Roger Federer vs Dominik Köpfer - Round 3 Highlights I Roland-Garros 2021

[@teej143]

Maximum RESPECT to Roger for toughing it out and coming out on top, after months of recovering from injury. On clay. In the third round. At almost 40. Stay healthy Maestro Federer!

[@teragramlawrence2864]

He'll get thrashed in the fourth round😂😂🤩

[@EllaMenoPee2003]

Doubtful. The last time Federer played the player he’ll face in the next round, he absolutely destroyed him, so I don’t think he’s too concerned. I think he just wants to be ready for grass knowing he’s very unlikely to beat Djokovic and Nadal in succession at RG. Waste of time.

[@andypandy4607]

@@EllaMenoPee2003 well it doesn’t sound too likely with federer saying he might withdraw due to injury

[@omeralibasic2384]

He will possibly withdraw from the next Match he said he considering with his team to not risk anything for Grass season which starts in Halle for him in just a week from now. So he may not play round 4 after all.

[@andreaho]

@@teragramlawrence2864 get a life, moron.

[@starrynight5633]

Roger's level is absolutely outrageous for an almost 40 year old tennis player who has only played 3 matches coming into a grand slam. This is why he'll always be the greatest.

[@juancarlosjuancarlos4629]

He is 39, not 40. And he was last time year end nr1 in 2009 in age of 28. Fed is legend, Djokovic and Nadal are goats

[@riccardoansbro9703]

@@juancarlosjuancarlos4629 this isn’t English

[@juancarlosjuancarlos4629]

@@riccardoansbro9703 maybe Wimbledon 8-7 40-15 episode destroyed your brain, so you forgot English 😂😂😂

[@pyrofreak040]

@@juancarlosjuancarlos4629 he said almost 40 lol. I think u need some english lesson

[@juancarlosjuancarlos4629]

@@pyrofreak040 i think you need some tennis lesson. I am fluent in english. Problem is that fetards are writing for 3 years now that Fed is almost 40. Even in Wimbledon 2019 fetards were writing that he is almost 40 but he was 37. Djokovic is 34 and is winning more then Fed in his late 20s

[@ShellysAshes]

Federer's forehand at 01:03 is a thing of beauty.

[@danielmltu]

That curve

[@dieanotherdaydefender7938]

That was crispy 👌

[@Pernsonal6054]

It was the norm when he was 27 year old, God I miss his old forehands

[@MrPatrickbuit]

Lol that literally used to be an average rally ball for him back in the day

[@teragramlawrence2864]

He's forehand is awful😂😂😂

[@masterplumbob8922]

Federer wasn't joking when he said in his last press conference that the clay is playing fast this year. I totally thought at 1st glance that this video was at 1.5 speed... It's crazy how agile Federer is at his age. He's Literally A G.O.A.T!! 🤟😳

[@ericyeo1454]

Can we just appreciate that Federer is 40 whether he win or loses, he's a champ for being able to tough it out against young opponents... its no easy feat.

[@carlosandrescastromedina3100]

I'm telling you, nobody ever would've been able to win that match after knee injuries, almost 40 years old and almost not playing for over a year, JUST ROGER FEDERER

[@milanvesovic1703]

too bad he failed 70 percent of the time to win against Nadal and Novak at biggest stage

[@blistering2900]

​@@milanvesovic1703he beat them in their prime but when he became old he pushed them to 5 sets but lost narrowly.

[@milanvesovic1703]

​@@blistering2900 yes I know he became old since second part of 2007

[@FExpiate]

@@milanvesovic1703 You do realize he had mono in 08, right? Mono made Ancic retire from tennis altogether and Fed still won USO in 08 and contested the greatest final ever at Wimbledon lol. And tell me please who is Novak beating now in finals? Ruud? Tsitsipas? Medvedev? Roger at 38/9 was destroying these guys left and right lol, it's a joke.

[@yovni]

Rubbish highlights. Missed completely the decisive point of the match where Roger returns two powerful volleys and wins the point and breaks the opponent. FO editor sucks!

[@jawher7]

trash editors

[@Gutipp]

smashes

[@Dmitry_Kemenev]

They are good only in banning everyone who posted unofficial highlights

[@GeneralArmorus]

gotta love capitalism!

[@tylerbetthauser7647]

I'm almost certain there is a software using machine learning to cut and compile these clips.

[@jonathanb1406]

So weird watching this back three years later. What a wild time. Playing in empty stadiums is so eerie and weird to watch now.

[@jackmessent3490]

Always a pleasure to watch Roger Federer in action! Even more so at this stage of his career!

[@teragramlawrence2864]

Always a pleasure to see frauderer almost getting beaten by a nobody🤣🤣🤣

[@ilditoverde507]

@@teragramlawrence2864 rafa fanboy

[@josephjohnson3560]

@@teragramlawrence2864 shut up fat kid go outside

[@andrenunes6194]

@@teragramlawrence2864 nobody who is you

[@andrenunes6194]

@@teragramlawrence2864 they até top 100 players

[@zeljkocrljenica7135]

Perhaps the saddest moment in tennis history, Federer winning his last match ever at FO in front of empty stands

[@Warren_Flatt]

despite being almost 40 he actually did very well in the French Open. I thought he was only going to last 1 round but he played great.

[@ren2871]

This Koepfer guy is very solid. Can see him cracking the top 40. He played Djokovic tight last year too on Clay. I am just happy Roger is competing, I think we can all agree that Rafa is still the heavy favorite so let's just enjoy Roger.

[@teragramlawrence2864]

Very solid the guy shit and frauderer almost got beaten🤣🤣🤣

[@MaxGamer-cl8ql]

@@teragramlawrence2864 u clearly don’t know tennis 😭😂

[@theonlycity8393]

@@teragramlawrence2864 ok 🤡

[@stockyguru]

@@teragramlawrence2864 he looked a decent player to me lol.

[@Ben6164]

​@@teragramlawrence2864No guy who has reached the third round of any Grand Slam is "shit." Koepfer was playing at a higher level that day than you could even comprehend is possible. It just so happens that Roger Federer at 40 is able to defeat such a player because he is one of the greatest to ever play.

[@controversialmusic9141]

The greatest of all time is RF because he’s the greatest to be watched on court

[@YZFR1is]

Undeniably close match! Both did exceptionally well to the end. Good job Federer!

[@albertturner1039]

Fed is a dedicated man. That old. That late. That cold. Opponent that young. He’s my GOAT.

[@τσε-τ5ω]

Well done Roger.

[@bobinpune]

Roger the Todger! 😄 😄 😄 😄

[@boriskostic6964]

Do you think he can beat Djokovic

[@amooraa6323]

@@boriskostic6964 I'm fed fan I wish he can win but I don't think so

[@boriskostic6964]

@@amooraa6323 That is the right abswer, a real fan. I see know that there are even nice Federer fans

[@τσε-τ5ω]

@@boriskostic6964 Well I don't expect it ,but you never know. Ηe is a virtuoso of the sport so he may actually manage to win him.

[@SubhamVerma]

Surprisingly, Federer looked in a better shape at FO than at Wimbledon

[@GCSEEnglishExperts]

Federer still looking pretty good. Gives me goosebumps when we get sparks of the true goat coming back. Wimbledon this year could be his push for another slam!

[@onotualiyuohindase155]

The only Maestro with the Golden Touch of Genius. Federer.. rest and recover well for Wimbledon 21 🌱🎾🏆

[@xXsakkelaoXx]

0:39 what a sick reach that was! Well played

[@robinkalousek7247]

Well it was a tight match. Roger did well, but he desperately needs to reduce number of UE from his backhand wing. But still solid performance Edit: needless to say that i hope he does not withdraw

[@OM-ns9ln]

Well it wasn’t THAT tight, as the scores suggest. It was not dramatic or anything. I think if the match was played during daytime it would look more favorable for Federer. A lot of unforced errors from Federers part and he was clearly not in the mood to play. I am just glad he is through though.

[@ahsantoqeer5560]

his backhand was surprisingly better than his forehand in this match, he hit so many errors from his forehand wing

[@brodaism]

1. It was a dramatic match, tight sets all of them. Federer couldn't hold the service breaks whenever he broke he gave it back next game. 2. Errors were more from FH and backhand slices. Topspin BH was lethal although he framed 5-10 times which he anyway does.

[@Javi-gk6zs]

It was very tiht, and they both kept having break points. Roger didnt play well at all, and if this was against a top 30, he would have lost.

[@robinkalousek7247]

@Tom R so what. Got a problem with that

[@rayemcleod2380]

This was the last match of Roger I saw on live tv. I saw him in the flesh once, in my home tournament the Brisbane international. He is such a presence, for me, the beauty of his game is the greatest there has ever been. Much admiration from one of your many fans. You're the the greatest!

[@vishysblue]

The GOATs last Roland Garros match 😢😢😢

[@youssefyacoub7568]

There were much better highlights in the match… why are you choosing such unremarkable points??

[@focusproductionarts]

RG is bad in such things

[@liamwhitlock9973]

Because they have the laziest and worst editors going.

[@teragramlawrence2864]

Beacuse frauderer in embarrassment that why!

[@Frosty05]

@@teragramlawrence2864 why are you even here then. To hate?

[@chetrasok3336]

@@Frosty05 I think it's a bot, not a real human.

[@princedalao9023]

Who's here after he announced his forfeiture on Roland-Garros to prepare himself for Wimbledon?

[@gseric4721]

Wow, crazy decision, but I'm not surprised, haha.

[@john50beach18]

I'd be pissed if i was Koepfer. If he'd done that before the match he might've advanced lol

[@tapesnsnippets]

He should’ve retired at matchpoint during this match so he could’ve let him advance and go farther and make some money but he had to win and then retire which is kinda a stupid decision

[@willbur8059]

@@tapesnsnippets Good idea but you technically cant just retire mid-match for no reason would be worse if he did that

[@chuckfriebe843]

@@john50beach18 or if he'd just done it during the last set he would've retired.

[@pauljohnson6019]

This should have been the finals! As a rule, they should say, anyone 39 or over, if he wins three matches, he's won RG final! As far as I'm concerned, Roger already won his 2RG, it might not go down on paper, but the guy is literally playing on one leg and is still beating players 12+ years younger! So he's won his 2nd RG for me, I don't care if Novak or Rafa win this, they never could do this, at 39!

[@bobross8097]

Novak probably will😭

[@josiejenkins8452]

My all time fav player. Looking good. Let’s go Federer

[@anamariamarquez105]

Whatever thinks it's best for him... Love him no matter what... The G O A T💎

[@pravinai]

Roger's last French open point -> 2:42

[@MrMajorDirt]

Guy was pretty salty, imagine Fed actually skipping next round just to be ready for Wimbledon, he will be fuming lmao.

[@jones3495]

I couldn’t watch the match, what did he do?

[@MrMajorDirt]

@@jones3495 he got 2 violation, ball abuse, and spitting on court to clean ball print that he argued its in. Was called out. And just overall salty attitude on court as well.

[@pauljohnson6019]

He's just upset he got beaten by a Grandpa!😂

[@mazizazi8412]

@@pauljohnson6019 understandable tho. He worked so hard and here he is with a chance to beat one of the greatest players ever who can barely move, only to not be able to move Fed around enough. All he needed to do is make Fed run and make points longer. But Roger didnt allow it and was constantly on the attack, from all positions, and disrupting Koepfers rhythm with very accurate drop shots and often coming to the net. It is quite remarkable that Roger can win on this level with this kind of movement and fatigue. All props to Roger he playrd it prrfectly altough after the second set Koepfer couldve ran away with it, amd he knows it, hence why such frustration

[@Leon-yi8ro]

@@mazizazi8412 Federer can barely move? Are you serious.

[@dlinsanity]

There’s nothing that makes me happier than a happy Fed winning too :) love this man

[@theaviator1152]

Never seen Roger hit with this much spin with this 97-in racket before.

[@mauriziobracco5157]

Grandissimo Roger non hai eguali sei il n.1 di tutti . Professionisti che dopo anni di partite non riescono ancora a fare il rovescio con un solo braccio e sono il n.1 del mondo mi fanno solo che ridere.Grande Maestro!!!!

[@jonathanselwyn4572]

This is a far more impressive performance by Federer than he will ever get credit for

[@Molybdaenmornell]

0:43 - Köpfer in German: "Damn, he/it is still flying." I hope he was referring to Federer.

[@AC-ge2tr]

😁 He was referring to the ball that was going to be out. Federer was moving pretty clumsy yesterday. Obviously, he is not in tournament shape yet after his comeback. Wonder whether it will get better. We’ll see against Berettini who is a strong opponent. But I guess it won’t be enough and perhaps, not even enough to come far in Wimbledon…

[@chetanphoenix]

Lol I heard "Oh that sneaky motherfalalar"

[@edu_1710]

It is a pleasure to watch Roger playing again.

[@ArthurVerhulst]

@Roland Garros You've got the score wrong: 6/2 2/6 7/6 6/2 was the match Federer played Cilic.

[@qzer1rules2]

1:54 Me when i'm losing every point from an opponent who I should beat XD

[@salatatoe6812]

I think this is what we all wanted to see

[@helenatrela786]

Pleasure to watch Dominic Koepfer in action. Amazing skills

[@Gevorg-p9y]

0:39 He said: "he still flies..."

[@yasser_energy]

Federer and nadal kings 🥎🎾

[@2CSST2]

Djokovic god then

[@daserdferkel7388]

@@2CSST2 😂😂😂

[@SF-zd8rl]

@@2CSST2 he is their servant

[@tonykarram2852]

God bless Roger the most popular tenses hero

[@andgamingtech6964]

If you are reading this, Federer just announced that he is withdrawing from the French Open, stating how he is just listening to his body. I believe Federer played the tournament because he knows he is reaching that age and wants to play it a couple of times before hanging up the racket🥺.

[@FLAC2023]

So much class and finesse

[@БоженаИванова-щ9т]

everybody’s talking about unforced errors and the tough german guy. but do you remember that Roger hasn’t been playing for 1,5 year, he was injured and he is almost 40? he didn’t play bad, he played just raw! it’s his third game. Koepher won a lot of points because Roger made mistakes, but why he shouldn’t make them at this hardest moment of his career? his famous backhand wasn’t so accurate and he couldn’t run all the time, but he managed to fight every single game in every single set, didn’t freak out and won - first of all, mentally. Did you hear the german guy screaming, spitting and breathing hard? he was solid, but he was far away from Roger’s level, even when Roger is after the surgery.

[@MrLibojr23]

Great handshake at the end there.

[@AL-sb3qg]

At slmost 40 y.o. on clay at RG to reach 4th round is amazing

[@thetechguy8581]

Roger is just so good

[@alexcornejo921]

Nice to see Federer on that high level again, what a battle!!

[@tasaneewantanakul8382]

Great amazing play and very great to deseved congrats Roger👏👏🎾

[@MycoolC123]

Wow that backhand smash 😳

[@nguyenhuutruc1502]

Thank you Ferderer! I learned many things from him.

[@jacuri9169]

an impressive and beautiful match.

[@eduardovillasboas7715]

RF uma lenda viva. Clássico como sempre! O tempo é o senhor implacável, é o eterno regresso dessa roda vida. Os jovens tem mt a aprender c esse Federer!

[@marjanp4784]

I'm sure the video wasn't uploaded 9 hours ago, was it? BTW a tough win for Federer, hope he recovers quickly coz next opponent is more dangerous... Good luck Roger...

[@shaheer876]

The day federer won just because he is federer. His quality came over his physicality that day👑 hope he comes back soon

[@mizofan]

0:38 Federer is no slouch at nearly 40. Must reduce unforced errors. Why have this match on so late? And the highlights are too short.

[@rohan4872]

He did - it was Koepfer that was complaining.

[@streetspirit956]

The scheduling here is a joke. I dont understand why they are having late matches this year either. Its completely unnecessary and why no fans? This could have been Federer's last match here at RG if he had lost.

[@KittiChan1]

@@streetspirit956there are no fans because there is a curfew in france at 9pm

[@streetspirit956]

@@KittiChan1 So people are allowed to spread the virus before 21.00 but not after. How ludicrous.

[@marjanp4784]

@@streetspirit956 🤣😂👍

[@曾牛奶-s9e]

Well done Roger.The G O A T💎

[@ricardodias3253]

1:05 god bend that shot

[@yusefewais2639]

yes i noticed this shot it is so beautiful how it spined in the last second to get inside the court 😂

[@petarvazharov2865]

If only this match had audience...

[@karenv8351]

RF not closing out points fast enough, letting his adversary stay in the point. Still, shows he can stay the course for more than 3 hours in a night match in front of zero spectators. Here's hoping we get to see him in another round.

[@Kkullook]

Amazing...!

[@RVP-TENNIS-CONSULTING]

ずっと観てたい。

[@joseph-tt5mp]

Respect Köpfer he really left it all out there and gave it his best.

[@pauljohnson6019]

He really did leave it all out there, his tongue was dripping, with saliva!

[@joseph-tt5mp]

@@pauljohnson6019 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mezomoza7]

I would feel very frustrated if I were Köpfer. Federer just denied him the chance to advance in Roland Garros in a close match, to then withdraw from the tournament 12 hours later, to protect his health. Roland Garros should give the kid the chance to play in the next round

[@danielneal5801]

Would of said the same thing but then he spat on the court so gd riddence to bad rubbish!!!

[@pureffm]

They should let the looser play when that happens it pwouod bring more drama. Imagine a looser coming back to win the tournament! They use those tactics for entertainment in talent shows. It would be better for the game!

[@piner74]

On one hand, it's not the way to get out of a GS, but if köpfer can't beat a soon-to-be 40 year old federer on clay, then he doesn't deserve to play the next round. full stop.

[@james-vx7nv]

Recovering from an injury takes time. Its important to find the proper balance between pushing yourself but recognizing when you should stop or limit yourself. Go too little and you never recover or the recovery time is unnecessarily drawn out as it would take the body longer to get used to moving again. Go too hard and you risk another injury or complication. Roger was understandably not at his best physically given what had happened in the 16 months leading up to this match. He was not chasing balls down that you would expect him to chase down in his sleep. The match went over 3h30 which Roger admitted he did not prepare or plan for. Commentator even said he noticed Roger coughing at times. Yet he somehow toughed it out and got the win. All 4 sets were 7-6 or 7-5. Yes he had to withdraw the following day but the fact that he came out on top of this match given the circumstances is just a true testament to his will to win and his love for the game. Really miss seeing Roger play. What a career. Description score is wrong. Thats the score of Rogers win over Cilic in R2, not Koepfer in R3. Koepfer's name in the title and description is mispelled too.

[@james-vx7nv]

And its almost a crime that Rogers final ever FO match had no crowd. Would have been going INSANE and really would have got a loud roar at Roger coming through this one. Roger said he thought about everyone watching tennis on TV on a Saturday.

[@ISAAC109]

True

[@madhurjasarker4115]

The next match was against Berettini Roger should have played that match. He would win that

[@CarlUsana-o3l]

0:41 incredible run & slide given he had to nurse his knees, legend

[@mehmetdogaguvendi580]

Even if it is basically one of the most ardous showdowns for living legend, he smoothly vanquished his German adversary in 4 sets without hesitating, definitely maintaining his determination in the options about what he will do in the flow of the rallies every time. Good luck in the 4th round ROGER!!!

[@MrPatrickbuit]

This match was everything but smooth lol. Fed kept giving breaks away

[@blistering2900]

What a great match...response would have been great with fans in the stadium

[@TheZORO012]

يعتبر الرياضي رقم ١ في الدخل المالي على كافه المستويات في سن ٣٩ سنه ، روجر فيدرر كوكب التنس لاعب أسطوري المدخول المالي أعتقد هو سبب من اسباب استمراره لحد الأن ١٠٦ ملايين دولار مداخيل صافيه في السنة الواحدة رقم فلكي . التنس الرياضه الأكثر دخلًا. 🏆. وتريده ان يعتزل 😂اذا اعتزل بتطير نص الارقام ذي وهذا الطريق قادم لا محاله لنستمتع بما تبقى من هذا الذهب الذي لا يصدى . 🎾 🏆

[@mofumofurenkun]

Amazing!!

[@mauriciocastro7505]

Great match. Roger is doing great.

[@esotericNoticer]

its 2021 and roland garros still cant upload videos that are in 60fps... wtf

[@Kriegelin]

Without 60fps the ball looks like lagging

[@cream6456]

Why was the seats empty? This is my first time seing federer with empty seats

[@santsbr]

quarantine days

[@J.4.C.K]

Need the extended highlights

[@omeralibasic2384]

It was bas condition for Roger, it was colder and the clay was slower not like during daytime its much faster when it's warmer and u could see that he is 40 and don't want to play match that starts in 21h he played till 1 am.. Probably sleeps in that time usually.

[@nopalex]

This was his last official competitive match. What a career! 🐐

[@ArthurVerhulst]

Just to think there was only 1 (one) point between them in this match: 151 to 150!

[@commondirtbagz7130]

Yet it was a four setter. And at the end of the third koepfer had three more points despite being down two sets to one.

[@molybdaenmornell123hopp5]

@@commondirtbagz7130 Federer pulled a Djokovic on Köpfer.

[@jujoalopo682]

Siempre será el elegante campeón.

[@RashaIbrahim89]

Stay good Roger. We love you.

[@arjunsinhharer4448]

To think that this guy won his first slam in 2003! Despite being a shadow of what he was in his prime, he can still give any competitor trouble

[@tjg801]

Was so bummed when he withdrew after this match.

[@nateDOubleOG.]

that forehand at 1:03 is insane!

[@BrotherTree1]

Roger's last victory at the French Open :'(

[@raveenselvakumar9998]

Everything Federer does from now on is bonus.

[@jchneo26]

For an official channel you’re content is as amateur as it comes, sort this crap out and start showing better and longer highlights

[@awakenmay]

For Federer , age is just a number 🥰

[@tennisfansfans]

what a beauty

[@federicotown8052]

Come on Roger ! You're a true inspiration thank you !

[@lucasfigueroa4301]

Dale Roger!!!!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@francoadami6173]

2:06 🐐🐐🐐

[@travis1149]

Anyone know where I can watch the tennis for free in the uk?

[@Aserve1st]

Holy shit that drop shot at 2:05. Mercy!

[@swathirouthu8192]

Federer not sure if you are going to read this comment, but everyone is trying to play to your backhand which they feel is your Achilles' heel. I noticed this with cilic and in the next round with this random unknown, but be aggressive with your backhand like 2017 Australian open. Be smart but don't go for too many slices. I hate unknown players targeting your backhand as the only way to beat you. Today is my birthday and i am 45 years old, but i am going to accept that someone else is going to beat your GS record. Do your best, enjoy the game as you do, but don't let anyone beat you on your exquisite backhand. Love you always. No one else can do what you do at your age. Show them how to play tennis. Believe in yourself no matter what, as i wish to watch you play and win many more GS.

[@moisesmendoza.6533]

Fed's level is incredible, but, do you guys think he's going to be able to beat Matt Berretini?

[@toscar1977]

He will not because he withdrew. Nonetheless he would never beat Berretini on clay in this form.

[@nocturnalfantasies]

Do what you ❤️

[@mohamedkerfal3174]

Best !

[@mq46312]

He won this match and thought "oh shit I've gone too far" 😂😂

[@inchyokk]

Who won that point at 0:42?