Most "BADASS" Umpire in Tennis History! (Handling Federer & Djokovic Like a BOSS | Grand Slam Final)

[@leecherlarry]

am not sure why but i rewatched this video several times (on different occasions). good to have on the youtubes. so, thank you!

[@WivoRN]

Oh glad you enjoyed it so much!

[@leecherlarry]

@@WivoRN I'm sure that I'll rewatch it again and again in future. somehow it's so good (the video and her performance) that i get emotional 😭 watching it, i dunno why. her performance and backstory are just beautiful 😍

[@ruvamsi]

Eva is umpire for today's Medvedev v Zverev AO semis and it reminded me of this great performance

[@chenxavier8015]

I watched this live. It was absolutely world class umpiring from Eva Asderaki. Few umpires would have overruled so many calls given the occasion, grand slam final contested by 2 of the biggest names in men’s tennis. She was cool, calm and composed. What’s most impressive is that she got all the calls right the entire match 💯

[@JCole-fg3rr]

Your comments kind of reminds me of what people say in defense of Serena Williams. A lot of umpires don’t step in when they should with the big names of either side of the sport.

[@darsh7164]

Ye they had her for kyrgios vs medvedev and let’s be honest, only a boss like her can handle crybaby kyrgios 😂

[@ForeverThriveLife]

who would have thought anyone could have been so entertained by 9 minute video of a tennis umpire's replays. Phenomenal

[@9unsnroses]

Had the opportunity to work as a line judge with Eva in Auckland 2011/12, she was a class act.

[@thebigsquirrel50]

Being this accurate in a final is *very* good. We know how some matches have been determined by poor calls and controversy with challenges and whatever else. The fact that she was able to keep everyone's focus on the match and not on the calls... It's a quiet job, but definitely impressive.

[@Dark_Voice]

Actually, because of how machine-like accurate she was, everytime there was a challenge I was like "bro, you really will go there? there aint a man or woman on the umpire, that is freakin T-X sitting there, your challenge has no chance" - I definitely noticed the calls MUCH MORE because her confidence and accuracy was admirable to say the least.

[@slowery43]

Your ability to state using cliches and the obvious is amazing

[@araceliebreo7224]

I am not surprised now why she was the very first female to chair a men's singles championship..well done,madam.

[@wolfridsson7239]

I'm extremely impressed by her calls. She was on those calls even if the linesmen weren't. Great work.

[@alfandosavant4639]

What i like about this umpire is the bravery she showed even when the linesman seemed to be in doubt. She called it right away, in/out, not thinking about the consequences of her calls. That's good. Many umpires now like to depend on linesman, that they'd never correct a call even though the linesman call is wrong.

[@janewilson2421]

Totally unbiased...that is the way all refs & umpires should be in all sports!

[@Sebastian-wz1wh]

This is probably as good as human linecalls can get.

[@Xerkun]

Definitely, Asderaki is one of the best umpires of the last 10 years.

[@-Munditimum-]

Incredible. This girl needs her own trophy. Too bad none of us recognized this at the time, but thanks to WivoRM P, we can see it now. Cheers, MM

[@gungeternal4119]

chair umpires get their own trophy

[@debshipman4697]

She is a woman, not a girl and her professionalism has nothing to do with her sex.

[@-Munditimum-]

@@debshipman4697 I agree Deb. I never intended and said that her sex had anything to do with her professionalism either.

[@elmerfudd9677]

SIIIIIIIIIMMMPP!!!

[@practicallyperfect2941]

Lots of people recognised her great umpiring at the time!

[@user-se7vt5ow4e]

Without a doubt she is the best chair umpire ever.

[@zdfvbadfbadb]

This video could be put forth as evidence why automated line calls are needed. She did great from the chair, but the line judges missed lots of clear calls that resulted in the players wasting their challenges every time she overruled the call/no-call from a line judge.

[@truthrodianow7328]

Automatic line calls are taking out all the drama that a tennis match needs. Obviously I'm not in favor of human errors because it can mess up a whole match, but it is also a skill in my eyes to challenge the right balls. It is a very interesting/hyping feature that the sport needs imho.

[@senthilveeran1723]

@@truthrodianow7328 Well said

[@zdfvbadfbadb]

I agree it is kind of neat seeing a replay of a close call and watching the extra zoom when the ball is within milimeters of the line, but I prefer to see drama created between the players themselves, not drama created by a line judge failing to make an out call when the ball is 5 inches past the baseline.

[@roderickmobley7955]

But Isnt this is the same judge who made the horrendous calls/overrules against Serena in that infamous Serena/Capriati match that was part of the impetus behind the beginning of Hawkeye?

[@pomerlain8924]

@@roderickmobley7955 No, that was Mariana Alvez. Asderaki has made bad overrules, but they're rare occurrences.

[@marirama6771]

I am always amazed, how many small things empires should keep an eye on during the match😳 she is so focused, ice cool💪 and how she sometimes leaned to the ball direction...very good job. Thank for always interesting content you find for us 🥰👍 the beginning/end of your videos -smth already got used to😁 Never getting boring though

[@WivoRN]

Thank you for the kind words ❤️ ❤️

[@jbranche8024]

She has always been one of the most professional and accurate refs I've seen. I believe she has the respect of the players as she is always first class

[@anden01]

She is not an empire, but umpire - and so cool!

[@nilanjenator]

@@WivoRN is the thumbnail fake?

[@WivoRN]

@@nilanjenator No, how us it fake? 😳

[@Sebastian-wz1wh]

She mostly handled the crowd rather than handling the players, which by no means is an easy task consider how umm wild New Yorkers can be

[@noahkhimasia6437]

Wild and disrespectful, this was one of the worst crowds in tennis history

[@pacifist1360]

@@noahkhimasia6437 I was there at the US Open final where Djokovic beat Federer in four sets. I saw the entire match from beginning till the end including the trophy ceremony and the crowd was obnoxious. Everyone I asked before the match even started predicted Federer would win. The entire crowd was booing Djokovic after he won the first set. I heard more booing after Djokovic won the match, it was nasty. About 75% of the tennis "fans" left at that point because they didn't want to see the rest. Hundreds if not thousands of people came back inside the stadium when they noticed Federer winning the next set. But people again started leaving after every game Djokovic broke. Obviously they were very angry to an extent that the moment they saw Djokovic win, almost everyone left. I was there and it was disgusting, completely empty stadium during the trophy ceremony. I've never seen a worse crowd in my life. It was terrible. I love coming to the US Open but that crowd was something else.

[@noahkhimasia6437]

@@pacifist1360 wow thanks for sharing, that is really disrespectful. I don’t understand why people hate Novak so much. Smh

[@CountryCowboy008]

@@noahkhimasia6437 hun you’re talking about French Open

[@zainquadri1206]

I mostly clicked to see how in the hell did Federer OR for that matter Djokovic give the umpire a hard time... Both are gentlemen of impeccable principles and thorough professionals and NEVER make an umpires job difficult... No "handling by the umpire" required...

[@21crus1]

One correction, she was the first female umpire to chair a men's US open final but there have been female umpires who chaired men's GS final at other tournaments before. Check Aus open 2007 men's final for example.

[@madhukiranattivilli2321]

Intellect is genderless. NO?

[@pneron2032]

That's knowledge right there.

[@Chinkz41]

He clearly said us open so what are you correcting?

[@foodreacts837]

how you even get that many calls right is amazing

[@healthfullivingify]

Eva Asderaki-Moore has eyes like a hawk and called that match brilliantly. Brava, Eva!

[@chsimpsonkid11]

Dang what a boss! I mean you can’t get much better at being an umpire than that. Not just getting the calls right, but the quickness of the calls were super impressive. 💪💪 #SheKilledIt

[@wonderlandian8465]

My favorite was the McEnroe commentary talking about how she was "on fire" during this match xD

[@vuhuynh5150]

Roger is always my favorite of all times, but Novak and Nadal are monsters on the tennis court. This past fifteen years or so, tennis fans have been so lucky to have witnessed the unprecedented rivalries in the history of the sport among these three. Novak and Nadal are not done yet, and I would never bet against Roger as long as he still plays.

[@chisomomazyopa3528]

I’m with you on that one, though I’m a Nadal fan. I was really rooting for Novak to get the calendar grand slam in 2021, but I just feel so blessed to have watched all three of them in their prime

[@sameersanadi4327]

“I don’t think he can match Federer’s” didn’t age well😂😭

[@raheemy4246]

federer is the goat

[@ptb2008]

Djokovic only caught up to Federer and Nadal because they were both years past their peak. If either of them were not playing in the same era, they would have over 30 slams. Fact is Djokovic at his peak couldn't match Federer and Nadal at their peaks. And I have no favourite out of the 3 either. Just telling it how it is.

[@christiannovak-zemplinski9749]

@@ptb2008 I normally never defend Djokovic since Federer is my #1 and Nadal probably second, BUT, there's not even one full year between Djoko and Nadal in age and Djokovic won 7 straight finals against Nadal (on all three surfaces) when they were around 24-26 years old, and another 7 straight wins over Nadal when they were ~28. So I don't agree that he couldn't match Nadal at his peak. Unless you're saying Nadal was past his prime already at 24 years old. With Federer the age/peak-difference is more valid of an argument.

[@ilMario]

@@raheemy4246 no hahaha

[@serbianwarrior385]

​@@ptb2008Nadal is not even year older then Djokovic tf u talking about 😂😂😂😂😂😂?Its just Novak take cares better of his body then Nadal and he has entered his prime 2 years later😂u dont even know what u talking about 😂😂😂

[@Charismaniac]

This is where she got her PhD. The pressure was huge in this match.

[@meieran]

The absolute best performance of a chair umpire ever seen on court.

[@RazOls]

Great umpire, bad Federer on BPs…

[@Ckaionoriega]

BPs??

[@anirbanchakraborty7161]

​@@CkaionoriegaBreak Points

[@brettneuberger6466]

Takes a sharp eye, quick mind, and huge…..microphone to make those calls. She’s got the whole package.

[@Sebastian-wz1wh]

"I don't think so, I don't think he can match Federer's" 😏

[@neoi007]

I don't think he can match he will just go pass Federer :D

[@tennislove6716]

@@neoi007 he is tied

[@neoi007]

@@tennislove6716 just wait for couple of more years 😉

[@hiteshgujarathi4636]

Yes he will never match the class of Roger and Rafa. He is playing against weaker players. Rafa and Roger did that against many legendary player's in their prime. This is huge difference. To play against, Agassi, Sampras, Roddick, Mury and many other great and still won the GS is not easy. May Djokovic will surpass both Rafa and Roger but he will never match their class as a sportsman and as a human being too.

[@neoi007]

@@hiteshgujarathi4636 have you actually watched any of his tennis matches lol if you did you wouldn’t be saying that

[@highonimmi]

As a female and retired umpire I gotta say this…her hair is amazing and that ponytail the true mvp of the match! I’ve experienced some trailblazer moments in my umpiring career (fast pitch-mens/womens college/girls). It was thrilling as well as scary. I knew when the male umpires had a tough game it was just him…but when I had a great game with tough calls or rulings people said”women umps suck”. The pressure on her must have been tremendous. She was brilliant. Although my ncaa div 1 umpiring was no where near what she did, I feel the sisterhood between us. I haven’t called a game since the 1990s…I hope there are more women officials in the higher levels in all sports. Well done, sis. Well done.

[@abdulkareemsaleh6152]

She is an excellent umpire .. I like that match and still remember how she handled it impressively

[@FernandoHernandez-mv9zo]

Eva Asderaki, her ponytail and a performance for history. ICONIC.

[@travisbickle5279]

05:13 most important overrule in the tennis history...

[@geoffchandler8684]

Umpire did a fabulous job I hope the players got a chance to say so at some point after the match

[@gd3369]

i used to be a huge tennis watcher/player and i have seen a lot of matches and this woman is top notch ...she is amazing ... really refreshing ... quick calls, quick over roles ... I love it ... very professional ...

[@TheBigK02]

amazing how good this umpire is. Just WOW

[@anden01]

Umpire, not empire.

[@TheBigK02]

@@anden01 thanks

[@margaretclark......akamarm2600]

Absolutely class video as always. I hope things are ok with you WivoRN

[@WivoRN]

Thank you so much, really appreciate your concern ❤️ ❤️

[@francescodecio4334]

Great video, it still hurts to see Roger not converting so many bp in this match.

[@niksmoret2744]

Does it hurts..still?😉😆

[@francescodecio4334]

@@niksmoret2744 yeah... At the time I was at the peak of my fanhood for Roger.

[@kamalpada1270]

Slow pitch is not suitable for Roger.

[@subhashis_M]

@@kamalpada1270 find more excuses 🤣

[@SJ-di5zu]

0:21 Wow forgot how dominant Federer was that tournament before the final. His score lines against Gasquet and Wawrinka looked like French Open Nadal score lines. It’s a shame he couldn’t convert on so many break points in the 3rd and 4th set, it would’ve been awesome to see a fifth set, considering this match was hyped up to be a classic at the time.

[@ghazankhan7600]

Federer always plays great but when he faces the goat djokovic then result is different

[@jsntnt13-]

@@ghazankhan7600 Yes, he aged abruptly then, more precisely since 2011

[@steinanderson9849]

@@ghazankhan7600 who is this goat djokovic that you speak of? The one that lost more points than a wheelchair Federer at Wimbledon 2019???

[@Sebastian-wz1wh]

@@jsntnt13- 😂

[@Sebastian-wz1wh]

@@steinanderson9849 and still won the match

[@fitnessenthusiast6308]

A beautiful, confident, composed woman was labelled a 'hater, loser, unattractive inside' by the drama queen Serena Williams.

[@ForehandVolley-jm3kk]

I know right? How rude and disgusting it is. What happened in 2018 us final further proved it is a sore loser and disgrace.

[@frenchfries9258]

What? Williams was obviously on the losing end of some of her calls! She’s great!

[@michasobiech2671]

I think it was another umpire.

[@FernandoHernandez-mv9zo]

It's great to see that flawless job from Eva Asderaki. Technology is really useful but Eva has proved that "human" umpiring can be impressive as well. She didn't doubt in any call she made, outstanding job.

[@JaffarBrar]

Please post her decisions against Serena vs Stosur next. I loved her umpiring since that match because she didn’t bow down to any stupid reasoning for hinderance.

[@brasileirosim5961]

Incredible!

[@marketanalysis6653]

She is born for it😊, Great confidence!! Loved her umpiring more than a game.

[@Jon-xv5qj]

Always nice to have her as umpire...

[@koseichampollion3348]

Imagine having to make calls with such bad image quality ... can barely see the ball. Great job!

[@marianagaoka9687]

I heard from ESPN commentator that the best chair umpire throughout the tournament gets to be on the Men/Women Finals. We coulnd't expect anything less from her.

[@johnanderson8385]

"I don’t think he can match Federer’s," is a quote that aged as badly as serena did

[@Buenomars]

"Mortal men locked in a duel of glory tempt the judgmental wrath of an unwavering Greek goddess seated atop her high throne bearing the might of Olympus."

[@courgetaxis]

I have been to the same primary school with Eva. Very good girl and down to earth back then. 13th school of chalkida-greece

[@bhakarpictures340]

This was an amazing video of an outstanding empire

[@TennisGamingHub]

This match gives me PTSD... How many chances did Federer have...

[@pacifist1360]

Federer's toughest losses against Djokovic happened at the 2011 US Open Semis and the Wimbledon Final 2019 where he lost two match points in a row on his serve. Obviously Djokovic has 20 Grand Slam titles for a reason, likewise Federer and Nadal, and one of the reasons is his incredible mental strength. I am a Novak fan but I do feel for Federer and his fans in those close matches.

[@MKD1101]

She's not badass. She's goodass.

[@zeljkocrljenica7135]

Goran Ivanisevic once said that US Open has the worst line umpires in the world... this just prooves he was right

[@marekwichniarek268]

So you think Novak simply punished 1 of them in 2020? (just kidding)

[@theresultsphase]

to say that Eva has been hit or miss and been involved in too many controversies excludes her from being the "most badass" umpire

[@임평화-i1d]

She is excellent and perfect umpire!!!

[@lukakekic8426]

This is by far the umpiring ever

[@animallanguage4271]

I like her very much. She is Clear and no BS.

[@orelas167]

Well I'm glad. I'm enjoying the mixed judging this year.

[@Stoked4Good]

Good video, despite the 720p max.

[@ellygirl84]

Legend says that they are still using Eva's eagle vision and line calling as their calibration template for the hawkeye system they now use for line calling!!

[@MelissaRae1975]

When I read the tite i was like "What is so badass about calling a game" THEN i watched the vid DAY'um that empire is freakin Amazing, calm and jus...BADASS she has eyes like a flippin hawk. And QUICK. Id lov to see her with those players who throw tantrums

[@DasBeefi]

Not just the calls, but she waited until the player hit the out ball first then make the call. So if the calls happens to be wrong, there’s no replaying the point.

[@xDFoRcEzZ]

why do they keep challenging her calls if she's getting all of them right. lol.

[@joellahrman4557]

Depending on the situation in the match, there is no sense not challenging the call even if you're not sure.

[@foodreacts837]

great Empire

[@helenivanic1628]

Fav female umpire: definitely her Fav male umpire: Carlos Ramos.

[@hafadaze9046]

Wow the only time I’ve seen Federer lose all his calls lol now that’s how you umpire unlike some who think just because they sit up there they can play god

[@Bane974]

Best umpiring of all time, imagine how grateful the players must be to have the peace of mind to just play their game when one bad stupid and unjust call can derail them from the match.

[@radhippachamuthu8557]

🐐 winning moments of another major

[@bigjohn2810]

A good example of why we need electronic line calling, also elimination of "replaying the point"

[@pugsartist]

You go Girl!!! show them how its done She is KILLIN IT

[@MrCalebHoward]

This is the kind of confidence every chair needs to have. Saves a lot of arguing if the call is made quickly and decisively

[@vlogs_________5400]

I can’t get over this intro it’s amazing

[@WivoRN]

Haha thank you ❤️ ❤️

[@Rkerkar]

That was insane..!!

[@lalitharavindran]

I don’t think he can match Federer’s!! Haha. He just surpassed it.

[@houseofleaves126]

He is tied with Federer

[@katerinapatiniotis5598]

@@houseofleaves126 not for long...

[@mahalakshmid8613]

Weakest era god of all times djoko. He can never match federer's godly talent & abilities. Federer is the universal fan's favourites for 20 times continuosly for 20 years ( year 2001 to year 2021) . Even after retirement, roger will be fan' s favourite for next 20 years ( Total 40 years). Nadala & djoko also vote every year for roger federer for so many years as both are his ardent fans for ever. Such is his charisma

[@lalitharavindran]

@@mahalakshmid8613 yeah, right, Fed’s career ended in 2010!

[@TeamDogFan]

@@mahalakshmid8613 I don't think a Novak would trade that for things he done in tennis.

[@AN-cy7xm]

Beautiful line judging!

[@Hacker-rx1vn]

Djokovic matched Federer’s records haha

[@Coa_Kralj_Coa_The_King]

He over passed them!!! He's undisputed King 👑 One more GS to cement his name official like the Greatest tennis player who ever lived!!! He's already!!! All the records are in his possession ❤️🤡👊🇷🇸🥇🐺🐐👑🐐

[@kawai99100]

She's a great umpire. They are great players. Simple.

[@moodwritervlogs7725]

She was great. Very Dedicated person.

[@alastair4839]

balls of steel :p some of those calls, unconfirmed by the lines-men/women - on key point and so close to the line ...

[@nikolaininkov]

The real applause should be for the umpire. I am impressed.

[@jetterolumere9146]

I think she needs to change her name officially to "Badass Eagle-Eye"

[@imadariusmain7311]

Its amazing how fed always plays well enough to get to 40-15 but then collapses.

[@ronf28]

Please give the Umpire some more credit and state her name in the title of the video! Eva Asderaki-Moore

[@anmaria01]

I have never seen anything like this before

[@PakistaniMulhidUrdu]

“I don’t think he can match Federer’s” 😂😂 He’ll probably end up 6 majors clear of Federer

[@benwakefield93]

Why's the microphone so big? 😂

[@riahreginald]

Dont get me wrong,the match was interesting to watch But honestly i rewatched it just to get a hold of her call and her skills of judgement

[@andyachilleos5013silvereagle]

Who needs Hawkeye when she is umpiring

[@phphperisi]

“I don’t think he can match Roger” 😂😂 what do you say now?

[@chancock4222]

She's in that chair for a reason.

[@AutoMotivatedTV]

And looks so good doing it!

[@clemenzadercapo]

Another game, that hurts a lot

[@123HappyMad]

Scary accurate.

[@kevinpowers9024]

Do they get unlimited challenges? Seems like each player would only get a couple per match. Or maybe one each per set.

[@richardcalisi9188]

ONe of the best umpires ever!!!!!!!!

[@Hacker-rx1vn]

Brilliant umpire

[@natashas9026]

Your title is both misleading and false. However the video is nice The chair ump was not a badass at all. Nor did she handle the players like a boss. She was outstanding in overruling the many sorrow the lines people made. It is time to do away with linesmen and install also the flawless electronic line calling.

[@katesmith8424]

I've never seen the lines people miss so many calls?!?

[@harryp3804]

8:49 , that comment definitely age well 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@paolaguidi4343]

Perfect

[@travisbickle5279]

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