Federer Interview

Interview with JMac after wimby 2008 final.
"it hurts" :( sadness.
JMac said after the interview that he could see Roger on the verge of tears so let him go, and apparently heard him crying as he walked away.
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Please note that all trolling posts will now be removed. This was a dramatic moment in tennis. Estatic for some, heartbreaking for some. And accordingly, show some respect.

[@thibaultgrimaldi4968]

Mcenroe's loss against Borg in 1980 had a lot of similarities with that of Federer in 2008, especially because of the fourth sets, so this moment was very meaningful.

[@Plumpot77]

One of the things I like most about Roger is that he's not afraid to show in public what his emotions are ... win or lose. He may not be able to treat those 2 imposters the same (triumph + disaster) - but who of us can?

[@roter13]

it's funny how mcenroe is doing these after match interviews when i remember that he refused to be interviewed after he lost the 1982 final to connors

[@Molybdaenmornell]

Maybe he wants to show how it's done properly. He does a good job here.

[@88feji]

Who would have thought that the angriest, loudest hot head in tennis would become the funniest, warmest best interviewer and commenter in tennis ?

[@jrros1957]

You can see Rafa is concerned when he looks at Roger.

[@viksinha5410]

Rafa is a class act (from a Federer fan). You see him feeling bad for opponents he beats all the time. Del Potro Wimbledon 2018, Federer AO 2009, etc.

[@sweettoothmeryl]

Leave Fed alone! its just normal that he feels emotional. anyone who has put so much hard work yet still wasn't able to win definitely feels the same. i do agree with BlackestEyes1963. Rafa doesn't need a sick fan like you. I am a Federer fan but I still do respect Rafa wholeheartedly. Let's admit it, both of them are really tough players but still, we should remember that in every game, there has to be only one winner.

[@JordanjamesX]

I feel so bad for Roger I think it is good that he cried it shows that he CARES. Roger is human let the man cry geesh.

[@levieloy4884]

Here after his retirement🥺

[@JasonRadley]

I don't think he was really choking up,but when John prompted him, he probably started him off.

[@cohack7]

it looked like john mcenroe was crying a little at the end when he hugged him

[@erikpate8370]

the greatest match of all time for sure

[@supermovietimebros6770]

Until Wimbledon 2019

[@dwilliams02]

Gosh seeing Nadal genuinely look back at Federer as he walked away with sadness is pretty touching. They're actually friends off the court which makes the rivalry that much better. Ik some people thought this interview by JMac was kind of dumb but I think he did the best he could, it must have been an awkward situation. You can see that Mac is shaken as Federer walks away, the video cuts off a little bit but you can see Mac's face and how he lets out a deep breath like "wow" when Fed leaves.

[@kcforshort]

I'm sorry, but a player of Fed's talent & genius doesn't 'fall'. Others may close the gap by improving, as Rafa and Djokovic have done...but he will be a serious title contender throughout his career (for years to come) if he stays healthy. That said, my heart goes out to Federer for how much this loss hurt (and kudos to JMac for showing his heart)...but he will be back & victorious again. No doubt about it.

[@bohemiandoomer44]

You were right

[@tombillington8187]

He’s won 8 more grand slam since this comment

[@Tesla_Death_Ray]

it didnt look like he 'let him go'. fed walked away and john was like 'ok...'

[@shanedoink]

I still remember this! It was funny and I about fell off my couch laughing. Still think Federer is the greatest, but it was classic Mackenrow.

[@sunaya94]

aaw...roger had tears in his eyes...!! how passionate he is....

[@sunaya94]

OMG!i feel terrible. I love you roger ..ur going to come back with a bang. I know it!!

[@zorb350]

This was really sad to watch. There was even a hug exchanged. Really amazing.

[@JasonRadley]

Federer, broken like a Swiss bank.

[@ErinAlexis86]

Saddest moment in tennis ever...

[@ttedwards8363]

Look at the guilt in nadal's eyes!! he's thinking ''i've ruined this guys life''

[@Aman-nk5uq]

Ohh shut up now.

[@Alexander-ys9dh]

aman gajraj you will see Nadal breaking that record

[@rahulpandey8247]

Alexander 5 more slams Rafa needs to win now and if he does that then he should and he will be considered as the greatest of all time.

[@707ladytee]

I don’t think so...smh

[@skmalaujitra9580]

@@707ladytee he sill

[@Phoenix8090]

they didn't change the surface to suit any player, they put a new grass on which was more durable for the modern game - (because of the strength of the raquets and the players) the old grass would not have lasted. It just so happens the the ball bounces a little bit slower which makes it easier for base-line players to adapt to it but it's stupid to say that they would change it to suit just one player

[@IricForset]

Exactly. The bar keeps on getting raised, although its plateauing out about now. Federer and Nadal have raised it so high its no wonder that the commentators have orgasms when they see someone play better than those two. The only difference between great players is how great of a mark they leave. You can never tell how long in between generations it takes for the bar to be raised. In our case, Sampras, Agassi, Federer, Nadal. Very quickly. Perhaps there is a trend, or just a spike.

[@reiichi]

I believe he still gotta something to win. Expecting for his next station!

[@er9804]

In ten years of being a tennis fan. This might be the saddest tennis moment ive seen. Keep your head up my man!! Use this as motivation to win the French!! The best revenge is success!! I have to give it up for Nadal!! He was a little better then Federer!! Congrats Nadal...

[@sarahgates3135]

And he did! But sadly so many more sad moments to come😭

[@nancypancyfancy]

PLEASE DO!!! I love Federer and I think it would be a good thing if you showed how passionate he us about the game.

[@MJHK]

Thanks Roger!

[@messimagisterial4216]

POV: trying to find a comment that's not 9-12 years old.

[@chhunvorn]

There will be many more oppunities for federer to win more grandslams, because there are only two players who have high chance to beat roger, they are djokovic and nadal, but I am afraid in the next two years there will be more players who can play the same level as nadal, so it is going to be tough for Roger. Good luck.

[@LeadfootLou]

Pretty cool seeing Rafa in the background

[@itsisi]

Can i give him a hug now?:(

[@pitme9]

supermaz2002, im a federer fan but id like to say that he is comfortable with clay, he just cant find a way to beat nadal, YET, but he's always reaching the finals on clay so he's comfortable.

[@xylitol333]

nadal is going to be the best tennis player ever, federer was unlucky in his career to have a player like nadal come up, when roger is still in his prime, cuz for a while it looked like roger was destined to be the best to ever play, nadal has taken that from him and thats why federer is so emotional when he loses. its like destiny has taken a new course

[@federerbestclass]

Roger is classy and hot :) love

[@ameerashaque]

why is nadal in the back?....awkward :)

[@jairus]

McEnroe is probably one of the few people who knows how Roger felt, after the 84 French

[@Aman-nk5uq]

Exactly.

[@jmminu]

It's good to see the best losing and getting their ass kicked. It's a humbling experience and soon or later all champions need it to grow up. When Sampras lost to Federer in 2001 at Wimbledon, after being on the verge of taking the 5th set, he looked so shocked. I was sad then, but in retrospect I enjoy watching that match and seeing Sampras struggling. One's disappointment makes another's joy. Don't forget Nadal enjoyed his win, and that all champions reign come to an end.

[@whitepumpkins]

so sad :((((((((

[@Omkar529]

You said in the desc. of the video that McEnroe said Federer was on the verge of crying. Do you happen to have a link of that video, or at least an article ?

[@srkucrickk]

Are you butthurt because Federer was crying? Yu don't need any other source. In this video Federer is already crying. John asked Roger "I know you are feeling so much emotions right now" and Roger emitted a crying noise 0:40.

[@GreenSaida]

"In few years, on TV, you will see only defensive baseliners like Nadal with lots of topspin... That's an easy way to win" If you think that's such an easy way to win, then how come every player isn't using that method? Players have different philosophies.

[@robertk2007]

mac was genuine

[@saelaird]

Still my favourite tennis player. Living legend.

[@uselessidguy331]

The absolute epitome of class in professional sports. The entire sporting world (wait, why limit it to sports---the entire world) could stand to learn quite a bit from Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

[@erikpate8370]

still so sad

[@Amaizenblue86]

Sigh... such a classy guy. It stinks to see him lose like that.

[@Molybdaenmornell]

Some say he's without grace in losses. This gives the lie to that.

[@IricForset]

There will never be a greatest of all time, there will only be great players.

[@varunshahvo-tv9854]

Should've lost in straight sets...rain helped him

[@Babakc]

John Unseccessfully offers Roger a shoulder to cry on, but he kust brushes him away..haha

[@JalalKhan-oo9ez]

idk hes kind of like thank you for the match .......when roger hasnt even gotten over it

[@xman4un]

Well...first thing you have to do is report the facts..he didn't get his ass kicked at all...the match realistically could have gone either way. Now....the French....Fed did get his ass kicked, but he thought wayyy too much in that match and it became lop-sided.

[@androc75]

Don't do that , mate. It's a gross violation of privacy and it's just not right. Let the man have his private moments to himself. Rafa also cried in the locker room last year. Most of us wish there were two winners that day, but unfortunately there can be only one.

[@MIMIC8801]

AWKWARD.....

[@MsRio93]

aww i thnk he almost cried in end.. aww i luv roger!

[@sweettoothmeryl]

Maybe it's Rafa's turn this time for the AO championship but who knows, maybe, just maybe, next year will be another AO trophy for Roger. I pray Roger wins his 14th any time soon, or mabye his 15th, 16th..i mean like, we can't tell what's gonna happen. With these two great players, it's just unpredictable.

[@EvilestGem]

That half hug ffs, John put the fucking mic down and hug the guy!

[@nicolasahahah4393]

"Little bit thanks doughnuts stuff" WTF with these subtitles?

[@SeleccionesMundiales]

He'll be back.

[@rahuladdala]

yeah i was there i will not put that video as many roger fans dont want that video to be on youtube. i think he is a great human

[@xman4un]

Imagine how the rest of the tour feels not even to be able to WIN 1!!!! Slam year after year after year..or not even make it into the 2nd week!!! This guy has 12!!!!! Slams and countless ATP Masters and other tourneys to his credit...I mean....who does that??? Nah....I love the guy too, but now only #'s 2 & 3 in the world can challenge this guy!

[@orelero]

Exactly.

[@woshiyigehaopengyou]

Wow.

[@sunaya94]

rahuladdala :after this he went into the locker room and cried... i have that video. i will put on youtube.. but its taken from the cellphone no cameras are allowed there 1.. how didya get in?? 2.. please do post it...and give me the link..please!! i really wanna see that... 2... how the hell did u get in??to see roger cry?? i thought only mirka was allowed to...

[@xman4un]

Are you kidding???? Do you know how many aces and service wins Fed served against Rafa in the final!!! It's not his serve. Okay..firstly...he cannot loose the 1st set..that's quintessential for him...he carelessly got broken and lost that 1st set..against Rafa...Fed desperately needs it! Secondly, he could do to make use of that backhand slice more to reduce errors on the backhand side. It's actually the little things that reduce his unforced errors and win crucial points for him!

[@castagnols90]

roger was crying????

[@veronikakaska1693]

To short interview

[@bobomber]

Most players already are using that method, just not quite to such an extreme as Nadal.

[@ameerashaque]

@f2q7nafe wait i get it he's waiting for his interview....i felt so bad for federer.

[@tropicaldan]

Excellent from Mac

[@Babakc]

FEDERER IS THE GREATES OF ALL TIME.

[@Molybdaenmornell]

T

[@crissyrbd]

he's still the best:x

[@renob0y]

gasquet and tsonga

[@fetez1]

hum Rafa won their last 2 meetings

[@patriot1942]

rafa didn't hurt his leg... that's suprising!

[@CateTenmatay]

his voice is catching.

[@JackyWoahh]

every player has a rise in their career. but for every rise is a fall. i'm not saying roger federer fell, i'm just saying nadal rose ferther than him today. but unless federer can take the heat of losing today, i'd say his fall is soon to come

[@onanonainoyole]

yeh, you are rigth. Nadal was too young four years ago. :)

[@polychronio]

love you roger forever!

[@godwillthisnamework]

omg, did he strat to cry at the end? aaww, i feel so bad for him, he should have won, I M WITH YOU ROGGY!

[@IricForset]

They have, its pathetic. Bring back the faster grass now!

[@onanonainoyole]

FEDERER FOR #4!

[@avp2gold]

Look at John McEnroe patronize Federer and then hug him!? Can you be more inconsiderate. All of these old "legends" hate Federer because with each win Federer has the "legends" get over shadowed. So, they all want him to lose so they can remain disputed as the best of all time.

[@ChicagoFan32]

@kyuubiyura You don't have to be so defensive, I'm a Rafa fan and Federer is the greatest. Now this is not set in stone, a matter of fact after this past Aussie open will be a big defining factor in Feds career to see if he has finally fallen out of his prime. If Fed has indeed been "dethroned", and Rafa's knee's are healthy, Rafa will sweep every major without a doubt, leaving the title of g.o.a.t, only a matter of time for Rafa. If Feds just hit a rough patch well, he is still King for now,

[@dpistons149]

Lol I was wrong as fuck. I still hate the 2008 Wimbledon final but Federer’s career didn’t really suffer because of it.

[@miroslavjanecek9993]

dpistons149 Lol 19 GS

[@orebademosi2975]

LMAO... 8 Wimbledon Titles... 19 Grandslams... I think he's doing alright.

[@Opisthocoelicaudia00]

20.:)

[@ericnelson9111]

Hahaha!! Not only did Federer win another slam, he’s won 8 more. And was very recently #1 in the world...AGAIN! And he even won the French Open the year following this loss. Broken man? Right!!

[@xylitol333]

what is the GOAT? im not sure what u refering to? and ya i agree federer is a great tennis player and will probably end up being top 5 of all time but he cant beat nadal. and cant be regarded as the best of all time or the best of his own era, when u cant beat another player, what is the record like 6-2 in grand slam finals? favoring nadal? i hope nadal will be the best player ever but yes we never know what can happen, just like federer someone else can rise up and dethrone the king.

[@psalfreuen]

ooooooooooooooo

[@jmminu]

If Federer wants to continue dominating everyone, including Nadal, he will have to do something extra. A more explosive serve a la Sampras could help. He probably needs to work on his power and get a real trainer, and we could see the best of Federer ever. But for that he needs the same burning desire and also to stay open minded. The rivalry can only push him to get better as long as he believes he can. Maybe a new girlfriend, some spice and change in his life could also do the trick.

[@oldnewbieraver]

Yea true...and coz of that he just lost an hour ago.

[@kosmas29]

john-what a gay

[@Marzzod]

Still the best in the world, came up from 0-2 to 2-2 and lost 9-7 in fifth set, Rafael Nadal still a good player but don't the best.

[@aranighosh3945]

What now ?? They are both equally great in terms of statistics as well as other factors

[@Aman-nk5uq]

@@aranighosh3945 equal in statistics?? U kidding?? Federer has 90 titles on hard and grass. Nadal has 26. Federer has 310 weeks at 1, Nadal 209 Federer has 6 WTFs, Nadal 0.

[@HNCS2006]

I"m sorry. As Federer himself said "The French Open is nothing, this is a disaster" some losses you can get over in a few minutes, some..... mean a lot more and are much harder to get over.

[@masteroflanguages]

I accidently gave you a pos rep for this but honestly, what a disgusting unnecessary remark! I feel so sad that Federer lost this year; I really, really wanted you to win, more than ever! You've had such a shitty year and I hope 2009 brings more succes than this one has...

[@rahuladdala]

after this he went into the locker room and cried... i have that video. i will put on youtube.. but its taken from the cellphone no cameras are allowed there

[@caezar55]

He should always be considered the greatest tennis player ever, no matter what happens from this point forward

[@Aman-nk5uq]

He surely is the greatest ever.

[@ivanmrkvc7]

roger federer is history

[@saelaird]

Go Soderling! JOKES.

[@dreamgirl23]

oh roger. i feel bad but then this proves to those ppl that call him a robot or machine that he is human, he doesn't always win.

[@xylitol333]

how many grand slams have blake won??? oh yeah none! please u have no point at all here...

[@IricForset]

You obviously dont watch tennis if you think he is a fluke.

[@AlphaDraconis7]

Federer is the greatest of all time... Rafa will never dominate for 5-6 years like Federer did... Federer is, technique wise, the best player i have ever seen..his forehand, backhand...volleying...serving...its all just perfect..any youngster would want to model their game on him...its just perfection Nadal's a great champion also...and his tactics against fed work Murray is now in the mix, so he is clearly the one that will stop Rafa winning countless grand slams on grass and hard courts..

[@lktpo]

roger,you still is the best player

[@jproxursoxoff]

Wow...You must no nothing about tennis.

[@archivosxirtam]

ROGER IS THE BEST... winning or losing... he is an act class,..