Roger Federer v. Dominic Thiem, 2019 US Open practice, 4K

[@Francisco-do3ph]

Amazing video 👏👏

[@benbrennan4953]

Anyone else find this ultimately therapeutic

[@NikeSoccerTennis]

no

[@peterpunsalan9467]

Yesss

[@alessandrob6530]

Yes

[@bcgl8908]

Yes

[@lesliepark4593]

Yes

[@smudge6831]

This is a much more interesting view to watch than the typical television “birds eye” coverage we see in tournaments. You actually feel amongst it.

[@visualdajoy]

Hope soon they use this PoV with more frequency

[@salatatoe6812]

@@visualdajoy they use it it some rallies from time to time

[@rondelego2]

federer's game is truly a thing of beauty

[@matthewtodd627]

fredettaboutit That was unnecessary

[@ducksu_6243]

he doesn't hit the ball, he caresses it

[@unowen7591]

Man Federer’s movement looks like liquid. Just so aesthetically pleasing

[@geepeeone]

Because his movement is in line with his momentum, his body is not contorted against his inertia. Djokovic is the opposite. Human gumby. It works for both. I've seen both players play up close. Djokovic's shots are harder to anticipate because he has so much leeway in how he can contort his body on command.

[@ThFile]

geepeeone where I can read more about that?

[@Cerph]

That's part of his genius- fluidity of movement.

[@pammorton7448]

I think he has the perfect body for tennis and his timing and strokes are sublime. I would rather watch him than any other player.

[@TheJhtlag]

He lands on his split just when the other guy is hitting the ball, just a perfect rhythm. That's what I'm trying to pick up right now watching fed's practices.

[@travislandry8016]

Thiem is a fantastic player, but something has to be said about the way Roger cuts up every single ball like butter. The man's an artist.

[@kevinchang8090]

absolutely. Roger is an artist. Thiem is a warrior. Tons to appreciate about both, but some people will naturally gravitate to certain qualities that they hold in higher esteem.

[@jaizjeeson2180]

Well said. Fed j bends the ball to his will. It's j that talent.

[@jensmaass9056]

great! - I find most stunning he vicious velocity with which he decapitates (closest word in my fundus) his BH slices. these things land and bury themselves like mulls into the ground, like Graf´s but with even more !American twist", i.e. outward spin so that all his prey can do is (on his lucky day) see the death stalker coming early enough to somehow shovel it up. NASTY. imagine a ball popping whilst landing: that effect. Maybe THIS ONE he omits st. in order to make it a game and not an embarassment. Nothing to do with a decent flat slice; nothing to be done w/these "reversed Rafa-FHs" hit harder than any drive or topspin. Sadism.

[@DarrylHebbes]

Grace, like a dancer

[@hersh4700]

You know someone is incredibly skilled at any art when they make it look effortless and simple. Every time I watch these kinds of practice videos I feel I can get on the court and emulate these professionals - only to realize how much training and practice it requires. And then some more. Just mesmerizing to watch these.

[@riceflavoredgummy8833]

Why is this so satisfying

[@koppenknyul7113]

That's exactly what I thought

[@Art._.byheart]

@@koppenknyul7113 great minds think alike(including me)

[@ken-mb5cp]

They are always balanced

[@alephnull4044]

Because it's what tennis should look like, but most of us can't produce anything like that

[@eobias]

Because 1. fed is so much relaxed in his strokes,truly effortless 2. And the balls is always returned,continuity

[@blackspiderman1887]

You know you love tennis when you enjoy just watching 2 people rally back and forth

[@das_dario9191]

I think I enjoy this more than watching a full match haha

[@bensonnyborja2008]

then you know you understand tennis than the average enthusiast when you know the quality of this rally isn't easy

[@blackspiderman1887]

@@bensonnyborja2008 I know right. They make it look easy.

[@donaldallen1771]

These aren't "2 people". If you chose to watch me and my main tennis partner hitting, then you'd be right -- you'd really have to love tennis. Federer and Thiem? At court level? A privilege.

[@LFGM24]

Even if you’re not fan of tennis you can still watch Fed and appreciate his greatness. Just flat out ridiculous how natural and pure this man is . Then he even has the confidence and class to purposely hit net shots in warm ups to make his opponent feel at ease. Out of this world

[@jensmaass9056]

until "is." your comment makes perfect sense; the rest is silence. or some antipsychotic pill.

[@tennnis498]

Thiem is not his opponent. They don’t do warm-ups like that at pro-level. Hitting net shots to make opponent feel at ease? No.

[@bishrbourghli5081]

@@jensmaass9056 r/whoosh

[@cheetah2876]

When Federer practices, there are more people in the stadium than in some Grand Slam Games

[@binucho]

I was there! My dad and I were so excited to see the GOAT.🐐🐐🐐

[@pawshands9706]

Roger is truly a marvel. He changed the entire game for the better.

[@MacAudio74]

Can actually watch this all day. Poetry in motion.

[@bowenzheng690]

such a piece of art, the paradigm of aesthetics.

[@thomasautengruber8369]

9:13 Federer is just so elegant and effortless with everything he does

[@bond9972]

Federer’s tennis is unbelievably amazing!

[@combatkettle]

Roger is poetry in motion

[@joshuab1707]

It's so therapeutic, I could fall asleep to this.

[@Cynnik911]

I can literally watch this all day

[@aaen9417]

Best ATP practice videos out there, as always.

[@alexakrivos]

Sometimes a good practice is the highlight of the tournament.and i've seen many to know.

[@pr1mecapital362]

The most talented tennis player with the best technique ever.

[@vidhead85]

I love watching Federer, his tennis is practically perfect Dominic Thiem...he's a great up and coming talent. I hope to see him win a calendar GS, I think he will win each of the GSs

[@dirkhartog7438]

The most gifted and the hardest worker, both with beautiful one handed backhands. Both really well liked and respected on the tour. Inspirations.

[@CCPlaetean]

Federer is the most aesthetic sportsperson of all time. Outrageous

[@microphoner1]

I feel like Federer drove Thiem to this practice match, then realized they were playing each other.

[@don6148]

When i have insomnia i watch federer practice videos. Good night~

[@markwilliams7091]

There are more fans here than virtually any women's match.

[@theDrzhivargo]

this is really relaxing

[@PROTLxONgame]

Fed being so relaxed and Thiem's slightly exaggerated form makes it look like Federer is coaching Thiem

[@jeremymills7213]

2 things: Roger's serve is the most glorious shot in tennis. Roger's calves are insane.

[@gqnelly]

I agree. His serve is the most elegant part of the prettiest game of all time. His game is just gorgeous to watch.

[@benparsons4979]

@@gqnelly prettiest game of all time? Ever watched Nadal play mate? It's brutal to watch

[@goxaviergo11]

Ben Parsons huh? Nadal’s game is opposite of pretty (not saying in a bad way).

[@benparsons4979]

@@goxaviergo11 exactly

[@__jan6113]

@@benparsons4979 honestly speaking Nadal makes Tennis look way hard than it is while it’s opposite for Roger.

[@yosir1980]

So fun to watch........ Federer is a like a balerin of tennis, his game is so beautiful and effortless... living legend.

[@pa_blo4220]

Roger's backhand slice is godly.

[@ricardolombardini]

Federer hits the ball so beautifully....

[@mcluhanmedia1223]

Their rhythm is so hypnotic.

[@markotomicic5418]

Never again such grace and beauty. And on the other side is a player who also looks amazing on the court...

[@philipng476]

They both demonstrate excellent form and mechanic during practice. I watched a couple games of Them, he hit the ball really hard.

[@jaymomo7462]

So relaxing, better than rain sounds!

[@sliceserve234]

the almost effortless generation of pace and spin, unbelievable level of tennis

[@SubhamVerma]

So smooth, so elegant, so effortless!

[@RobertKangchristianunix]

calm, in control, relaxed, very professional~~ :)

[@hectorvm100]

three great tennis players; Federer, Thiem, and Massu ...

[@hawkins9326]

You forgot Ivan...

[@zerodegrekelvin2]

I can watch this all day!! Thanks!

[@grimson]

Every time there’s a Federer practice video, people comment that they’ve never seen anything like it, nobody has ever played like this, he’s in unstoppable form. Then he gets knocked out by Grigor freakin’ Dimitrov.

[@cajmrn1]

Those slices... they look so scary. :D Amazing video!

[@lintonblaise2356]

Wish I was this relaxed like Federer

[@kuruman1]

linton blaise my problem too. Looks like he has so much time.

[@SuperWhofan1]

Why can’t tennis matches show these camera angles once in a while???? You can’t appreciate the artistry of these players from the way matches are televised today

[@thesoccergod]

Thank you for this! 🙏 Fed is tennis's "only true genius". A *never-before-never-again phenomenon!*

[@neilangianelli1955]

He makes art playing the game, even in practice. This is why is the best player in the history for me, he makes art playing tenis.

[@streamingeagle1]

God, I miss Federer on the tour.

[@tennisrogerfederer]

Fantastic tennis

[@pagodacloud2241]

Smooth as silk. Like a hand of God.

[@luiscortes4865]

13:59 Roger´s two handed backhand

[@remixcmdr1331]

He does one at 9:39

[@henrikntrl]

Federer's forehand is purely artistic

[@michaellau2544]

My fav tennis practice video❤

[@danikai2562]

Oh how I love these two!

[@hdastoor70]

Dominic has all the tennis tools to be a Slam Winner ..now it's all mental

[@noamh6046]

Wow! Can't wait to come to the 2024 U.S Open!! Just booked tickets!!!!!

[@frankfurter7260]

If you want to see Federer you may want to bump that up to 2022.

[@noamh6046]

Im poor 🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻MBDTF>existence

[@TennisTrollChannel]

Amazing video quality - thanks for creating this video!

[@joshw7129]

We should look into getting this video technology :)

[@TennisTrollChannel]

josh w the newer cell phone can do it. Actually think mine can but it takes up too much memory.

[@hook11201982]

The guy in the red t-shirt plays really good, especially considering he's playing against Federer.

[@rehana5368]

That’s Dominic Thiem

[@crashbandi9591]

Who else spotted this hidden bit of Swiss sorcery? 👀 🧙🏼‍♂️ Behold @ 9:12 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 - Chatting with Luthi - No-look catch of Domi's slice T-serve with left hand - Still chatting with Luthi - Domi hits another T-serve with even more slice - Fred *swaps racquet to left hand* and *catches serve with his right*

[@funfor1life]

«Oh my gaaad...» That's the most accurate representation of what it fees like to watch Federer play for the first time (especially). Did the same to me in 2012 while I had marvelled at his graceful power, pristine touch, natural shot making abilities, and gliding footwork for more than five years on TV. This man truly is one of the best sportsmen ever, arguably the best. Even more impressive closing in on his 40's: unbelievable!

[@lucaspiedadegarcia597]

I was there. Better than some official games of the tournament.

[@jasonlee595]

they are truly firing canon balls at each other

[@山田太郎-y1c3w]

ずっと見てられる

[@catedoge3206]

Footwork is key. Footwork + Solid Consistent Swing > Everything. If you want to improve but training takes a lot of time. Practice those two. Then supplement it with everyting else.

[@miguelpessanha]

13:09 Kick!

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

Very nice video ❤

[@Col.Klink.]

this is hypnotizing

[@emmem983]

That slice backhand 🤩

[@ken-mb5cp]

Lovely to watch pro tennis without commentary

[@YouCanCookYum]

Federer the footwork master

[@LetsBuildThatApp]

Thiem's backhand is so fundamentally sound. Wish to be half as good as his form one of these days.

[@psichoparano]

More fans watching Fed practice than a Djocovic match lol.that says alot.

[@frankfurter7260]

No one likes Djokovic. 😂

[@veryolddog2701]

The most effortless strokes with the most power/spin ever

[@ramyg5037]

9:15 - Look at that spin...caused by new ball, new felt, new racket strings....and that side spin serve...

[@jacobocampo7531]

his athleticism is underrated fr

[@djk5336]

The two classiest men in tennis

[@das_dario9191]

Bro tennis matches should be recorded on this camera for tv

[@tennisjourney]

This never gets old. Nobody hits like this. All of his shots from a tennis gods textbook even the shanks look cool. smh

[@hutch_hunta]

Roger Federer has the most pure style in tennis... the man is simply the best tennis player in the world

[@brianchang7538]

He does show fast and gracefulness is not mutually exclusive. Truly the best player ever.

[@cuteworld9310]

9:12 Those 2 catches though they are simple it looks so damn cool

[@microphoner1]

ha ha ha they really do

[@riprip5200]

This is what a tennis video game should be lookin like damn it.

[@Braselton21]

In my head - "These people are watching them practice? Like it's a real game WTF, That's such a waste of time" While It's my 4th time viewing this 😐

[@rbutthamilton]

This is the first time I notice Fed catching his racquet in the forehand follow through.

[@willdunn6143]

I’m been trying to emulate federer backhand and it’s going well

[@tommykaira8775]

I have been using double backhand in my junior years but have never figured it out. It was so bad I always try to hide it by using my forehand. After a 10 year hiatus I ditched the double backhand for good and leant the single backhand by emulating federer. My backhand is now my favourite shot it's so much better than my forehand that I look forward to hitting backhands more than forehands. Imagine the confidence.

[@pabloespinosa9143]

@@tommykaira8775 who asked lmao

[@98fullfabri]

@@pabloespinosa9143 I found it very interesting. So you kind of failed at trying to be a smartass. Fucking idiot

[@manuelsoto9134]

I’ve tried his and Djokovic. I find I’m more consistent with Federer technique.

[@pabloespinosa9143]

@@98fullfabri first of all it was just a question... 2nd, why kinda?? XD

[@maka3230]

So many fans watching them practice

[@yumiao5665]

The guy in the white shirt is good at tennis

[@Lnguyen19]

@Lisandro Almiron right?? What a newb..

[@aaronkim6136]

Overused? Not saying it’s a bad thing.

[@eetthhaann4806]

he should consider going pro

[@oHawkeyeo]

When you watch someone at the top of their craft, it's just pure art.

[@bournejason66]

So soothing watching this 😀

[@kwansikkim8712]

Look how Thiem hits his backhands with open stances.

[@hdastoor70]

Federer's forehand with Thiems backhand = lethal combo

[@amine8785]

This training match is better than most watp Officiel games lol

[@Paul-qq7mh]

Great video love the editing.

[@skylaxx]

I need Fed's slice in my life...

[@Twenty3Rides]

So much to learn in this single video.. The toughest to me looks like maintaining the same tempo/ speed of shots at both ends.. Seems like they are practicing Yoga.

[@lucistheband6540]

Yep...RF is by hands, for me, the TOTAL package combined best ON and OFF the courts. It does sting me to see however that Thiem was amongst a handful of players to have a winning record against Federer, 5-2. 😔🎾

[@bigrobsydney]

Genius at work.

[@mopjames464]

Two US open champions practicing

[@aaronf.magana7006]

Who's here after Thiem's first Grand Slam

[@mabutron1451]

Watchng Audiences’s head keep following the ball..left..right...satisfying