MUSTER V BECKER | 1995 MONTE-CARLO FINAL | ATP

[@doctorgarbonzo2525]

The Muster story is so incredible, Remember in '89 Muster's Leg was pinned & crushed by a drunk driver, The Man's relentless passion & training got him to #1 in 95-96

[@domikessler7703]

He played few days after Hospital with one Leg in a Chair with weels. Sad that Thiem and Muster dont worked!

[@jdmresearch]

From a report I found: "After the match, in his presser, Becker heavily insinuated that Muster was taking drugs, asking how he could be "dying" against Gaudenzi, spend the night on a drip, come back for the final and save 2 championship points, and then win a 6-0 fifth set. Muster heard this and immediately took a drugs test, which came back negative. Becker was later fined by the ATP for his comments."

[@Alexandra-dy2ns]

Becker has always been a sour loser and very unlikeable.

[@uncletony6210]

but if you look at Muster's physique compared to just a year before...

[@seveglider8406]

Muster played the majority of his career on 1 good leg. He still won 44 tournaments. I don't understand why Michael Chang and Yannick Noah are in the Hal of Fame and Muster isn't!

[@dinomijatovic3921]

Wow I wasnt aware Muster isn’t in Hall of Fame?! Inspiring professional who returned after serious injury and one of the best claycourt players who won RG, played couple of RG finals more, won I think 10 claycourt titles in 95 I think, won Masters titles on all surfaces I think and was No1 in era of Sampras, Agassi, Stich, Becker, Edberg, Ivanišević and Courier..so unfair!

[@seveglider8406]

@@dinomijatovic3921 The only blemish on Muster's career is he never won a match at Wimbledon. However, he won 44 tournaments and won 44 of the 55 final matches he played. His record is superior to many players who are enshrined in the Tennis Hall of Fame. Muster played most of his career on 1 good leg. His record would have been more impressive if he didn't sustain a serious leg injury in 1989.

[@dinomijatovic3921]

@@seveglider8406 at least he beat Chang at RG hehe

[@seveglider8406]

@@dinomijatovic3921 Do Yourself a favor. Do an on line search for Thomas Muster. You will be impressed with his record! His record is more impressive than Hall of Famers Chang, Noah, Ivansivic and Stich.

[@doctorgarbonzo2525]

One can only imagine? How many more he would have won with 2 legs

[@danoliver8804]

Muster was a machine on his day. His game is suited for today's game.

[@TimelyAdventure]

He looks very modern out there

[@madhukark8327]

Thomas Muster was incredible fighter and champion specially on clay courts. To beat Boris and behind 2 sets was simply outstanding display of his skills and stamina. To see Boris loosing this match and 5th set by 0-6 was really heart breaking.

[@forwardever6866]

Best game from Boris on clay. Sad that he didnt win. Miss these days when players had different styles.

[@bobhebel4116]

Becker really was in incredible form. He was always a terrific athlete, with an unparalleled ability to dive for balls. The difference in this tournament is that his shot-making was also superlative, which it needed to be to stand a chance against Muster.

[@M.EngelhART]

Becker Played Aggressive This Day With Much Serve And Volley, But Often He Wanted To Win On Clay From The Baseline With His Ground Strokes. This Made It Not Easier.

[@Alexandra-dy2ns]

Not good enough on this particular day. The better one won deservedly.

[@ManMachinist]

Classic heart break moment for any Becker fan. I cried that day.

[@reneandreeahrens4246]

The last set Becker gave up he did not fight anymore

[@al2498]

Boris was on the way to win. Cleary and deservedley. Then Muster made at the third set a hollywood-like show, pretended to be injured, stopped running, started to limp. And Boris was confused and lost completely his flow. Then - suddenly and sooo suprisingly - Muster was cured - must be miracle - and run of the court like a rabbit ... I hated Muster for that in that moment. Boris was never again that close to win on clay.

[@per-axeljonsson2717]

One of the best matches ever played. Fantastic tennis!! 😃

[@frankcarbo6622]

And simply because of string and frame technology, we will never ever again see such a rich and entertaining contrast of styles.

[@frankcarbo6622]

@@fundhund62 So citing one singular, beyond talented example, Federer, proves that we still generally have varied shotmaking and contrasts of playing style equal to the Muster/Becker era ?? Sorry, nope... Additionally, while it was well known that tennis experts saw that a young Fed (with his original 85 Pro Staff) hit the ball "differently" than other pros, he has had to trade off feel and varied control of shot selection as he changed tech (frames and strings) to stay competitive within the baseline duels of today. Check out his Sampras W match - even with the old fast grass, the reaction shots were varied (flat, slice, drop volleys, slice approaches, reaction volleys...on and on...) and that was with two greats using PS 85s and tight natural gut... No more, too bad...

[@frankcarbo6622]

@@fundhund62 This will be my last response. Try and not to insult with your opening words. Sorry, it is Common Knowledge that today's pro frame( and retail frames) designs, weight, head size and especially the poly strings are far different from the frames of the 90's and especially the strings of that time. Far different and that is not debated at all on good Tennis talking sites. It is accepted knowledge that larger open frames with poly strings and extreme grips can blast topspin and serves, but give up flat shots, precise volleys and general precision and feel shots. But such extreme speed topspin off both sides is hard to beat at the pro level considering the geometry of a tennis court. Now, if you want to argue that the players are not "good enough" or they should use less extreme grips or should serve and volley, be my guest... But is accepted knowledge that todays larger, lighter, and stiffer frames and poly strings fit perfectly the top players for what some call the modern game... A game that might be 'unidimensional" to some of us who love the past eras, but brutally effective on that competitive level...

[@sinaisinai43]

More because of court surfaces favoring one style

[@danguee1]

Generally, what you say is correct. But the changes in surfaces also make a difference: the clay is faster, the grass is slower. Even the hard courts aren't so varied any more. Everything seems to be geared to an 'all-court' style of play.

[@seveglider8406]

Modern Racquet technology has changed the game, and made it BORING!

[@davidprice9224]

met muster at inverrary country club in 86'...he was looking for a pickup game with LEO LAVALLE ...he had this huge black PRO bag with no sponsors and a BIG DREAM THAT CAME TRUE...BLESSINGS!!

[@bobhebel4116]

Thomas Muster was the undisputed clay court king during the mid-90s. This brilliant match against the redoubtable Boris Becker shows why that is. Gustavo Kuerten succeeded Muster as the dominant force on clay for a brief period in the early 2000s. Since then, Rafael Nadal has of course assumed the mantle as the greatest player on this surface.

[@ChilenoEsteban2024]

Fue un gran tenista en Clay ,pero en el campeonato de campeonatos Roland Garros solo lo ganó 1 vez en 1995 ,y llegó a semis el año 90 perdió con Andrés Gómez ...no tuvo grandes participaciones en Roland Garros

[@K9MICH]

What a Warrior Mr Big balls Thomas muster

[@vivalapatria3740]

Haha its said he has two big red bulls nuts you Knowles where 😅

[@wicked8576]

Muster was known for his 5-set-matches.. he never really gave up! this was probably one of the best matches he ever had in his career.. 1995 was his best year which resulted in being #1 of the world at the beginning of 1996.. always loved to watch his games, especially when he won in the end, of course, as I am from Austria as well.. :)

[@luvdasitar]

Becker played great tennis from mid 95 to Wimbledon 96 before injury and disaster struck. He could have won one more grand slam if he did not injure his wrist.

[@alexiacassetoi2138]

Je remercie ATP tour d'avoir mis cette vidéo merci merci ça m'a fait plaisir de Thomas muster mon chouchou j'ai pas perdu une seconde à le regarder jouer MUSTERMINATOR

[@truthseekertitan3986]

Wow Muster was really good on clay.. some pattern of play reminded me of Nadal.

[@Noris2]

Many people forgot what a beast Muster was, especially on clay. And in the end of his career he was a really good hard court-player, winning Masters tournaments in Essen (carpet) 1995 and in Key Biscayne in 1997, playing final in Cincinnati in 1997 losing against a tough playing Pete Sampras.

[@KazuzWoW]

Muster won 44 Titels in his career and he would won some more if the drunk guy didnt injured his knee in that car crash. on clay he was a beast. 12 Titles in 1995 speaks for itself

[@eddymarville4633]

Nadal = baby muster

[@truthseekertitan3986]

@@eddymarville4633 more like Muster = Baby Nadal.

[@richardworren2771]

He very good on clay.

[@masters.1000]

Good old times.

[@skylaxx]

Remember well this. Muster was too much of a fighter and a total beast on court, Becker had always too many inner demons in his game. That year Muster was literally unstoppable on clay winning masters in MC and RO and then the RG.

[@Noris2]

He also won a masters on carpet in 1995. In Essen where he beat Pete Sampras in the semifinals in straight sets.

[@jdmresearch]

I'm a huge Becker fan, but it's a travesty that Muster isn't in the Hall of Fame . After Nadal and Borg, and perhaps Vilas, Muster is among the 4 best players ever on clay.

[@diegofrancescocalvisi6935]

and Lendl...

[@jdmresearch]

@@diegofrancescocalvisi6935 Yes, though debatable... 28 clay titles, 3 RG, 2 Romes, 1 MonteCarlo for Lendl; 40 clay titles, 1 RG, 3 Romes, 3 MonteCarlos for Muster...

[@diegofrancescocalvisi6935]

@@jdmresearch The 3 Roland Garros titles count much more than any other clay tournament, not mentioning that Lendl for a couple of years did not focus on clay due to his preparation for Wimbledon. On the contrary, Muster played all possible clay tournaments where he had much more chances to win than in the other surfaces.

[@jdmresearch]

@@diegofrancescocalvisi6935 Okay, so if you put this "what would happen if" narrative, I'm sure you know what happened to Muster and his devastating injury (which is one of the reasons he focused on clay). Anyway, I don't think you'll find a season like Muster's 1995 clay season in Lendl's career: Won in Roland Garros, Rome, Monte Carlo, 11 tournaments on clay, 40 matches won in a row, overall win-loss on clay 65-2. There's a reason they called him "king of clay". I'm not saying Muster is clearly the winner, I'm saying it's debatable.

[@diegofrancescocalvisi6935]

@@jdmresearch Such a comparison cannot be done. Lendl was on another category compared to Muster. He did not need to be the "king of clay", he was trying to win the most relevant tournaments on every surface. And he "abandoned" clay to win Wimbledon. Muster was aslo a great, but limited to clay. In addition, among the 12 titles he won in 1995, you should consider Umago, Bucarest, Stuttgart, San Marino, S. Polten, and Mexico City, which are not really relevant tournaments. Muster was certainly a clay specialist and focused on his favorite surface as a strategy the be on the top. As Lendl was competitive in every surface, he did not need to focus on clay. Nevertheless, he won three Roland Garros...

[@drewcallant8101]

More of this

[@soevjaanoemar2761]

Thats Perfect Physical Condition from Muster..... Like Agassi, Chang, Courier, and Lendl , they have Perfect Physical Condition.

[@vincents.6585]

österreicher da?🇦🇹🇦🇹

[@wernerr.5532]

Sicher!

[@steff499]

Ich hab es geliebt Muster beim Kämpfen zu zusehen!!!

[@bausparer1974]

1989 bis Ende seiner Karriere habe ich ihn verfolgt , wahnsinn das er nach dem schweren Autounfall von Key Biscane so zurückkehrte , es war eben ein Ausnahmetalent.

[@Rocco69Siffredi]

Oberwarter 😉

[@mikimallek3572]

I have to admit that it is unbelievable that Boris has never won a tournament on clay even if you consider his three-times semi finals in Roland Garros and some other finals on clay. Meaning he was a good player on clay as well, God knows why it has not been enough for winning a clay court tournament....

[@zoppkv2060]

Wll deserved win for Muster coming back from 2 sets down and saving 2 match points in the 4.set tiebreak although first was a double fault from Becker. Felt sorry for Becker the title was here for the taking but he missed his chance. Muster would won French Open regardless of the outcome of this match and Becker would have the one title on clay that he needed but... This only show what a F******G beast Muster was. He was 6-3 4-2 down against Gaudenzi in the semifinals the day after that and came back. He ended up in hospital after that. That spaked a controversy when Becker claimed that Muster either took something like a doping or that he was a really good actor. Great match nevertheless. I expect next to see a finale following year beetween Muster and Albert Costa fantastic 5 seta final.

[@zoppkv2060]

A little confusion from my side Muster won against Gaudenzi in straight sets but he ended up in hospital due to dehidration. He barely finished the match and came back tommorow to win this.

[@Eric0816]

Fun fact: Muster and Gaudenzi had the same coach at that time, Ronnie Leitgeb.

[@Stiffjab71]

If Boris had the upper hand on Edberg during 1989 French Open's Semifinal he would have probably trashed Chang in the Final. I think that was the biggest opportunity he had to score big on clay. Ciao!

[@robertwiesler381]

Well done, Tom

[@aleksthegreat4130]

Becker grew on up clay,had some incredible deep runs,big wins,3 RG semis,Rome,Monte-Carlo and other finals, but had never won a title.Bad luck.

[@Alexander-dt2eq]

with current best of 3, he would have won this title in Monte Carlo

[@lmilne4859]

Great some older stuff. 😎😎😎🎾🎾🎾

[@iloveschlager3258]

Sag ich als deutsche da war Becker selbst schuld.2 Matchbälle gehabt und versemmelt.im übrigen hab ich es auch geliebt Muster beim kämpfen zuzusehen.

[@marcusesser2884]

Das wäre im Übrigen der erste Titel für Becker auf Asche gewesen...

[@wolfgangmarkusgstrein8522]

Thomas Muster, unfortunately always forgotten when it comes to the all-time greats of tennis. He's even not in the HOF.

[@uncletony6210]

they're idi0ts

[@mikimallek3572]

Considering courier, ivanisevic, Chang, Stich are members of the hall of Fame.....Thomas Muster should be also a member.....because all of this mentioned players have won just a few tournaments...but muster won 44 ATP titles which is (considering the tennis history) remarkable and if you learn something about tennis history you will find out that there are not so many players that won more tournaments than muster. As a sum up it is a shame that he is not member of the hall of Fame.....

[@shanebraund9987]

I loved Muster and admired him so much. The king of clay then came Nadal and wow.

[@fredericteixeira9787]

Deux très grands joueurs. Mieux que maintenant

[@jennyfermayeur8109]

C'est ce que j'arrête pas de dire

[@Shakermaker78]

Serve and Volley on Clay, and he almost had made it

[@gregorsamsa555]

Fun fact- Ivo Karlović has won a claycourt title, Boris didn't

[@tongyockjin1036]

Edberg serve volley to a French Open finals, believe he had clay court titles too

[@tototata9953]

@@tongyockjin1036 noah serve volley won rolland garros

[@saschaingenohl3005]

@@tongyockjin1036 Yes he had some clay titles. He won Hamburg in 1991 I think

[@shaadydog1]

@@gregorsamsa555 Sure if you want to classify fast green sand as clay, and b side "clay" 3 set tournament as the same level as a 5 set Masters go ahead, I guess in that imaginary world Becker actually did win a Clay title since he won the first 2 sets here...

[@ABPerlov]

Becker indirectly accused Muster of taking performance enhancing drugs after the match. He was fined $20,000.00. Muster was struggling with dehydration after his SF match against Andrea Gaudenzi and was on a drip the night before the final.

[@uncletony6210]

What's your take on Becker's comment?

[@ABPerlov]

@@uncletony6210 Unsubstantiated. Muster has always been known as one of the toughest and fittest competitors.

[@uncletony6210]

@@ABPerlov true, but is it possible he was all of that as a result of...

[@luvdasitar]

I remember that. I was a Becker fan and thought it was a stupid comment out of frustration more than anything.

[@ericfreeman5795]

@@uncletony6210 I doubt it. Those of us who watched Muster's career know what a fighter he was. You don't get that out of a pill or an injection. He had a never say die attitude that you see sometimes in the likes of a Jimmy Connors, Rafael Nadal, David Ferrer, etc. You can't train it, or everyone would have it. His coming back from that auto accident, with a bad knee, and imposing his game the way he did (on clay for a long time, to protect that knee) is evidence of that.

[@iloper]

No two hand backhand

[@xandramoimoi4574]

Pour moi ce match il est phénoménal j'aurais aimé le voir Boris Becker était un très grand joueur et Thomas muster un combattant d'une force incroyable un mental d'acier

[@preciousjey]

Buffness to tennis on another level never seen before. Honestly would be scared to play these two. Today's players are like uh.

[@bausparer1974]

Mensch 25.Jahre ist des schon wieder her , habe es live im Fernsehen gesehen , habe damals nach der 2:0 Satzführung keinen Cent mehr auf Muster gesetzt. Aber dann irgendwas ist dann passiert , entweder war sich der Boris Becker ziemlich sicher das er seinen 1.Sandtitel gewinnen kann , da Boris Becker in seiner gesamten Karriere keinen Sandtitel hat , nicht einmal in Hamburg konnte er gewinnen , da scheiterte er ebenfalls an einen gewissen Horst Skoff , holte der Wahnsinnige Muster auf und drehte es irgendwie. Ehrlich gesagt war im 5.Satz dann der Boris , auf gut deutsch STEHEND KO. Er ging teilweise zu Bälle gar nicht mehr hin , weil er eben Konditional am Boden war. Aber wurscht Monte Carlo gehörte Thomas Muster. Eine kleine Randbemerkung , ein Wahnsinn das BORIS BECKER alles gewann aber nie auf SAND.

[@Donan777]

Boris ging nach dem 2.Satz bereits allmählich die Kondition aus. Er schenkte deshalb den 3. Satz her und setzte seine verbleibende Kraft voll in den 4. Satz. Ich erinnere mich noch gut, wie er Matchball bei eigenem Aufschlag hatte. Er musste über den 2. gehen und setzte, wohl weil er wusste, dass er körperlich am Ende war, alles auf eine Karte und versuchte ein Ass beim 2. Aufschlag. Ich bewunderte solch eine Chuzpe immer sehr bei Boris. Leider ging er jedoch ganz knapp daneben. So nah kam er einem Turniergewinn auf Sand nie, weder vorher noch hinterher.

[@malotielemans3863]

Why before Monte Carlo you had to win in 3 sets or more and nowadays you win it in 2 straight sets ? When did it change ? Anyone knows, very entertaining game by the way wasn't born so it's nice to see it back

[@fabulousgerro661]

Superman.

[@ilakemybike]

Caspita ! Oggi Becker l'avrebbe vinta 2 set a 0 !

[@peterhammer4644]

really surprising that Muster is older than Becker. I always thought he is way younger, born in the 70:s.

[@TimelyAdventure]

Did Muster use poly strings in this match?

[@domikessler7703]

As Austrian: everyone knows Muster! A reall hero,down to earth guy. I dont know exakt wich player saided:. Muster was not the # best Talend#, but he trained and work so much....i mean Agassi say if he Fight Like muster he will be 10 years Nr 1 😂 Next is before 2008,...Master 1000 the play 3 Winning Sets! Complett other than yet

[@klaraliontheroad]

Is it just me or did Muster hold his racket im a really weird way? Also Becker's ball toss looks really unique.

[@al1976-v7m]

Extreme Western grip

[@preciousjey]

Of course Mrs. Baba Boom Boom about to faint.

[@user_uif_ghg_wer_das]

That's Kevin Costner.

[@cfhar080591]

Maybe just my opinion but more and more through the years I think I love clay court tennis matches better.

[@pipimontana]

Muster recovered after a car accident in a wheelchair on a tennis court - ?

[@saidmiranda1989]

Why are the linemen dressed like lawyers?

[@ncf1]

well, just in case someone wants to file a lawsuit against them! :D

[@elektrogstanzl]

Muster destroyed Becker EVERY SINGLE TIME!!!

[@Bhavyo]

No he didnt, they only played 3 times with Becker winning 2 matches.

[@elektrogstanzl]

@@Bhavyo I‘m talking about finals, not R32 at small tournaments 😹

[@rjamesyork]

@@elektrogstanzl I guess technically, but saying ‘EVERY SINGLE TIME!!!’ When you mean “that one time” is silly. Muster has just one win over Becker, period.

[@rimmikaur2256]

First comment

[@Uns_Maps_8]

The idiotic serve and volley and the inability to change his style

[@blake7871]

He’s not beating Muster from the baseline either. Serve and volley got him one point from victory. Dumb comment.

[@franzfloegel8654]

Muster tried to get every ball. Just look at this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5SWoHaNh5utpas

[@al2498]

Boris was on the way to win. Cleary and deservedly. Then Muster made at the fourth set a hollywood-like show, pretended to be injured, stopped running, started to limp. Boris was confused and lost completely his flow. Then - suddenly and sooo suprisingly - Muster was cured - must be a miracle - and run across the court like a rabbit ... I hated Muster for that. Boris was never again that close to win on clay.

[@seveglider8406]

Stop making excuses. Muster lost the first 2 sets before kicking Becker's ass, and winning a well deserved championship!

[@uncletony6210]

staying focused is a key part of the game...

[@pipimontana]

W39 - L8 = 83% That's the highest ATP finals win% by far ATP Tour records - wiki

[@gregoirefuoc6222]

Muster munster deusch

[@wolfgangmarkusgstrein8522]

Bullshit! It's pattern, idiot!

[@sharpest1]

Becker looks like a club player late, with weak volleys and muster all the time in the world to make the pass.

[@sharpest1]

@Soaring Hawk on clay looks weak, never saw him play, jmo

[@eduardohuerta5460]

@@sharpest1 Becker was a three time French Open semifinalist. He had some great battles on clay in Davis Cup. He wasn't weak on clay at all!

[@ramkumarn314]

Yes, any club player could have had match points against Muster on clay in '95