Roger Federer vs Stan Wawrinka | Australian Open 2017 Semi Final Highlights

Match highlights from Roger Federer's five set triumph over compatriot Stan Wawrinka in the semi final of the Australian Open 2017.

[@Stennismann]

The game and focus of Federer in this tournament was amazing. Never seen him play so smooth and confident.

[@mikehawk2194]

Fr you knew he was gonna win it.

[@Molybdaenmornell]

@@mikehawk2194 But did you really believe it after round one? He was taken to 4 by Jürgen Melzer in the opening round and I clearly remember a journalist suggesting another layoff right then. His second round win over Noah Rubin was in straight sets but two of them were close, so it was unremarkable. Berdych in round three was being touted as a big hurdle. It was only after he stormed through that match that I started bel18ving. I love how he was under the radar for two rounds and then surprised almost everyone but the hardcore fans.

[@mikehawk2194]

Molybdaenmornell I honestly don’t remember the first couple rounds tbh you could be right maybe it was around the 3rd round. I just remember watching a couple early matches knowing he had it in the bag.

[@__jan6113]

I am still wondering what went wrong in previous 2 years with him. Did he lose that focus?

[@gungeternal4119]

@@__jan6113 well the courts are considerably slower, he can only play his best now in preferred conditions, novak has really gotten to his head, and he is losing to people now he would bagel. 2018 wrecked thiem in nitto, now thiem beats him, wrecks tsitsipas in hopman and dubai, tsitsipas beats him. None of the other goats have this problem. Its really just conditions and age but if he gets his mind right he can win more slams in believe in him

[@tomkocian6710]

2:34 that was the smoothest looking racket destruction I have ever seen 😅

[@OfficialWorldChampion]

yeah really.....how strong do you have to be to do that...or had the racquet already been damaged

[@PW-qi1gi]

He threw it on the ground earlier, I think it was already broken

[@Molybdaenmornell]

@Jomi Aminu I think a fair few people could break a racquet like that, but you have to take care not to hurt the leg. My knees are mildly dodgy and even if I was the type to destroy racquets they wouldn't be my weapon of choice.

[@alexandergeorgiev2631]

so nonchalant

[@amandacerny8145]

@@PW-qi1gi no one strike like that doesn’t take the hardness of the racket

[@prkrmc6457]

Tennis match-ups are so interesting. Fed has no trouble with Wawrinka. Fed's variation just throws Stan's game in for a loop. At the same time, Stan is the vaccine against Novak's game. Novak loves his insane angles and endless rallies. Peak Wawrinka is one of the few players who can out-angle, out-rally and out-hit Peak Novak. Stan defeating Novak at the French Open Final is one of the most beautiful matches I've ever seen.

[@roflmatol]

Fed has "no trouble" with Wawrinka but got taken to 5 sets?

[@prkrmc6457]

@@roflmatol Fed has lost 3x to Stan. Clearly Stan can beat him. But it's 23 to 3. Clearly Fed has the absolute edge, so does Novak. But Stan at his peak is a different story.

[@scottiep74]

Prkrmc good one

[@burizaemon9305]

@@prkrmc6457 Stan at his peak?against Novak maybe.. How bout Stan at his peak vs Prime Roger at his peak...??Stan still at his best season here..and yet 35 years comeback Fed could defeat him in 5 set...he struggled against Federer outside clay

[@badabing8884]

Know what you mean. Last year’s Wimbledon final still really hurts because it really was on Roger’s racquet to win it.

[@harkirehal258]

There has never been one like him. There were likely not be anyone else. Maybe someone may win more slams but the grace with which Federer plays will never be matched.

[@TheAudioman15]

Meh. To each his own I guess.

[@theoperationtheaterband2903]

2:05 The most creative volley placement ever 🔥

[@Molybdaenmornell]

I love how he prepares for the shot long enough for Wawrinka to anticipate a drop volley and run forward before pushing it deep to take him out of position. I'm not sure I've ever seen anyone else do that with a volley.

[@trailblazer1615]

simply The Greatest of all time

[@weirdos7678]

It's amazing to find three single-handed backhand players among the last four.

[@karan200590]

These are the fastest courts on tour. Even faster than the grass of Wimbledon

[@Jake-ux9cq]

@@karan200590 it isnt

[@aleksamilosevic8792]

@@Jake-ux9cq It is now.

[@Jake-ux9cq]

@Chooey Sooares the 2017 Aus open was an exception to the rule. Court speed that year was unusually fast

[@amandacerny8145]

@@Jake-ux9cq as it should be

[@rockhardbull]

The most crucial break of the match in 5th set is not shown... what's the point of such highlights

[@siddhantdesai6376]

None of these official channels know how to make highlights.

[@goxaviergo11]

Siddhant Desai that is bullshit. The Australian Open channel does.

[@vinayjakkula5765]

Because roger doesn’t do much there to get the break. I think he also mentions that in the on court interview :) but I see what you mean AO highlights are not long enough sometimes or miss crucial points

[@andresitofvg]

That grand slam was the best win in majors for Roger. He played incredible the whole tournament and defeated Nadal in the final. Unforgettable!

[@maharshibhattacharyya1618]

Not incredible the whole tournament but against Nadal in the final yeah. One of his finest GS wins

[@kikaa1884]

He took 5 sets to beat Rafael Nadal in Australian open finals actually Nadal plays best in grandslams for sure except Australian open 2019 finals.

[@andreyofdoom]

@Rafa undisputed Goat this comment didn’t age well

[@andreyofdoom]

@Rafa undisputed Goat yes of course hope he will be well! But your comment was too arrogant and didn’t come true haha

[@kikaa1884]

@@andreyofdoom he is die hard fan of Rafael Nadal. He is sensitive about Rafael Nadal so ignore him

[@TheAudioman15]

Amazing heart from Stan here. Wasn’t fully fit enough to blast away like he normally does, but just enough heart in there to take it the distance. Respect

[@matteobettini8088]

An excellent match from two players who are among the greatest ever and whose backhands are the best in the Atp. A mere joy to look at (personally I've always enyojed Stan, even if I consider Federer one of the three best tennis players of all times).

[@zhiro12]

That View on Point 5:01 is from out of this world!!

[@renjicc3106]

*Two of the best one-handed backhanders playing it out*

[@sthoyyeti]

wawarinka has a lot of power into his shots. FedEx has used all his skill and class to edge pass him. great match but unlucky wawarinka!

[@vidhead85]

Wawrinka's backhand gets a lot of praise, but his footwork is amazing too!

[@squeedum4893]

Roger's muted, respectful celebration says so much. #destiny #legend

[@hoangle2897]

two great single back hand players of all time

[@isaacalexandersanchezrosar9136]

One handed backhand Duel ! This is amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Shankar-Bhaskar]

Great highlights & I especially love the match summary that is included in the end, most other highlights generally don't include that.

[@Shankar-Bhaskar]

@Rafa undisputed Goat Rafa is definitely NOT winning the AO next year.

[@Shankar-Bhaskar]

@Rafa undisputed Goat Tsitsipas, Medvedev, Alcaraz, Rune, Felix, Serbian etc

[@sujatabansode7918]

Roger best of luck with full confidence win the final who ever may be opposite to you

[@mrhatman675]

3.17 lol federer there thought his ball would be out and paused for a moment

[@shaifulislam9106]

roger is the best

[@borisbalta2542]

After Nadal

[@borisbalta2542]

@Amanda Cerny FEDERER NEVER BEAT NADAL ON RG.2010/2020 ONLY 4GS TITLES.NOVAK 27:23FEDERER,NADAL 24:16.BORIS

[@pi17835]

Shame on me, I was hoping for Wawrinka to win, because my heart couldn’t have handled another lost final against Nadal... thank god it didn’t have to. Sadly, it still got last year’s Wimbledon...

[@unclevee9113]

Can’t believe it’s been 5 years already

[@grandmasboy872]

You would think Stan didn’t even hit one winner watching this

[@timetravel7299]

@Rafa undisputed Goat he was out after first round lol. You jinxed him

[@burningsagemanmusic7491]

2:34 it's not the racquets fault! :)

[@valysoltani576]

come on roger, best of luck in the final 😎

[@lightyagami7015]

And he won

[@thenewguy7527]

@@lightyagami7015 2 years later

[@sammathew1127]

@Roger....wow what a match 👏👏 2017 is Roger Year !❤ We all wish you a successful year! I wish you could win all the 4 Grand Slams this year 😍😍😍 Indeed waiting for the Finals 🤗 Roger, pleaseeeee give me a chance to meet you if you win the Finals 😔😔😔 I have been waiting for soo long. Even the Wimbledon 2014,2015 Finals were breathtaking 😥 Fingers crossed for the Finale 😁

[@arkoprobhobhaduri2847]

This was no less than the final, barring the historic rivalry

[@tn21108]

@2:40 breaks the racquet then adjusts the string alignment XD

[@JonAkdogan]

Lol. Nice catch.

[@joshuagoldstein8170]

if Federer's backhand was this good throughout his career, he would've won another 10 grand Slams

[@GapBruno360]

two of most beautiful tenis styles of all time

[@Laland_1196]

The return of fedal make wawrinka to lose in Melbourne semis and Roland garros final in 2017..

[@cosminciornei7049]

If Fedal wasn t return in that moment,Wawrinka would have been a five time Gs champ.

[@kakashihatake1029]

@@cosminciornei7049 unreal to think about. Feel bad for him

[@dailyoptions7832]

Just so cool to see a nice guy like Wawrinka to break a racquet, it is just too rare

[@derekgiesbrecht2929]

He exhibited so much class there

[@sauvee_par_christ9630]

brilliant roger!!!!! i hope nadal will do the same good job against dimitrov!!!! for our so wanted final FEDAL

[@rafiqhussain]

SAUVEE_PAR_CHRIST nadal will butcher him of he makes to final. Nadal has always been a nightmare of federer.

[@Rocky-pz8px]

rafiq hussain let's see.. Federer is awesome..I like Rafa too..but I am with fed..🤘

[@zingu8832]

rafiq hussain wanna say that again? Hah

[@teatla4801]

rafiq hussain lol maybe next time in 2019

[@sujaybms]

@@rafiqhussain butcher?? Did I spell it right??

[@luisbelgoderi6800]

Stan has this huge respect for Roger that wouldn't be a surprise if he is letting him win .... in any case makes me admire Stan even more. Best backhand in history!

[@sl11tenderhand]

Possibly the worst take ever

[@TheSoftwareJunction]

Hope Federer wins the final but having played a 5 set semi final he better win the final in 3 sets.

[@kikaa1884]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sandipraa]

Roger Please play this AO final like another match and I believe you will conquer the 18 th title ......

[@vikasmaitreya1562]

Pleading for 21st now!

[@aksingh3167]

Now he has won 20 grand slams

[@kikipark86]

2022 now, missing roger playing...

[@abhilasharodrigo3396]

Rog let Stan back into this one. Still, a great win by the GOAT

[@sujatabansode7918]

Roger you are geneous

[@jamesglimco4371]

After watching the 2020 Australian Open and 2021 Wimbledon I probably like watching tennis more than basketball. Tennis got a lot more action and the game is usually not slow.

[@janethu9169]

Beautiful.

[@djjsap5627]

3:12 He's just sighing.. I feel bad for Stan having to play with the primetime of Roger..

[@user-eq3rty9bv1]

Roger was at the worst point of his career while stan was at his best????

[@DrFearfall]

He then won the next 2 sets! Stanimal!

[@tatsf226]

Federer backhand hit on the rise is crazy

[@luisf4047]

The two best backhands this Season

[@aadityasingh4436]

Roger is not really excited after winning, shows the love n respect for his fellow swiss

[@Aksriv100]

Roger Federer made an Epic Comeback that year

[@nitsuj6801]

1:07 That was a mile out

[@kundakaps]

It wasn't. Put the video at a lower speed and you will see it was very much in.

[@nitsuj6801]

mudr kk funny you say that because I did and I still think it was out by a mile.

[@jakeischlager5546]

@@nitsuj6801 if it was miles out, federer would have challenged immediately

[@nitsuj6801]

@@jakeischlager5546 Federer is notorious for being the worst when it comes to challenges, which is why he hardly ever challenges

[@jakeischlager5546]

@@nitsuj6801 doesn't matter, if it were indeed "miles" out, surely a professional player with the best angle of view should spot it.

[@wassilafritschy2793]

Le tournoi de Federer était magnifique 😉😄

[@goodbyelook168]

Roger did’t say `Come on` while this match. Why?

[@zingu8832]

iwasbornin 92 he and Wawrinka are really good friends off the court and it would be disrespectful

[@aksingh3167]

Bro they are good friends , they won 2008 Olympics doubles gold medal

[@iceoj4980]

I wish this federer had the same power in his forehand as the 2006 federer

[@Activision24]

I wish this too.2006 federer beat this Wawrinka in straight sets. Not even close.

[@tikkas1203]

I still remember after he won the title Roger said when he saw the draw someone said that is your dream draw Roger. He said how could it be my dream draw?!? 😂 Then he defeated the title for two years. When everyone thinks he won't win grand slam ever again. King Roger.

[@kuls43]

Fedal are so great that you don't need to hate one of them in order to like other though they are long time rival. On the other hand you see Nole Andy fans abusing each other..

[@nd2328]

There are no Andy fans lmao

[@dwightfairfield8433]

@@nd2328 sick roast

[@__jan6113]

Didn’t knew about that but Nole fans are kind of professional abusers especially when it comes to Fedal. No offence to Nole but his fans are abusive on another level.

[@onboard4793]

Add full match please

[@federeroverdjokovic3064]

Djokovic - 2nd round. Federer - Grand Final. Speaks for itself.

[@kuls43]

I am RF fan but what does it mean? Didn't you notice how Djoker was dominating tennis world for past 5 years?

[@sonnyt7235]

kuls 43, Federer is 36 this year and made it into the grand final. Unheard of and no one else will ever do it. Djo is prime 29 and couldn't make it past the 2nd round.

[@kuls43]

So what? He is also a human. Why it's so big deal to lose in 2nd round after so many successful years. Fed also lost in 2nd round in England 4 years back. Rafa lost few times in 1st & 2nd rounds. That doesn't make them less great. I like Fed more than I like Nole but I don't need to hate Nole in order to appreciate Roger. We are fortunate that we are seeing four legendary players in one era playing with each other. Just enjoy it :)

[@Rocky-pz8px]

kuls43 who's the 4th..Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, and?? Murray?

[@kuls43]

+Preetinder Singh Yup.. Start following tennis frequently more than just grand slams and you will agree with me ;)

[@taylorpack7705]

Stan went stanimal mode but he didn’t realize he was facing the goat mode

[@pauljohnson6019]

He goes Stanimode mode against Djoker- and pulls out the win, every time! But when Fed faces Djokovic, last 5 times, he failed to go Fed express mode, worst was Wimbledon 2019, Stan would have easily, won match point, from that position!

[@scottwarren4998]

@@pauljohnson6019 Stan is younger than federer, thats why wawrinka did a bit better vs djokovic in slams than what federer did.

[@pauljohnson6019]

@@scottwarren4998 No, nothing to do with that, Stan is just mentally tougher, and doesn't choke like Federer, on big points he plays better.

[@scottwarren4998]

@@pauljohnson6019 Cmon man, there is some truth in my comment. federer born 1981. wawrinka born 1985. wawrinka is only 2 years older than Mr Djokovic, which means djokovic pretty much didn't have much of a physical advantage vs wawrinka.

[@scottwarren4998]

@@pauljohnson6019 Federer's mental block was 85 % of the cases vs Nadal. That's my theory.

[@deanmcgee2787]

Federer won 24 Games, and Wawrinka ended up on 23 Games. I remember that one, for it was a goodie 🎾

[@rebel27031990]

The difference between a good player and a legend. A legend believes he is a legend!!!!

[@Molybdaenmornell]

Wawrinka IS a legend. Possible the best single-handed backhand ever. It's just that Federer is even more ledgendary.

[@DrFearfall]

Wawrinka is the best peak performer ever lol definitely a legend

[@gungeternal4119]

When AO had the best highlights...

[@moises_antonio7694]

Next level

[@rishabhaniket1952]

Ladies and gentlemen, the most Swiss way of breaking the racquet !

[@stepaushi]

Why is the break game edited out in the last set rather than a hold game?

[@cilliersfamily5658]

2:39 best racket smash ever

[@LiamApilado]

I miss you, it feels like you retired. 🙁

[@FlixSkate]

Two one-handers. Like watching Sampras and Becker in the 90s.

[@prabesh8277]

nothing like it.. two baseliners vs two serve and volleyers.. not even remotely close...

[@syllevineo]

1:08 was that not out?

[@user-ct7dx3zr7l]

Sylvia it's out

[@syllevineo]

おあ strange that Roger returned it haha

[@Cinemadaptation]

No it was clearly in

[@user-ne7wo3pz7n]

@@user-ct7dx3zr7l not out it is in

[@user-ne7wo3pz7n]

@@user-ct7dx3zr7l bustasenpaiwww

[@NosotrosMusica]

I love this guy, i do

[@sml6408]

What a tennis match!

[@rampram3612]

2:05 what a presence of mind

[@happymind8526]

Of the three greats, Nadal is the weakest, still he has won 20 G.S, it's the result of his dedication and perseverance.

[@nicholaslim9684]

Federer is always the GOAT

[@jjrox3554]

In 2017, 17th seed with 17 Grand Slams

[@zingu8832]

JJRox the stars were aligned!

[@felixpereiraaraujo9945]

Grande Roger

[@abhilasharodrigo3396]

1:04 - Both of Wawrinka's shots there are out!

[@acerusher4859]

First was in Second was out

[@Molybdaenmornell]

There's a more detailed discussion of this above.

[@matthewkerr9433]

Can you please add the full match?

[@user-sb1vy7kc5z]

十分精彩的瑞士內战

[@SantoshKumar-dp9ee]

boss is back

[@borisbalta2542]

NOVAK FEDERER 27/23,RAFA FEDERER 24/16

[@mrglance1]

What’s with the crazy crash zoom motion camera? It’s quite sickening

[@uhsay1986]

cnt belive federer was ranked 17th in 2017 AO ???

[@peterpan3022]

he cameback from a 6 month injury break, thats why. he didnt play the second half of 2016

[@ajaykumarreddy8979]

Battle of backhands

[@user-sb1vy7kc5z]

Bravo

[@oldenvye6432]

If Federer wins the final and clinches his 18th it would seem to be the perfect time to retire. Even to his most hardcore fans it would be hard to deny it's been a rough 4 years with his peers Djokovic, Murray and others and really stepping up their game - That kind of younger, fiercer competition is probably too much even for the 'greatest of all time' to endure much longer...but part wants to see at how far he could ride this out - Reclaim number 1 and really go out at the top. I think it's a little unrealistic at this point but that would be a sight to see.

[@defjamblade]

oldenvye6432 stepping up their game? Stepping up would result them in the finals as we speak not being knocked out before quarterfinals

[@oldenvye6432]

I'm saying overall but they could be in a slump - Federer dominated the sport for so long before 2012 that others had to respond.

[@adityacapte]

Why are you so anxious to watch him retire ? Enjoy his game while it lasts. As for the 'Younger, fiercer competition', they aren't touching the big 4 level anytime soon. At least till 2019 season starts.

[@oldenvye6432]

I just don't think he can hold out for much longer but I'd like to see him prove me wrong - He's been my favourite player to watch for a decade.

[@vimalvenkat7628]

oldenvye6432 He just completed the Sunshine Double.. You want him to retire? He's genius, a legend, the GOAT.. He might even end up becoming world no. 1 again.

[@nazifabid5636]

BEL18VE

[@rahulfederer20]

Bel21eve

[@lordmoriyama1693]

Come on!

[@James-Cook]

In set won by Federer only point won by Federer when wawrinka won his sets also Federer points are showed

[@srikrishnarr6553]

Hope fedex delivers .......... waiting for this courier to deliver for quite sometime ......

[@sandipraa]

Please play your normal tennis, am sure you will clinch the 18th slams .... best of luck Roger......😊

[@aksingh3167]

He has won 20 now

[@dailyoptions7832]

Stan's bag said Stan The Man😅😅😅 4:29

[@federeroverdjokovic3064]

Federer > Djokovic

[@kuls43]

Calm down dude.. Everyone knows that Roger is GOAT :)

[@mewaitin4u15]

Federer Over Djokovic everybody knows that

[@Rocky-pz8px]

Federer Over Djokovic that's like stating the obvious 😎

[@valar_dohaeris7387]

Of course he is bro Djokovic is no where near Federer or Nadal

[@rallynub956]

Uhhhh KING NOVAK > Fed for sure mate

[@paulciteau8520]

… we really have to wait 3:35 for the 1st point of Waw… I like Federer, but god, what a blue eyed boyyy

[@r8r8r88]

I want to see some shot wawrinka is wining

[@ITSANILMAILME]

Am I right.. Wawrinka being only player in world have no fear of Roger Federer.

[@user-uh1dr3kj5o]

Giờ mik mới bt lùn á藍😅

[@matheuscampaninimughrabi5933]

5:02 if wanna have headaches

[@uckeasterndictaturessuppor6243]

Đoković #1

[@dipputy]

This videoshould be called all the points roger won

[@N0riab_Aliste]

5:02 what is this camera movement

[@celticsfanpl]

For me it looks terrific. :O

[@pauljohnson6019]

Isn't it funny, Fed has no problem with Wawinka, but can't solve Djokovic- at Grand Slams? Maybe he should hire Stan, as his sports psychologist, that should get him over the line, next time he plays him in a final, or semi final, if they meet, in the draw, next year!

[@all-rounderbro2728]

Stan its okay boy