with a back problem. thanks for playing, though!

    • @trents3515
      @trents3515 Před 3 lety +11

      @Jorge Sepulveda :
      well, that settles it. you said it, after all!
      these facts don't matter:
      Head-to-Head:
      10 wins for Federer, 2 wins for Safin
      Career Titles:
      103 for Federer, 15 for Safin
      Career Prize Money:
      $129,981,743 for Federer and $14,373,291 for Safin
      Grand Slam Championships:
      20 for Federer and 2 for Safin.
      i'm not disrespecting Safin. i liked his game and he seemed like a cool guy. however, even he would say that he couldn't bring Federer to his knees and probably anyone who said that was acting totally juvenile.
      still, whatever floats your boat!

    • @trents3515
      @trents3515 Před 3 lety

      @Jorge Sepulveda :
      i truly found your comment funny, if a little difficult to understand. thanks.

    • @serenaistheb.o.a.t
      @serenaistheb.o.a.t Před 3 lety +11

      Too bad all the players from this era were so dang inconsistent. Imagine if Hewitt, Safin, Roddick, Nalbandian, Blake and co were consistent and produced this level of tennis week in week out.

    • @ROMANTIKILLER2
      @ROMANTIKILLER2 Před 2 lety +31

      @@serenaistheb.o.a.t I think the inconsistency argument definitely applies to Safin and Nalbandian, who had the talent and arsenal to play on par with Federer and be proper rival had they maintained consistently their top level. Roddick and Hewitt on the other hand were very solid and consistent, but their game was not complete enough to be a real threat to in-form Roger.

  • @redisfranz9197
    @redisfranz9197 Před 2 lety +107

    Safin is one of people who made me really fall in love with tennis. Great and too emotional player. He really could burn it all

  • @aneeksaha7068
    @aneeksaha7068 Před 3 lety +50

    Power, technique, style, charisma, Safin had it all

  • @Tadenotdead
    @Tadenotdead Před 5 lety +289

    The last point were Federer was on his knees .... God damn we will never see something like that again.

    • @diegosotomiranda4107
      @diegosotomiranda4107 Před 2 lety +2

      So You forgot Nadal and Djokovic all this years?

    • @ilyamuromec3072
      @ilyamuromec3072 Před rokem +4

      @@diegosotomiranda4107 When did Federer turn 30+? Of course I remember.

  • @samwise141
    @samwise141 Před 4 lety +493

    I still stand by my opinion that when safin was on, he could beat anybody. This was such a fun match... I remember losing my mind watching it as a kid.

    • @user-ec6vo7lj3q
      @user-ec6vo7lj3q Před 4 lety +13

      Samuel K. You mentioned Exactly what was in my mind. In his peak form he can beat anybody. One of the great tennis player.

    • @drkrsna
      @drkrsna Před 4 lety +20

      Exactly. If Safin had a bit more mental resolve, correct guidance from coaches for some psychological toughness, he would have been a potential GOAT. He definitely had an all-round game to do it. Sports Psychologist help similar to what Djokovic had [ from his wife] would have helped a lot. Loved watching him play. He was the only one who could challenge Federer in his peak until nadal arrived.

    • @Vipu88
      @Vipu88 Před 4 lety +16

      same. been watching tennis for almost 20 years and this is the most memorable match!

    • @dr_920
      @dr_920 Před 4 lety +12

      I remember that was the time when I kneeled down to watch a match because of Safin. It was the best tennis match I've ever seen.

    • @ollibo
      @ollibo Před 4 lety +5

      @@drkrsna his family becomes multi-billions dollars wealthy early 00s. He lost last reason to work

  • @user-dx8il9vx7r
    @user-dx8il9vx7r Před 4 lety +636

    Приходили теннисисты на теннисный олимп, где Бог раздавал им таланты. Подошел к Богу Энди Роддик, и сказал ему Бог: "ты парень рослый, сильный - ты будешь подавать лучше всех в мире". Подошел Ллейтон Хьюит, и сказал ему Бог: "ты очень вынослив и упрям - у тебя будет самая непрошибаемая оборона".
    Подходили другие теннисисты, и каждому Бог что-то давал. Наконец подошел Роджер Федерер, и сказал ему Бог: "не осталось у меня для тебя каких-то особых талантов. Дам я тебе всего понемножку. Ты и подавать будешь хорошо (но не так хорошо, как Роддик), и обороняться сможешь здорово (но не так здорово, как Хьюит), и остальное".
    И последним подошел к Богу Марат Сафин. И сказал Бог печально: "Где ж ты раньше был? Ничего для тебя у меня не осталось... ну скажи: ты в теннис вообще играть хочешь?"
    И ответил Марат: "Я и сам не знаю... иногда вроде очень хочу... а иногда вроде и не очень..."
    И сказал Бог: "Нет у меня для тебя особого таланта. Но когда ты будешь ОЧЕНЬ хотеть играть в теннис - ты будешь становиться мной."

    • @user-lj8kd5ro9j
      @user-lj8kd5ro9j Před 4 lety +8

      это лайк

    • @user-nx8ib1dv1t
      @user-nx8ib1dv1t Před 4 lety +38

      в связи финалом Медведева на US Open 2019 решили снова посмотреть матч Сафина с Федерером? Я также успел посмотреть финал US Open 2000. :)

    • @user-rn2qg2tj8x
      @user-rn2qg2tj8x Před 4 lety +14

      Это слова произнес коментатор этого матча на НТВ, или Спорте , вроде. Авторство неизвестно. Коментатор, кстати, очень хорош тогда был, на телеке у него не сложилось потом, он еще в покер играл. Жаль имя непомню его.

    • @antonberdichevskiy
      @antonberdichevskiy Před 4 lety +12

      @@user-rn2qg2tj8x михаил семин. Все у него сейчас хорошо) Покерный профессионал. Хорошо этим зарабатывает.

    • @user-nx8ib1dv1t
      @user-nx8ib1dv1t Před 4 lety +2

      там еще женщина комментировала вместе

  • @spect2376
    @spect2376 Před 3 lety +63

    This game is immortal. Many years passed, but i like to recollect it each time when it's Australian open time.
    Can't find more emotinal and thriller game. If you wanna love tennis just see this one.

    • @murab18
      @murab18 Před 2 lety +4

      Couldn't agree more

    • @Twinno22
      @Twinno22 Před 2 lety +3

      I'd add the 2009 final to this match as the best AO matches I've seen.

    • @bilders6701
      @bilders6701 Před 3 měsíci

      This is still the one. Considering the magnitude of Safin winninf and the ebbs and flows of it all.

  • @warrenguy76
    @warrenguy76 Před 3 lety +106

    I cannot believe this was 16 years ago. What an incredible match.

  • @pozulu92
    @pozulu92 Před 2 lety +21

    Marat Safin - the most underrated tennis player of all time

    • @jaychung1380
      @jaychung1380 Před 2 lety +2

      He had so much potential..

    • @Bakoska
      @Bakoska Před rokem +2

      Marats biggest enemy was Marat...

    • @pozulu92
      @pozulu92 Před rokem

      @@Bakoska Absobloodylutely

  • @ameyadeshpande99847
    @ameyadeshpande99847 Před 5 lety +429

    If all tournaments started uploading full highlights of classic matches like these, it will only increase their following

    • @eruslevi5714
      @eruslevi5714 Před 5 lety +6

      Absolutely, they can't make more money out of these old tournaments, might as well upload em all

    • @Beechaii2
      @Beechaii2 Před 5 lety +11

      @Tennis Life Haha workload. These official 'highlights' are very lazy compilations. They take massive random chunks of matches, leaving out entire sets at times and key points, and have the nerve label them as 'highlights'. Nothing compared to the real highlights that CZcamsrs like me used to make.

    • @schwozluv8364
      @schwozluv8364 Před 5 lety

      Beechaii2 then you do better

    • @hardtoke
      @hardtoke Před rokem

      There is only four major tournaments, where is your back hole? pretty close to your hand.

  • @alexandrumihalisnicolau5231

    Safin is the only one who stopped Federer from winning a hard court grand slam in his prime (2004-2007). Incredible match

    • @tolendoi123
      @tolendoi123 Před 11 měsíci +1

      So 26 years old is not prime? Sad, no wonder he has the third (arguably the fourth) best player of all time. Short-lived wonder.

    • @BobLobLawsLawBom
      @BobLobLawsLawBom Před 9 měsíci

      Interesting thing about safin is that he did not have a perfect game. Kind of winged his forehand. Huge serve though...good touch around the net but not spectacular. That he beat The Fed at his prime is a magnificent feat.

    • @Nani-du9ym
      @Nani-du9ym Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@tolendoi123to be fair everyone hits theyre prime differently. Wawrinka for example didnt do shit untill he was in his 30’s. Novak may be the goat but federer is the best player of all time. In his prime he lost to 2 men in the span of 4yrs. Nadal in paris and this match against safin. Everything else he literally won. 5 wimbledons in a row 5 us opens in a row. Never lost to anybody in his prime besides 2 men. Novak on the other hand in his prime lost to nishikori, querry, nadal, wawrinka, federer, tsonga, murray etc

    • @jajasatorashi136
      @jajasatorashi136 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@BobLobLawsLawBomHe has weakness obviously but he's known to be one of the most talented players in history. He has big serve,good forehand, great backhand, great footwork despite of his height,speed.

    • @BobLobLawsLawBom
      @BobLobLawsLawBom Před 8 měsíci

      He kind of winged his forehand. Almost perfect service motion though. Absolutely thumped his backhand. He and Guga were the only ones to beat Federer in Feds prime.

  • @HaroldDanielMorenoUrbina
    @HaroldDanielMorenoUrbina Před 4 lety +65

    This match made me a tennis fan.
    I have been following tennis for almost 15 years now!
    Thanks Marat and Roger!

  • @eduardasa6566
    @eduardasa6566 Před 2 lety +21

    I watched this alive! What a classic! Prime Safin was a beast

  • @peggy4520
    @peggy4520 Před rokem +6

    Best single and double backhand. Such a game

  • @Irfan87
    @Irfan87 Před 5 lety +363

    This is in the top 5 greatest matches ever played. Supreme shot making shown by both players. Very little grinding, just attack attack and more attack. All variety of shots on display too.

    • @ericyi25
      @ericyi25 Před 5 lety +2

      Irfan Khalis what is grinding in a game

    • @Irfan87
      @Irfan87 Před 5 lety +30

      Pushing and counter punching games. Even though Nadal and Djokovic have fantastic attacking talents, their modus operandi is to wear their opponent down. It's just how tennis is in this day and age.

    • @RobertHurleyJr
      @RobertHurleyJr Před 5 lety +10

      Best match of all time. Don't forget the fun tense environment. They got mad at themselves. But Safin thanked Federer for a miss in 1st set. Federer said thank you

    • @albertopineirogonzalez7848
      @albertopineirogonzalez7848 Před 5 lety +2

      @@RobertHurleyJr have you seen 'The Match' in Wimbledon 2008 between Federer and Nadal?

    • @aarnoarnold1973
      @aarnoarnold1973 Před 4 lety +1

      I have to agree. Wonderful in all aspects.

  • @seytannavukat9205
    @seytannavukat9205 Před 5 lety +230

    The real final of AO 05

  • @douglasmacarthur8482
    @douglasmacarthur8482 Před 4 lety +56

    Satin defeated 3 world No. 1 during the 2005 AO.
    Hewitt, the past world No. 1
    Federer, the present world No. 1
    And Djokovic! The future No. 1!!

    • @douglasmacarthur8482
      @douglasmacarthur8482 Před 4 lety +1

      Typo. I mean Safin

    • @bsrussian
      @bsrussian Před 3 lety +4

      @@douglasmacarthur8482 lol satin, but uk u can edit the msgs

    • @narcyznarcyz-uv4td
      @narcyznarcyz-uv4td Před 2 lety

      yes but Djokovic was 16 years old..He just got into main tournament winning qualification

    • @shafqatishan437
      @shafqatishan437 Před 2 lety +7

      @@narcyznarcyz-uv4td He was 17 actually, he turned 18 that year. So stop exaggerating.

    • @user-cy6xl3vd3f
      @user-cy6xl3vd3f Před 2 lety

      @@shafqatishan437 true but still a lot before his prime. You can't blame him for losing honesty. And this comes from a Roger and Rafa fan.

  • @fortunasp5391
    @fortunasp5391 Před 5 lety +444

    Golden era of shot making and the primes of extremely talented players. Treat for the eyes.

    • @Skiiiiiifreeeeeee
      @Skiiiiiifreeeeeee Před 5 lety +41

      Golden era for Federer. Safin was the next best talent at that time and he was often crazy/often injured. Safin and Nalbandian gave you tastes for what could have been had the next two most talented guys after Federer at that time been more dedicated, but it was a pretty weak era all things considered. The 2nd and 3rd best players before Nadal arrived were Hewitt and Roddick - neither guy is an upper echelon talent on the scale of a Laver, Borg, Sampras, Federer, Nadal, Djokovic.

    • @ertugrulkorpinar51
      @ertugrulkorpinar51 Před 5 lety +51

      SkiFreee there are no weak eras u dirty piece of shit

    • @Irfan87
      @Irfan87 Před 5 lety +29

      Weak Era my ass.

    • @ertugrulkorpinar51
      @ertugrulkorpinar51 Před 5 lety +12

      Black_Eye ur family is weak a joke

    • @Irfan87
      @Irfan87 Před 5 lety +2

      LMAO that's funny, i was just abt to say his mum was a joke for pushing him out, but you went for whole family instead haha.

  • @nihilus1626
    @nihilus1626 Před 4 lety +10

    Don think ppl realize how good Safin was, considering this was a 2005 Prime, Young Fed and Safin was able to take him to a five setter. Ppl say almost noone can beat Prime Fed but honestly I dont think anybody else could match this Safin either, barring Federer of course.

  • @MatthewOkot
    @MatthewOkot Před 5 lety +383

    Federer vs Safin is one of those great rivalries that never was. Safin had the game to take him on, as he showed in this match but so many times he just didn't seem interested in playing.

    • @rifqiah
      @rifqiah Před 4 lety +38

      but still able to finish his career with 2 slams trophy in the cabinet. I doubt the current #4-#10 rankings in the tour right now are able to win grand slams trophy until the big 3 retires. they were all so inconsistent and not seem like a serious threat for the roger Rafa and Djokovic.

    • @user-ci7vu7eo9w
      @user-ci7vu7eo9w Před 4 lety +21

      @@galahad2000 kyrgios?come on dud

    • @greatone33j
      @greatone33j Před 4 lety +32

      Safin could've been an all time great if he had a different mindset.

    • @greatone33j
      @greatone33j Před 4 lety +3

      @@galahad2000 my thoughts exactly. Kyrigos is almost a carbon copy of Safin. A ton of talent, but no desire.

    • @saikat93ify
      @saikat93ify Před 4 lety +38

      Steven Klurfeld He’s much better than Kyrgios. I don’t think Kyrgios has ever been in the top 10, won a Masters or played a grand slam quarterfinal.

  • @gabriells9074
    @gabriells9074 Před 2 lety +12

    I had never seen Safin before, but what a exquisite technique! that backhand!

  • @dnromeoalphayankee13
    @dnromeoalphayankee13 Před 4 lety +21

    One of the greatest Grand Slam matches of all time...

    • @sbaiahmed3173
      @sbaiahmed3173 Před 3 lety

      True

    • @634983
      @634983 Před 3 lety

      He didn't play great in the final either. Hewitt choked

  • @slihb
    @slihb Před 5 lety +273

    Safin needs another necklace.

  • @RaphaeL1000Kazan
    @RaphaeL1000Kazan Před 4 lety +60

    Один из лучших матчей Марата Сафина в его карьере, и матч который вошёл в копилку лучших игр в истории тенниса!

  • @bemjeteususi8788
    @bemjeteususi8788 Před 5 lety +66

    Safin's backheand...damn

  • @skaivokerkm7144
    @skaivokerkm7144 Před 4 lety +37

    Марат, что ты творил в свои годы!! Это была пушка!
    Спасибо за эти переживания.

  • @vaadaenmacchi
    @vaadaenmacchi Před 4 lety +76

    Safin and Nalbandian were two of the all time best that never lived up to their potential.

    • @astonm.8173
      @astonm.8173 Před 4 lety +8

      Surely the two with the most talent outside the current Big Three

    • @gabrielslater0505
      @gabrielslater0505 Před 4 lety +2

      Aston M. Murray??

    • @Dark_Voice
      @Dark_Voice Před 4 lety +1

      Kyrgios with a proper mindset and fighting for every point would whipe out both of them with ease.

    • @diegosotomiranda4107
      @diegosotomiranda4107 Před 4 lety

      @@gabrielslater0505 Murray wasnt talented enough tbh, in fact that makes his gs count and reach to n1 more incredible

    • @EndoftheTownProductions
      @EndoftheTownProductions Před 3 lety +7

      Safin did win two slams though.

  • @alexshah7860
    @alexshah7860 Před 4 lety +127

    Amazing that Roger is still playing at the highest level while the rivals of his generation Roddick, Hewitt, Safin, Nalbandian, Davydenko, Gonzalez, Baghdatis, Fish, Blake and many more have long been retired.

    • @Dark_Voice
      @Dark_Voice Před 4 lety +6

      Nadal is still there.

    • @flaviushonoriusemperorofro3903
      @flaviushonoriusemperorofro3903 Před 4 lety +29

      @@Dark_Voice nadal is not fed's generation...…..

    • @Dark_Voice
      @Dark_Voice Před 4 lety +3

      @@flaviushonoriusemperorofro3903 They started being good at pretty much the same time Roger was 2003 while Rafa had a breakthrough 2005. Before those dates both were kinda losers.

    • @flaviushonoriusemperorofro3903
      @flaviushonoriusemperorofro3903 Před 4 lety +12

      @@Dark_Voice hmm...….yeah roger became good in 2003 and rafa in 2005.
      now...….roger was born in 1981 and rafa in 1986 which means they have a 5 years gap. in tennis rules when we say...…."SAME GENERATION"....we mean players with no more than 2-3 years difference. nadal is not fed's generation.
      he is in nole's generation . they have just 1 year difference. u understand that don't you now ?
      by your logic if a player aged 20 is good and at top 10 and another player aged 40 is also good and at top 10 then they are in the same generation...…?

    • @Dark_Voice
      @Dark_Voice Před 4 lety +7

      @@flaviushonoriusemperorofro3903 doesnt matter when you are born. In tennis Rafa and Roger are same generation since Rafa started playing well as a teen, Roger in his 20s. (Although when you wanna talk about body damage, Roger is of course playing tennis longer.)

  • @cheryly3828
    @cheryly3828 Před 6 měsíci +1

    i watched the live stream of this game at 2005, such a classic, this is the third time that marat was in AO finals, he lost twice and finally won this time. miss you Marat.

  • @gkoknok6076
    @gkoknok6076 Před 4 lety +22

    remember watching this at like 2 am in Toronto cheering for Safin.

  • @jatindersinghwinnipegcanada

    I feel like crying watching this. Brings back so many memories. Just months before Rafa also came to the mainframe by winning French Open 2005. Federer then won Wimbledon and US open. Such good old days.

  • @user-dz3fl5mq5s
    @user-dz3fl5mq5s Před 4 lety +29

    Бэкхенд Марата по линии это конечно просто космос, сколько пересматриваю его матчи - невозможно этот удар предугадать по положению тела и рук, максимально скрытно его выполняет. А ведь помимо этого удара у него ещё парочка имеется

    • @thebigmonstaandy6644
      @thebigmonstaandy6644 Před 2 lety

      his great footwork for even better and more important than his backhand

  • @sarahtullamore1574
    @sarahtullamore1574 Před rokem +5

    Safin was a fabulous player and imo every bit of a tennis genius as Federer and Nadal. If his inner demons hadn't got the better of him he would have been part of the Big 3,4 or 5... Such a pleasure seeing highlights of this match again!

  • @BentHestad
    @BentHestad Před 4 lety +11

    For me this THE tennis match of all times.

  • @atharvathatte9335
    @atharvathatte9335 Před 4 lety +21

    The way Safin saved match point in 4 th set tie break was unbelievable!

    • @HONORTONUMERIC123
      @HONORTONUMERIC123 Před rokem

      Yeah... That's right... Copy that....

    • @fejuncor
      @fejuncor Před 8 měsíci

      He was a monster, brave as hell.
      And he have that backhand bullet,,,, destroys any gameplay or strategy set up by the opponent.
      the most powerfull backhad to date

  • @cataeva4516
    @cataeva4516 Před rokem +15

    В то время я училась в 7 классе. До сих пор помню, как утром, пока я собиралась в школу, ребята только начинали этот матч, а закончили уже после обеда по МСК времени, когда я уже благополучно успела отучиться и вернуться домой, продолжив просмотр! ФЕЕРИЧНО И ЭПИЧНО!

    • @karevartem
      @karevartem Před rokem

      У меня примерно такие же воспоминания от матча кафельникова с эндквистом, тоже в финале. Эх был раньше теннис

    • @user-sr6vt9cu3f
      @user-sr6vt9cu3f Před 6 měsíci

      Я забил и не пошёл на пары в институт

    • @user-sr6vt9cu3f
      @user-sr6vt9cu3f Před 6 měsíci

      Я забил и не пошёл на пары в институт

    • @user-sr6vt9cu3f
      @user-sr6vt9cu3f Před 6 měsíci

      Я забил и не пошёл на пары в институт

    • @user-sr6vt9cu3f
      @user-sr6vt9cu3f Před 6 měsíci

      Я забил и не пошёл на пары в институт

  • @madohomu000000
    @madohomu000000 Před 2 lety +2

    サフィンの球すべてが深すぎる、ほとんどベースライン間近に突き刺さっとるな

  • @Jordothecat98
    @Jordothecat98 Před 2 lety +19

    11:58 one of the most underrated points in tennis history, especially when you consider the match situation

    • @swissgenius
      @swissgenius Před 10 měsíci

      Not on my channel lol

    • @ahakangard
      @ahakangard Před 10 měsíci

      Federer hits a killer second, Safin returns clean yet Federer is already at the net. Second volley looked like it was gonna do the trick. How Safin managed to turn that one around... Incredible

  • @zeejimi4044
    @zeejimi4044 Před rokem +5

    I loved this tennis era with mega stars like Federer, but also with Safin, Nalbandian, Ivanisevic, Hewitt and others. 🎾👍🎾

  • @Liamnerfdude1
    @Liamnerfdude1 Před 5 lety +265

    best court speed in history.

    • @ignaciolopez-fu4mo
      @ignaciolopez-fu4mo Před 5 lety +29

      I dont know how some people said that a slow court like the last US open produced good matches , this was perfect.

    • @pomerlain8924
      @pomerlain8924 Před 5 lety +26

      This year's USO court speed was a travesty. The USO seems to be so scared of faster courts.Why? Do you want to see more players have a chance to win or just the same few guys keep winning? When court speeds were generally faster in the 80s and 90s, you didn't see serve & volleyers win everything. Everybody had a chance to win.

    • @ertugrulkorpinar51
      @ertugrulkorpinar51 Před 5 lety +16

      Kevin Weng u stupid bastard , hating on Fed that’s the only thing u can

    • @nebojsaseletic2766
      @nebojsaseletic2766 Před 5 lety +7

      pomerlain89 Do you really want guys like Karlovic, Isner, Raonic to have better chances than Djokovic or Nadal??

    • @CK-iv1lq
      @CK-iv1lq Před 5 lety +2

      Again we have the “no one wants to see aces” fallacy. People, we’re not talking about the 90s hard courts. We’re talking about the 00s hard courts. And besides, there are two servebots currently in the top ten, so that nails the coffin pretty nicely

  • @user-er6fw7yt7t
    @user-er6fw7yt7t Před 5 měsíci +1

    Как же я тогда за Сафина переживал...И сейчас, пересматривая, снова пережил то же самое чувство...

  • @scozember
    @scozember Před 4 lety +46

    Two of my favorite players of all time.

  • @murab18
    @murab18 Před 4 lety +37

    Best match I have seen to date; unparalleled shot making.
    Miss watching Safin dearly.

  • @John-bh9nr
    @John-bh9nr Před 5 lety +70

    Amazing match. What a great talent Safin was.

    • @John-bh9nr
      @John-bh9nr Před 5 lety +5

      Neither Novak nor Rafa can play these kinds of tennis: pure shotmaking rather than reliance on grinding.

    • @midas8456
      @midas8456 Před 5 lety +10

      I myself am from Russia support Safin, I think he never revealed his potential to the end. With his abilities, he could have done a lot more than he did. He is much better and more talented Djokovic for example. Safin talent Roger and Rafa's I believe.

    • @John-bh9nr
      @John-bh9nr Před 5 lety +5

      Safin is a complete player, without any weakness in his game. If he dedicated himself to the game, he could probably have won more slams than Rafa or Djokovic, and could be Roger's competitor for the record books.

    • @midas8456
      @midas8456 Před 5 lety +4

      Safin I think it is not very loved tennis,he was not a fan of tennis,and hungry to victories. And without it not to achieve big results. 2 Grand slam tournaments, it's not so much for such a talented player.

    • @John-bh9nr
      @John-bh9nr Před 5 lety +5

      It's a pity how tennis deteriorated in today's generation. The only great players around are great grinders (Rafa and Novak) surrounded by lesser grinders (Zverev, Coric), lesser shotmakers (Kyrgios, Delpo, Cilic, Nishikori), lesser servebots (Raonic, Anderson, Isner) and the only challenger is an ageing great as old as my grandpa (Federer).

  • @mallikarjuninamati8577
    @mallikarjuninamati8577 Před 4 lety +27

    Safin is one of the greatest tennis player,in form he could beat anybody...even Roger Federer 👍

  • @drewhendley
    @drewhendley Před 4 lety +13

    I think this is the greatest tennis the world will ever see!!!!

  • @anirbandas673
    @anirbandas673 Před 4 lety +18

    The best match I have seen. Highest quality tennis

  • @n00bma5ter69
    @n00bma5ter69 Před 5 lety +70

    I remember before this, Safin had won the Madrid and the Paris masters. He was looking incredibly good and you felt he'd reached his peak. Unfortunately consistentcy, his Achilles heel, did not seem to be maintained but what a tournament this was for him.

    • @TheWolfSaidPoofy
      @TheWolfSaidPoofy Před 5 lety +16

      I believe he had a knee injury in 2005 after Roland Garros that basically finished him.

  • @secretpromisanceplayer3316
    @secretpromisanceplayer3316 Před 5 lety +30

    Man, the crowd, the crowd was so into it!

  • @rmn341
    @rmn341 Před rokem +3

    This was WAR

  • @fejuncor
    @fejuncor Před 5 lety +81

    safin, federer and d.nalbandian... my 3 fav players, always so fun to watch... full agressive tenis, all around, amazing shots

    • @MoLetalis
      @MoLetalis Před 4 lety

      Felipe Junkes Surely you mean Federer, Safin and Roddick? Nalbandian and Hewitt were good defensive but more passive players.

    • @MrGhazkull
      @MrGhazkull Před 4 lety +2

      @@MoLetalis I always liked nalbandian more at the talent aspect then roddick. Roddick was just way more professional at his approach to the game.

    • @MoLetalis
      @MoLetalis Před 4 lety +1

      @@MrGhazkull I understand, he was way more talented than Roddick. For some reason I always think Nalbandian only played for a few years, whereas Roddick was on the tour for a very long time, and therefore was able to enjoy him in many more occasions. Which is of course not entirely true.

    • @dellecapacitailcoraggiofis7536
      @dellecapacitailcoraggiofis7536 Před 4 lety +3

      Nalbandian was an extremely intelligent player and extremely hard to beat. for some reason he never won a grand slam

    • @634983
      @634983 Před 3 lety +1

      He dominated Federer in juniors

  • @Leejungwoo48
    @Leejungwoo48 Před 5 lety +71

    Greatest match I've ever seen to this day

  • @zirkovStar
    @zirkovStar Před 3 lety +12

    Лучший Матч Сафина за всю его КАрьеру. Тогда Федерер был в лучшей своей форме и за турнир никто не смог выиграть у него даже один Сэт. Когда Сафин выиграл у него Сэт я считал уже это достижением. А когда он обыграл Федерера я был в ШОКЕ!!!!!!!

  • @theeussr1615
    @theeussr1615 Před 4 lety +20

    So glad I watched this game live as a little child!

  • @user-dd7qx1kl8t
    @user-dd7qx1kl8t Před 3 lety +55

    Марат! Ты - лучший! Был, есть и будешь! Живая легенда!!

    • @HONORTONUMERIC123
      @HONORTONUMERIC123 Před rokem

      Marat is legend.... It's just a fate that there are so many kinds of players they have to face with many kinds of players within those G8 countries.... Not only G8 countries there are players from other than these G8 countries who plays so good that they walk out or lose their matches at the 3rd round, 4th ROUND and QF due to their injuries....

  • @danielastefan7274
    @danielastefan7274 Před 5 lety +51

    I've been waiting to be seeing this match in this category. For me, as Safin's fan, this is the best I've ever seen. Great memories watching great tennis. :)

  • @rohitnautiyal7090
    @rohitnautiyal7090 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I remember watching this match live!!

  • @TJFederer15
    @TJFederer15 Před 5 lety +38

    The pinnacle of shotmaking right here

  • @marstonrobert
    @marstonrobert Před 4 lety +15

    The longevity of Federer is amazing!!!!

    • @nicolegreen6978
      @nicolegreen6978 Před 4 lety +1

      Robert Marston not as amazing as Rafa’s though

    • @marstonrobert
      @marstonrobert Před 4 lety +1

      @@nicolegreen6978 i agree nicole green rafa nadals longevity is better because he plays a more physical aggressive game than federer he has had more injuries than anyone yet he is number 1 at 33 years old he has been in the top 10 in the rankings for 14 and a half years and ongoing!! this is something federer and djokovic have not managed !!! plus clay is the most demanding surface i believe!! rafa nadal is my favourite player nicole green so i totally agree with your statement rafa roger and novak have a few years left! i thought rafa would be retired by now !! amazing longevity!!!

    • @SHVideografie
      @SHVideografie Před 2 lety +1

      @@nicolegreen6978 Federer has made slamfinals and semifinals at the age of 37 and 38. I wonder if Nadal can do that.

  • @user-ph3fc8nc1u
    @user-ph3fc8nc1u Před rokem +5

    At that day Marat played match of all time and he won it. Marat is one of the most underrated players and one of those players who haven't fully realized their potential

  • @TheCricketer15
    @TheCricketer15 Před 5 lety +58

    It’s crazy Federer is still playing today and can beat everyone comfortably but a few ..

    • @shafqatishan437
      @shafqatishan437 Před 2 lety

      Not anymore

    • @souvikjha8242
      @souvikjha8242 Před 2 lety +3

      @@shafqatishan437 he wrote the comment 2 yrs ago....... fed is 40 now u need not write " not anymore"

  • @user-zm3ue9nz6c
    @user-zm3ue9nz6c Před 6 měsíci +2

    Этот матч как лекарство от стресса. Великий игрок. Красивая подача, и всё остальное... Высокий, стильный Марат. Гениальный человек

  • @liub25
    @liub25 Před 5 lety +22

    Fun fact: Weeks prior at the Hopman Cup, albeit an exhibition tournament, Safin lost all 6 matches he played including mixed doubles. He then went on to win this Australian Open.

  • @chuckandfluffy
    @chuckandfluffy Před rokem +4

    This was one of the best matches roger played. Marat was such a good tennis player.

  • @panneetantinukul5658
    @panneetantinukul5658 Před 7 měsíci +1

    The two talented players. Love them both.

  • @edgarpanganiban9339
    @edgarpanganiban9339 Před 3 lety +8

    Damn, Federer was just too perfect back then. The talent, the way he plays, the looks. Probably the greatest ever player you could possibly think of.

    • @mickaellandry9726
      @mickaellandry9726 Před 3 lety +1

      Let's see who will get the Grand Slams record to know who is the GOAT between Federer, Nadal and Djokovic.

    • @luilo7848
      @luilo7848 Před rokem

      @@mickaellandry9726 who is it now?

  • @user-xe3ud3ul2zzxc77
    @user-xe3ud3ul2zzxc77 Před 2 lety +5

    “Federer finishes the match on his knees” incredible power and spirit of Marat!

  • @rounick28
    @rounick28 Před 4 lety +7

    Best tennis match of all time, bar none.

  • @brightenarul7629
    @brightenarul7629 Před rokem +4

    Nostalgic moments. One of the best match I ever see 👀

  • @Polarcupcheck
    @Polarcupcheck Před 5 lety +28

    Both guys got talent and heart.

  • @user-bd9ir2ll2s
    @user-bd9ir2ll2s Před 2 lety +7

    Красавчик Сафин. Супер игра. Невозможное возможно!!! Легенда Российского тенниса.

    • @HONORTONUMERIC123
      @HONORTONUMERIC123 Před rokem

      Yeah... Legend of Russian tennis.... Never to forget tho.... Great player....

  • @user-fo4bn4qy3e
    @user-fo4bn4qy3e Před 4 lety +34

    Лучший по накалу матч, который я когда-либо смотрел. Спасибо, Марат!

  • @irishgirl3047
    @irishgirl3047 Před 2 lety +9

    What a player this safin was but he retired at 29 years old because he had a lot of injuries.He beat all the greatest more than once from Sampras to Novak

  • @jlrob85
    @jlrob85 Před 3 lety +5

    This is literally the greatest tennis match I’ve ever seen. Incredible

  • @miarebekka
    @miarebekka Před 5 lety +11

    I still remember very good this match! On that day i started to watching it around lunch time, and when the dinner began my mom war surprised this game still not finish hahahaha

  • @charl2night
    @charl2night Před 4 lety +4

    This year Safin was definitly unstoppable in AO

  • @viksinha5410
    @viksinha5410 Před 3 lety +7

    This was Safin's best birthday ever

  • @chenzhang19
    @chenzhang19 Před 2 lety +3

    This is the greatest game I have ever seen during the past 20 years

  • @mituldaniadventureJunkie
    @mituldaniadventureJunkie Před 5 lety +20

    one of my favorite matches of all time ! What a game..

  • @maturanita
    @maturanita Před 4 lety +11

    Satin is the only player that can say that he got his two Majors by defeating Sampras in one and Federer in the other one! (This was the SF, but it was obvious thar whoever came on top here would go on to win the whole tournament)

  • @HungNguyen-pr8dz
    @HungNguyen-pr8dz Před 4 lety +57

    The only player that could beat a prime Federer on a non-clay GS (2004-2007). Well done Safin. My first greatest match :)

    • @dre-p3058
      @dre-p3058 Před 2 lety +1

      nah david nalbandian did as well

    • @blistering2900
      @blistering2900 Před 2 lety

      @@dre-p3058 but only when Fed erer choked. I think he even had MPs in this match too

    • @Divvy21
      @Divvy21 Před 2 lety +3

      @@blistering2900 this wasn’t a choke in my opinion. Federer did have a match point in the 4th, but I think Safin earned that rather than Federer losing it. Federer also ended up saving match points in the 5th twice, but eventually Safin won 9-7 in the 5th

    • @HungNguyen-lr1rs
      @HungNguyen-lr1rs Před 2 lety

      @@dre-p3058 sure Nalbandian is a tough opponent for Federer, but he cannot beat Fed at GS after 2003

    • @CBendana
      @CBendana Před rokem

      @@dre-p3058 not between 2004-2007 which he was saying.

  • @elvahuang4780
    @elvahuang4780 Před 4 lety +5

    classic. safin forever!

  • @stasnet3692
    @stasnet3692 Před 3 lety +6

    Я и забыл, что это был не просто великий матч, а камбэк с матчбола! Марат!!!

  • @chansheng2731
    @chansheng2731 Před 5 lety +517

    When players tried to outplay each other rather than outgrind each other.

    • @cjinl2428
      @cjinl2428 Před 5 lety +8

      Could you explain that in detail? Genuinely curious what you mean.

    • @cjinl2428
      @cjinl2428 Před 5 lety +1

      Isn't that just offensive vs. defensive baseliner? Did most players change the way they play as time went on?

    • @edgarpanganiban9339
      @edgarpanganiban9339 Před 5 lety +51

      What he mean is that, both players try to go for the winner. Rather than play safe and just return the ball.

    • @pomerlain8924
      @pomerlain8924 Před 5 lety +91

      Basically, compare this match on a faster surface to the 2012 AO final played on a slower surface and you'll understand what he's talking about. Fed and Safin were trying to get the first strike in and end points. Rafa and Novak just grinded from the baseline waiting for the other to miss.
      That's why Fed-Safin were combined +18 in W/UE ratio, while Nadal-Djokovic were a combined -39 W/UE ratio. And the Fed-Safin match had more games, including a 9-7 5th set, and still finished in under 4 and half hours. Nadal-Djokovic had less games, and finished 7 minutes shy of 6 hours.

    • @dragan3659
      @dragan3659 Před 5 lety +43

      Pomerlain89 they weren't playing passive it's just they're great defenders

  • @billabongboomerang7704
    @billabongboomerang7704 Před 2 lety +2

    I was 24 yrs old back then, surely one of the best tennis matches ever, one for the pool room👌

  • @balaji21121109
    @balaji21121109 Před 4 lety +11

    Classic Safin.

  • @prashanthm6477
    @prashanthm6477 Před 4 lety +75

    Safin was the world number 4 then... imagine the 4 now... Dimitrov.. Zverev etc... the difference in quality...

    • @97abilash
      @97abilash Před 4 lety +27

      And the top 3 now - Novak, Rafa, Roger. Don't think you'll ever see a greater top 3 than that.

    • @tacombustiona2663
      @tacombustiona2663 Před 4 lety +3

      @@97abilash probably not in the next 100 years hahaha

    • @pekillas2593
      @pekillas2593 Před 4 lety +9

      Murray is better than him and he's been number 4 for years

    • @arsh9796
      @arsh9796 Před 4 lety +3

      Medvedev is the new Safin mb?

    • @jorgeandrescoppiano.5715
      @jorgeandrescoppiano.5715 Před 4 lety +4

      Arshak Hayrapetyan will be hopefully. Incredible: Defense. Consistency. Focus. And much more emotionally and mentally stable. For me. Imagine if he added more aggressiveness vs the biggest opponents.

  • @bdgregorybd
    @bdgregorybd Před 4 lety +10

    This match started about a decade and a half worth of semifinal classics at the AO. 2009 nadal vs verdasco, 2012 djokovic vs Murray, 2013 Federer vs Murray, 2017 Nadal vs Dimitrov and Federer vs Wawrinka, and forgot about 2016 Murray vs Raonic

    • @bsrussian
      @bsrussian Před 3 lety +1

      2013 federer vs murray wasnt really that good of a match. he was in a horrible horrible form in 2013

  • @marnix6801
    @marnix6801 Před 3 lety +13

    Safin could have won so much more!

  • @Meowth88
    @Meowth88 Před 3 měsíci

    Love Safin and Federer huge inspirations growing up

  • @HushAOE
    @HushAOE Před 3 lety +3

    Siempre que extraño el tenis veo este video, lo que pegaba Safin y como jugaba RF!!

  • @user-xr3os6rj7c
    @user-xr3os6rj7c Před 4 lety +12

    Марат это теннисный Роналдиньо. В детстве у меня в комнате висели два плаката, на первом Марат а на втором Кафельников. Но Марат это душа тенниса. Обожал моменты когда он взрывался и показывал то, за что я полюбил эту игру!

  • @Rhapsody79
    @Rhapsody79 Před 4 lety +8

    Amazing match! I remember it as if it had been yesterday!

  • @user-xe7jl7kz5z
    @user-xe7jl7kz5z Před 4 lety +20

    Да уж, были времена когда Роджера ставили на колени в прямом смысле слова))

  • @user-ce7pv4on3q
    @user-ce7pv4on3q Před 5 lety +51

    В этот день я полюбил теннис!

    • @user-el1pd3cu1g
      @user-el1pd3cu1g Před 4 lety +4

      Блин ,я тоже. Только ровно за год до этого матча.

    • @user-dc9wh3yv5t
      @user-dc9wh3yv5t Před 4 lety +5

      @@user-el1pd3cu1g дадада! все матчи с сафиным на aus open 2004 запоем, ночью, пока спят родители) а утром надо было в школу)

    • @Slavenki
      @Slavenki Před 4 lety +1

      Многие тогда полюбили теннис ))

  • @martinhall932
    @martinhall932 Před 5 lety +4

    Love this match. I've watched it and its highlights so many times.

  • @ACTennis
    @ACTennis Před 4 lety +119

    federers greatest mistake - changing his shirt

  • @CassThurs
    @CassThurs Před 5 lety +21

    Gone are the good days