Roger Federer vs Pete Sampras: Wimbledon fourth round, 2001 (Extended Highlights)
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Exactly said: "The end of an era, and the beginning of a new era"
Not before Hewitt won Wimbledon somehow
And yet Federer is almost a decade older than Sampras in this video and still playing.
Super next gen. forever! Llyton JC Ferrero Marat ARod Nalbandian Gonza and Roger. It's better than new next gen. today. They've all got slams or runner up at aged 19-22.
moosa sampas was bored of tennis very early at this stage wasnt feeling like training but hadbt admitted to himself that he was bored of tennis at such an age he said in interview ( he only gathered to train for one us open next year for which he called back his kld coach)
@@brankojovic2000 why and how is that?
no coaching, no racket breaking, no verbal abuse to the ump. sampras had class.
Both players had class.
I agree 100% Still my favorite player all time!
No 40 seconds between especially crucial points either...no leaving the court or removing shoe and sock when other guy is gonna serve for the match...Rafa is awesome and obviously a true champion who does not need my approval...LOL...but I wonder how the entire ATP tour including federer can oversee his dilemmas...obviously I'm missing something...Emotional Intelligence...the ways of the world...I would be crazy like Kirgyos for sure...
Your comment is targeting serena
Except for "that's way out!" at 4:22 in the first set. 🤭
Still gives me goosebumps to see the end of an era and beginning of another.
Yep, the end of 100% perennial rye and the start of the mix 70% rye 30% fescue to give slower courts and higher bounces.
And now a ending again
Another has now ended
@@Rimpianto But it played fast because of how much it rained at Wimbledon that year. Plus there weren't as many long rallies in the tournament overall unlike 2002 when the bounce was more like a hardcourt due to the heat. Plus it played slower
yes beginning of weak era 2001 ended by Nadal in 2008
Sampras retired at the age of 32. Federer still active with almost 40 - and still top 10. Amazing player.
31
Doping, same as Nadal
@@AnteNDH1 What bullshit. In all sports, preparation, nutrition and recovery have improved.
Sampras is a sportsman from the 80s, Federer of this century. Two different eras
Goat unless Nadal surpasses him in slams in which case he's goat
What's your point... He decided to stop playing tennis, so he just retired. His final game was winning US open.
Commentator : "Federer could hardly believe it. The emotion of the moment, of having beaten the greatest grass court player of all time"
Federer : hold my beer...
Juu Jika Dustin Brown: hold my dreads
@@sergeantdetergent6342 dustin brown? Nice joke
Seti of course it’s a joke. I was referencing the fact that he can take down some giants on grass like he just did to Zverev.
@@sergeantdetergent6342 zverev isnt a giant dude is just so damn overrated
Thiem is tha man bro😂🙌🙌🙌🇦🇹
Federer is an artist.
So Federer stops Sampras from winning a record 8th Wimbledon title and then proceeds to do so himself 16 years later.
Antoine whaaat
8 career Wimbledon wins.
I fuckin Hated Sampras game, but looking back now. Pete was probably the only guy that could make roger uncomfortable on grass in both their primes, due to the sheer dominance of the Sampras serve
Yes it´s crazy to think about. I have to give much respect to both Pete Sampras and Roger Federer for what they have done in their tennis careers. :)
Federer is a savage
This game is a historic game of generational change in the tennis.
Sets are made of games, matches are made of sets. This MATCH ...
@@sliceserve234Someone didn’t get enough loved from their parents….
@@Crazy_Dwarf actually true, bad childhood, abuse.
Coming back to watch this today after Alcaraz just beat Djokovic. Gave me serious flashbacks to this match, which I haven't watched since it was live back in 2001. What a great day to be a fan.
The passing of the Torch and the transition from one era to the next.
L'ho rivista anche io dopo alcaraz djokovic. Mi ha fatto lo stesso effetto...
Pete still my favorite of all time.
a very similar match no doubt...history repeats itself
Sampras is 29 and Djokovic is 36.
Almost 20 years later, Federer still in top 3, I lift my hat to that :))
The longevity really is crazy.
Absolutely! Federer’s remarkable longevity can only be stopped by a global pandemic! How good is that???
who would have thought the weak era would last 21 years
@@mtklaric yeah because having djokovic and nadal is totally the weak era....
🐐🐐
when the goat beat the goat to become the goat
Paul Pierce There's only one GOAT though
this made me chuckle
and stopped the goat from securing the goat
I have only one thing to say- b'ahhh … ;o)
Djokovic is the goat. He will surpass fed, owns him head to head
Sampras. 85sq inch racket.
Came out in 1984, never switched technology.
Served 130mph consistently.
The Man was the God of Tennis.
Seeing cross generations in such close battles is a bitter sweet moment for one.
yes, he was.
il futuro numero 1 della storia del tennis contro quello che è il numero 2
never switched technology - that was a misstacke. he admitted later
He was amazing. Not as amazing as the big 3 but right behind, and top 10 of all time along with Laver Borg McEnroe etc
This video will be amongst the most trending now after the announcement of Federer's retirement.
Truly this was the moment when a star was born.
Indeed. Am old enough to remember watching this match live. Very much a Sampras fan. And i knew in that moment after Roger defeated his idol, he would be *THE MAN* after. And he sure was for many, many years. Ushering *THE GOLDEN AGE* of men's tennis that we probly will never see again in our lifetimes.
@@leonardobraynen1524 I was happy because at that time Pat Rafter was my favourite player.....and I thought with Federer beating Sampras.....the road is clear for Rafter.
But who knew that the tournament will belong to Goran Ivanisevic eventually.
What a final it was...!!
@@aakashkamra1987 man its funny u mention that cuz that match btwn Rafter vs. Ivanisivic is to this day such a *CLASSIC MATCH!!!* And to me, its up there with Borg vs. Macenroe '80 Wimbledon. That is until the 2008 *WIMBLEDON FINAL* Featuring Roger vs. Rafael Nadal which will go down as *THE GREATEST MATCH OF ALL TIME!!!*
But i wanted both Pat Rafter & Goran to win bt impossible- there could ONLY 1! AND I PICKED GORAN cuz Pete Sampras denied him so much times so with pete gone this was his last & ONLY CHANCE!
@@leonardobraynen1524 I have heard a lot about the 1980 Wimbledon final but unfortunately I wasn't even born at that time LOL....!!
Also don't forget to mention the 2019 Wimbledon final......Federer vs Djockovic.....it was yet another legendary final.
@@aakashkamra1987 Pete Sampras was my first favorite player and then Federer happened. :)
Who on earth can hit second serve over 120+mph into the corner consistently with the racquet made in the 80s?? The guy is not human.
Worawat Srisawasdi Today they would measure 140-150 mph
It was 2001, his racquet wasn't made in the 80's.
plica06 was designed in th 80‘s. I think 1984.
@@smftrsddvjiou6443 Racquet technology has not changed much since the 80s, the introduction of graphite and composites. String technology has made massive developments though.
@@Raven05R6 No. There is huge difference between racquets made in the 80's compared to now. Wide body racquets were introduced in the mid 90's which were far more powerful yet lighter than the 80's. Rafa's racquet is another level beyond those wide body racquets. That's why he can hit winners from 5 metres behind the baseline which is impossible with an 80's racquet.
2001...god, this seems like a generation ago, and Federer is still going strong, almost 20 years later.
Always improving
The world was so different... Much happier maybe I'm nostalgic but pre internet era I had amazing time with my cousins, extended family, neighbours. Now it feels like nobody has time for anyone.
@@kasimshaikh3750 Exactly. I miss 90’s.
@@victorray9369 this is 2001 not the 90's lmao
@@oscaralegre3683 I knew it. I’m talking about missing 90’s life style.
A star was born. No one could have known at the time that Federer would surpass Sampras. Nobody would have given Federer a prayer, but his ability return Pistol Pete's serve was the key to his success !
That three players would surpass Sampras....in the SAME ERA!
No.. the truth is Sampras although actually win this game with correct referee, actually he is retired in 2001. He stopped working in late 2000. This is also why he went from 6 years in a row no1 to no10 in 2001 and zero titles. He is retired in 2001. Then 2002 prepared for just one tournament which is at his home US and to retire proper way. He has explained his after end of 2000 period in interview.
@@toddjohnson271sampras is better than all 3 in fast surfaces forget the number and watch the games up to 2000. that level is higher than big3 on fast courts.
@@toddjohnson271 with the big 3 for like 16 yrs they won every single grand slam
@@AVL942on much, much slower courts.
His win against sampras helped federer. It gave him the motivation to move ahead. Some things have huge effect.
Of course. Sampras despite his age was.the 7x Wimbledon champ here AND was defending champion too! So no msan feat by Federer.
Unbelievable Federer seems like a 35 year old in his composure and focus . Incredible nerves as a 19 year old against monster Sampras.
Practically 20 years old
Sampras is the reason Agassi lost all his hair. Fed would not Suffer the same fate. Lol
Not really all that incredible. Sampras isn't really a monster on 2001 Wimbledon green clay. On 90s fast grass he was a monster.
@@darkdoctor417 While probably not at his peak, he was still in good shape on his best surface and carrying his massive experience against a talented youngster. Federer's game was far from complete, peak Roger would have closed this in 3-4 sets.
Wimbledon grass was slowed significantly AFTER 2001. 2001 is about the same speed as the 1990s. Get your facts right
Whos here after whatching his interview with vogue?
Thats me. Lol.
Everyone lol
Me😂😂😂
😂😂😂 me to
Me...hi there,respect from Java,huges fan of Sampras & Federer #Goat
At 13:32 Sampras serve @ 136 mph is incredibly impressive given the racquet technology back then was inferior. that's pure technique...still one of the greatest serves in my book
I think it is the #1 serve all of time
Sampras serve was better then Federer's ever was.
@@Tito-bv6om Is that fact or opinion. Regardless, it's a douchey sounding statement..
Sampras obviously had the best serve of all time. Not "one of the greatest".
@@Tito-bv6om well he was all about serve and volley.
Still overall Federer was a better player
I've had the privilege to watch this live, the two great players I most admire for their style and sportsmanship. Federer is a worthy successor to Sampras, and I miss the classic serve-volley craftsmanship.
Sampras just 28 (29, corrected) ...people keep saying that he was too old and thus lost against Federer.
Federer 37 when he almost defeated Djokovic in Wimbledon 2019.
Soooo...
Yes almost 😂😂
Pete was born in August ‘71 so he was just a few weeks off 30 here. But point taken.
Right! Depending the skill, not the age.
Pete wasn’t old at all here but he played like an old man
Modern day people train with more knowledge i guess nutrition n biomechanic to stay helathy fit for longer i guess
How ironic that at the opening of the video the sporstscaster said "he will be the first man ever to win eight Wimbledon!"
And we all looked at Sampras instead of Federer. Silly us back then.
Synchronicity.
AIMING TO BECOME* the first.
Sampras were considered by many then to be the GOAT ... now he's so far down the ladder in a blink of an eye .. its like Fed, Rafa and Djoker took turns to slap him in his face ..
At least no one will have as hair knee caps, Sampras wins that one.
I have watched this moment 100X. It never gets old watching a champion born as Sampras, also 19, did when beating Lendl, McEnroe and Agassi to win his first grand slam final.
I love the one handed backhand! It's so smooth. Sampras is one of the greats! Federer became my favorite player when Sampras retired.
People forget Federer had a temper in those early days. He then, through mentoring, became ice cold.
oldskool he was 19 dude
Yeah I know he was young, it was just interesting to see how he developed over that time. Not many do. Murray was still pretty angry at times even up till recently. A lot of players show their emotion on court. Roger ended up being someone who has worked on that aspect of his game harder than most I think.
oldskool yes i believe he went through therapy for anger and temper management, he was and still is very open about it
@@ishanbaral3765 Nadal began winning GS events at 18 and always controlled himself.
testosterone dropped
jesus that court is lightning fast compared to today
those were the good old days
Last Wimbledon before getting slowed.
TIGERSABU no this was already slowed Wimbledon. It was slowed in Autumn of 2000.
No it was really slow in 2008
I'm thinking they will be returning to fast conditions again. Best 3/5 sets every round is too long for young viewers today
Today 2th July 2021. Before 20 Years and he is still playing Wimbledon
People recognize how brilliant Roger played, but don't give PETE enough credit for his plays. This was the worse year of PETE's career and he was clearly having an off day against a genius playing genius tennis, but he still came up with insane serves and volleys that made this match incredibly close. The 136 mph serve PETE hit in a tiebreaker down 2 sets to 1 followed a few points later by the on-the-rise, behind-his-back perfect-drop-shot volley Pete hit to win the 4th set was insane.
It reminds me about a joke:
"this young one looks pretty good. He might win a slam or two".
Been saying that about Tsitsipas
This is when everybody in the tennis world realised a new champion is about to emerge! 20 years after, Federer not only beat Sampras in that Wimbledon fourth game, but also broke all his records, if I'm not mistaking. What a champion!
Да, по количеству тбш именно Федерер первым обошёл Сампреса
@Khepri actually not - look up - and certainly Rafa broke only one
@@questionmark7045 They both broke many actually...
Djokovic and Nadal will be the goats
@@questionmark7045 Federer is most coward player in history...if Nadal and Djocovic there since 2001 your white chick even ended with only 5 GS
@@guilhermebahia6050 I don't think they will break his grass records
23:25 awh look at federer. u can clearly see how much he wants and has worked toward this. 20 years later, and he’s still phenomenal.
It’s such a historic match. The end of Sampras domination and the beginning of Federer domination. Federer said recently that this was one of his probably 3 favorite games he ever played.
I always liked the part at the end where Sampras bowed but Federer forgot, then went back and did the same. As I watched Federer rack up slams, it became more and more symbolic of Roger's respect for the legends, and how he followed in their footsteps but eventually walked ahead of them all.
That was some of the most beautiful tennis ever from both sides. One handed backhand passing shots are some of the greatest looking shots in the game.
I don't know why, but Sampras was one of my favourite players. Maybe because Sampras just played. Without emotions. He was a machine 🙂
Never get enough watching Federer playing, that's why I am here searching for a game 20 years back then
I've been a huge fan of three legends - Ivan Lendl, Pete Sampras & Roger Federer. All three share same qualities like being extremely cool even in adverse circumstances, never playing to the galleries in terms of on-court antics & total dedication to their chosen sport. And yes, all three have been excellent ambassadors of the game....
All three of them had similar game....good first serve, one handed back hand and powerful Forehand
This match was all Class When a 19 year boy defeated the Goat to become a Goat himself.
it is funny to think that goat was defeated by the new goat then came yet another goat, Djokovic. Tennis fans are so lucky to witness this
@@miloraddjurdjic1695 well said buddy
@@miloraddjurdjic1695 Novak disgusts me. Please dun mention his name.
@@kenchan5968 NO
Lol “19 year old boy” yet Federer looks like he’s 30
Pete Sampras was my favorite tennis player.He was So humble and without nervous. Love from Azerbaijan!
Such an emotional match... I feel so bad for Sampras, but so happy for Rog. When he cried at the end I almost cried with him.
Everybody falls when time comes, Pete did, Federer did, Djokovic will. What stays is respect of one to another.
Nadal??
Well said ❤️
Djokovic was in pretty bad shape from 2017 to mid 2018
It gets interesting when they are nearly finished. I'm looking forward to seeing Djoker at 37 fighting it out against someone new who could beat him.
Djokovic will probably be the oldest player to win a grand slam. Federer is done, and has never been onthe level as Djoko.
I watched live broadcast of this match and was heartbroken to see my favourite player on the losing side. Only to realize later that every great player's reign as a Champion has to end one day !
Passing of the torch moment right there. Two of my favourite players growing up right there
And the GOAT emerged.
This is the only Federer game that I can recall hearing him grunt.
lmao yup
and not loud like certain infamous players- grunters should be penalised
He actually had to work hard to beat Pete :)
This was his first and only meeting with the man he idolized
He grunts sometimes when he does the slice serve.
rogers serve changed so much
For the better
Jason Zhou , yeah, interesting that pros change their serve during carreer. One would think their serve has been developed entering the tour.
@@smftrsddvjiou6443 sometimes the changes are technical. Other times, they're just to work around health issues
Everything in his game got better
Quite emotional aswell
I fondly recall watching this live and loving every minute of it. Certainly became a bit of a Federer fan afterwards and can't believe two decades on he is still around and strong. Let's hope he returns next year.
And here we are, 20 years later in 2021 with Fed now aged 39 with 8 Wimbledon titles, getting ready to enter the fray again...
Federer 8 wbedon in 21 years sampras 7 wimbeldons in 9 years
@@suhasjoshi2905 Fed got his eight between 2003 and 2017 in the era of Djokovic and Nadal. Nothing to sneeze at
June 18, 2019 Still watching it. Absolute gem of a footage.
Nijas B Rawther watching it in self quarantine 2020 mar
Sixteen years later, Roger Federer wins his 8th Wimbledon title in straight sets
Didn't lose a set in any match.
Forever Purple N Gold the first man won historically 8th Wimbledon titles and without dropped one set at age 36.
Imagine stepping through a time machine and watching a crowd not be overwhelmingly on Federer's side
For all the great champions to have played the game Federer is the one that gave me the most enjoyment. It's nigh on impossible to dislike him
He is Roger Federer after all.
bro in fact that not true ? when the game ended he won vs the 7 time champ sampras still the crowed was so happy for him and cheering for him so lowed like the knew he was the one somehow they knew
Sampras was one classy dude.
I never saw him get angry and be
disrespectful to anyone!!
Sampras' serves are freakin terrifying!
Fooking hell
they didn't call him pistol for nothin. best server in history.
yeah, sounds like a cannon going off.
Sampras serve was a monster killer😂😂🤪🔥
Surely one of the great classics of Wimbledon history.
16 JULY 2023
Watching this today just as Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic. The new blood defeats the old blood, the cycle must continue.
It's almost surprising now looking back there was a time when Federer wasn't the favorite to win a match.
I saw this match live, it was amazing. Here I am rewatching it the day Roger won his 20th Slam.
Best game I’ve ever seen. Positive attacking tennis of the highest quality sustained to the end. No quarter given.
Federer Vs Nadal 2008 Wimbledon final
From one great to another..a new era has started.both men are incredible . Heavily dependent on talent and skill.Prime sampras and prime Federer an absolute joy to watch.pure class
whos still watching this in June 2019?
I am not
I am ;)
Pistol Pete they called him for his fast serves. Imagine if he had today's ultra efficient rackets ;)
I am
I didn't not watch,,,
the last 7 seconds. I didn't finish watching so it's not counted.
Thanks for posting highlights of these classic matches! Please keep it up!
Its amazing that Federer was still using the racquet he used here up until a few years ago. While Murray/Djokovic/Nadal were all growing up with the new technology. He should have changed so much sooner. Such a handicap for him for those initial years he played Nadal etc.
It's so weird seing Roger serve & volley that much. He really redefined the game after this.
Remember the technology also redefine the game.
Very boring to watch, the points finished too quickly
@@agostinisoleyn7810 Modern racquet technology has ruined Tennis. Every player plays the same style regardless of the Court surface.
The innocence of youth. At 19 who would have know Roger would go on to have an amazing career.
This Federer guy has great potential
Chairman Meow I see him win 20th Grand Slam in the future.
James Style Yes I'm hoping he beats Cilic tomorrow
@@chairmanmeow3693 Once they slowed the grass his potential became great lol
Could win a few slams
@@sammcpherson6969 lol
I actually remember Roger Federer at the start of his professional career. This was priceless.
that iconic forehand return on matchpoint...Pete kept hitting his previous serves to Feds backhand ..and was getting burnt...Feds return game was superb throughout the match...I don't think Pete ever faced somebody with that type of return percentage in Wimbledonbefore.
No one will know today but the grass had been changed in 2001 to 100 rye . Now it was playing fast because of the rain but the bounce wasn't low like previous years, but Federer's hand eye coordination was incredible
Sampras was a champ of his era. I grew up watching him conquering the grass-court, he is simply a legend.
same here. i won't get into goat debate. at his prime sampras was a conquerer.
Sampras was a machine. Very few unforced errors.
Accurate as a computer
Federer at age 19 playing like a master. I believe he can win Wimbledon again this year.
@@Tendorro Nope, it's grass not clay. Federer will destroy him.
@@ivantapia7013 Why not Djokovic? BTW Wimbledon is green Roland Garros today. That's why Nadal always was dangerous there.
@@ziguigui22 The Joker is definitely a candidate, but FedEx would defeat Nadal this year.
@@Tendorro i think he was talking about Wimbledon and not french open!! lmaoooo
@@Tendorro Nadal is not going to win on grass anymore ever
the feeling when he first heard the center court crowd was supporting him, such an emotional and touching, absolutely amazing, congrats Rog!
Feels so good seeing this match again. God, I wish Federer would get younger by 10 years and start playing again.
I miss this tennis.
Federer was destined for greatness with this win against Sampras.
cravity that’s right. Although the next year he was knocked out in the first round. The year after that he won it. 😊
Greatness?
Nadal & Djokovic : Hold our beers
@@izdyhar82 Federer is tennis GOAT: www.ultimatetennisstatistics.com/goatList
howtheyplay.com/individual-sports/Top-10-Greatest-Male-Tennis-Players-of-All-Time
@@izdyhar82 u bring djokovic ,u actin like the guy wasnt has 20 GS,dumbass
@@abundanceblissing2009 Nadal the goat
My favorite things about Pete.
-135 mph first serve
-120 mph second serve
-Massive kick serve
-Laser-like focus
-Great returns
and most of all
No going for a towel after EVERY SINGLE POINT!
What about his running forehand???
Daniel Gregson
Noticed that too..
His best skill surely was his special ability to wipe off sweat from his forehead with just one finger.
Lendl had his extra-large ugly sweatbands, McEnroe rubbed his head sidewise against the sleeves, Nadal needs tons of towels and Federer just doesn't sweat.
@Soaring Hawk yessss! I think people totally underestimated his eyebrows.
I always loved his slam dunk overhead!
The two greatest grass court players ever in an epic match! What an amazing display of grace and sportsmanship shown by both (esp. on the part of Sampras on two close line calls that BOTH went against him). I hope Roger can pull out another superb performance in what may be his last Wimbledon here in 2021.
Pit
Novak also on the list of best ever grass court players
im a huge huge Federer fan but i have to concede that Djokovic is probably the greatest player that has ever lived
@@Cyber277CDPR ya he tie sampras now with wimbledon title.. Novak is in numbers the best player in history
@@Cyber277CDPR Sampras is the king of fast grass, meanwhile Federer and Djokovic are kings of medium/slow grass.
@@andreazonin i disagree, federer changed the game completely . Then djokovic futhermore, Djokovic has zero weaknesses, the most complete player in history
Enjoy retirement GOAT.
Sampras had a godlike second serve !
Nicolas that's y they call him pistol Pete
He doesn't have one. He has two first serves.
Nicolas but of course except he has 2 first serves instead.
yes...but I was kinda surprised by how often he needed to use it.
Indeed, but Pete must have thought WTF at 21:48.
Sampras hit a 121 mph second serve at 5-5 in the tiebreaker. Those are the kinds of serves that made him so absurdly good. This match was a true changing of the guard, perhaps more in retrospect, but Sampras was still playing extremely well at this stage.
The birth of a star! Incredible player, i love Federer!
This was 2-3 months before I was born and just yesterday Federer retired man what a legend 🤗🤗
0:00 Two wild GOATs appear
LOL EXACTLY. too bad a wild Andy Roddick couldn't appear as well
Wild Lahyani appears.
Martín M. It’s just not appears. Nice try though.
At this age Federer already displays a volley better than any top player today. Looks like nobody trains this skill very much these days.
The game favors servebots as demonstrated with Federer's style and the fact that they made the Australian Open courts faster in 2017. Why did Federer win 8 Wimbledon titles and only 1 Roland Garros? Because his baseline game is not that good, on clay the serve is not so relevant. Due to the lower speed of clay, the serve is neutralized. No serve, no party.
At least RF has 5 times Roland Garros finals. He could win only 1 Roland Garros only because of Nadal, not that RF has a bad baseline game.
Marcos Villavicencio Federer is one of the best baseliners ever moron!😂
@@srkucrickk That's the dumbest thing I've ever read.
Christopher Harris That's the dumbest thing I've ever read.
In retrospect this match is like seeing a sky with two suns.
Brilliantly put
this was sampras last year on tour. he was clearly past his prime and never fully recovered from that injury in 1999. yet federer barely beat him here. only the last 2 points decided this match. imagine what a prime sampras would do to the big 3 on grass. he’s the real king of wimbledon!
The serving from Sampras was just out of this world! The power and speed he sent over the net to Federer in that 4th set tie break was sensational ... hitting 134, 135, 136 mph serves with ease ... his serve was just unreturnable ... Federer couldn’t handle the power of the Sampras serve in that breaker.
What’s even more astounding is he used a racket that he’d used since the late 80s/early 90s ... and if he’d have used more modern technology ... he’d have been thumping in serves at around 150 mph ... mind boggling!
Never has a serve been so powerful yet so accurate ... Sampras was just a serving machine!
Then why isn't he serving fast coffee?
The accurate part comes from that ancient, thin racket. Him being able getting near 140mph with that thing was a huge advantage.
It seems like even then the crowd somehow realized
how epic this match was, a changing of the guard.
It's like the one time that Mozart met the young Beethoven. Mozart said: "One day this boy will make the world sit up and listen."
exactly this young man beating there best champ and they cheered for him so hard when he won somehow they loved him first day haha i dont know how but they knew he was the one i guess
The changing of the guard. Two of the greatest players Wimbledon has ever seen
Novak Đoković 🇷🇸☦️🏴☠️
@@nusknvp1970
No, Djokovic sull'erba non è assolutamente all'altezza di Sampras e Federer
Loro due sono i più grandi a Wimbledon!
I will miss Federer forever. The 🐐
This was almost 20 years ago. God I'm old lol
I am 49
There’s no excuses,but Pete was struggling that year,hadn’t won a title since US 2000,he was about 70% οf his best form,as for Roger,who could imagine the future,such a great player he would become
Sampras didn't win US Open 2000, Safin did. Sampras won US 2002.
Sampras and Federer will always be my favourites
One of them did turn out to be the first to win 8 Wimbledon titles.
I watched Sampras through the years, he grew on me as he defeated favorites I never thought would lose. He became a favorite! I watched matches where Sampras played like a finely tuned robot, possessing unhuman skills that I've never seen matched. While he had problems with Roger, my favorite player now, there were times when Sampras was what seemed, truly artificial inteligence.
He was so good on service games
Roger certainly modeled himself from Sampras' champion mentality. Compared to all the other guys, these two have the best stoic mental game. And it's obvious how much they benefited from it.
@@zxbc1 Djokovic is the mental and spiritual successor to PETE, and has said he took inspiration from PETE's mental strength growing up. PETE in turn greatly admires and supports Novak
at the end the narrator say "the champion is out"... big mistake... the Champion is IN!!! #GOAT
Actually this match should have gone to Sampras it is a mistake by the line man. at 6-5 tiebreak the federer shot is out. Sampras would prob win the game. And this is the worst year in Sampras career.
innosanto The match was still really close , Federer deserved to win
I agree that Sampras was cheated on a critical line call - and there are only a few moments when he really ramps it up and when he does he wins. But it doesn't matter at all - this matches doesn't prove who's best - it's more like an amazing gift that both champions faced each other on their favorite court and it went to five very close sets.
@@innosanto Actually too pity that Pete lost this match. He looked really bad when chaked Roger's hand. Feel sorry for him
@@innosanto yes. Sampras realized he should have used his new racket. He would have won it.
Prime Sampras would have been more than a match for Fed, Nadal Djok in their primes. Especially at Wimbledon he was immense
Yes Sampras would be tough to beat on grass but since they slowed down the court so much, his game would have suffered significantly. Besides Roger, Rafa, and Novak are all excellent returners of serve.
Im here to witness the end of another era....
I was very lucky to watch this match live on TV, and impressed by Roger’s game. However, I never thought he could achieve, even surpass, what Sampras has done at that time. I’m happy I was wrong.
I appreciate Federer's talent, but Sampras will always be my favourite player.
I was born in 1985, played tennis as a teenager, and I had Wilson Sampras Tour rackets.
He and Agassi were at their prime and their aggressive style always inspired me.
Today I play Padel (pretty popular in my country) and I am still inspired by them.
Now, Federer is a different player and what he achieved is unbelivable.
Classic match between two of the classiest players in men's tennis.
Alcaraz vs Djokovic. Could this be history repeating itself and alcaraz becoming the new federer ?