Roger Federer talks Alcaraz and Sinner, his Dartmouth speech and more! | Wimbledon on ESPN

Roger Federer joins Chris McKendry live at Wimbledon to discuss what it's like being a spectator, his past competitions with Andy Murray and the details behind writing his commencement speech for Dartmouth College.
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[@ronalddelrosario7405]

It's funny, I'm much older than Roger, 54 years old, yet I feel like I "grew up" watching him and Rafa and Nole. ;)

[@Cliff589]

and murray

[@jasonlee6180]

and murray

[@dorothysmith3205]

And Muzza

[@edkiely2712]

You're not incorrect! Im 55 and, though we may not hv been young children when he burst onto the scene in '03, we still "grew along with" Roger in his development and during his whole career. So, in that sense, a part of us also went through the beginning and ending of the journey as well. Both Roger and Tom Brady's career virtually ran along parallel tracks so that, when both retired less than a year apart from each other, I felt a part of myself dying as well. So often it is said that, you don't know life is happening to you until it's gone. What a ride it was!

[@mireafelder8194]

@@edkiely2712 As a Swiss I was a Roger fan all my life, and when he semi-retired in 2021 I thought I was never going to watch tennis again. Then I heard about this new wonderkid the Spaniards have, watched him play Nadal in IW 2022, never missed a match of his ever since. Alcaraz really brought me back to watch tennis again, for me Alcaraz is the successor of Federer.

[@shinedee_star]

Miss you Roger 😢

[@MrMustangrick]

Total class.

[@geoffreymuller4858]

Such a class act as always . This world needs more people like that.

[@jeffeyjeffey8]

You weren't around for early Roger lol he'd be the first to admit that, but yes he's an amazing person and my fav player to watch ever

[@81219931]

What? More establishment bootlickers? 😆

[@BD2784KOP]

Back handed compliment of the year 2024

[@jeffeyjeffey8]

@@BD2784KOP no that’s not what a back handed compliment is bud, I was just pointing out he wasn’t always this way and learned on his own to be the man he is today

[@BD2784KOP]

@@jeffeyjeffey8 okay “bud” if you say so

[@albertmontoya6413]

I miss Roger especially at Wimbledon a true champion and such a gentleman

[@bahanyimeshake2454]

Federer is a definition of class tennis

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

CLASS, period. We can use a man like this as US President.

[@Notcharl-le9vn]

@@Arturo-sm1tbnah having class doesn’t mean u can run a country💀

[@canski5646]

Roger is a phony

[@fortunasp5391]

@@canski5646Never comment on tennis again.

[@canski5646]

@@fortunasp5391 ur cute

[@guitarthrasher81]

I strive for the class and humility Roger exudes

[@ZATennisFan]

So true he's a great example...

[@dewman7477]

@@ZATennisFanI mean outside the tennis court he’s decent. Every player has flaws

[@Jonathan-mp3ju]

Yes. Federer and Nadal are in a class all their own.

[@ZATennisFan]

@@Jonathan-mp3ju Not only for what they achieved but how the achieved it.

[@nfltrrrqwsa7512]

humility. Rolex

[@shapursasan9019]

He’s a wonderful commentator. I could listen to him for hours.

[@legodestroyer11]

I miss watching Federer play

[@stevencoardvenice]

I play the tennis so beautiful

[@michaelcavazuti3270]

agree

[@cbmtrx]

Most of all I miss the beauty of Roger's game. His shot-making seemed so natural and, yes, effortless-where with others it feels like they're producing practiced shots.

[@rasharddatagni532]

This guy is class personified!

[@phantomtroupe8430]

I see Roger, I click instantly 😅

[@caligirl405101]

Me, too! 😊👍🤩

[@anoniem493]

Roger you still be the best together with Nole and Rafa. You are all three legends for the history of tennis. Nobody can take all of your three big preforms and records❤

[@tbeau6663]

TOP MAN .....my all time favourite tennis player

[@user-xx8ei7tm7e]

same i dont see why people could like anyone else more

[@joelamthach5812]

What a legend he has been!!!!! Thanks for the memories!!!

[@jaaklucas1329]

Born to play grass. When he started the serve and volley game was just winding down. The grass around the net was worn. Miss that part of the game but Roger carried on with his aggressive style. My favourite of the great champs.

[@nunoteixeira6884]

born to play tennis! surface dont matter

[@alexrodriguez5370]

I interacted with him several times and he is just a centered, humble, and kind person. Continued success!!!

[@Andrew-ch1zf]

Didn’t happen

[@dewman7477]

@@Andrew-ch1zfhow did you know?

[@Isaackrl]

@@Andrew-ch1zfhating for the sake of hating is actually sad

[@Andrew-ch1zf]

@@Isaackrl I know this person. He never met Roger

[@Isaackrl]

@@Andrew-ch1zf lmao mb homie

[@Anna-vz5jl]

I miss Roger. He is so unique so handsome and just such a gem.💎

[@user-xg4td3gg7e]

‘You need to work hard but also have some fun on the side’ - Roger Federer 👍

[@dradenhaven1549]

Greatest tennis player of all time in my book.

[@gab_ale]

The Jordan of tennis.

[@VR-oy3fu]

no.

[@riccardoalcaro8483]

@@VR-oy3fuyes

[@Starboy30398]

Your book is only yours whole world knows who it is even rafa admitted 😂

[@FExpiate]

@@Starboy30398fan favorite 19 in a row :)

[@dawidtarasewicz3310]

Iconic Roger.

[@agungs8564]

I love him so much, Federer and Sharapova made me love Tennis, always follow them since Sharapova won Wimbledon in 2004

[@dantej7836]

Such a great man❤️

[@jeffreymacintyre2711]

Roger made it look so easy!

[@Mavert83]

King Federer!

[@martymcintosh5026]

he really is the greatest of all time

[@jeanettemalherbe5946]

We will miss this man for a long time still. What is not to love about him❤

[@suerizvi1212]

Miss you Mr 9 times Tennis champion ❤ Tennis is not the same for me any more😢 Heard your Doctorate speech also

[@ffraysse3065]

He has 20 Grand Slams, not 9 !! Unless you're talking about Wimbledon trophies, then it's 8 not 9 :p

[@suerizvi1212]

@@ffraysse3065 thanks, well he is in Wimby, so it is 8 times Wimby Champion

[@user-ly2ry3ls2g]

@@suerizvi1212so you edited your comment and still didn’t correct 9? Are you under delusion that he won 2019?😅

[@ksc743]

Always good to see Roger❤

[@droidgeist]

Been a Nadal fan all these years. Federer is going to be a superb pundit/commentator.

[@user-qc9yd9yd9b]

Still can't believe that he has retired.

[@VR-oy3fu]

focus on your own life. he aint giving you any money.

[@kdee8166]

Tennis is simply not the same without him. That's no reflection on the current players, it's just that he was so special with his style, drive and just the way he was so respectful of his sport. Always the GOAT for me.

[@mehmetdogaguvendi580]

Dearest Roger FEDERER, Thank you so much for your everything! The whole world misses you so much. It is really amazing to watch you on the TVs and personal interviews. You have plainly clarified the reasonable statements and remarks concerning the evolution of the young generation and other players. It is utterly an ideal approach from Roger in terms of the process and movement of 2024 season.

[@gevsjan8012]

Tennis is not the same without you Rogggggggggggerrrrr😢😮😢😮❤❤❤❤

[@sabbialmighty7249]

so much respect between Federer, Djokovic, Nadal and Murray, such a shame some fans are so insistent on toxicity.

[@maca766]

Thanks for saying that. Some fans are so insistent that it has a boomerang effect

[@Noneblue39]

The one and only Roger!

[@Grant_Ferstat]

What a guy. Love watching him play and could listen to him talk for hours.

[@marionrogers9347]

I hope every graduate received a transcript of your speech...as a fan throughout your career I have been astounded, by your compassion and just your being an Awesome Gentleman ❤❤❤...

[@bran19802323]

Federer still my favorite player of all time!

[@lsb9073]

I love how he pronounces his 't's so precisely😁

[@imvikaskohli]

Roger Federer the GOAT class act

[@vatafakman]

40:15 eternal loser😅

[@duder9799]

Novak is the goat

[@DanielBoonelight]

@@vatafakman

[@Makle84]

Wimbledon is Tennis and this man owned it period!

[@juancarlosprevostzarate7077]

Best Player ever!!! The GOAT!!!

[@mrfantasy9514]

😂

[@piperpritchard143]

@@mrfantasy9514 It's all in your name - It's a fantasy if you think it's anyone else but Federer.

[@mrfantasy9514]

@@piperpritchard143 Pls update tennis results last few years ur system is old thanks 😂

[@andrejristic4956]

if that helps you sleep at night

[@Starboy30398]

​@@andrejristic4956it's a coping mechanism of theirs 😂they're traumatized since 40-15

[@peterabnormal327]

The Zidane of tennis I say ❤

[@jshazammm]

Great interview and brilliant host!!!

[@Kasri_anoua]

Miss The legend Roger

[@user-nc3uk4xb5f]

Real GOAT of world sport (not only tennis)

[@RFED2O]

💯❤️

[@KenanZlatic-mt6wd]

Thats why he never beat rafa on Roland Garros

[@RFED2O]

@@KenanZlatic-mt6wd ye and... What the fxxk is your point... You know Muhammed Ali... How many fights did he lose and more boxers have won more world titles than him... Yet Ali is still the greatest... So your comment don't mean Sxxt

[@KenanZlatic-mt6wd]

@@RFED2O My Point is Rafa beaten him in his best surfarce but Roger couldnt even push him to 5 Sets at Roland Garros in his best surfarce and to think that Roger is bigger then rafa is delusional

[@RFED2O]

@@KenanZlatic-mt6wd but everyone knows Roger is bigger than Rafa EVEN Rafa knows this... Roger is bigger than Novak or anyone in the game if tennis... Im not knocking the others at all but Roger transcended tennis and sports, and that's the minimum of what he has done... Novak or Rafa will never ever be in a conversation of the goat of sports let alone tennus but Roger will 💯..its not just my view it's facts 💯

[@Elchamodelstaff]

We miss you Roger 😢😢😢😢

[@ajluvzlondon4214]

Roger dropping wisdom...a class act through & through

[@user-zm7de7ec7d]

The 🐐

[@TheCEOXPerience]

the big 4 never existed. The big 3 and that's it. Andy won 3 GS, the others have 20 minimum, that's not a big 4. it s a miniscule 4th in comparison

[@_observer_-xk7hb]

Stan Wawrinka was better than Murray as well. Peak Stan was up there with the big 3, he just couldn't maintain it.

[@Aneeshtherave]

The crazy thing is that Alcaraz has as many slams as Murray and he is only 21 years old.

[@ashokathegreat4534]

@@Aneeshtheraveif Alcaraz gets to 10 GS before 28 he can get 20+ at the end of his career

[@donalokeeffe7504]

In my opinion roger is the GOAT. A class act on and off the court.

[@nkj9683]

Never goat...he is not even in top 2 during his time..for goat u have to be top in ur era record wide also

[@donalokeeffe7504]

@@nkj9683 your opinion but I personally don't agree.

[@duder9799]

Novak is

[@melomelek]

I miss you my hero 😢❤ great interview ❤

[@nickelwindow538]

The only player to literally FLOAT around a tennis court! His one handed backhand is perfection 🎾

[@wendywren5882]

Roger, pure class ❤

[@fa5234]

Federer is aging very well, his facial features have become more refined. He clearly maintains his health, he does not let himself go like some retired athletes!

[@zachknell]

God I love this guy

[@anthonys.8569]

Him and Nadal were the best Ive ever seen.

[@Gunshow86]

The big 4 😅😅😅. Honesty, Murray doesnt even enter the conversation. I have spoken

[@andyroo9381]

Thoughtful commentary from Roger!

[@dougd120]

Nice to know how everybody is doing at Wimbledon!

[@travisbarron7218]

We miss you Roger! Truly one of a kind and as much as we were all sad to see you leave the court you deserve to be able to enjoy your life and have more time for your family. :)

[@computerexperts903]

These English media never fail to mention big "Four", as if murra is anywhere even close.

[@DHKarol]

I think only Brits say there is big 4 😂 only 3 players are over 20+ in grand slams and they played in same era, u can’t put Murray in the same box as Rafa, Roger and Novak

[@ashishbharatram4082]

Can we stop comparing Andy Murray with these legends. He’s not a patch on them. Absolutely ridiculous

[@gracesoler4061]

Roger Federer❤

[@Enbondiasaturno]

Clever, clear and perfect as always

[@dinahanderson]

King Roger

[@boomerang8909]

6:15 Players born in the 90's won a combined total of ONLY 2 Grand slam titles compared to Alcaraz and Sinner (born in 2003 and 2001) who won 4 and counting. You may argue that the Big 4 plus Wawrinka are too strong against their immediate generation, however, except for Thiem and Daniil, none came even close which is a big disappointment.

[@KewaneePotawatomi-g9p]

I was depressed for a long time, and I looked so useless and bad. This music helps me relieve fatigue and stress

[@gustavodebergerac]

Los británicos siguen con el rollo del “big four”. Solo existen los tres magníficos.

[@lairjmjcccb]

🐐🐐🐐

[@samalamadingdong1010]

The best ever

[@user-cv2nr9jy4z]

Federer = The GOAT in tennis . . . . and in life (great family - great work ethic - great at helping others - trifecta)

[@avayu2289]

One the top 10 GOATS!!!!!🤩

[@jonathanb1406]

Kinda wild to think Federer's last ever Wimbledon was losing 6-0 to Hurkacz

[@thewanderingronin]

🐐

[@h4rder10]

its funny how buoyant and fresh he always is.

[@mclovin7446]

She really said big 4 in front of a goat

[@yentemarien7032]

The Maestro ❤❤❤ love you Roger!!! 😊

[@krishnaakharbas1738]

7th comment!! 7 is my fav no. Also federer...epic

[@yasserseguradrums]

Pure class in and out the court 👍🏼

[@datapro007]

Federer will always be #1 for me.

[@peterk3474]

Come on ESPN. Up your coverage of tennis. It's only the largest individual sport in the world.

[@willwud]

2019 defeat to Djokovic, 40-15 on his serve with match points still with me! That was the most gutted I’ve ever felt watching sport. My god we miss this guy! Fck Novak

[@a_l_e_k_sandra]

I think nowadays there are some treatments available for your condition. Get well soon! ❤️

[@shipwreck8847]

Raja had life lessons in that speech.

[@davegilland7482]

Eloquent in Every Way

[@RFED2O]

You might as well say big 5 then with Stan... But it's always been the big 3 💯

[@kpajay]

When the Big 3 are referred to it’s implied that they are the all-time three greatest legends of the game even above the Lavers, Samprases and Borgs. If top players of a particular generation/era is the point of discussion then Murray was definitely a big threat to the big three but so was Wawrinka. then it should be called Big 5.

[@RFED2O]

@@kpajay Being a threat mean's Jack fxxkin sxxt, never heard so much bolox in my life... FEDERER GLOBAL MURRAY LOCAL !!!. end of lesson and discussion for today, come back tmro for another lesson

[@ellipsism42]

when the big 4 were first called the big 4 Novak only had one slam. it’s not an applicable term now but it absolutely was when the term was originally coined

[@kpajay]

You’re right, it was big 4 then (of THAT particular era). However now, the Big 3 are referred to as the 3 greatest players of all time, not of any era. Murray himself would agree

[@ellipsism42]

@@kpajayyea fully agree with this

[@Cliff589]

total class this fellow.

[@BlueberrySwede]

The one and only GOAT

[@joaott1974]

so nice guy and humble. Not just an amazing sportsman

[@clint4869]

The Legend .

[@BarbaraG-bs8bp]

You Roger will Be Best !!!!

[@kristerocky2k]

When I see Roger Federer, I click and watch Roger Federer.

[@kpkunhikannan7549]

the great Roger, we love U

[@Sir_Leelord]

Pure class

[@andreearnshaw4223]

The king of grass 🐐

[@christinenguyen8528]

It’s Wimbledon, come back!

[@TraderInTheLab]

Oozes class RF. Legend

[@upendrashrestha5430]

Ofcourse Federer is a great tennis player but also a nice human being ❤

[@Tchafsir]

There is no big 4, there's only big 3. Roger, Novak and Rafa. Murray aint in the club

[@johnkelly1111]

Clearly you know very little about tennis outside the coverage provided from the mainstream media, and you certainly aren’t listening to the options shared by Murray’s peers regarding his career over the past two and a half decades. Armchair athlete👍

[@stefciko5831]

Ignorant

[@rhoclouds]

murray was #1 in the world, won 14 masters 1000s, won three slams, made nine slam finals, won the ATP finals, played against the big three 85 times (and beat them in slams), and is the 4th highest earner in tennis history. his peers rate him highly and he is one of the greatest athletes of his generation you are wrong

[@niel017]

​@@rhoclouds He's great but not close to big 3..that big 4 thing is just force there's no big 4

[@rkf304]

@@johnkelly1111lol are you serious on their gentleman’s talk (peers options/opinion?) petting each others back? Most of these are also heard in mainstream media too😂 .