Roger Federer: The Story Of The Maestro | Ultimate Tribute

Roger Federer: The Story Of The Maestro | Ultimate Tribute
After two months of work I give to you the emotional tribute to the legendary career of Roger Federer. I tried to cover every major storyline of his career but don't be mad if this one shot or this one particular quote of him didn't make the movie. It is just so much material that you simply can't cover all of what happened during those 20+ years on tour.
The second challenge was to find new aspects to his story which I have not shown yet. I did four big tributes in which all the stories of the Big Three were already told. There was nothing new for me to show you about the matches against Nadal and Djokovic. So the most fun part for me was to show his early rivalries with Hewitt, Safin and Roddick, as I did not cover these before.
To make it easier for you guys to enjoy the movie I cut it into ten different chapters in case you don't want to watch the movie in one setting:
Kapitelmarker:
00:01 Intro
04:18 Chapter I "Rise to the Top"
10:24 Chapter II "Unstoppable"
15:00 Chapter III "A Rival"
28:38 Chapter IV "Changing of the Guard"
34:23 Chapter V "All Questions Answered"
37:52 Chapter VI "Suddenly Number 3"
45:15 Chapter VII "Slamless"
53:35 Chapter VIII "Resurrection"
01:00:20 Chapter IX "The Defeat"
01:11:24 Chapter X "The End"

[@rafanatic22]

Let me know what you think, you can find my thoughts in the description. For those who don't want to watch it in one setting, here are the ten chapters: 00:01 Intro 04:18 Chapter I "Rise to the Top" 10:24 Chapter II "Unstoppable" 15:00 Chapter III "A Rival" 28:38 Chapter IV "Changing of the Guard" 34:23 Chapter V "All Questions Answered" 37:52 Chapter VI "Suddenly Number 3" 45:15 Chapter VII "Slamless" 53:35 Chapter VIII "Resurrection" 01:00:20 Chapter IX "The Defeat" 01:11:24 Chapter X "The End"

[@joaquimllera3544]

Man this was an incredible video. Keep this work and someday KZbin will find/recomend your channel and you just will explode in subscribers for sure!

[@ex-yukaraoke.v.246]

Good video. Why didn't you put in 2021. season?

[@rafanatic22]

@@ex-yukaraoke.v.246 thanks! I did. RG and Wimbledon, plus his new injury are in there.

[@ex-yukaraoke.v.246]

@@rafanatic22 I apologize.

[@criticsatlarge0073]

Will miss Rog and Rafa. The rivalry is so special, reminds me of Borg and McEnroe and Sampras and Agassi. But Federer was more special because of his multi generational career.

[@DBayz]

Greatness is not defined strictly by the numbers. Yes, they tell a story and for many that is all that matters. Yet, greatness is often defined by something more. One's impact, determination and will & ability to overcome the odds are among many characteristics that define the greatness of an athlete. What Roger has done on a tennis court goes beyond the numbers. He changed the game, making it beautiful. He was ruthless and commanding, yet so incredibly graceful that he made the toughest shots look easy. He made some of the best players in the world look pedestrian. He pushed his contemporaries to new heights. He made you laugh. He made you cry. He gave you joy and heartbreak. He made commentators giddy and go wild when he'd do something only he could. He was THE defining player of his era and perhaps the metric by which all great tennis players will be measured. Rafa is the most dominating player on a single surface and Novak is the ultimate winner but Roger Federer is the one who is spoken of with the most reverence. For all the great players who have ever existed and all the great player who are to come, the title of "greatest" boils down to only a few. However, for all he has done on the court and the impact he's had on the game as a whole, I submit to you...Roger Federer.

[@rafanatic22]

Comment of the year!

[@DBayz]

@@rafanatic22 cheers

[@paulelverstone8677]

Couldn't agree more. If you look at Pele, Ali, Jordan or Woods; they weren't the greatest because of how much they won - they were the greatest because of the impact that they had on the game. All IMHO, of course...

[@michaellabbe2873]

Beautifully stated.

[@artw3]

​@@rafanatic22Hold on a sec. He also made you disappointed every time he lost, which is a lot more than Djokovic or Nadal. So why don't you address that as well?

[@MrCSInyfan1000]

The reason I’m a tennis fan today. The sport isn’t the same without him. Amazing video, gave me chills.

[@tomhermens7698]

@MrCSinyfan Watch Alcaraz. More than a replacement!!!!

[@FabricioFF66]

Me too!!1 Thank you Federer!!

[@MrCappon1111]

that a Rafa fanatic has done this tribute for Roger Federer speaks for itself, awesome tribute, Beautiful.

[@rafanatic22]

Thank you! 🙂

[@RFED2O]

That says it all in a nutshell !!!!

[@dianesavage1121]

​@@rafanatic22de by CCR by CCR mewh where'd is my Pizza?

[@Marc443]

What a character, what a human being, what an ambassador, what a champion. Simple independent of total titles, the Greatest of all Time!

[@RFED2O]

The pain will never leave me.... He is without a shadow of a doubt The Greatest Sportsman we will ever see.... I CANNOT see an argument/debate as to why he isn't !!!!!

[@annewalden3795]

I agree Roger is undeniably the GOAT because of his ability , style and emotional attachment to the game .

[@RFED2O]

@@annewalden3795 Absolutely Anne 💯

[@raghavbvp]

One of the best Federer's carrer videos I have seen

[@rafanatic22]

Thanks!

[@dfactman1]

Novak fan here but after watching this I feel so sad that we will never witness again the amazing matches between the 3 legends.

[@brendandubruyn533]

The greatest. Ever...

[@gratler]

to me the fact that he came back in 2017 to win 2 majors beat Rafa in the final and actually win Wimbledon without dropping a set at age 35 really makes him the goat for me. i mean has anyone done anything similar like that?

[@imadariusmain7311]

Ah roger such an incredible career that had to end with injuries. You deserved better especially in the end. If only you won wimbledon 2008 and 2019 you would be the undisputed goat. Forever my goat, the most beautiful the most talented player to watch, the player that created rafa and novak , the player that changed forever.

[@nicholastaylorson]

It's ok ..no one wants to be a ; goat ' . Goats are for satanists.

[@moumine92]

* Tennis

[@paolocamirand4655]

True , He is one of the greatest of all time and 20 time grandslam champion ,one of the greatest of all time, there are 3 goat's in this sport, the big 3 are the greatest to ever step on the court all 3 are goat's of tennis🐐🐐🐐

[@saviosavio3497]

Thank you so much for putting this amazing video together, God bless!!!!

[@maureenbuijsen7821]

The best tennis player ever I am 78 and tennis has lost its charm for me I just loved Roger xxxx

[@Marc443]

Completely independent of the total amount of titles etc. He is simply the greatest player ever in playing skills with a racket in a hand, from sportman‘s and fair play side and as last but not least as ambassador of our loved sport as human personality. Not only in tennis, in complete sport history. Thanks Roger for this brilliant journey! Thanks to the Greatest of all Times! What a fantastic friendship grew up between Rafa and him. Mega!

[@tennisbum3686]

I agree

[@beyourself2444]

I agree, the most beautiful player in terms of skills in my lifetime

[@panneetantinukul5658]

He's the reason why I watch and love tennis. He's so charming beautiful to watch and a great human being. Lucky me I could see him play with my own eyes. Without him tennis is nothing for me any more. Love you Roger you are the greatest of all time for me. Forever my No.1❤

[@ceebee8897]

Being the GOAT is more than about the numbers - it's about the complete package. Roger was consistently voted fan favourite and favourite of his peers. He didn't go around smashing racquets against net posts and as far as I can recall he was never defaulted for his behaviour. He wasn't rude to umpires - he might have protested or had vigoroua discussions but he didn't behave in ways that would give you cause to blush or be glad your kids weren't around to witness the behaviour. He always behaved in a way that would make his family proud. If not for injury, who knows the numbers he might have accumulated. He played for the love of the game, not the accolades earned by playing it and we all loved him for it. So miss him and so glad that we now have Carlos who promises to be a worthy target of our joy and appreciation. Thanks to JCF for showing him how a true champion behaves and thanks to Roger for showing him the correct path, not the path of arrogance and entitlement. I am now off to bed to watch the rest of this video in peace and appreciation.

[@Charlie-de7yr]

The best 'pure' tennis player of all time. That is why he is, to me, the greatest-he is the essence of the sport. Having been fortunate enough to see him live at the absolute peak of his powers, remains one of my most cherished memories.

[@Marc443]

Was hat die Welt mit ihm geweint. Alles Gute Roger!

[@albertoguzmanceballo2234]

I'm Spanish and a total Rafa follower. That made me scream and jump in my sofa is so many matches. Wimbledon finals, Roland Garros,... Even I "hated" Roger for a lot of times in so many matches I always said: HE IS THE MOST TALENTED PLAYER I HAVE EVER SEEN. He didn't even had to fight in matched because he's in another level. He's already being missed and we were lucky to live while he played. I never said the big Three. I always use the BIG TWO. Thank you for the video!

[@mariaarlenemccormack8701]

There's something so intoxicating and addictive about Roger Federer. He's a magnificent, inspiring and lovable tennis player because of his gorgeous looks, humble and kind heart, determination and tenacity, hard work and discipline, great passion for tennis and wonderful performance in playing this sport. He's a great legend, magician and artist rolled into one. He has ended his tennis endeavor but his journey continues as he carries on helping the poor and unfortunate children through his foundation. God bless you and your whole family and team most abundantly, Roger! Please continue inspiring and nourishing our lives with your incredible character and personality!❤

[@coolworld9731]

Thank you for that, awesome work and very touching that this comes from a superfan of another giant of tennis. What too few realize, and even some players don't/can't/ never will and who can blame them is that they all make eachother better players, they all make eachother surpass themselves and go beyond what their talent and work rate alone might never have taken them had they not competed against each other; these three, maybe even 4 all-time greats found new levels of tennis in ..dare I say the longevity and so much more...of possibly that one player alone, who, without them, might never have lasted that long himself or been that good as he too had to up his own level/ reinvent himself and even his own tennis style with a bigger racket in order to stay close, that close to them and to the Top for so damn long and still with some unbelievable wins over them over the years. Just remembering the last greats like Borg -retired at 26- or Sampras -retired at 28- to name but a few a then try and explain how on Earth a near 40 yold almost beat the actual best in the World at Wimbledon in 2019 or let's turn that around : it took Djokovic five hours and five sets of his most unbelievable tennis in order to beat a then almost 38 yold Federer..I mean...pfffuuu and then think that Djokovic himself was already at the ripe old age of 32 at the time .... ..and Rafa.oh my...may his come back be possible and sweet too.

[@skeenasiren3796]

Wonderfully done. Thank you ❤

[@The-Dom]

Seeing Fed and Rafa crying like that is soooo powerful. Its so deep, complex, and profound what they are feeling... about life... i cannot even begin to articulate.

[@IrfanZuberi1980]

An absolute masterpiece! Thank you so much for making this... what a privilege it has been to be watching tennis in this incredible era with an artist of the caliber of Roger Federer! RForever! 🙂❤

[@berriestoop533]

WOW - What a movie and tribute! Why not 1 billion views, I don't understand. Thanks for this. TAKE A BOW.

[@rafanatic22]

Thanks, Berrie! Really nice of you to write this :)

[@yohannugraha2869]

In tears watching this guy retired

[@tennislover5353]

THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH for this MASTERPIECE brother. I am a die hard RF fan and i love every bit of this video. I miss him a lot, the tennis world miss him a lot. Much love and respect to you for creating this beautiful piece brother. We, RF fans have tremendous RESPECT for Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

[@rafanatic22]

Thanks so much for your nice words 😊👍🏻

[@tomweber9410]

Thats the best Video i have ever seen

[@margaretfleming3554]

The sport will miss him. He will always be the greatest for me. Thank you for posting this.

[@mauropagliaro5068]

In 2004 they were already talking about Roger as the best player of the modern era. And maybe one of the competitors for the GOAT debate. So, at that time he had already shown something so special that one could see that was totally from another level. My point is... Numbers are nothing but just statics. This man has made everything possible.

[@andrewwiddel77]

This is, what a great Sportman can be. Thanks for everything.

[@tennisrogerfederer]

Fantastic tennis

[@dollyseguin1386]

The Maestro ! We miss you 🥰

[@criticsatlarge0073]

What a player. No one will ever have the crowd support that Federer had and that’s because of skills and shot making. Once in a generation player.

[@rajeebbarma]

It’s 1am in the morning and I am going through the comments. What a movie. I’m a sportsman and Roger has taught me many things. What a balanced player. His legacy in the end was a huge success and a beautiful story. Rafa and joker would even get 50 slams but cannot match the elegance of Roger. Cannot match his finesse and cannot match the understanding of the life of tennis; which roger understands. Tennis is a game of sword. The sword game is always won by the peaceful warrior

[@starrosborne7839]

The greatest player ever, graceful elegant the finesse has now been lost I miss him tennis will never be as good

[@VijayShankar-wf4gf]

Stylish Player to watch....Single Handed Backhand....Number of Innovative Shorts than any Other Players... Fast & Furious... No boring longer rallies... He is simply a Masterpiece and a GOAT 👍👍

[@aliciamcdonald7105]

A very beautiful and masterful production. To see Roger in tears and Rafa right alongside him crying too is very touching. Well Done!

[@alaa-lolomohammad5327]

It's been 4 months since Roger retired and I still feel the same pain and cramping. 😞😓😥😭 Great effort, great work, thank you very much. 👏👏👏👏

[@ouchkeroussama8816]

Masterpiece !!!

[@SanphireJaide7]

Wonderful tribute - thankyou so much. For millions of us tennis fans, RF will always be the GOAT. Watching him at his best was a sublime experience of brilliance, grace and artistry.

[@wy1224]

Here again!!! Awesome job as always!!!!

[@joanisapro]

First I’m sure it will be great

[@rafanatic22]

Haha, talk to you in an hour

[@ideasandstories1815]

The best compilation ever seen. Kudos !!! great work!!!!

[@maureenbuijsen7821]

Roger I did not care if you won or lost but I loved you winning it was like watching poetry in motion so elegant and beautiful movement the words can't explain you elegance thank you you have given me so much joy ❤️

[@JeanKoller-kx4dc]

My most favorite of all time, ROGER

[@JeanKoller-kx4dc]

I will miss him like crazy❤

[@The-Dom]

The edit choices of the match with Sampras... points that would be lessons that would become cornerstones to Federer's success. This video is so good.

[@FredaPatel-we5jb]

Wonderful Tribute to a Class Act. Humble and a good sportsman.

[@taskforce7603]

awesome video, thank you!

[@richardlaurente1078]

👏🏼 so great

[@noblecamel]

Such a great bio. Love the 2017 resurrection. Federer adapting his game and winning again is uplifiting. If I'm ever tempted to see the negative in the world, this is a true reminder to me of human spirit and beauty. Thanks

[@ridgero]

2019 hurt me so bad, I remember that day pretty well...

[@rafanatic22]

who doesn't? 🙈

[@BreeZieDoesiT]

Definitely the most skilled player ive ever seen in my lifetime, especially during the years of his prime. His totality in the sport bred 2 other beautiful players, that without him, probably wouldnt be where they are now. The Triangle of Gold

[@whedonobsessed]

2008 - a bad year, Rog wins just one grand slam and goes to #2. I mean, just having THAT has a low point is enough to tell you how much of a legend he is.

[@timjackson7343]

This was a GREAT video... It had me in tears at the end!!! Tennis just isn't the same anymore. And I refuse to watch boring Novak Play... Roger will always be The GOAT!!!!! He has Tennis whole new level!!!

[@MkwiiBen]

Thsi better go viral like your others!! Truly incredible work man

[@hieristkeinwarum]

Best video ever. Thank you so much.

[@Sebastian-by3eb]

a real master piece, thank you !

[@annettezarinaoquendo5586]

Viendo estos magnifico rivales amigos

[@sandeshsikchi1915]

Would have loved to watch this movie in theaters 🎥.. superb work by director and classic RF..

[@francescoliberi3839]

Wonderful video, thank you.

[@genes6043]

Roger won't have the most number of grand slams, he won't have the record for most number of weeks at #1, but he will always be a gentleman and #1 in my books for how he had changed the game.

[@karvis028]

The best way he could have ended his fabulous career was by winning the 2019 Wimbledon where he had 2 Championship points. When I watched this video, I still can't believe my eyes as to how he lost that match ? Even now I'm unable to digest it. I just can't imagine how he might be digesting the same. He lost his motto thereafter & that was the last time we got a chance to witness the best performance of Federer.

[@hughhalquist2959]

Is it legal to watch such a masterpiece 👏

[@rafanatic22]

It is - and thank you ☺️

[@anneoconnor5907]

Ah, that was a beautiful tribute to a beautiful genius. You should do this professionally sir. Bravo!

[@flyingsaucer8199]

Only a few minutes in but I already LOVE IT. 😍

[@rafanatic22]

Hope it stays that way :-)

[@gratler]

hearing the braveheart soundtrack again it reminded me of a quote "they fought like warrior poets" Roger played the game like a Tennis Poet 🙂

[@nilszollinger2792]

goosebumps. thank you.

[@rainerkohut]

Danke Roger Federer! DANKE!!!

[@FabricioFF66]

Roger Federer!!! Unique!! Forever and ever!!! GOAT! No one played so Perfect and Sublime as him!!! No One!!

[@kanavbansal3760]

This is unbelievable great movie 🍿

[@holgerschmidt7263]

Federer what more we can say about Love in what you do .! Thank you Rogef!

[@v.satieshv.subramanian1248]

Masterclass Work .. FeDalOvic Forever .. For Me Roger is King and Rafa is My Love But Withouot Nole Both FeDal Are Incomplete ..

[@yohannugraha2869]

Will always be the best of all time for me! Thank you Roger 😢

[@AnthonyDelorenzo1111]

Another masterpiece! Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤

[@tommasocilluffo300]

really thanx to you. it's a fantastic work. very emotional. thank you from the deep of my heart.

[@sols9449]

Thank you for this amazing and beautiful tribute. You had me crying more than once.

[@RFED2O]

Roger didn't just transcend tennis he transcended all Sports... But he transcended beyond Sports too

[@Gornorudnik]

Man, that is a masterpiece! Hope you'll stay on KZbin, we need editers like you! There's still a movie to be made about Rafa and Novak you know ;)

[@rafanatic22]

Thank you so much! Haha I will see what I can do about those movies ;-)

[@bravebear922]

My tears almost fell

[@jedilady4485]

This is amazzzing!! Wonderful Tribute!!! Thank you for doing this!!

[@dmc31405]

Awesome tribute to one of the greatest tennis players in history. His record truly speaks for itself. God has truly blessed him and his family. Enjoy the rest of your life Roger, Mirka, and those beautiful Children. May God bless and keep you all.

[@gregorydelienne8508]

Masterful job on this video. Well done sir

[@carolmcclelland4229]

This is hands down the BEST video of Roger Federer I’ve ever seen and I’m a huge fan!! Well done! And thanks so much for sharing it!

[@carolmcclelland4229]

P.S. I really hope Roger sees your work. I think he’d be honored.

[@uchralchonos7041]

THE BEST VIDEO ON TENNIS EVER!

[@noeldacosta7621]

This is an amazing and worthy tribute to the King of tennis. Fabulous work. Thank you so much!

[@rafanatic22]

Thank you for your comment ✌️

[@WivoRN]

WHAT THE HELL MAN!!!

[@rafanatic22]

Hope it wasn’t hell to watch it 🤷‍♂️😂

[@oliverbarklund6470]

@Rafanatic22 Federer should put this on his instagram, to tribute you. I have watched 10 sec and I have not been this hyped since lord of the rings: Return of the King. 🤩

[@jeffreymclean9958]

Wow!!!!🎉 Thank you soooo much for creating this. 👊🏼 What a beautiful and powerful tribute to our favorite player of all time! Fortunately, my sons and I saw him live and up close at Indian Wells, California! Roger…fierce POETRY IN MOTION! 🔥 🎶 THANK YOU, ROGER FEDERER for bringing us such JOY watching you play tennis 🎾 in a way the nobody ever has!!! RF#1!!!

[@6eSet]

Hey, I took time this night to watch it in the perfect conditions. What a work you did again, so much time to find narrations and a good storyline, and to be able to produce a film of less than 90 minutes that sum up Roger's carrer is a big achievement. And to produce a video like this in only 2 months is fantastic, I can guarantee you that it would be impossible for me ;) Congrats, you can be proud of your work !

[@rafanatic22]

Thanks for your nice words! I'm glad you liked it :-) The most difficult thing for me was to find new ways to tell the story - I'm sure you know the problem ;-)

[@The-Dom]

@Rafanatic22 bravo sir. This is brilliantly done. You can really tell this video was made with much love for Roger and tennis. And from a Rafanatic makes it all the more meaningful. Thank you.

[@whiteeagle4248]

Im Novak fan ,but i have sucha rispect for Roger becous him i start falow tenis,and one more time thanks for yours videos you doing brilliantly this what you do

[@rafanatic22]

glad you like my videos so much 🙂

[@raphaelpando6682]

Amazing... Thank you

[@emmaellis5689]

Cried at the end !

[@tomas5495]

DUDE. THIS IS FANTASTIC

[@rafanatic22]

Thanks a lot 😊✌️

[@unclevee9113]

This video is amazing, brought me so many good memories about that man, the man who inspired me to play this great sport and I will keep it up until the day I can't walk anymore.

[@cdauga]

Beautiful tribute to this exceptional player, very good choice of music and editing, retracing his entire career was an excellent idea but in 1 hour more complicated to develop a story like those on RAFA where the thrill and emotion are more present, can be the next... anyway still a nice video. Cheer

[@canadiantennispro]

so good well done !!!!!

[@ChrisMadracer]

Unbelievable video mate!! Words can’t describe the effort, dedication and passion you have to make videos!!! This was an utterly beautiful tribute to Roger!! Growing up I didn’t watch tennis at all, but I heard about Federer during this time and how much he was transcending the sport of tennis!! In recent years I have started to watch more and fall in love with the sport of tennis more and in particular be astonished by the way Roger played, the accomplishments he achieved and the inspiration he is to many!! Safe to say is he is my all time favourite tennis player and the video you created beautifully captures his career!! Absolutely astonishing effort mate

[@rafanatic22]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to write a review. It makes me happy, when people like my work and keeps me going!

[@ChrisMadracer]

@@rafanatic22 All good!! You are an incredible creator and I am excited to see what future projects you set out to do

[@genes6043]

I watched my fair share of Boris Becker, Lendl, etc but for me, Roger is to tennis what MJ was to basketball..

[@sandireynolds9831]

Brilliant recap of a great tennis Icon. Well Done. Fedal all the way. It's amazing that I've have seen every bit of that footage over the past 23 years. Brings back good memories and RF is already missed. Thanks for putting this together :)