Social Sophie Reviews: FEDERER: Twelve Final Days

Excerpt from Served with Andy Roddick Episode 25 - released on 6.25.24
Social Sophie joins the show to bring her review for the new documentary "Federer: Twelve Final Days". Did you watch the documentary? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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[@test-do1gc]

In awe of friendship and mutual respect between Rafa and Roger.

[@DavidLeiva-bi4gg]

Tennis values at its best :)

[@NowSmile4TheCamera]

REQUEST FOR ANDY: When Roger says he didn't give Novak the respect he deserved early on, he makes a comment about Novak's forehand grip. I think I know what he meant but I would love to have Andy give his perspective on it. Love the Served podcast. Loved the 12 days...cried multiple times. And what got me about it is the fact that Roger and Rafa somehow manage to be even greater humans than they are tennis pros -- which seems like an impossible ask. And they both do it so humbly. And I loved Andy's personal stories of Roger, too! Thanks so much!

[@wahn10]

I'm with Andy: As a longtime fan of the big 3 I maintain that if you love any one of these 3 players and know who they are, then you cannot disrespect any of the other 2. Otherwise you don't really respect your fave and you don't know tennis all that well.

[@andieolivia]

Try being an Alcaraz fan. Sinner fans are cutthroat. They’re worse than the Big 3 fans imo.

[@user-sw8yd5py2s]

@@andieolivia This is the type of stuff that makes the problem worse. There are toxic fans in any tennis fanbase, no reason to pretend like any group is particularly worse than the other. Real tennis fans appreciate anyone who plays good tennis, so try starting with that before being a fan of any player. No player is bigger than the game after all.

[@andieolivia]

@@user-sw8yd5py2s I actually like Jannik Sinner. I am not a fan of his game style. But he seems like a really nice guy. It’s his fans who come for me cause I’m an Alcaraz fan. But that’s what happens when you’re a super fan and you cannot appreciate your favourite player’s main rival. That’s why I’m comparing Sinner fans to the Big 3 fan base. It reminds me of Rafa and Novak fans to be honest.

[@neme6ben]

Dont respect nole so much, hes an amazing athlete dont get me wrong, but i cant stand him. Always thought he looked fake

[@ja-kl8rg]

As a Novak fan I respect Roger and Nadal game but as persons they are weak specially Roger

[@jeffbialowitz8615]

My fandom of Andy Roddick has grown exponentially since watching his podcasts..he is honest,raw,fair,passionate,insightful,thought provoking,unfiltered,and simply a decent and down to earth quality guy!

[@shongthoj]

most memorable part of the doc was Nadal complaining about Sonego's grunt 😆

[@bkatbamna]

and Matteo defending him 😄

[@Mr7Poz]

Best thing was actually showing Sonego late grunting 😂

[@endokuken1678]

@@bkatbamna He was defending him so hard too, even after it looked like Rafa had moved on, he was still trying to make his point lol

[@viniciusaquino3731]

I tought he was clompaining about Tiafoe

[@tusharsingh4543]

And him saying “f***ing Tiafoe”

[@raily9713]

The golden question here is... What on Earth did Roger say to nole that destroyed him and made him cry like a baby?

[@matd8653]

Yes! I was thinking the same thing. It was like the final scene of Lost in Translation.

[@FRodriguez_]

I thought he was faking it at first as a joke, but then I realized he could not stop crying. Would love to know as well!

[@cherylwee4216]

He said "thank you for everything ".

[@fahadhamid9017]

I can assume it. When Novak became a father for the first time, the first guy on tour he had a chat about fatherhood was Roger. And Novak at the Laver Cup 2022 said that he got the most emotional when his children came up. Now most likely the thing is that Roger would have said something about Novak's children that made him cry. Novak does get emotional when talking about his son. We saw that when he was doing his runner-up interview at Wimbledon 2023.

[@AndrewHealey]

The interesting thing is is that they don't actually like each other.​@@fahadhamid9017

[@Kenzie_Hill]

I cried 3 times watching 'Federer Final 12 Days'. Loved it and am so glad it was released. So many great gems to rewatch 🤗🎾❤️

[@kevinlakeman5043]

Only 3? But yeah, right there with ya. I teared up multiple times as well. For one, just for it being Federer saying goodbye as a player. But then seeing moments from his career that were key to me. Then finally, that Laver Cup tournament. After watching it, I watched him vs. Kyrgios in the 1st Laver Cup, in that insane match for all the marbles. Kyrgios never player better, but it was not enough against Federer's unbridled brilliance.

[@steveosaur]

As a tennis fan, this channel is a goldmine. Thanks, Andy!

[@minnchi5125]

I didn't know that even Djokovic cried until I saw this documentary. The locker room banter was also really fun to watch. Rogerrr Foreverrr! ❤❤❤

[@wormo5096]

Great to see you on A-rods chat Minn 🎉can’t wait to see the Fed doco. Cheers

[@minnchi5125]

@wormo5096 Hey Wormo! Nice seeing you here too! 😃 it's worth watching if you're a fan of Roger. I thought the documentary was too short! Lol. Anyways, let's party with Cam during wimby like we always do!! Woot woot lol 🙌🎊👍

[@wormo5096]

@@minnchi5125 cool cool minn.’😉hope the hours aren’t too brutal in your time zone.🔥

[@Aaron-fj1hl]

Great episode. Miss the roddick Federer matches, it was quite the time in tennis, courts were fast, everyone was younger, it was epic.

[@michall1727]

I would like to see Served episode with stories about Roger, that would be interesting

[@manganese333]

Nice review, Sophie! I watched it a few days ago. Cried all over again. 😭😭😭

[@Mastercreek]

Shocked that he would have a podcast on it without watching it🤷‍♂️

[@Saskobest]

its late for the toxic fans, might change when they get older and also Fed/Djo/Nad get older and nostalgia hits, but for now toxicity prevails. Its all about who was "better", who was "GOAT", who was more "respectful" etc, its zero-sum game.

[@Mavert83]

You are right Andy “ Respect wins “ well said

[@diegostalder9663]

Hey Roger, if you read that. Would be great fun if you joined Andy on the show. Have a little chat about the old times. Andy, bring the kitchen sink...

[@jugoslavnamljidjiu9021]

Andy thanks for you viewpoint about toxic fanbase, i was Roger fan but when Novak step in i have to change to Novak he is my country man and at beginings didnt like some stuff but now watch him today i understand he have very difficult start and today Novak is a hero for me but never loose respect for Federer and Nadal because them Noval become that he is today, Roger and Rafa have some bad moments but never lose deep respect for both i love tennis from late 80is my first player that i love is Edberg, love tennis love your players respect all, all we need is Love that is from 61 year old man

[@Batwam0]

Is Federer coming back to play this year’s Laver cup for Nadal’s send off?

[@OinkZI]

Possibly but it doesn’t seem like Nadal is certain he will retire this year

[@junj.20]

Great episode, Mr. Roddick!

[@swarsi12]

When r u going to get Federer on ?

[@a_goblue2023]

The Rafa and Rog parts got me 😭 Nothing will every compare to those two

[@user-el7ix4yy2j]

Hopefully you will also share your own view on the Roger Doc. once you watch it - Andy! Would be lovely to hear more of your Roger memories!

[@fretstain]

I thought she was kidding but it does actually have a clip of Andy at the start

[@bernardlanguillier65]

Great testimony Andy!!!

[@wking6159]

Roddick is awesome...so fun to listen to his take on things and love how real his takes are.

[@davidpatrickjones-mccain8302]

Such a great podcast. Well done.

[@hh22]

what is social sophies socials?

[@sridhar1729]

Hi Team Served, Any thoughts on Dr. Roger's Dartmouth Speech

[@VUK71]

I have been a fan of Novak Djokovic since 2007. You might remember Andy, that was the year where Novak won his second 1000 tournament in his career where he beat you, when you were number three in the world. Then Rafael Nadal, who is number two in the world. And then beat roger, when he was number one in the world. And throughout the entire time, I have heard so many people fight. But I would like you to go back into the archives at the semifinal between Rafa and Nadal and Novak Djokovic the broadcast in Montreal. You will notice at the beginning of the broadcast they put the camera on an image of the Spanish and Serbian flags side-by-side on display. That was because of myself and some fans of Rafael Nadal that were watching that night. We made an agreement as fans, we would not share when their player made a mistake, but we would share when our player got a point. And the next day those RAFA fans showed up for the roger Federer match and became TEAM Novak. The respect that you’re speaking of was demonstrated in Canada in Montreal, 2007. Look it up.

[@kristofferendresen6816]

cheers Andy! Youre a class act in your own and i appreciate your level of class in the way you hold yourself in life with youre wit and not just the knowledge on the sport but life in general! (aslo a very handsome man -.- keep killin it tiger! :)

[@mindrust8365]

Well said Roddick about respecting every talent

[@ja-kl8rg]

Roger became humble by losing. Novak became humble by winning. ❤

[@soheiladam7510]

that doesn't make any sense. did you smoke something before saying that or something.

[@ja-kl8rg]

@@soheiladam7510 did you like your comment boy 😂😂😂

[@AshleyKarys]

Aww the Rog-eh. 🩵 There will never be another like him. He played tennis like he invented the game.

[@Mick_7878]

“He played tennis like he invented the game.” Well said, and so true! He took it to a whole new level. Always the GOAT IMO.

[@AshleyKarys]

@@Mick_7878 He’s simply the best!

[@wormo5096]

Agreed Ash., a true gentleman genius 🎉

[@AshleyKarys]

@@wormo5096 Wormooooo! Yes he’s one of the best to ever pick up a racquet imho!

[@jamievidd775]

It was a great documentary. Really enjoyed it.

[@ariurip3751]

Andy stories make me cry

[@danielnaville]

Novak breaks down at the sight of Fed's children breaking down

[@dogpampi]

Fans who respect before the sport and after the persons r the best fans, im agree Andy

[@joshcharlat850]

RESPECT RULES!!!

[@courtneyterteling8963]

I feel like Andy Roddick is this elite tennis player/podcaster with a gorgeous wife. Yet, he is this super everyday cool guy! Michael Flatly! ROFL! “It goes in I don’t know how it goes out.” lol😂

[@garrusv]

“Fucking Tiafoe..” I see Nadal’s English has improved 😂 and classy by Roger to not include that shot by Tiafoe straight at him at net. Given the circumstance, that was completely uncalled for. There were many other shots available to play.

[@siouzsie]

I do think fans are allowed their opinions and their favourite players. Fans don’t have to get toxic about it but Mr Roddick emotions are the major part of fandom and you do actually need the fans in sport so don’t get sanctimonious about it.

[@kenray9692]

What did he say to Novak that made him cry??

[@jamievidd775]

You’ll have to ask Roger.

[@RotcivVanDahl]

He’s probably really good at this thing. 😂 Best comment of the last decade.

[@ThetennisDr]

Imo roddick Federer nadal Djokovic Murray and many more should go back.on tour and play ball.... 😂....

[@danschannel169]

A-Rod nails the online fan level.

[@olgadottir1528]

I haven't seen it and I am not sure I really want. I cried when Federer retired, not because of respect, just my empathy with a crying man saying good bye to something he loved. Does the documentary show new facts or has it been made just to make people cry again? Any other purpose than to earn money? It would be great if Andy had Federer talking about how to change a cry-baby/ bad youngster court attitude to one of the most humble and elegant on tour. This would probably help the sport more than sharing private moments with families...

[@jamievidd775]

Most of us fans are normal. Only some of the stupid fools feel the need to bash players.

[@simonrice7137]

100 % agree with Andy re some tennis fans toxic culture. If you love tennis then love the players too

[@_PURAVIDA]

I caught that Roger said something very personal to Djokovic but did Djokovic cry afterwards? I missed that. He was cold and stoic same as always. 😐

[@v0dkaufq1]

why havent you watched it yet ? doing a review without watching it is odd

[@CHillTennisEntertainment]

I haven't watched the Laver Cup since 2019. It's been downgraded into a pointless exhibition. No ranking points, no prestige. What's the point of watching it?

[@virtualyme7659]

☮️💜

[@kingoftennis94]

2nd

[@Milkydrummer]

Why did a non tennis fan review this to an audience of tennis fans? I tuned in for Andy’s thoughts on it…

[@AndrewHealey]

I seem to be the only person who didn't like it, I'm a massive Federer fan but found the documentary pointless, most the footage I'd already seen when watching the laver cup, I was really bored

[@hiwayman981]

Yeah, the Laver Cup footage has been available for nearly the past two years, so really nothing new there. What I did like was the in the beginning of the documentary, footage of Roger at his home, with his family and friends/representatives with him as he was going to make the announcement, and then the ride into Zurich as it was raining that day in Switzerland. For me, seeing tennis players' lives behind the scenes has always been the real treat; I was fortunate enough at a coach's conference some years ago to have been able to walk through the "tunnel" from inside Arthur Ashe Stadium onto the main show court (in November; no tournaments going on at the time). The quiet and stillness had an aura as the walkway literally exploded upward and outward toward the 23,000 fans' seats in the arena - it was memorable. I recall the cameras following Andy Murray through the hallways and passages that wind through Centre Court at Wimbledon in 2013 when he'd become the first British man to hoist the trophy in over seven decades at the time. And in what was probably Roger's greatest slam event win, in Melbourne in 2017 over his arch-rival, Rafa Nadal, how the TV crew was waiting for him just off the court at Rod Laver Arena as he was joined by Mirka, and they shared a very heartfelt embrace/kiss, celebrating in a way in which only family can understand, that was every bit as special as that match win was, at least for me.

[@AndrewHealey]

@@hiwayman981 I agree but that was such a small part of this documentary, I actually agree with many of the mainstream critics that reviewed this, you didn't really learn anything and the endless press junkits and awkward interactions with other players wasn't fun to watch.

[@matd8653]

@@hiwayman981 I am with you. The everyday footage and relations with Mirka, kids, his folks etc, was the best parts for me.

[@eaglewinnings8003]

Social Sophie might want to try some eye drops. What in the world is going on with her eyes?

[@ServedPodcast]

I’m a nervous blinker okay

[@zaighamriaz4865]

​@@ServedPodcastI didn't notice anything weird with your eyes. BTW, girl your eyes are beautiful !

[@jjmah7]

Mistake having this chick on the show here. She brought absolutely nothing to the table lol

[@robertk2007]

I don't like Novak. I prefer Roger. His personality and demeanor is all class

[@ja-kl8rg]

Roger called Novak rabbit,cheater disrespected his parents, called Novak lucky winner. Novak never said anything bad about Roger. As we say in Serbia Roger doesn't deserve to clean Novak shoes .

[@Shoelacer1]

You rabbit ​@@ja-kl8rg

[@eddiethomas7948]

Why does Andy feel compelled to use the F-bomb to make points? It's just not necessary. He's so compelling when he speaks and then undermines himself with poorly placed profanity. If he can somehow control the urge to incessantly cuss, he'll be an elite podcaster.

[@jayp123]

I think you'll find that almost every podcast has cursing. That's the whole point of a podcast, to be candid and unfiltered. It's not like a talk show on a tv network

[@orjyazm]

He doesn’t feel compelled to say it, he just doesn’t feel compelled to NOT say it, to cater to overly sensitive individuals such as yourself. Roddick is a treasure, let the man drop some swear words here and there, and mean while you can keep living your life without anybody micromanaging you (except me, of course)

[@MrOsmanaujiram]

Andy’s just great!

[@tennisforever1282]

Federer and Nadal are my favorite players and I had high expectations for this documentary, but I found it boring. Maybe I expected too much. There weren't any insights or anything new.