Even Federer´s Opponent Begged for Mercy! (Most Ruthless Performance)

[@Kidgloves1984]

Roger said after they are really good friends off court.

[@cdr92663]

The athletic prowess of both are incredible! Not to mention the speed they put on the ball!

[@nasoinotna3400]

Here is what is called true sportsmanship, talent, and entertainment. Not like some who cheat, have anger outbursts, and break their racket in their obsessive quest to beat records, forgetting along the way that tennis is a game, and the audience should have fun.

[@keithwatson7434]

Here's what is called true losership, overrated skills, and circus clown show. Not like some who compete, play with hearts, and find solutions to win and ACTUALLY win AND break records, forgetting along the way that tennis is a competitive game, and winning is all that matters. Lesson to learn from the pathetic downfall of Federer.

[@nasoinotna3400]

@@keithwatson7434 What a pathetic comment. No, winning isn't all that matters when the game offered is dull and utterly soporific. When paying astronomical sums to watch a tennis match, one is entitled to be entertained and witness an engaging spectacle. Speaking of losers, when you lose in a quick 4-set match in the 2024 Australian Open final against a 22-year-old whose primary sport wasn't tennis for a long time, it's better not to boast too much.

[@unowen7591]

@@keithwatson7434lmao someone got so triggered

[@bigrobsydney]

@@nasoinotna3400 I think criticising Novak is a waste of time. He is the most grand slam decorated male player in the history of the sport. Thats a fact. And there are plenty of other facts, and records he holds. You may not like him; that much is obvious. But if your own preferred players are so good, the simple question has to be asked; why dont they dominate him?

[@nasoinotna3400]

@@bigrobsydney I never denied that statistically speaking the Djoker is the GOAT. He holds (almost) all the records. That’s a fact. But my comment was about sportsmanship and entertainment. On that front he has still a lot to learn from more charismatic players and I am not referring to Federer only. So, the one who was triggered here is not the one you are thinking of. Djoker’s fans cannot stand any criticism and they are not objective at all when it comes to other aspects of the game than pure statistics.

[@user-dt6zw3bi5o]

The greatest tennis player ❤

[@keithwatson7434]

Third greatest and not even close to the true greatest.

[@annewalden3795]

I agree Roger is the Greatest for me.

[@keithwatson7434]

@@annewalden3795 Greatest for you but nothing to me. That's why numbers matter for being objective. 24>>>20, 422>>>>>310, Djokovic>>>>>>Federer.

[@annewalden3795]

I think Santoro and Roger were friends and had a similar sense of humour.

[@ramyg5037]

3:01 - Funniest point...Biggest miss by Fed...😅

[@santirf1619]

Also they are good friends and Santoro was very close to retirement, far from his best. This was the last time they played against each other. They played great matches between them. Very talented player Santoro.

[@feri7mble]

Their US Open 2005 match was so good.

[@annewalden3795]

Santoro is a lovely person and was a good tennis player but he was out classed by Roger on this occasion.

[@unowen7591]

Possibly the most exciting match up. Shame didn’t have much of them playing

[@briandtnguyen]

Love how whenever Fed played Santoro, you can tell he wanted to beat Santoro while playing santoro’s game.

[@bigrobsydney]

I've been on the receiving end of a player who made me feel like an absolute CHILD. It is humbling. But can you imagine that feeling if you are a full time touring professional tennis player like Fabrice here? What a difference in level.

[@fretstain]

I miss watching Santoro give Safin fits...

[@initialize21]

It seems the consensus among the majority of tennis fans is that Joke is the "stat" vulture/ weak era GOAT (thanks to too many Berritini/ Ruud/ Tsitsipas/ Norrie Opens) while Federer is seen as the true GOAT. I'm happy most people know the truth!

[@nsp6590]

Bot spotted

[@nasoinotna3400]

True. And Rafa is his heir.

[@keithwatson7434]

@@nasoinotna3400 Heir of losership, that's for sure lol

[@nasoinotna3400]

@@keithwatson7434 I've never really liked guys who laugh at their own jokes. No wonder you're a fan of Djoker. Go see Mom; she prepared your snack, and let the adults talk

[@pavementpounder7502]

Lol as if Federers prime was a stronger era. Just accept he's not the goat, no big deal.

[@Wheredyougoimissyouso]

Federer is the true goat of tennis .Djokovic has waited for the other greats to get old and vultured at least 8 slams

[@cyriljacob4839]

Hhehe joke 😂. You liar.

[@rjamesyork]

This is a really silly argument. Just thought you should know.

[@annewalden3795]

​@@rjamesyorkI agree it is silly but people are not always sensible when it comes to sporting heroes.

[@sm1337]

Djokovic owned 40-15derer so many times, it got boring.

[@unowen7591]

⁠@@sm133740-15derer? How old are you, 5?

[@jackquinn9535]

How can such a touted player be so frigging bad, is the only take away from this clip. Sad hitting from what was his name again, this Santorini dude, wait is a Greek island i donno...