Roger Federer v Rafael Nadal Full Match | Australian Open 2017 Final

[@JonasEhmannMusic]

" Tennis is a tough sport, there is no draws. But if there was gonna be one, I would have been very happy to accept one tonight, and share it with Rafa, really..." - This sentence gives me goosebumps everytime. GOAT(s)

[@juanjosecortesnavarro9707]

@Eduardo Ernesto Mundaca Valiente 🤦🏼‍♂️😅

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

You think he's sincere?

[@peterparker01]

@Eduardo Mundaca Novaktards gotta shit everywhere 😂😂

[@TufikDLC]

@@jeffreykaufmann2867 we don’t “think” we all know it and if you have any kind of common sense you know it too

[@pavankumar-jz9mq]

Ya really they both good friends indeed

[@Fed-np9ez]

2017 was the one last special gift for all of us who grew up watching the Federer-Nadal rivalry until the early hours of morning on our TV. The GOATS.

[@benparsons4979]

Well we got Wimbledon 2019, which was the last great Fedal match.

[@johnmurphy7674]

@@benparsons4979 Yeah but that wasn’t a final

[@justusbeweel1109]

@@johnmurphy7674 and it wasn’t a great match. Rafa got outplayed that day. AO 2017 was the Last Classic . 2019 FO was a bad match as well... sucks they never met at the USO.

[@Tyronepeader]

@@jovancha89 Wittering Balkan twaddle!

[@iamgroot7143]

I hope there's more to come, RF still wants to play and will return NeXT year hopefully. grew up watching tennis around 2005 and that's cause i was forced to move to the middle east lol. then came Ronaldinho as well. I never watched tennis or soccer in the states. I'm thankful

[@elrobzter]

Of all of Roger’s victories this will always be the sweetest to me.

[@esquibelle]

🤮

[@williamabaker12]

@@esquibelle you have zero class. You should watch more Fed matches, perhaps you can learn some from him.

[@fischputza]

@@williamabaker12 Why argue with a doorknob?

[@emmanueljaramillo]

Federer was a great player, he will always remain in my heart.

[@merrilynstanger7241]

It came on KZbin my smart TV , could not not watch most of it and yes , I was Rafa fan at time but who can deny the brilliance if Roger , already miss him , and I was literally on edge of my sofa at home screaming the big shots , breathless the close shots . The trophy speech I remember ‘ I would have been truly happy to have been runner up , as just being in the final was a victory as for the two of us ti even be back playing , injured , is truly miracle or the like . Just abot to hear that part of it . Greatest match in my city AO or one of the most heartfelt and crowds applauding. ALL great shots from both sides . That is the tennis that I don’t see these days , and it is sad . Brilliant Roger . You had the best technique and grace . Ballerinas see these things . Miss you

[@ifeanyic.anazia6079]

This was one of the best days of my entire life as a Federer fan. A dream final with a dream ending

[@ErnM12345]

Then Wimbledon 2019 is your nightmare. Am I right?

[@evakovacs5340]

For you and for me and for millions of people this was a day of satisfaction that showcased the Federer grit and brilliance.

[@edster0398]

What a great day for Roger Federer and his fans….

[@ironhammer12]

I agree. So many close ones in 2014 and 2015 cause he was playing great. You know when he got hurt in 2016, i said to myself he will be back. he's not done. in fact, he'll be able to take a sabbatical and get refreshed. He had always been good at scheduling but I think he became even more intelligent after his injury. If for one point against del po in 2018 indian wells, he would have then won miami and repeated the ausie plus sunshine double. He was in that mode where he was going to do it again and once he lost indian wells, he was defeated a bit and lost miami first round. but if he stayed in it, he would have won those and wimbledon again in my opinion. and one match against del po in 2017, him and nadal would have met in the us open and who knows. he could have won 3 majors in 2017. again he was showing that he was that good and that rested at that time with not playing the french opens. I went to see fed in 2017 and he walked through the earlier rounds. If he didn't hurt his back and isn't stubborn, he beats del po. also why the heck did delpo have to do that good the year fed was making a comeback. I always feel this guy robbed fed of history and extending history. Including usopen 2009. Fed would have won a 6th title, and im sure he would have beat djokavic in 2010 going for 7. Again, lot of ifs, but that's what mood he was in and how close he was too all of these.

[@WivoRN]

Even though that loss still hurts, it'll remain one of the most magical nights in Tennis history. I believe it helped not only Roger, but Rafa as well to start believing they can win Grand Slams once again. FEDAL FOREVER!

[@andreim.5324]

2017 will forever remain my favorite as my 2 most beloved tennis players have played stellar tennis once again after both being down and out with months of injury in the previous year. When this final became a reality, I was crying like a boy, simply being amazed and happy to see my 2 tennis heroes playing another GS Final. I felt like it was 2007-2008 again. How they have played, dominated, took all the spoils and basically turned back the clock 10 years in 2017, is probably the most beautiful story in tennis history. Australian Open, Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Madrid, Roland Garros, Halle, Wimbledon, US Open, Laver Cup and them playing doubles for the first time, Beijing, Shanghai. This was Fedal in 2017, which is simply nuts. We were blessed and spoiled like never before in 2017. I cannot wait for Roger to get back once again and I can't wait to see them both at this year's Laver Cup. FEDAL forever!

[@CovenantBlackwatch09]

​@@andreim.5324 Federer early on was known as the king of the baseline corners and the crosscourt backhand, but by 2017 he showed he had acquired great additional skill in coming forward to volley. It added much depth to his game and made him even more thrilling to watch.

[@davaorose28]

This final hurts so bad as well as the final with Stan……

[@Karan1-t6e]

Now ,In 2022 , Thanks to god Rafa won A0 2022

[@unbornchildRS]

after losing against Djokovic for years, there is little hope...

[@pallavikhatri7343]

I come back here when I'm sad. Those final 5-6 games were truly going to be the most joyous tennis memory for a long time.

[@uliwidmaier5192]

Me too. Same exact feelings. Well put!

[@evakovacs5340]

I also come here when I can use a pick me up, something that shows the world can be all right at times!

[@Olly_2024_]

What a tournament this was from Rafa and Roger. Brought back all of the nostalgia 🔥

[@Sm0oka]

Turning point of that match is when Rafa shoot out that forehand at 2:48:34 ! If that was in they go 4:2 RAFA after all hard work from Federer at that set and that game.. u can see Federer face after Rafa go to AD! for me that is the turning point. Sorry for bad bad bad english!

[@pawshands9706]

@@Sm0oka I understand you.

[@evakovacs5340]

@@Sm0oka not so bad English when people understand what you are saying. Keep using that language and it will get even better.

[@Thediamondduck11]

I’ll never get tired of Federer’s reaction at 3:07:44. Watched every second of this and don’t regret it. Lived up to the hype and then some.

[@duchungtran9914]

His backhand is the art on that day, another level, totally unreal Best backhand performance

[@evakovacs5340]

The backhand for Roger was a real weapon in this match. It is a pity that most men use the two-handed backhand, which looks like they are chopping wood and although it is more powerful it lacks the control/finesse of a single-handed backhand. All right for women's tennis to use two hands, given the more powerful racquets, but men should have been able to use regular backhand. Then came the sliding on all surfaces....

[@kevinwheesysouthward9295]

The way he flattened it out for this match (and the rest of his career) really surprised Rafa.

[@idrisahmed2659]

Yea federers backhand is beautiful to watch ..... Just on a different level of elegance compared to the two handed backhand ....

[@angerisdiscipline3913]

@@evakovacs5340 actually one hander is more powerful look at wawrinka it is just tougher to return and defend two hander offers more stability and control

[@frostmelody]

Even watching this game 7 years later knowing the outcome, I still tense up on every point. One of the happiest day of my life.

[@bucanon001]

I was there! Was in tears by the end. Tears of happiness. One of the best experiences of my life. Will remember this night forever!

[@evakovacs5340]

What an experience you had! You will never forget it!

[@evakovacs5340]

No doubt it will stay with you as an uplifting memory. .How wonderful that you were able to be there!

[@briandtnguyen]

The way Roger completely reinvented his game in 2017 at the age of 35 is astonishing. Overall, his ability to effortlessly hit winners and hit THROUGH the court AFTER the ATP slowed all the courts down is simply out of this world.

[@tcarlaw]

What is exciting now is watching Nadal do the same at the same age and seeing Djokovic almost accomplish a calendar slam at that age. I think the ATP needs to expand draw sizes and the number of tournaments. Not necessarily with players playing more tournaments but allowing players outside the top 32 to regularly compete with such greats. Tennis has a lot more depth with great players playing into their late 30s and I think we would witness more great matches if players had more time to rest between finals and more players had a chance to make longer runs. Instead of paying appearance fees limit the number of events each top 10 player can compete in and spread them over more events with Slams bringing together those top 10 players. The top 256 players are probably closer together than ever before but players outside the top 64 cannot be expected to compete successfully without more tour experience against top 10 players. Look at players like Shapovalov who are ranked in the top 20 but frequently lose after having a bye in the first round. It only takes a few losses like that and they effectively lose a month worth of competition training. Losing after a first-round bye also means a big drop since you receive no ranking points. The only reason for having first-round byes in the ATP is to rest players who played in the final the previous week and to give top players an advantage in later stages of the tournament. Better to have more tournaments and reserve a certain number of draw entries for players losing in early rounds and give players like Nadal and Federer a chance to play a lighter schedule in their later years when they need the rest more than the match experience.

[@RF20TB12]

That year the court was faster than previous years. He played so beautifully and aggressively during the whole tour

[@hidemytracks]

I wonder why only Federer fans had a need to talk about "Court Speed" ? Never heard Nadal's or Djokovic's fans arguing over court speed. You guys like to talk about it as if the courts were slower only for him! If court speed is really that important then I guess all of Nadal's eight majors win outside of clay ranks higher than any of Federer's win, because he is considered as a GOAT on clay which no matter what era, what generation, has always been the slowest surface. Federer was very good on slower surfaces too it's just that he was a better player on the faster surfaces. Nadal was asked about the surface speed at Wimbledon and he said eversince he started playing at Wimbledon (2002), he hasn't found any noticeable difference in the surface speed(Murray also said the same). He said may be people wants to talk about it because I won two majors here ! It's a shame that many Federer's fans use court speed as an excuse to defend his losses especially against Nadal and Djokovic. It's nature's rule adapt or get perish !

[@truthtruth9056]

@@hidemytracksbecause its just fact that they made the surface slower, 2011 us open many players complained about it, people dont invent things its just a fact the surface became slower

[@ehrro]

@@truthtruth9056 it's not true and you can find it online. Courts on average are faster after 2011.

[@sillyhead5]

This match was the best day of my life as a sports fan. Everything about it was perfect. Thanks AOTV for uploading the full version so that the officially sanctioned version of the entire match is available for future generations that will now know what older guys like me are talking about when we expound at length about just how magical watching these players was.

[@christophedelplace3922]

Lol la génération futur en aura rien à faire des big3 quand je parle de sampras ou agassi les jeunes rigole 😁 c'est malheureux mais c'est comme ça

[@mariajosemontalvanulloa5357]

About time aus open, its been 5 years now

[@Lttaylortt]

Someone else already had this on KZbin

[@qualitysket3134]

Nah nah shhhh it’s been here the whole time

[@sandhugurbaj]

i wasted my 5 years here in au got nothing of loosing money on sports betting now i want my those 5 years back to resolve my life

[@FleorB]

i'm gonna miss this guy so much on the Tour. He was class act on his own. I hope he stays involved and over a year of eight we going to see at least one Federer back on the Tour

[@sorrowinchrist3387]

Not on World tours that he has put down. :(

[@prajwalbhat7341]

He has officially retired 😢

[@evakovacs5340]

I am afraid that what I see on the tour does not please me. There is gossip, and with the women's there is a strip-tease quality about the way the women are presented, but most of all the nasty talk, the quarrels with spectators, and the questionable wins are highly troubling. I don't watch full matches anymore.

[@vijayendranvijay4538]

Funfact: Roger's BH ground stroke speed was greater than his forehand groundstroke in this match.. Incredible

[@abcxyz123]

I'm sure that if Roger used a bigger racquet frame earlier on in his career he would've won at least a couple of GS more. It improves his backhand and UE count, and not for nothing Sampras called it his biggest mistake not to switch to a bigger frame.

[@vijayendranvijay4538]

@@abcxyz123 yeah true... Its just that he needed a bigger frame to tackle rafa's topspin and also take the ball early to rip it apart...

[@rafamessi3867]

@@abcxyz123 I am also sure that if nadal had not had career threatening injuries he could have developed his gameplay better Also sure if nole had taken gluten free diet in 2007 itself he would start dominating early onwards THERE R MANY IF IF IF IFS IN LIFE

[@abcxyz123]

@@rafamessi3867 sure there are. These kind of IFs are a potential factor in abstract GOAT debates. Not many people in sports agree to the GOAT being only decided by a fixed set of stats and specs. Maybe you do and that's ok, but the debate will live on forever anyway.

[@rafamessi3867]

@@abcxyz123 that's exactly what I said There r many if if ifs But ultimately if if if never exists

[@Alastairtheduke1]

To me, this will forever be the greatest match I've ever watched.

[@jeffreylara3835]

This was, by far, the best 5-set match that Federer ever played against Nadal. We had not seen a backhand like that from him. So, from this match on, Federer beat Nadal six out of seven matches. The other great match by Fed was his win against Nadal in that great Wimbledon semi-final of 2019. Fed won that one in 4 sets, despite an amazing attempt to come back by Nadal in the latter stages of that 4th set.

[@gautamnrao]

Roger's backhand was ruthless. Most of his backhands are generally defensive shots, but in this match, especially the fifth set, Nadal had no answer to Roger's cross court backhands. An incredible comeback from Roger, and one of my favorite matches.

[@cruzcaster8576]

Luck, usually luck.

[@iammituraj]

​@@cruzcaster8576nonsense

[@Shemzinho]

@@cruzcaster8576 nope

[@vaibhavsachan2527]

@@Shemzinho I think he is right tho, Nadal cameback after suffering from injury for about 2 years and then he had to completely change his style to preserve his body, that's when Fed started defeating him since 2017 Nadal has defeated him only once while Fed did that 7 times while before those injuries the H2H was 23-9 in favor of Nadal. In fact AO 2017 was his 1st victory in HC slams over Nadal, he lost to him in 2009,2012,2014 there. While Djokovic was also suffering from the elbow injury throughout 2017 and till the first 5 months of 2018 so I believe he was lucky to win them

[@nitishkumaryadav5646]

Some guy in this match is making weird sounds which is quite funny 😂

[@Incandescence555]

I wouldn't have been able to watch this again until he won AO '22, now I can enjoy Federer's glorious aggression- that backhand is doing all sorts of things to me..

[@kurtwild9323]

The level of Tennis on this match was unbelievable, after all this years I saw this match something like 10 times..never get bored Thank you Roger n Rafa

[@evakovacs5340]

I am right there with you in the number of times I watch this!

[@kevinwheesysouthward9295]

This and 2008 Wimbledon were absolutely astonishing tennis

[@pawshands9706]

I keep watching this very pivotal match. It revived Roger enough to win 2 more before his knee failed him for the lastime. Their historic battle here encapsulates their long and brutal rivalry. Nadal deserves credit for making Roger as great has he continued becoming. A match for history to hold secure.

[@Infomatorz]

The last Set was the best Ive ever seen Roger play...the way he turned it around WOW🎉🎉🎉 LOVE HIM❤

[@pawshands9706]

@@Infomatorz Nadal was always in Roger's head, but the Maestro found a way to dominate again. Geez I miss him.

[@robertocosta7092]

I would like to thank this channel for putting the whole game into KZbin. Rewatching this game gave me so many emotions. Can't even describe. Thank you, a real lot.

[@deflandre8286]

13:40 for those who study Roger's serve, this is masterclass in slow motion.

[@waqasf436]

When I feel down I just watch this final & that forehand winner in 5th set makes me heal instantly. Damn my favorite match ever 😍

[@mennieacuna4692]

same here!

[@craigallday1236]

I’m healing right now

[@diougaboiro7709]

lol..I thought I was the only one!

[@jagbot]

the healing thunderbolt!

[@laf4891]

Me too

[@christopherugo9710]

"I will never never forget that rally...Jaw dropping stuff from both players, right along with their game simultaneously but it's Federer that produces an absolute moment of magic...That is why sport is the best form of reality TV..." Best commentary in a grand slam final ever.

[@辛境浩]

I do believe that among all 20 titles in grand slam, this one in 2017 will be his favorite one

[@HSimon1981]

This was a friendly rivalry. Roger and Rafael have a strong friendship and had huge respect for each other's gameplay

[@lsmart]

I must have seen the last set 20 times since the match. I can't think of any 5th set in a slam that matched the sheer brilliance and emotional tension of this one. Rafa did not lose it; Roger had to raise his level to incredible heights to rip it away from him.

[@GioFly]

I remember watching this match, crying for the joy to see Roger winning again! In my opinion the best match after 2019 Wimbledon final. It is unbelievable what these 2 guys made for the sport I practice and love the most. And now, after Roger retirement announcement few days ago…what a journey! Thanks so much Roger, for what you did, and thanks as well Rafa, for what you will keep doing. I feel so blessed to have witnessed such a greatness. I love you so much guys! ❤️❤️ Greeting from Italy 🇮🇹

[@evakovacs5340]

I watched what I could of Federer's earlier matches on video, and it is simply astounding. It is now forgotten how incredibly he played, how he upped the skill-set of the game, how supertalented and super prepared he was. Just thrilling, his matches!

[@cruzcaster8576]

Luck, usually luck. 

[@indyeverest892]

To think that we would probably never get another Fedal match breaks my heart

[@andreim.5324]

In 2017 it seemed a fantasy and far fetched, but it happened. In 2022 it seems impossible. However, in my heart I feel we might get one more until they both retire. If I were to chose where, I would chose the US Open. It would be a shame for their magnificent rivalry to end without them meeting at least once at the US Open.

[@T.N211]

Look at every shots that Roger is making, there will never be anyone in the days to come to play like the style of Roger … simply artistic and Leo nardo da Vinci of tennis …

[@JilshieFCB]

The day when Roger Federer’s backhand was as good as his forehand 🔥

[@Jero-P]

Better

[@LiamApilado]

We are so blessed to have witnessed such competitors in our sport

[@mariaarlenemccormack8701]

It's wonderful to watch Roger Federer's 18th grandslam championship game that I missed six years ago. He's not just a great tennis champion but a wonderful man, too! He's indeed a model of humility, kindness, perseverance and hard work.

[@evakovacs5340]

Roger's games were not only wonderfully thrilling to warch, but when he won one was inevitably left with a sense of rightness!

[@lastresort8166]

Hello 2017 final my old friend, I've come to see you Again 🙃

[@ירוןארד]

And the people bowed and prayed, to the neo-backhand god they made

[@brandonsartain8203]

I will never forget watching this. Two of my favorite players with Roger having the slight edge. Without these guys I'm not a tennis fan, thank you for everything

[@feelmaluv]

When Roger's back hand was unstoppable

[@bimoketileng6240]

When Roger is mentally good, proper confidence, he's almost unbeatable

[@gauravgusain1003]

Problem is he is always mentally unstable when he faces novak .. Or atleast since 2012 coz he hasn't defeated novak in a grand slam match since 2012

[@michael8597]

That will apply to everybody. 😆

[@annewalden3795]

Bimonthly I believe Roger played the most wonderful tennis when his back pain disappears.

[@marcogonzalez-baez7206]

These two guys are just so incredible as athletes and as human beings 😍 so much to learn from both

[@theaviator1152]

Five games in a row in the fifth set against Rafael Nadal, at 35. After six months away from the court. Unfathomable.

[@esquibelle]

Slade has a cave for you to live n w him until the world is on fire

[@NamTran-xc2ip]

Hes able to beat Nadal, the one he had problem in his prime(also when Nadal was still really inexperienced) and won 3 GS after 35. Hopefully clowns can stop making the age excuses against djokovic

[@cruzcaster8576]

Luck, usually luck.

[@Ben6164]

​@@cruzcaster8576Why do you repeat this everywhere? It certainly isn't luck.

[@Jero-P]

Roger may not be the goat, but he is the most talented man I've ever seen

[@maniksharma4253]

And now He’s Gonna retire after Laver Cup..Gonna miss the champ❤️❤️

[@danikeg2870]

What a fantastic feeling watching one more time this masterpiece. Of course I'm Federer 's forever fan but this friendship of Fedal it means a lot in the story of tennis greatest rivalry

[@dillongeorge304]

That’s final set was unbelievable from federer he was on fire

[@cher2902]

One of the best, if not the best, matches of all time. Thank you my tennis super heroes Roger and Rafa for making life more exciting and colourful.

[@facusanx]

probably the moment I cried the most in my life, for happiness, relief, rollercoaster of emotions.

[@bournejason66]

Thanks AO for uploading this match. Certainly worth the wait. The best tennis match in the history of 🎾

[@dtmrx]

thanks AO for becoming an abomination of freedom.

[@oscardiaz9170]

It was AO2012 with the 2 real GOATs

[@wiselalbangouet1798]

Then you two have not seen Wimbledon 2008 final ...In terms of quality, intensity and suspense, It was the best game ever . Rafa brutal tennis and Roger clinical aestheticism at their best 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥

[@ar1annit71]

2:57:20 one of the best points ever played on tennis, just out of this world!!!

[@samarkand_nights]

EPIC

[@albertturner1039]

My favorite sports event in my whole life! Never forget this match as long as I can remember things!

[@michaellennox9411]

Cried at the end of this. Feel so lucky to have seen this. My Dad woke up early with me an enjoyed it too. Such a special victory - overcoming his demons

[@terraxel7507]

My favourite match of all time without any doubt

[@Entername-md1ev]

I remember when we thought this was the last chance for Roger and Rafa to win another slam. 5+ years later, Federer wins 3 slams and Rafa with 7 more slams lol

[@johnmurphy7674]

We’ll miss the big three so much

[@michaelvonhaven105]

@@johnmurphy7674 yes

[@raeeskhan6]

Legends at work ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@zainejaz4533]

rafa wins 8 more

[@masters.1000]

And it was, but the weak era got even weaker.

[@gsixuwlj]

Just once more, would love to see these 2 in a GS final against each other again. Just once more 😭

[@FLASH_5]

Final wont happen because of Federer age and ranking ..But 3rd round or 4th round meeting may happen but its also rare

[@vinhlenguyenphuoc8841]

This match and the whole 2017 prove the fact that players can maintain their highest level and winning multiple Slam even after months of injury in their 30+ or 35+ In the next couple of years Federer will remain in the GOAT debate coz he is the first one playing such great tennis and winning at 35+. First is always special

[@mennieacuna4692]

YESSS!

[@benparsons4979]

Federer's backhand was out hitting Nadal's forehand in this match. Amazing how Rafa was even able to win two sets in this match given how well Federer was playing.

[@westonmeyer3110]

Federer dropped his level of play in those sets.

[@Ben6164]

@@westonmeyer3110 Yeah. He's got to a certain point in his ability where it's more advisable to do so.

[@abhishek.bansal05]

That's bcz of age factor

[@mohsennafshar]

The first 45 sec commentary is just 🔥! And Rob Koenig has pushed the limits of tennis commentary to poetry level artistry! ❤

[@الوليدالرازي]

Roger is the best player in the history😢😢😢 i left watching tennis when he retired .. it is big loss 😢😢

[@Sherlock245]

Nadal still there when he leaves no more tennis

[@abhishek.bansal05]

Roger is lord of the tennis

[@globalgkbyspmohanty7248]

Most happiest & emotional title for Federer....with 2019 Wimbledon is the most heartbreak moment

[@craigallday1236]

I can never watch that match again

[@jasmelmcgauran4835]

@@craigallday1236 me too

[@mz7233]

Goat 23 gs Novak🎉 writing history😅

[@idrisahmed2659]

Same here if only he held his nerve against Novak just like he did here .... He would have won that Wimbledon.... I mean after two aces .... Still hurts .... If he had won that who knows it would have given him enough confidence to win another

[@WendyxOliver]

​@@mz7233Novak Drugovic 😂😂

[@jonathanyoyoo]

Man after Roger Federer retired I dont think that I can watch tennis the same way. But boy what a year. Djokovic record breaking and the humbleness he shows after fighting with hostile crowd especially at Australia Open. That speech in french blew me away. Also rising star Carlos Alcaraz being world number 1, carrying the torch with 35-3 seasons record and counting. At the age 20 ! Excited for the rest of the season. Really hope Nadal can recover and make it more competitive.

[@evakovacs5340]

Djokovic earned the hostility he arouses now. And his father/mother added to it for speaking with jealousy and resentment. Also, one wonders about Djokovic, how he plays better now than in his supposed prime.

[@dhavalchauhan4262]

Amazing Match and more amazing players. Everytime I listen to their speeches, literally give me goosebumps. By far one of the best speeches i ever heard. Highly respect both 🙏

[@d_lydian]

2:57:26 My favorite point of the match - just wow

[@kevinbilly2249]

Yeah that’s rally just wowww amazing

[@harshaharisasi5348]

Federer's defense 👌🔥

[@TheMrBennito]

This is a memorable match, one of Roger's best.

[@hikotaka4256]

Legendary Match! I just want to watch Roger again as soon as possible

[@jovancha89]

it's not possible :D #

[@jedilady4485]

Whose watching after September 23,2002, the day Roger and Rafa cried at Laver Cup retirement special??

[@xrnvjb]

What a match. Intense. Roger was on fire. A real pleasure to rewatch

[@itsthechocopuffx7454]

federer's speech at the end is part of what makes him the real GOAT imo

[@avinashmohanlal]

One thing watching this finals after 5 years is you realise how classy both Federer and Nadal are. Winning is not everything but playing the game in the right spirit is what matters in the end!

[@Smileater]

I’m a Djokovic fan, and I didn’t know Federer broke back to win this title! Having done this makes it, in my view, more amazing, plus, Roger was I think 37 at the time.

[@nadacvetic9289]

No, he was born on August 8, 1981. and this was played in January 2017 which means he was exactly 35 years and 5 months old

[@Smileater]

@@nadacvetic9289 Still amazing! What an achievement!

[@zy9662]

To be honest Nadal hit some awful shots in those games, including a double fault

[@Smileater]

@@zy9662 "Awful shots" are a result of Federer forcing them. It's what Pro players do to others, Djokovic usually forces "unforced errors" onto others, sometimes Nadals does it to other with his top-spin. In this match, Federer got the best of him.

[@aparnatinu9345]

I can't still beleive roger is retired.. you r the tennis for me Roger

[@poyopoyowanya]

I love Roger and Rafa so so much!! They are the greatest - I love and respect them so much. Tennis will never be the same again thanks to them. I hope we get another classic Rafa Roger match up soon.

[@rino603]

final set always gives me goosebumps 😍

[@jmocampo117311]

This is the year that Roger defied age. Seriously. He gave Rafa tough beating-which of course surprised him because his backhand strategy against Roger did not work.

[@DDLmommy]

What a match!!! thanks for uploading the whole match as it deserves, that fifth set will never ever stop being amazing. Truly a religious experience.🤩🤩🤩

[@rahulfederer20]

Long live the GOAT.

[@haydengarinduchesne9269]

For me this was Federer’s greatest slam win , given everything that had gone on in the previous 6 months such a tough draw as well played some absolutely sublime tennis I think it was bitter sweet also because I think it was the last truly great match of a truly legendary rivalry miss them both .

[@elizabethpereira670]

So much respect between these two legends/humble/gentlemen

[@valk67]

I was never a big tennis enthusiast. Imagine that, I grew up in times when Borg, McEnroe or Connors were dominant, but it always kind of slipped past me. Until I saw this match here one night. Some say "nostalgic" and I can understand that, but for me this is rather new. This match here made me a real fan. Man what a couple of awesome and fair sportsmen. This unbreakable will in Nadal is just as impressive as Federer's backhand. This is tennis from another universe. I always enjoy watching it. 😘

[@ankbas4718]

WOW .. many thanks AO for making this one available

[@vijayendranvijay4538]

This is the real comeback for a 35 Yr old (or infact any sportsman for that matter) under very difficult circumstances and this 1 match is enough to prove that he is the greatest ever.. 1. 11-23 h2h against his biggest rival before finals 2.6 months no match play and coming back after injury 3. 3 five setters and 1 4 setter en route to his title 4. Berdych, nishikori, (potentially) Murray, wawrinka and rafa in his draw before start of AO.. 5.Never won against rafa in AO 6. His (so called) weak backhand especially against rafa 7. Roger's mental strength is not as good as Rafa 8.Roger chokes in tight situations He defied all the odds against him.. That's true greatness

[@r.c.c.10]

Federer's peak backhand is easily in the top 3 ever for me.

[@peterparker01]

Totally Agree! This match & especially the 5th set alone, the neo backhand & mental strength shown by Roger is something nobody has ever seen before & he played truly like the greatest player of all time!

[@ruckfules9441]

Rafa’s comeback AO 22>>>>> this comeback. Not being able to walk having been on crutches to return and win AO against the most in form hard court player being two sets down and 3-4 0-40 down in the 3rd set while going for the historic 21st slam in his weakest GS is beyond imagination. It was something you’d see in a movie and can’t believe it was real.

[@r.c.c.10]

@@ruckfules9441 Same thoughts.

[@vijayendranvijay4538]

@@ruckfules9441 roger was also on crutches 6 months back prior to his AO title... BTW, roger had to beat a player in AO2017 finals who has caused him all trouble right through his career(11-23 h2h) and who probably has greatest mental strength in our sport.. Medvedev is not even comparable and is known for choking .....Though both comebacks are unique in their own ways, roger's title run is the most greatest and the most difficult one.. I would agree with u, if rafa had defeated novak in AO finals 2022...

[@stefanrusinkovic2230]

I don't care who has the most trophies, these two guys are Superb, love

[@MM-hi]

The beginning of a legendary comeback

[@Charizardlison]

the two greatest tennis players of all time - true sportsmen, humble and full of respect for each other. what wonderful tennis memories have these two gifted to us. unbelievable.

[@nadacvetic9289]

both have too little empathy and never applaud the opponent, which only Novak always does and shows sincere compassion, these two cold people don't have that, unfortunately, but they are popular because people like cold people

[@carlosdanielcalderonmontoy3723]

And Nole as well

[@borisbalta2542]

Last man standing.

[@ХалумаСиражудинова]

My heart is forever with Roger❤️

[@SS-ng2qp]

Two legends forever in my heart

[@МаркАдамов-ч1с]

И в моем!

[@DiDanilo]

One of the ultimate prizes of our life is that we could see the 2 greatest players of all time, Roger&Rafa. We will all miss you. ❤️❤️

[@mz7233]

GOAT 23 GS NOVAK DJOKOVIC🎉

[@pedrotrevisan7531]

What a final!!

[@saivinay6920]

Rafa is 3-1 against Roger at AO and 2-1 against Novak at US open. He reached 6 AO finals winning 2 and reached 5 US open finals winning 4. He has given amazing matches at AO and I believe he is one of the best players on HC.

[@steinanderson]

on slow HC for sure, fast HC he is good / great but not one of the best

[@ghulamhifsa6487]

@@steinanderson Nadal has won many times on US Open

[@taylorpack7705]

Funny Australian use to be the slow one and us was fast now they switched.

[@luilo7848]

@@steinanderson Nadal never had a problem with fast surfaces. That's a myth. It's the ball bouncing not high is the problem. And night matches, the conditions affects his ball bouncing. That's it. He is great in all surfaces, just supreme on Clay.

[@ilyn9564]

it's been 7 years, and i still love this match so much

[@rodrigolima633]

Federer é simplesmente lendário!

[@devilmaycarebutGODdonot]

My man save break point in each and every game of 5th set whopping 9 break point saved in 4 service games that is out of this world with his serve. But Federer was playing ultra aggressive and he wasn't to be denied. This loss has hurt for long time but looking back I started to cherished this match as Rafa found his spirit in this loss which was missing in 2015-16 and then goes on to win 8 more GS till now. Now I am just delighted to this level of shot making from my two favourite players. They have given as a gift for lifetime. So blessed to see these two play.

[@indyeverest892]

I miss Roger Federer so much. Good luck to Rafa in RG rn

[@BlizzyFoxTF]

2017. I was there. Thank you.

[@c.p.1176]

This match gives me goosebumps every single time! M O N U M E T A L

[@frankiew1732]

Even though the djokovic-nadal rivalry is more prolific and often more fierce, I’ve never seen nadal put in as much energy and passion as when he plays Federer

[@Feisty123]

Favourite match of all time. I love them both so much

[@bonngobei1473]

This video should be preserved forever and ever. Even if KZbin is gone.

[@byrondewhaus1750]

Best match in history.

[@kofipokuantwi-boateng5446]

Mental strength is something we don't usually associate with Roger Federer, but he showed a lot of it in the 5th set. I was so happy. I couldn't believe he beat Nadal again at a grand slam finals, something he hadn't done since 2007.

[@gregdeker5063]

Long live the G.O.A.T Federer and his feel for the game, this kind of complex yet simple fluidity and sense of anticipation will undoubtedly for ever remain unmatched. Thank you monsieur Federer.

[@mz7233]

GOAT 23 GS NOVAK Djokovic 🎉🎉

[@wisienka0809]

And 5 games in a row in the last set🔥

[@mapother33]

Omg Roger’s speech was perfect. ‘I would accept a draw’ wow…