Novak Djokovic vs Roger Federer in a five-set thriller! | US Open 2011 Semifinal

[@riquelmeone]

2:58:26 that face expression tells you everything about the shot that is about to come. The tournament, the opponent, the crowd, the double matchpoint, what a moment. For me that is the definition of Djokovic.

[@pypiano2406]

Greatest Return of all time after that face expression... just stunned whole crowd.

[@Molloy1951]

Agree

[@jdbhatts2912]

what a moment in history. its turned the djokovic federer rivalry on its head- if there ever was one. federer has been haunted since.

[@nikolapostic]

Glad my warm blooded latinos understand serbian mentality

[@dl3988]

I watched it live but didn't remember Djokovic's expression before the return. It was obvious Djokovic was psyching himself up for a big shot, and totally refutes Federer's whiny statement that it was a "lucky shot". And he totally read that wide serve and just caned it.

[@dukaivan]

This is one of the iconic moments in tennis history. Djokovic is a mental monument and this underlined that legend.

[@MrTurbo87lx]

If only fed had the same mental toughness. Hed have 25 majors

[@Vaisin]

Indeed, as a Fedal fan, I feel nothing but respect for Novak Djokovic as a tennis player. I also feel he's a bit misunderstood as a person (even though he has done some thinks I don't like, nobody's perfect, even Roger and Rafa have made mistakes in their lives). Also, I don't feel like Roger and Novak don't like each other, I know there used to be tensions between their respective families but I don't feel themselves are tensioned with one another.

[@2CSST2]

Yes

[@strikerbowls791]

What are you on about? Djokovic isn’t going to marry you

[@steinifly1]

Djokovic is just a brutal narcissist. This helps him a lot.

[@MrCoDeYY]

To me, this is by far federers biggest choke. In 2010, he did have two match points, but Djokovic just went nuclear in those two points and started hitting shots that simply have no answer. Whereas in 2011, Novak did hit the greatest return of all time (hard to argue with that), however federer still had ANOTHER match point after, forehand straight into the net, then a double fault then eventually he got broken. This is a much bigger choke than Wimbledon 2019 and us open 2010 as Novak just went for shots during those match points. Have to respect Novak’s mental strength in these matches (Nadal fan!). Also, the face novak makes before hitting the return has to be the most boss move in the history of tennis. Crowd against him, on the verge of defeat and he’s like ‘okay you want me to lose ? Fine’ and the smile before the second match point as well. Respect to all these legends.

[@viksinha5410]

Yes I think he was saying, "If I'ma go outta here, I'ma do it in style," and if Nole had gone on to lose then he would go up to the net and congratulate Roger and then give the crowd a nice smile as he walks off court. Here's how I would rank Federer's 3 "chokes" against Novak: 2011 (definitely a choke; no arguments needed) 2019 (you could argue that it was a choke or that it wasn't a choke) 2010 (not a choke in the slightest; besides it was Novak serving)

[@viksinha5410]

Biggest choke against Djokovic, but I might say that 2018 Wimbledon vs Anderson or 2018 Indian Wells vs Del Potro might be worse

[@MrCoDeYY]

@@viksinha5410 yes I agree 100%. It still confuses me to this day why federer was so affected by the Novak return as if he didn’t have another match point on his serve to the point where he called it a lucky shot in the press conference. Yh, those losses are very close to this in terms of choke, but I think this is just another level for someone like federer. Just to completely breakdown on the brink of victory and ending arguably the greatest season in tennis history (Novak’s 2011).

[@viksinha5410]

@@MrCoDeYY True but do keep in mind: this was Novak Djokovic in 2011. It’s better to lose to 2011 Djokovic than freakin Kevin Anderson and Juan Martin Del Potro. Federer should be beating those guys with ease.

[@MrCoDeYY]

@@viksinha5410 also true. But Wimbledon is where most upsets happen because of how effective serving is. So it’s kinda understandable. But I feel like in the future when nadal and Djokovic surpass federer (which they probably will) he’s going to look back at all these missed opportunities and wonder what if

[@mightisright4959]

Djokovic is more dangerous when he is angry. This audience annoyed him

[@nekikarol2]

I like when he answered about the audience. He said "the crowd was great" meaning he knows how much they favor Federer or Nadal or anybody.

[@strikerbowls791]

Ok?

[@song7087]

@@strikerbowls791 ok?? That’s the whole point…. Those haters are always against him and he’s at 20 majors now. Sweet sweet victory if you asked me 😄

[@dre-p3058]

​@@song7087y'all are always crying for Novak 😂. Like crowds aren't allowed to root for anybody 😂

[@YeTism]

This is the match where Djokovic became a legend. Absolutely iconic

[@mambi74]

This is were he damaged Roger's brain.. As if this wasn't in the back of Roger's mind when he was 40-15 again in Wimbledon and blew it.. LOL

[@ctt82]

12 years after this match, the GOAT has been crowned.

[@carlosdflorentin9873]

This lives is your head only, there was many times where federer was up 40.15 to nole after that and won it! and novak has to put up a winner also, that's no breaking someone mind lol... @@mambi74

[@yanair2091]

@@mambi74 What a pathetic comment.

[@agradina]

this is the match when federer choke make djokovic a legend.

[@solusrex4034]

That forehand at two match points down and the gesture that got the crowd going was awesome! Way to go Nole.

[@danaizadpanah1257]

What time?

[@solusrex4034]

@@danaizadpanah1257 Here you go. 2:58:19

[@nathangold5759]

Look, in that situation only Nole could have done that I bet u 100%

[@nathangold5759]

For real though

[@solusrex4034]

@@nathangold5759 Djokovic definitely has a wild side to him that neither Nadal or Federer has, sort of like a daring poker player who goes all-in with nothing.

[@raylozano774]

Djoker has a heart of a warrior! It happened again at wimbledon 2019 40-15 macth point. Braveheart !

[@herminiafmedina7333]

10

[@kennedydamaiyanthi1180]

Dont forget AO 2021 semi

[@DevenderKumar-mh6fl]

@@kennedydamaiyanthi1180 what happen in this semifinal

[@kennedydamaiyanthi1180]

@@DevenderKumar-mh6fl also 40-15

[@DevenderKumar-mh6fl]

@@kennedydamaiyanthi1180 federer didn't play in ao 2021 ,I think you are talking about ao 2020 semifinal

[@jackmessent3490]

Novak Djokovic's mental strength is so impressive. Going on to beat Nadal in the Final after this epic match against Federer! Looking forward to this! 👍

[@masters.1000]

¿Where was that mental strength against Nadal in Roland Garros?

[@OmegaMouse]

@@masters.1000 Mental strength does nothing for you when you're physically outmatched. Nadal is a freak of nature on clay, the likes we will never see again.

[@ilovecaulk2542]

@@OmegaMouse being amazing on one surface is really not that important though

[@zarkopetrovic7472]

@@masters.1000 Where was that mental strength against Novak in Australia

[@thedarknight1809]

@@masters.1000 well atleast he doesn't got knocked out by unseeded players in Wimbledon and other tournaments 😂😂😂😂

[@black_nebula]

I remember watching this as a 15 year old. I absolutely loved how Novak fought back and had to fight to win the crowds love in the 5th set.. Clapping for his faults? Geez.. I was on the edge of my seat but I somehow felt he wasn’t going to go down after fighting so hard to level the match..

[@fernandocesar6626]

Djoko is the GOAT.

[@janetmq6824]

My son started to love tennis and Novak on 2019 after the 15-40 in Wimbledon, he was 9 YO and we were watching the match on the border of the couch...amazing....he is a NOLE fan now as his mum....

[@naalainmuhammad7680]

2:58:27 The moment Djokovic told himself that he had to become GOAT 🐐.

[@muralivenkat1726]

This match changed the career of Novak. The courageous return winner off Feds first match point speaks volumes of what Novak is going to achieve. Bravo Novak!

[@begyu]

In a certain way this match changed also Roger's carrier. I think that never left his mind. And is still inside him. Of course...what happened 8 years later (similar 40:15 story) gave him the rest.

[@carlosdflorentin9873]

with 8 year difference I don't thinks lives in his mind, he actually won novak in the next Wimbledon after this! it only novak fans who think is somewhat of achievement, but far from true,, how about put in the equation the age gap @@begyu

[@begyu]

What's going on inside your head, man? Are you serious?? Yes...he won against Djokovic at Wimbledon (2012) after this US Open match. But...who cares about this, considering the epic defeates that followed in 2014 & 2015 and especially in 2019 (the famous 40:15 story)! Just imagine...having 2 (TWO!!) match points at your most favourite and world's famous tournament, and you get smashed like a kid. This is like having a penalty in WC football final, last action of additional time...and missing it! Federer never really recovered from this. @@carlosdflorentin9873

[@monteromolina2265]

I think that 3-5, 15-40, 5th set defines all Djokovich's greatness. Coming from behind two sets, facing two match-points down, all the crowd chanting for Roger, returning that incredible ball and still receiving NO support from the crowd, and above that, winning the match. If that is not greatness, what it is? 2:58:18

[@JL-fh4qw]

That was a lucky shot, Novak didn't care if it went in or not

[@thesoccergod]

@@JL-fh4qw Too true. The Djoker said himself in the press conference that he got lucky. But there's no point in banging in about it...since everyone who isn't a Federer fan simply *_revels_* in the schadenfreude of the Fed losing after having MPs. It's not easy for us Fed fans to understand or cope with (especially knowing that this match, like 8-9 out of every 10 matches against the Djoker, was on the Fed's racquet), but that's way the cookie's crumbled and it's hurt Fed fans more than perhaps the Fed will ever know. Like a very clear-eyed Fed fan said, Fed ought to have won Wimbledon 2019 not for himself so much as FOR HIS FANS. I'm afraid he did them a great disservice that day by losing. That said, I do believe that if (a *huge* IF) his knee heals well enough for him to get back to, say, about 90% of his 2017 form, he'll win at least one more major - simply because it's time the luck went with his fans (and him) rather than against them. 😊

[@tomaskopolia1031]

@@JL-fh4qw ok, that one was lucky shot. What about rest of the match? All pure luck? Lets be real for a moment and give respect to Novak Djokovic.

[@hiyoryan3901]

@@JL-fh4qw Luck is for those prepared. Go out and see if you can replicate that shot by sheer "luck"

[@kidpagronprimsank05]

As Rod Laver said, to win a slam you get to have skills, mental strength, and a bit of luck

[@koolfraser]

2:58:44 THAT forehand!!! Federer and others attempted to put the shot down to luck, that Nole took a carelessly large cut at the ball and basically fluked it, but as you can see the forehand is simple evidence of his mentality, namely, continue to play at high level absolutely regardless of situation, doesn't seem to feel pressure.

[@GlenChundemigod]

I can see why Federer said that but it's because Novak knows on big points Federer likes to go wide and then try and hit a forehand into the open court. It's just that Novak anticipated it.

[@riquelmeone]

The shot is iconic. What makes it even better are the moments leading up to it after the previous point for Federer. Djokovic's face, how he is dealing with double match point, everyone's anticipation of Federer going to win and then that. BOOM One of THE tennis moments

[@nils1953]

3:16:35 He said himself he was lucky. The gamble paid off and he deserved the win, but that was about as much talent as it was luck, Federer on the other hand choked so hard he never defeated Novak in a GS game again except for Wimbledon 2012.

[@Chaotix05]

@@nils1953 Well I think both you and Glen Chun can be right on this one. Maybe Djokovic said in his mind "If Roger goes wide, I'll slap it cross court as hard as I can. Let's see what happens." And then he was lucky it went in.

[@DarkDragonSlayerAQW]

full respect to Djokovic, i just want to say that he is responsible for 90% of my tennis sadness :(

[@hamishlarsson2028]

Same here😢 Wimbledon 2019 final was worse though

[@iammituraj]

Even today 😂

[@lanacastillo49]

Hahaha 40-15 choker

[@milanvesovic1703]

@@lanacastillo49 he didnt choke, Djokovic outplayed him on both match points.

[@abcmagnusopum1291]

Haha yeah but there's no denying anymore. I've accepted the fact 😆😆

[@tesla-v2681]

My favorite Novak match ever. Really put him on the map to be an all time great. Was going for his 3rd slam of the year. This is back when Federer really did not like Novak. Hard to believe it has been 10 years. Watched this match while sitting in a bar outside of Pittsburgh. Out of around 12-14 people who were really watching the match, my girlfriend and I plus 2 girls from Greece were the only people pulling for Novak. The Greek girls were really getting rowdy. A real up and down match. 2-0 then 2-2 than Federer serving for the match with 2 match points. Electric crowd. Simply tennis at it's best.

[@ND-ku4yo]

This match will forever be remembered as 40-15 and then it went how it went

[@sunritroykarmakar4406]

Even us open 2010 was 40-15

[@tomasdelcampo2]

what about wimbledon 2019 40-15

[@jayr2304]

As a life long Nole’s fan, it’s so satisfying to watch the 5th set when Nole was 2 match point down. I feel sorry for Roger, but at the same time I’m so proud of Nole

[@Man_008]

Wise and nice words, you totally deserve to be called a true tennis and Nole fan :)

[@miroslavvarga3707]

never be sorry for someone who owns airplane.

[@pacifist1360]

I am not sorry for Federer at all. The way Federer "congratulated" Djokovic for the win in the 2011 US Open Semifinals Press Conference was very arrogant. Also the crowd support is heavily in favor of Federer. I am glad Federer lost, Federer and his fans deserve it.

[@pacifist1360]

As much as I admire Federer as a player, I think Rafa and Nole are way more humble as people. But I always root for Nole because he doesn't get the crowd support that he deserves. He's never been respected by tennis fans since day one on tour.

[@zarkopetrovic7472]

@@pacifist1360 Boris, i agree 100%! You say all👍

[@normanbates1794]

Djokovic produces magic: crowd just claps Federer drinks water: crowd gives standing ovation

[@JJJJ-fi9dg]

🐑 mentality

[@mahih1493]

Djokovic is the definition of a Mentality Monster

[@Matheus-fq5gd]

djokovic ball pusherr

[@fernandocesar6626]

Djoko is the GOAT.

[@Markmsv]

Djokovic drinks magic water: crowd generates memes (i love the big 3)

[@viksinha5410]

"Roger Federer has double match point. Someday the little twins will grow up to hear about matches like this" "Daddy, can you tell us what happened in US Open 2011?" "NO"

[@milanvesovic1703]

Tell us more then about USO 2010 semifinal.. I said No!

[@milanvesovic1703]

Why daddy, then tell us about your favourite surface grass and Wimbledon. What happened there?

[@milanvesovic1703]

Nevermind daddy you are the GOAT.

[@viksinha5410]

@@milanvesovic1703 "CHARLENE, GO TO YOUR ROOM!"

[@viksinha5410]

@@milanvesovic1703 Stefan to Djokovic: "Daddy, can you tell me about Wimbledon 2019?" Djokovic: "So, the date was July 14, 2019..."

[@GDevanandreddy]

@2:59:09 the guy who is about to win is serious and looks like in fear and the guy who about to loose is smiling and fearless.

[@ambikeyamohapatra2482]

Novak is always fearless

[@balaoko6486]

He wasn’t I fear💀

[@mainemceachern1521]

@@ambikeyamohapatra2482 Except when he faces Rafa at RG ...

[@ambikeyamohapatra2482]

@@mainemceachern1521 yeah he is fearful when he is the only man to defeat rafa multiple times at rg whereas rafa hasn't even defeated nole once in ao

[@mainemceachern1521]

@@ambikeyamohapatra2482 Lol. That struck a chord? They've only met twice at the AO; in 2012, Rafa was extremely close to winning, in 2019 he didn't have a chance as he was coming back (yet again) from injury and 4+ months without competition and Novak played the match of his life. But if you want to talk hard court majors, incidentally, Rafa is 2-1 vs Novak at the USO. And yes, probably everyone fears facing Novak at the AO. :)

[@sirbenjaminthebold3943]

2:58:46 most badass moment in tennis history

[@jonathangrinfone6514]

Thought exactly the same

[@riquelmeone]

That's what I came for

[@jonathanb1406]

Federer's graceless bitterness being a sore loser about it afterwards made it even better.

[@TheJovan211]

I'll never forger that forehand... That was full rage! 😆

[@riannatripp6594]

Badass👏👏👏

[@ghannishsoogary9246]

Mentally, on a level of his own. Novak Djokovic, the 🐐.

[@jeffgachihi8225]

1:33:44 - For those (esp. Federer) claiming _that_ forehand return was "lucky"...I present Exhibit A.

[@archiesutherland6127]

That was a second serve

[@jeffgachihi8225]

@@archiesutherland6127 Your point being?

[@archiesutherland6127]

@@jeffgachihi8225 ,it was way easier to hit that forehand compared to the match point one which was off a first serve

[@jeffgachihi8225]

@@archiesutherland6127 The point remains that it is the exact same return. So can't be luck.

[@2CSST2]

@@archiesutherland6127 That second serve was 97 mph, that's only 11 mph slower than the one at the end, plus it had a bigger spin and was better placed. So that return was pretty much the same difficulty to pull off, if there is any difference it's very minor. FYI, aces on second serve do happen, assuming that any second serve is automatically easy to return is a pretty simpleton take.

[@hhppecit]

That legendary forehand return while down 2 match points just shut up the rowdy crowd at Arthur Ashe! He feeds on hate thrown at him and his name is Novak Djokovic. 👑👑👑

[@jackli7873]

2019 wimbledon final, 40-15 again, the winner, the loser ,the same.

[@MKD1101]

The grandslam, the match the difference

[@simohayha6031]

​@@MKD1101u again

[@MKD1101]

@@simohayha6031 huh?

[@simohayha6031]

​@MKD1101 we used to have a lot of discussion or talk somewhere on youtube. iirc about Zelda or mario kart 8 or sth. Ever since I randomly came across you in unrelated comment sections, like this one on tennis. So I thought it was fun to say sth

[@MKD1101]

@@simohayha6031 yes those were fun days, now I am stuck in life and work so I hardly get time to enjoy myself! 😔 Hopefully I will get out of my current bad phase and we will be able to connect again in future! 😁

[@stormshadowsnakeeye8264]

King Djokovic The Greatest Of All Times Tennis Player!

[@KYY-l9e]

2:58:26 before you even ask

[@TheBozzPlaya]

„Ok, now I‘m gonna make the RF Fans Sshhhhhhhh“

[@tomasalaxa3489]

@Eren Jaeger The start was one year earlier! This was the second episode :-)

[@menon_ji4984]

The sweetest shot in tennis history preceeded by most salty press conference

[@SupermanOG]

The only thing left for Djokovic to do now is take a slam from Federer after he’s actually won it.

[@kennedydamaiyanthi1180]

Always 15:40

[@d10srelish40]

New generation : Carton nerves Roger Federer : Glass nerves Rafael Nadal : Steel nerves Novak Djokovic : Titanium nerves

[@farid1406]

Sampras: Adamantium Nerves

[@iyedj9836]

Vibranium*

[@guruk]

@@farid1406 Naah - tat actually fits the WOLF man (lil closer - Wolverine) better.

[@farid1406]

@@guruk Which one is the metal that Cap's shield is made of, and which is the metal that scratches his shield? With his unshakeable defense and self-belief, Novak has the nerves of Cap's unbreakable shield, with his GOAT offense/ballsiness, Petros has the nerves of the metal that cut an unbreakable shield.

[@vroonvfx5112]

roger iron nerves at least he saved 7 matchpoints at 38 yrs of age in the ao

[@song7087]

Fed is at championship point, 15-40 Djokovic: aww that's cute :)

[@stevensprouse2449]

I do believe I love you :)

[@altruism8637]

Its actually the semi - final so its not yet championship point. You probly mean match point.

[@song7087]

@@altruism8637 that can also be the reference after Wimbledon 2019 final ;)

[@sundayaito4366]

@song7087, I 've never being disappointed in my life like I am in Roger Federer on this match. How could he ve lost a match he needed only a point to win???

[@mainemceachern1521]

1. This was a classic match. 2. How on earth did Fed lose? 3. The 2011 USO is possibly Djoker's greatest GS win, given his unreal comeback in the pulsating 4 hour SF backed up by his victory in the brutal 4+ hour final, both of which were against 2 of the GOATs, and the fact that it was the last major title crowning his stellar 2011.

[@raahatarora3120]

I certainly believe that RG 2021 is right up there with USO 2011 now! Just as insane.

[@ruckfules9441]

@@raahatarora3120 Against an injured Rafa who was at a lower level and couldn’t move anywhere close to RG 2020 final on court.

[@mainemceachern1521]

@@ruckfules9441 Yeah it was a shame that Rafa spent most of 2021 with a gimpy left foot (a flare-up of his Muller-Weiss syndrome), and you could see how much it was affecting him by the end of his RG 2021 semifinal vs Djoker. But he tried his best, as always.

[@ruckfules9441]

@@mainemceachern1521 I shed a tear when he applauded the crowd put his head down and walked away. Mentally he was prepared to fight in the fourth and maybe 5th but his body gave up on him. 😔

[@thsu8]

Novak's 2012 AO win over Rafa is his greatest GS win ever. Novak has come back from down 40-15 three times vs. Fed (2010 USO, 2011 USO, 2019 Wimbledon). Those wins are as much about showing Roger's mental fragility as Novak's mental toughness. Novak's 6-hour 2012 AO Final slugfest with Rafa after Novak went 5 hours and 5 sets with Murray in the semis plus the fact Novak had one day fewer rest than Rafa is the greatest mental AND physical display in the history of tennis.

[@TheJsfTV]

Even more impressive than saving those 2 match points is the way he then just goes on to dominate the remaining games. Unbelievable player with an even more unbelievable mentality. One of the GOAT sportsman for sure

[@eiyp3]

He just crushed Federer's moral with that break

[@guiseppigiordanko3163]

He went on full lockdown mode

[@TheFever77]

Federer and Nadal hate nothing more than losing to Djokovic, they’d rather lose to the world #100 than lose to him.

[@ravirathee6801]

Same with Djokovic dude , none of them likes to lose to the other two

[@coolyoutuber6237]

Hahah.. obviously all those lost matches were one of the greatest matches in the tennis history. Too painful to lose after hard fought 4-5 hrs.

[@scapegoat413]

Vs anyone else it’s just a “fluke” to the media.. to Djokovic it’s because he’s better

[@JosephineJames-x7b]

Again watching this match 2024 my hero Nole

[@dailyoptions7832]

can djokovic look any better in that staring at adversity look? man... what a goat he is.... 2:55:54

[@davearonheim1582]

After Novak hit that otherworldly forehand winner down two match points, you could visibly see Roger deflate like an old tire... The match was basically over right there. Incredibly gutsy shot by Djokovic. If it goes out, match over. That's what makes him so different from anyone else, the way he manages to play so freely in the most intense, pressure filled moments. Never seen anything like it and I've been a tennis fan for a long time.

[@TheNoJoke777]

Wooow... listen to that crowd in the 5th set... Similar to all their Wimbledon finals and we all know the outcomes... Imagine playing against your opponent and 99% of the crowd and you STILL win... 18 Grand Slams! I've always been saying that each Djoko Slam is worth twice! The real GOAT!

[@sylvioufba]

19 now

[@viratbaivab2990]

20 now

[@joseruiz3601]

21 is loading lol

[@kinantantjiptawirawan1326]

22 is loading :)

[@carlosandrescastromedina3100]

Maybe 23 and ON ROLAND GARROS, this man is undefinable

[@Munja77777]

Novak then showed that he will write the history of tennis, which no one will surpass. Some may not like him, but he will be the unsurpassed king of tennis. Thank you so much for this video of the legendary semifinal.

[@dgmobbdeep]

What about now? After AO 2022?

[@dgmobbdeep]

@@captain0159 😂😂. Go back to your mama kid.

[@zerkass4316]

@@dgmobbdeep he would have won that

[@teepot4539]

It's Nole

[@tomaskopolia1031]

@@dgmobbdeep you cant be real with this one. The man is undisputed king of AO and he was banned from 2022 edition. Some people just dont use brains while writing on the yt.

[@BeyondNarratives]

I was there for this match live. The shots between the two were like Laser Rockets. US Open slowed down the courts from the next year on. When Fed lost, EVERYONE left the stadium SHELL SHOCKED!

[@frz7553]

How do you slow down the courts

[@kothicamedarth2680]

@@frz7553 Friction of surface, then making base soil less compact, where return will be slower & bounce won't be much

[@niksmoret2744]

Even in 2021 people aren't aware of what this guy achieved in his career..they want more,

[@duskopopov0074]

I wish he wins 10 GS more.

[@tomaskopolia1031]

And that whats driving him forvard.

[@んムムÐタモモ]

​@@duskopopov0074this year he won 3, 7 remaining😊!

[@normanbates1794]

Nole is the mental giant And federer is mr 40-15

[@AlpinistForFreedom]

nole is a mental giant, and federer is the best tennis player ever

[@AlpinistForFreedom]

@zakaria djouzi best player doesn't mean who wins more. At example, Maradona is the best football player.

[@mirkomarjanovic3234]

@@AlpinistForFreedom Nadal is winning more titles while playing in a more difficult era. 90% of Federer's winnings were done 2004-2007 where he didn't have any sort of competition. As soon as 2010's came Nadal and Djokovic dominated, while Federer won nothing.

[@Communist1986]

@@mirkomarjanovic3234 The only titles Nadal win are French Open every year that's why he can compete with Djokovic and Federer. Relative to the other goats, he's just a clay court player and will always be behind those 2.

[@archiesutherland6127]

@Eren Jaeger ,prime Federer Vs prime Novak if they had never played each other Federer would win and even if they did it now technically in their prime I still think the margin would be big enough for s few chokes

[@gqnelly]

Novak can neutralize Roger's biggest strength...his serve. Roger has perhaps the best serve in the game (combining accuracy and power) but Djoker knows how to find an opening and exploit it. Across five sets...you can bet he will find them. This is why Roger can still beat Rafa on occasion but hasnt beaten Novak in a decade at a Slam.

[@191010ak]

Since 2015 they have played each other 8times, fed has beaten nadal 7 times, depends on which surface they play, on a fast court and especially if its an indoor hard court, nadal stuggles big time,

[@gqnelly]

@@191010ak wondering what Rafa has to do with this story…zero

[@191010ak]

@@gqnelly referring to what you mentioned about roger beating Rafa on occasions.

[@romainmj7245]

The highest quality match in major bt both ! This was a superb match !

[@fundhund62]

I don't know. It was epic, but their French Open semi the same year was of much higher quality. To me, it marks the peak of their rivalry (maybe alongside W 19).

[@gotimlol5318]

Greatest and most balanced tennis rivalry ever

[@user-yu4xq9xy3d]

If you turned off your tv at 40:15, it would have been the greatest surprise to find out in the news the next day that Novak won.

[@kennedydamaiyanthi1180]

😂😂😂

[@shobhitkukreti]

Thrice

[@jayr2304]

I’m one of Nole’s fans who turn off my tv when Nole starts trailing in a match because I tend to feel that Nole plays bad because I’m watching it live. After around 1 hr I’ll check again, confident that Nole has turned the match around, & yeah he does it like 100% of the time

[@banburydrumtuition8651]

A painful loss for Roger, that led to a very caustic post match interview by Federer. Unfortunately, Federer never learned to defend that side...ever, because he's been beaten so many time in the same manner by Novak. It's no fluke either, as you create your own 'luck'.

[@tomaskopolia1031]

Its strange how the western media overlooks that interview, like it never happened. Rogers fans to. Well his highness was very sour loser that day.

[@edkiely2712]

​​@@tomaskopolia1031 A few sour post-match interviews out of 275 losses is quite extraordinary! Easy to critique from the comment section! I'd be willing to bet you wouldn't even possess half of Roger's class and composure under similar circumstances!

[@DungxxHen]

@@edkiely2712 Imagine your reactions if Djokovic has that sour grapes

[@quiver99]

The moment that marked Federer’s agony in facing Djokovic. He never recovered

[@hander205]

The reason all fed fans hate Novak..😄

[@katerinapatiniotis5598]

Because their Mr 40-15 gets beaten up....like an octopus.

[@jackli7873]

2019 they hated more

[@Longshore79]

@@katerinapatiniotis5598 20 slams against your zero

[@zarkopetrovic7472]

@@Longshore79 Haha and 18 Slams against your zero

[@Longshore79]

@@zarkopetrovic7472 you’re a zero ? I agree

[@reinhardthuman3565]

Novak is the greatest tennis player to walk the face of the earth what a mental giant i was glad he won because the crowd was against him for sure and to beat nadal in final he is for sure the Goat of tennis 😁👍

[@cristianconstantinescu7264]

The return winner on Federer's first serve at 40-15 was the game changer. Novak's face before that point said it all. It was all downhill from there.

[@francocholo1247]

How did I just find out that you've started uploading full matches from past years? I'm beyond happy right now, after years of struggling to find matches, listening to foreign commentary, and watching poor video quality. THANK YOU USTA & US OPEN! Whoever made this decision deserves a promotion.

[@Humanxperience]

Watch crowd reaction from 2:55. That's what Novak has to go through in every game against Fed and Nadal. And yet wins against them and also against the 95% crowd that opposes him. Mental beast.

[@asud2571]

nothing happened at 2:55

[@user-wo1qb6lo8w]

@@asud2571 2:55:00

[@lc86_65]

Still to this day, he gets this treatment from the crowd... 🤷‍♀️ I don't understand why. He has nothing more to prove, and yet they hate him.

[@miaash3870]

Absolutely brilliant! I get such immense joy, whenever the brilliant Novak triumphs!

[@kirilgerogiev6987]

Two times in a row at same stage shows that Djokovic is the GOAT

[@drtash21]

2:58:39 When Djokovic became a BEAST 2:58:47 The iconic moment that changed history

[@kellyprice8246]

Feeling a bit down today cause of work. Just came here to watch the 5th set and cheer myself up 😄

[@Cocologs]

did you watch roger's press conference after this match... he was so arrogant an rude about djokovic

[@sidneyfrederico1666]

Djokovic, our Robin Hood

[@abhipatel154]

Djokovic is king of all situations coming up from two set down show the class fedreer can't handle pressure he just leave the match when Djokovic breaks in last set

[@sawovsky]

roland garros 2021 :D

[@hugolau1953]

2019 is heart-breaking, but this one is the biggest choke of all time. King of UE solidified.

[@oliverjuria993]

First, there was Nadal who made Roger break down and cry, for beating him at his turf at Wimbledon and then at AO. Then here comes Novak, who gave him nightmares and sleepless nights in New York and England.

[@mirkoukic9403]

2:58:39 Keep on cheering. You'll get yours

[@viksinha5410]

My predictions for the comments: 1 percent about the match 5 percent about Djokovic's mental strength 10 percent about weak era 84 percent about 40-15, chokerer, etc.

[@tennisawareness3404]

ViktheGod and the biased crowd and commentary

[@viksinha5410]

@@tennisawareness3404 Ah yes! Totally forgot about that. 74 percent 40-15 and 10 percent biased crowd and commentary

[@travisbickle5279]

@@tennisawareness3404 no the crowd was 2011 ok. That with the crowd started in the year 2015. Everybody knows why;)

[@milanvesovic1703]

@@viksinha5410 This was cheering for Roger without disrespect to Novak. Maybe few times only. But Wimbledon 2019 was a disgrace.

[@viksinha5410]

@@milanvesovic1703 I think US Open 2015 was worse. That was active disrespect for Novak; cheering double faults and screaming when he was about to serve. I've never before seen a crowd behave like animals. At least in Wimbledon 2019 they just groaned when Novak won points (like the passing shot on the second match point and the last point of the match) and only booed him when he argued with the umpire. But still, both crowds were awful

[@markomarkovic9210]

Federer..Nadal..big players,but this man Yoker Nole is best.He change history of tenis soon :)

[@krishnapaprunia]

As a Federer fan I refused to acknowledge Novak’s incredible nerve at the time. But just like his game, Novak has won over me through sheer grit. I will show my son the grace of Roger, but want him to have the courage of Djoker.

[@aleksandar8090]

💯 say no more!

[@Dee-zy5gh]

Brilliantly put. Talent comes a distant second to guts and grit in the game of life.

[@thebigsquirrel50]

Awaiting the "40-15" comments 😂

[@nikolak4225]

40-15

[@cantonesewu4692]

40-15😏

[@BurnsTennis]

40-15

[@selos5233]

Legit screamed when I saw this

[@daveborder7751]

The start of the 2010's Chokerer era.

[@viksinha5410]

Here we go again...

[@farid1406]

I would say it was the END of the Weak Era, but that happened year before at the Open, once again courtesy of Nole

[@ashleythomas4112]

Wouldn't that be the 2010 semi final the year before this match when Fed also had match points against Novak?

[@daveborder7751]

@@ashleythomas4112 Probably the 2009 US final against Delpo.

[@Masterdoctorgenius14]

@@farid1406 Weak era champ Nole. His opposition nowadays is truly shameful.

[@harikrishnanr1076]

2:58:31 Novak: Ok, let me enter the beast mode now.

[@milanstanojevic454]

Nole! Ovo ću ti pamtiti dok sam živ. Hvala ti i živ bio.

[@liliansala1697]

Novak is the best!

[@sahilkhandal1606]

Lost first set after tie break... Went two sets down, on a verge to loose in straight sets.. Two match points down in the final set.. Thrashed peak Rafa in next match.. Nole u r a monster, beast, villain and the list goes on Thank you for existing Novak... Whenever I put myself in a tense situation I think about u gets a boost of havoc of confidence... The real badass in Tennis, Great Novak Djokovich

[@OkwyUgonweze]

The end of Federer Usopen campaign and the beginning of Djokovic's dominance. I bet the naysayers will say Federer is already an old man at 30.

[@johnnychiou2008]

Sorry, nobody said that.

[@guruk]

@@johnnychiou2008 sorry Have seen 100s of comments discrediting nole's achievements... Citing rogers age.

[@HBK492]

@@johnnychiou2008 Dude, people were calling Federer "old" in 2009 after Rafa beat him at AO, to somewhat downgrade his win.

[@eiyp3]

And here Novak at 36 is beating the next 20 yo rafa

[@aleksandarzivic8093]

So nobody is going to mention P Diddy going crazy in Nole's box 🤔😁

[@danipa3115]

GOAT .. he is simply the best player of all time! No1e

[@The2010arian]

Roger is a choker no 1. Novak rules. Go Nole ..get 25 slams! :-)

[@fundhund62]

Try 20.

[@Zorke691]

@@fundhund62 😘

[@lesa8315]

@@fundhund62 20 and counting fedaltard.

[@fundhund62]

@@lesa8315 I consider Roger Federer to be the most overrated tennis player of all time. If that makes me a "fedaltard", very well!

[@deflandre8286]

Close!

[@fransiscoscaramanga674]

I remember watching this match. facing match point with Fed serving for the match, Novak nodded his head as if to say, ok, this is it, don't panic....time to bare down and get to work. what does he do, he fires off a blistering return saving match point, and follows that up with another deep return with pace getting it to deuce......the look on Federer's face spoke volumes.. He was done.....that'swhen you knew, this young kid from Serbia with the heart of a lion was going to be something special..... just a great player..Go Nole!

[@mq46312]

In 2010 people just thought Federer had bad luck, but in 2011 people realised that Federer really had a problem with the numbers 40 and 15.

[@ofunelewa1747]

I was there at the stadium . Unforgettable experience that has grown sort of mythical over the years.

[@kulashaker30]

Roger really has glass nerves when playing with the likes of Rafa & Novak at the big stage.

[@romainmj7245]

2:58:28 boss moment !

[@Christo01]

to be 2 sets down and to win it all against federer in his ultimate prime at a GS says it all, No1e is the greatest ever!

[@milanaleksic4639]

Djokovic has been No 1 in 2011, and now in 2023 also is No 1... What a player, whole generation will cross in that era, but Novak still No 1, my thing for all time is No 1...

[@moneyhoney8598]

Thats what his name says: NO1E - > No 1 Ever

[@bobmiller1902]

In my opinion, Federer isn't even in the GOAT conversation. He has had far too many epic collapses in the 5th set of a major final. GOAT'S don't do that multiple times.

[@prafulyadav2658]

But his skills makes him the second best ever imo...djoker is the goat no doubt...and Nadal is the 3rd best coz he is more like one slam bully

[@ashleythomas4112]

Nah, Fed is in conversation at the very least. You don't have 20 slams and not be in the GOAT conversation.

[@Pei_Bo]

Nole, then Rafa, and after these two, Roger

[@mikerzisu9508]

@@Pei_Bo no way, Federer is the greatest that has ever lived so far, period. I don’t care how many wins the arrogant djoker gets

[@salaciouspancakes]

@@mikerzisu9508 lol who gives a shot what you think either? Djokovic is the greatest to ever play, that's not what I think, that's a fact

[@bemmamu]

Best COMEBACK ever

[@estherkim495]

probably the best match i've ever seen

[@gotimlol5318]

Yesss

[@mastershake886]

Thanks for uploading this gem of a match

[@venukrithish007]

This was also a sweet little revenge for the 2011 French open semi final

[@Nutilusa]

Even to this day I had the chills watching the match again. Then I said to myself: “calm down, you know how it ends!” 🙈

[@ayushgarg9253]

2:58:48 the return that changed how we will look at tennis from a historical perspective

[@p46stefan]

2:04:46 epic match BEST BACKHAND IN THE HISTORY OF SPORT !

[@matthewmatt5285]

This is the defining moment of when Djoker became the best Hardcourt Tennis Player of ALL TIME !!!

[@normanosborn4372]

*best player of all time

[@MrExcessum]

Yeah you dont really need that hardcourt adjective.

[@MrVblecic]

What a great match! - almost perfect. Both od them in top form under perfect conditions on the greatest stadium. Both deserved to win. What a pleasure to watch! Thank you for removing time in between games and thank you for posting it. It is timeless.

[@suvisimke1835]

because, he is the best,,no 1 in the world all the time,,,

[@JL-fh4qw]

I agree Roger is the best

[@benparsons4979]

which one? They're number one and two for weeks at No. 1

[@wrvox]

And 13 years later... Novak is still dominating this game... True legend

[@farid1406]

The rise of 40-15erer

[@freddybanegas3127]

Yhea

[@freddybanegas3127]

One

[@freddybanegas3127]

Wthas

[@freddybanegas3127]

Si Freddy

[@freddybanegas3127]

0\\\\\\0

[@KingCast65]

First I was a Joker guy then I was a FedFan.... both and Rafa just so awesome. But this match really cemented Novak as being in Fed's head. No question. And he did it again at Wimby.

[@teepot4539]

You mean Nole

[@travisbickle5279]

Novak Djokovic vs Roger Federer always great matches

[@BamBam-ft9wj]

Start of Novak’s era

[@naathnaath6377]

Nole. Destroyed Federer, his fans and crowds.

[@venugopalreddy3806]

Absolutely.. I was one of them

[@AFMoraes93]

This match is insane. It's just amazing how Djokovic handled pressure with two match points behind and the stadium clearly with Roger. One of the greatest matches of all time for sure!

[@normanosborn4372]

" 2011 Djokovic is the highest level of tennis ever." Rafael Nadal

[@JS-vz4xr]

Thanks for uploading this. Next please upload federer vs djokovic 2010 semifinal!

[@kayodefadoju5424]

Diddy was in the crowd. It was beautiful

[@tennislove6716]

Diddy was not also in the crowd but also in Novak box

[@milanzivkovic4475]

Thank you for this moments Nole. When I look this, I feel like I am winning this poents.

[@teepot4539]

Stop saying Nole