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

Roger Federer practicing with Dominic Thiem at the 2019 US Open tennis tournament

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@thomasautengruber8369]

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

[@cheetah2876]

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

[@microphoner1]

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

[@MacAudio74]

Can actually watch this all day. Poetry in motion.

[@dirkhartog7438]

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

[@bowenzheng690]

such a piece of art, the paradigm of aesthetics.

[@bond9972]

Federer’s tennis is unbelievably amazing!

[@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

[@combatkettle]

Roger is poetry in motion

[@pr1mecapital362]

The most talented tennis player with the best technique ever.

[@joshuab1707]

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

[@yosir1980]

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

[@aaen9417]

Best ATP practice videos out there, as always.

[@don6148]

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

[@markotomicic5418]

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

[@alexakrivos]

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

[@CCPlaetean]

Federer is the most aesthetic sportsperson of all time. Outrageous

[@Cynnik911]

I can literally watch this all day

[@markwilliams7091]

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

[@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.

[@philipng476]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@sliceserve234]

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

[@tennisjourney]

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

[@thesoccergod]

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

[@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.

[@theDrzhivargo]

this is really relaxing

[@pa_blo4220]

Roger's backhand slice is godly.

[@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!

[@LetsBuildThatApp]

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

[@ricardolombardini]

Federer hits the ball so beautifully....

[@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*

[@mcluhanmedia1223]

Their rhythm is so hypnotic.

[@philippededeken9845]

The most elegant player of his generation ... Roger Federer.

[@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!

[@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

[@SubhamVerma]

So smooth, so elegant, so effortless!

[@RobertKangchristianunix]

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

[@jaymomo7462]

So relaxing, better than rain sounds!

[@danikai2562]

Oh how I love these two!

[@zerodegrekelvin2]

I can watch this all day!! Thanks!

[@tennisrogerfederer]

Fantastic tennis

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

Very nice video ❤

[@luiscortes4865]

13:59 Roger´s two handed backhand

[@remixcmdr1331]

He does one at 9:39

[@Sabbatical_k]

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.

[@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

[@michaellau2544]

My fav tennis practice video❤

[@miguelpessanha]

13:09 Kick!

[@momonso0821]

I can watch this satisfying video all the day.

[@hectorvm100]

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

[@hawkins9326]

You forgot Ivan...

[@henrikntrl]

Federer's forehand is purely artistic

[@lintonblaise2356]

Wish I was this relaxed like Federer

[@kuruman1]

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

[@oHawkeyeo]

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

[@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

[@lucaspiedadegarcia597]

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

[@pagodacloud2241]

Smooth as silk. Like a hand of God.

[@comelednarg5541]

Meilleur rendu lorsque vue derriere les joueurs car on prend conscience des effets que lorsque la camera est en contre plonge .. 👏👏 pour les protagonistes 😍😍

[@ken-mb5cp]

Lovely to watch pro tennis without commentary

[@djk5336]

The two classiest men in tennis

[@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.

[@山田太郎-y1c3w]

ずっと見てられる

[@emmem983]

That slice backhand 🤩

[@jasonlee595]

they are truly firing canon balls at each other

[@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. 😔🎾

[@Paul-qq7mh]

Great video love the editing.

[@hook11201982]

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

[@rehana5368]

That’s Dominic Thiem

[@riprip5200]

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

[@das_dario9191]

Bro tennis matches should be recorded on this camera for tv

[@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.

[@sunguan1133]

love Roger~

[@hdastoor70]

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

[@hdastoor70]

Federer's forehand with Thiems backhand = lethal combo

[@lochuynh7117]

Damn! Thiem’s kick serves are no joke!

[@maka3230]

So many fans watching them practice

[@Col.Klink.]

this is hypnotizing

[@cuteworld9310]

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

[@microphoner1]

ha ha ha they really do

[@streamingeagle1]

God, I miss Federer on the tour.

[@YeBaatHai]

Federer the footwork master

[@AviationANA]

I don’t know why but this is sooo satisfying

[@bournejason66]

So soothing watching this 😀

[@rbutthamilton]

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

[@s4ndfish]

can anyone make a playlist of these long rally sessions of training? this is so satisfying to watch...

[@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 😐

[@Rafedavic]

gotta love the Federer 2 handed backhand at 13:58

[@kwansikkim8712]

Look how Thiem hits his backhands with open stances.

[@WalkerKlondyke]

13:09 Look at the change of direction at the bounce and after! The ball is like a fighter plane jinking to evade a SAM!