Federer vs Agassi | The Battle of Legends!

[@jollymolly2521]

Well, that made me smile...and feel old at the same time. Neat trick.

[@kevinmurtagh4996]

It’s incredible how awesome Agassi still was at this time, being so much older than all the other top players. Before the Big 3, every player in the modern history of the game was done being a true top player once they reached their 30’s. Sampras won a major at 31, and Connors won one at 30, but they were no where near their prime anymore. Forget about winning majors after turning 30- Agassi got to #1 at 33, and I believe was in contention for year-end #1 that year- with Federer, Roddick, Hewitt, Safin, and other greats in their primes. That was unthinkable at the time. In this era of insane athleticism and sports medicine, it’s become normal. But back then Agassi was an anomaly.

[@mgxzazfbyjuchrisclarkvpz236]

Exactly and it’s sad that todays young tennis fans don't really understand just how great Sampras and Agassi were. They see the slam totals and discount them compared to Fed, Nadal, and Djokovic. Agassi would've had a fine record against the Big 3 when in his prime and all things were equal. On a really slow hardcourt like all of todays courts? Yeah Djoko and Nadal would win but not on medium/fast like we used to have. On grass Pete was the king. Pete wouldve won plenty on hardcourt too. Fed in his prime is still the best tennis player all around and Nadal and Djokovic are simply great on medium/slow surfaces. Their slam records are no doubt skewed in their favor due to the slowing down of hard courts! There is an inequity between the amount of fast/medium/slow ....there really should be an equal number of each surface! Shot making ability is neutered on a slow court. Agassi to this day is still the cleanest ball striker in history. His groundstrokes were like lazer beams that he could drill deep into the court. He'd pin the opponent into the corner before drilling the ball down the line. Djokovic and Nadal are great at this too but again on a faster hard court Agassi, Pete and Fed would be able to have more success. These are undeniably the best 5 players of the last 30 years tho, I just wish people would stop with the recency bias and realize that #'s of Slams do not tell the whole story.

[@blameitonben]

@@mgxzazfbyjuchrisclarkvpz236 If Pete was to grow up today, he wouldn't be a serve volleyer, he'd be an all court player like Fed or Djoker. Probably would have kept a two handed backhand too. And he'd be amazing in today's game too.

[@mlrmlr4919]

Always liked Agassi's power and accuracy, what a great battle. Good commentary too. Thank you.

[@ciosnek5]

You will not see more pure hitting than when these guys matched up

[@bjohnson8065]

Thanks for posting. I'd almost forgotten how amazing Federer was. Never seen a player move more effortlessly

[@KingSach24]

Fed’s style was unmatched, top 3 outifts in tennis history.. ICONIC. Federer used to thrive on agassi’s pace, and use it to create even more pace to smash winners. Fed’s footwork, balance, shotmaking, and hunger to win, made it practically impossible for agassi to win. Sure agassi was old but was arguably playing some of the best tennis of his life. Agassi was beating everyone else that year except for fed and nadal (montreal final CLASSIC)

[@lawrence1318]

His age slowed him down though. Not moving as well as he used to. And slightly over weight.

[@nickwu4384]

That's just false and you know it. Agassi doesn't have a 100% record against other players. Federer fans don't mind him beating a near retired 35 year old with a bad back and can barely move yet crying 'grandpa' Federer at 28.

[@vijayla21]

​@@nickwu4384It's just copium, let people be happy

[@michaelbarrett27]

Taking nothing away from Roger, who was great as always... it is eye-opening to look back at these clips of Andre, knowing now how much pain he was in with his back during those last couple of seasons. It's particularly apparent in his walk.

[@vijayla21]

Exactly, Fed fans usually complain that their idol is grandpa at 28 yet have no problem with beating a near retired 35 year old Agassi who could barely walk

[@ricardocarvalho7161]

he always walked like that. sampras even made fun of his walk in a exibition match with agassi roger and rafa. but his back was hurting.

[@smoorej]

Absolutely beautiful tennis.

[@mukundphanasalkar3887]

Oh, what a great match! Watching two great legends at their best is such a treat!

[@initialize21]

There's just something way more badass about being the GOAT on fast/ medium paced courts (Federer) than being the best on slow-as-molasses courts (Djokodal)

[@mgxzazfbyjuchrisclarkvpz236]

The #'s are skewed no doubt and its a bit of a travesty

[@bobomber]

The more I go back and watch these older videos, the more I realize that tennis peaked in the mid 2000s.

[@asdasblr]

because federer... 😄

[@BOZ_11]

@@asdasblr and Agassi, Safin, Roddick, Hewitt, Nadal.

[@masters.1000]

@@BOZ_11Nalbandian.

[@masters.1000]

Thank you, my thoughts exactly. And people even dare to say this was a weak era after watching the cakewalk of a tour we had for years.

[@nickwu4384]

​@@masters.1000you mean when unseeded players got to a GS final multiple times?

[@masters.1000]

It shouldn't be possible that the tennis played 20 years ago remains better than the current one...

[@vijayla21]

That's true, a near retired Agassi at 35 years old who could barely walk would double bagel Djokovic Medvedev Sinner, Alcaraz

[@魚-c3d]

And it isn't if you actually have functional eyes and if you're not a delusional nostalgic.

[@ronaldtorres5758]

Two of my all time favorites!

[@ProfSteveKeen]

This was one of the greatest matches I've ever seen (a recording of): incredible ball striking and shot making, with thankfully--for an ex-player who once considered going on the tour--numerous rallies shown from player level (rather than the usual "birds-eye view" which doesn't let you see the shots and strategy from the player's perspective).

[@gabrielwood9345]

I miss these 2 playing tennis. Federer was a freak of a player and for me tennis is not the same. This wS the good old days❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@gabrielwood9345]

This was a brillent game. Thank you both for giving us such a beautiful era of tennis. Bless you both❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@EndoftheTownProductions]

4:21 -- That was a nasty slice approach shot from Fed and a tremendous top spin lob from Andre.

[@bukhtiarshah9843]

Sir Roger federer golden legend in universal love you so much miss you so much teniss history best player ❤❤❤

[@captainbryce1]

My two favorite all time players!

[@jdfagen]

Agassi needed that 7th game in the 2nd to get over the hump. Classic match!

[@obadashukri8167]

Best tennis channel ever

[@z1w8s5q3m2bn]

전설적인 경기 맞네..

[@richellis5166]

the camera angle at 2:20 AWESOME!

[@michaelireland7239]

holy mother two of the best ever goinr toe to toe

[@robshacks]

The 2000s was so clearly the peak of tennis!

[@jeannemarddelislam1631]

2005 not before

[@juliavartan]

Great job with this video. Do you have the Federer vs Kukushkin from Basel 2015 or the match against Goffin from the same tournament? I can't find those matches. Thanks.

[@BOZ_11]

GOAT vs legend

[@jeannemarddelislam1631]

novak 24>20

[@BOZ_11]

@@jeannemarddelislam1631 but you're on a Fed fan channel. All the Novak fans are on Fed fan channels. That's how you know he's the GOAT

[@nickwu4384]

​@@BOZ_11you should include Rolex commercials and hairstyle as well

[@sasook]

@@nickwu4384Green’s your favorite color eh?

[@celticsanonymous]

More highlights in this match than in latest Australian Open final.

[@darrylperry648]

That's because both Agassi and Federer were were shot makers, in fact their were a lot more aggressive players during the 90's, which is why no one player could just dominate the field all the time

[@alexsokolov330]

Классный матч. Федерер вне сомнения, а вот Агаси великолепный мастер. Браво.

[@魚-c3d]

The best match they played that year. In terms of raw level it is fairly better than the us open final.

[@running2standstill685]

Ill pick agassi anytime, he is more fun to watch, takes the ball early or on the rise. He is 35 by this time, played against 3 generations of players and succeded. Played 3 generations of racket technology and showed that his ground strokes and talent was intergenerational. If he was at his prime and played and trained in this generation he would be the most fun player to watch out there. Dont want to watch much tennis anymore because players nowadays tend to whack balls way behind the baseline, theyre great but theyre also monotonous.

[@MikeFloutier]

I see that Agassi turned pro in 1986 and Federer retired in 2022. 🎾🍾❤️

[@魚-c3d]

When you realize that Agassi played against Connors and Nadal in the same career 🤯

[@flat-out]

I always loved Agassi's pure clean hitting...a real talent, a prodigy/phenom when he was a kid (search for videos of him at 6 years old hitting against pros then) I love Sampras' serve and tried to emulate it. He and Agassi bring out the best in each other when playing against the other both are greatest. But to me Fed is the GOAT and Nadal too next to him. Djokovic nah I just don't like him so what if he wins 30 GS and over 200 titles... To me being the GOAT is not always about winning the most. Another analogy I put is like Jordan and Aryton Senna being the GOAT in their sport, that's my take on it.

[@ordinaryguy6869]

What a battle! Roger beat Mr. Clean!

[@stuewz]

Federer was insane I can’t believe I hated him so much. He is really the best player. He dominated players of his era, in their prime. Unlike Djokovic who dominate really a young transition era.

[@nickwu4384]

Both them are way above the clay merchant

[@vijayla21]

Yup, Federer and Djokovic are consistent everywhere unlike someone who lost in 2R to Brown and Rosol for 6 years straight.

[@魚-c3d]

2011-2016 was not a young transition era sweetheart

[@stuewz]

@@魚-c3d Djokovic was not dominating like today sweetheart. Nadal won as much

[@gabrielwood9345]

Love you both and yòu beautiful wives❤❤❤❤

[@Luchon20082010]

Such a night day difference winners and performance wise

[@AmanPandey-o2t]

Aggasi was baseliner in era of serve and volley

[@turu-1000]

凄い！

[@chirac9266]

Le Niveau de jeu??!!!Hallucinant!!!

[@PrPaPeCECE20]

too good

[@jako77777]

W channel

[@lawrence1318]

Federer flukes a lot of shots. Example: at 2:41 his return went short accidentally because he hooked the ball with the top of his racquet. Everyone thought it was intentional, but it wasn't.

[@Chris-xc4rv]

That wasn't a fluke, he took it early so he wouldn't have to slice the return. Taking it early created the shorter angle. Not his fault agassi couldn't get to it.

[@lawrence1318]

@@Chris-xc4rv It was a fluke. He didn't connect with the ball as he intended to.

[@Chris-xc4rv]

@@lawrence1318 he intended to take it early, he actually moves forward to cut off the angle. The winner is the result of agassi letting it go because he knew he would be on the defense the rest of the point.

[@lawrence1318]

@@Chris-xc4rv He didn't connect with it as he intended. He does that a lot. He hooks the ball with the bottom of the frame.

[@Chris-xc4rv]

@@lawrence1318 that topspin serve was so slow he had time to tie his shoe before he hit it. I could see if it was a first serve and you said this. But he had all the time in the world.

[@bukhtiarshah9843]

Raz Ols love you so much ❤❤❤

[@Mr-pt3yl]

first like and comment yeees

[@divicospower9112]

Federer preventing a second final between Agassi and Nadal in America this year.

[@ciosnek5]

I coud listen to this ball hitting without the video. Sorry one comment is not enough xD

[@dirkdaubertshauser9423]

André ❤

[@ahmedkhan-bi8lv]

Novak enjoyed weak era once GOAT Federer lost his prime.

[@dianajohnson3925]

Agassi was good, even great at key moments… but…in the sane stratosphere as a Sampras or a Roger Federer… is not even a reality!