The Week Roger Federer REINVENTED Tennis Again

[@martakavak457]

Miss him so much ❤🐐🇨🇭

[@MhmdElsayed-k8s]

Me too😢😢❤

[@yangwarren9954]

Goat? Not fair for Novak Nadal and Sampras. 😂

[@andreaho]

@@yangwarren9954 GOAT is not just about statistics. Roger and Nadal are considered GOAT because their competition pushes tennis to another level.

[@pawshands9706]

Yup, Roger is the one and only...The only true GOAT❤

[@albertturner1039]

Yup - same!

[@cineastik8220]

Jesus Christ, some shots are beyond comprehensible… this man‘s highlight reels are endless…

[@benkochess5334]

Fed is the greatest tennis player by a long way, miss watching him, he had every possible shot at any moment. Just sublime and a great winner of course. The greatest inspiration possible.

[@reneahuactzin1217]

that week federer was unstoppable. impressive how easy it looked to play like that. it seems effortless.

[@Cerph]

His talent was on a uniquely different level.

[@Lukic-bb1qs]

Schwartzman was such a fighter. Even on indoor with his height was a tricky opponent

[@Thebtfgame]

​@Videos-sobre-punhos-e-rodasThat's sad

[@Laifeide]

Schwartzman grunts like a Ferrari, if you ever watch him playing close.

[@vijayendranvijay4538]

Roger is untouchable on fast hard courts

[@razoo911]

if he play at his best is untouchable in every court even on clay, his skills it's too much for the opponent, it was so fun to watch him play even when he had bad days was fun anyway there was something of magic in his tennis style

[@BobAndersen-v2q]

Some players will break every record he have,,, But he'll still be the true GOAT in tennis,,

[@DLH-zw3lx]

No one is close to breaking many of his records-- 1. 237 straight weeks at world number 1 2. 5 straight Wimbledons and 5 straight US Opens 3. 65 straight grass wins (very few grass tournaments are held every year) 4. 10 straight slam finals 5. 24 straight semi finals.

[@jays1752]

@@DLH-zw3lx Best grass court player of all time. Yeah I know Djokovic beat him a bunch at the end at Wimbledon but he was past his prime. They also slowed the courts down intentionally to suit Novak and Nadal's game after Federer had developed a style based on the courts being played on and balls used during his developmental years. He won't get the GOAT title because of his lack of majors relative to his two main rivals and that's a shame because over all he was the better player and far more pleasurable to watch.

[@yugiboy-uk680]

@@DLH-zw3lx I think it's fair to say RF had one of if not the most consistent peak in tennis history especially from the beginning 2004-end of 2007. 11 Slams accrued out of a possible 16 played. 68.75% Plus two French open finals played and two semi finals made. If not for Nadal and an inspired performance from safin in Australia in 2005 he'd have probably made it 12-13 slams during this period. Even though 2008 was considered a bad year for him three finals made with one win plus a Semi final following it up in 2009 with all four finals made and winning two of them. 14 out of a possible 24 slams won from 2004-end of 2009 winning nearly 60% of the slams across a 6 year period in tennis is extraordinary. Just a remarkable spell of consistency across all of the slams

[@Codesta]

The NEO backhand

[@Thebtfgame]

At its finest

[@Cerph]

Roger was so talented, he wore down his opponents mentally, even before he wore them down physically. He would hit winners off his opponent's "winners". Insane talent.

[@senorgato70]

I love how Roger "figured it out" against Nadal. He won 6 of their last 7 matches (there was an 8th but it was a walkover for Roger), with the only loss at the FO. And 4 of those wins were in 2017 when Nadal regained the #1 ranking. The key was Roger robbed Nadal of time. He never left the baseline during rallie and took the ball so early, giving Nadal little time to prepare for the next shot. And Roger played riskier tennis earlier in the rallies.

[@vijayendranvijay4538]

Rafa's minus point is,when someone hits very hard to his forehand again and again, he starts dropping the ball short cross court which is when opponent take charge..Novak exposed it since 2011 and roger figured it out late in his career...For roger to take the ball so early and rip it, is extremely difficult but he makes it look so easy

[@senorgato70]

@@vijayendranvijay4538 Yes, Roger taking away the extra split seconds from Rafa became the true key for him at the end of his career. This is also part of the reason why Rafa has been successful outside of clay since many courts, including Wimbledon and the AO, have slowed down the game where it gives Rafa those extra split seconds he needs. There were years where the USO courts played slower than other years, as well.

[@youssefmohamedsoliman9464]

@@vijayendranvijay4538Rodger didn’t figure it out late he just couldn’t do anything back then as Rafa was just spamming top spins to his backhand which he later fixed in 2017 that’s why Rafa had problems facing him

[@yangwarren9954]

It take Federer almost his whole career to figure out😂 it seems Novak is smarter😊

[@youssefmohamedsoliman9464]

@@yangwarren9954 no he knew but he couldn’t do anything as Rafa would just spam to his backhand when he corrected it Rafa lost every single game after that year against him

[@andreaho]

Nobody ever comes close to his brilliant attributes: elegance, creativity, fast-paced playing, and wise shot selection.

[@jays1752]

and no grunting, imagine that?

[@90253618]

The one and only Roger Federer, stroke maker, genius and tennis legend. The most complete tennis champion we'll respected and loved in and out of court. ❤️

[@damianbyrne1664]

Insane level, and the guy was 37!

[@imateapot51]

All those amazing shots and the first set went to a tie breaker.

[@Thebtfgame]

Schwartzman 🔥

[@simnitto]

I have tears in my eyes

[@WilliamHarrisReynolds]

relax buddy goddamn

[@Cool12_782]

Like wise I miss Roger Federer,he is a wonder

[@robn7777777]

If grace, beauty and creativity count for anything, he has to be the greatest in the modern era of men's tennis.

[@anthonys.3129]

The change of racket was instrumental to his success after his return from injury. It must have felt so much better

[@jays1752]

Thank you! No one understands how important this was! People don't realize Federer was using the equivalent of a wooden racket circa 1965 vs Connors metal frame circa 1975 .He basically handicapped himself for well over a decade and STILL was right there with these two legends. When he changed he showed me at least (and probably a lot of his peers) that he was the single most talented player to ever play.

[@lyttlefat3393]

2006, 2007, 2009, 2017 were so unbelievable years for Roger.

[@paulelverstone8677]

Just joyous to watch. 36yrs old and a resurgent Fed stormed 2017. My favourite season of his since 2005...

[@ymalnn]

Federer 2017! It was tennis like magic. This will happen again perhaps in 100 years.

[@UGRdelver]

2017 Federer is peak performance. Aggresive all court action, hitting early before opponent can react, the best serve by non-Giants, more importantly Neo-backhand is icing on the cake. He blasted numerous backhands even Nadal's forehand cannot answer

[@rl_danny]

Hats off to those few who gave him a fight...

[@d_bikersound2627]

That year Roger returned to his god level of the mid-2000s (for some he even surpassed it). I don't understand how many specialists don't consider his backhand the best in history. They usually put Wawrinka as number 1. Obviously Stan's backhand was the most powerful, but for me, that power was achieved only by playing it as if it were a backhand drive, especially parallel. On the other hand, Federer's backhand was something else, he played it in every possible or impossible way, including his variations with the backhand slide. Achieving winners with that shot from any position, height, power, overhit, that no other player could replicate or anticipate. Let justice be done, also the best backhand shot in history is Roger's.

[@gamejester.]

Agreed! Roger takes the ball really early while Wawrinka stands far back so he has time to for a big backswing generating lots of power. If Wawrinka stood where Federer does, he wouldn't be as effective. Federer has the best 1 handed backhand while still taking the ball early.

[@d_bikersound2627]

@@gamejester. Exactly that's it.

[@jays1752]

The reason he returned to his god-like level is because he finally upgraded his equipment. He was always the best, was just playing with one hand tied behind his back. But yes, his backhand is magical. Unfortunately it would abandon him quite often because of its need for absolute precision.

[@michaelbassey1993]

Wawrinka's backhand is the best in history...

[@emmyelijah7395]

Roger is just an insane talent and we're lucky to have witnessed him in our lifetimes.

[@BrianDennington]

Growing up I never new how long a match could really last? I respect the sport more than I ever have!

[@Emil-Roma]

It’s just impossible. Some of those angles shouldn’t exist.

[@lgeiger]

Casual one handed backhand topspin volley passing shot from the baseline... That was the first time I ever saw that shot. Usually nobody would never try that. For him it looked so natural. He really did reinvent tennis again that week...

[@alaajoumaa8276]

Magical Roger

[@juliusnyny]

A master at work!!! He will be sorely missed.

[@byrondewhaus1750]

I don’t care how many players get more slams than Roger. I don’t care how many pundits name someone else as the best player ever. All I know is, that in the 50+ years I’ve been watching, playing and loving the sport called tennis, Roger Federer was the greatest, most graceful, most sporting, most innovative, most perfect player and athlete I’ve ever had the privilege & honour to watch. In sport no nearer to a god has any other mortal reached. Thank you, Maestro - you have provided us with unmatched beauty and awe.❤️🇬🇧🇨🇭🇬🇧🇨🇭❤️

[@pawshands9706]

Roger was the only player that could half volley Nadal's crazy dipping spins and hit flick winners , consistently too.

[@ricclee8559]

It was probably one of those days, where everything was working for Roger, feet felt light, all the offense n defensive shots were working, nothing was wrong, the perfect week for Roger.. Cant say the same during his SF at the AO of 2016 & 2020

[@koooorn1]

SF of AO 16 was the only GS match that I felt joker actually dominated Fed and 20 the first set Roger should have won by 6-2 but then again and later he was injured

[@geraldmcgee-pf4lh]

And when the season seemed over after the U.s Open flop Federer showed us once again why he is the GOAT

[@antoniofedre5923]

Veder giocare un giocatore a quel modo dev'essere stata una cosa spettacolare! Ma Federer è stato un tennista spettacolare nell'arco di tutta la sua carriera: IRRIPETIBI,E. Buongiorno

[@MarcyTrinidad]

Truly Amazing at that age!!

[@BrianDennington]

Some young buck is learning to play tennis right now and his coach is showing him videos of Roger.

[@ryaniam22]

This hardcourt was fast as hell. Look how dominant Roger is when the courts are fast and his amazing aggressive angles don't allow the baseline returners that extra time to even get in the point. Rafa and Novak got dominated on courts like this before tennis slowed everything down to creat a more competitive big 3 vs just Roger.

[@gamejester.]

So true! The tour slowed down the courts to Roger proof tennis just as golf tried to do with Tiger Woods.

[@slam5]

so true. a lot of shots he hit so hard that his opponent doesn't have the time to MOVE much less than returning it. if you are nowhere close to the ball, it won't be going back. Look at a few of the shots against Gasquet, he had not moved when the ball was passing him. He looked completely dejected.

[@starrosborne7839]

Roger always was the ultimate shot maker

[@kenbelasco8087]

I miss him big tym altho I live in Gva,Switzerland

[@loria7043]

Fed hitting a tennis ball is a beautiful thing ❤ Miss him 💔

[@GarrusDeWitt]

Nadal has that smoldering relentlessness. Djokovic has that unbreakable mindset. But man...Federer's artistry on the court was and is still truly unparalleled.

[@Calais10]

what a year to be alive 🙌🏻

[@stevenblumenberg3834]

woooaaaaahhhh…..WOOOAAAaaahhhh….woooAahhhHhh…WoaaAAAaahhh

[@juliasilva-ef9mq]

Do you have the federer vs kukushkin match from Basel 2015? Thanks.

[@sep1ol]

that is just absolutely ridiculous

[@OriginalKarasu]

maaaannnnnnnn i miss roger and dominic ;'(

[@ismayilmohammed9462]

God knows how long it's going to take to see a new Roger we were lucky enough to see a Bjorn Borg a Stefan Edberg, a Boris Becker, Andray Agassi. Or a pet Sampras. Out off all Roger is cuter composed and unique. A great human being.

[@Kidgloves1984]

Shot making masterclass..

[@olafgonzalez9233]

Podrias volver a subir el video de Federer 2017 ? The season comeback

[@LêNgọcSơn-r8r]

Ai sẽ đánh được như a. Hay là qua lại cho ai khoẻ thì ăn

[@crystalizzeable]

Absolute magic

[@johnmalihi6045]

when was this? If he's still able to play like this he should make a come back.

[@douglasgantt9548]

Still a top notch player

[@SkyreeXScalabar]

Remember when Retired Federer put Schwartzman on his top 5 best server?

[@taopaille-paille4992]

What do you mean ?

[@knightatthecrossroads222]

First set in tiebreak but it looked like Roger won all the points......I know that video is about Roger but could have been also generous to his opponent...😉

[@Thebtfgame]

Hahahaha Schwartzman was amazing. Hats off

[@HandsomeCat-we2dq]

Unreal!

[@koooorn1]

Indeed 17 was something really different the neo backhand was so strong and too bad joker dint face him this season

[@markctaylormade]

How many clean winners can one man possibly hit in one tournament?

[@rfaninshanghai1846]

In fact, compared with the Australian Open, Federer's movement has declined greatly, especially in the match with Del Potro, but his hitting rhythm on fast courts in 2017 was really unbelievable.

[@JiraiyaSama86]

Unless I'm mistaken, funky styles of tennis like Dolgopolov and Tomic just don't seem to really faze Federer. Except maybe Santoro. Someone else want to comment on that?

[@RahulAgrawal-q3q]

It seems like other players don't hit enough in the empty spaces away from their opponents. Fed does it so well.

[@slam5]

No wonder Kyrgios said Federer makes him think that he doesn't know how to play tennis..

[@neoroman0510]

The year of the invincible Neo Backhand

[@sep1ol]

the GOAT plays very close to the court with powerful shots his peasant opponents just don't have enough time or energy to defend against that incredible reactions and accuracy to pull that off though, that's why is so impressive

[@LêNgọcSơn-r8r]

Đỉnh cao mãi đỉnh

[@myshepspud1]

Do you know how Nole is in a weak era? Del Potro is still around and further along than the younger no namers I didn't recognise.

[@NN-zf7np]

Point at 8:32 ..when Federer hits that winner, TV loses track of the ball completely. No matter how slow you play the video, you can't see the ball.

[@jays1752]

Very few people realize Roger played with what was already an almost antiquated racket head when he turned pro. He only changed a year or two prior to this tournament and you can see the results. He stubbornly resisted going to the larger head size despite the fact that his rivals were using them for over a decade. Never understood that at all. He had his reasons, I've heard him talk about it, but it's pretty obvious he was just being stubborn. He wanted to beat everyone with inferior equipment. I guess it made it more poignant for him. But he potentially would've won a LOT more if he had changed sooner. His head to head after the racket change vs Nadal is eye opening. Other than a clay court match or two, Nadal was clearly the inferior player in Feds late career, despite being quite a bit younger (in tennis years) and going on to win I think 3 or 4 more majors after Roger was affectively done from the knee problems.

[@dhruv5623]

Man he's making the opponent look so dumb. What are these shots??!!!! What intuition, what timing!!!

[@pierrehooker]

so fast ! so clever ! unbelievable touch and style

[@bogdantirea6085]

This was better than Wavrinka because had more topspin and better angles.

[@mehdibennani9481]

Federer si quality on tennis…the ZIDANE of tennis you can won 15 ballon d’or but you can’t Play like Zidane

[@newmanstorm]

when was this game?

[@meronsohanse]

Best we have go give it to Djokovic but greatest still remains Federer....

[@waqaschaudhry6481]

The man who made tennis look ridiculously easy and pleasing to the eye. The next gen players are just pushers relying on other' UEs with no attacking mindset which makes the sport boring

[@warriorson7979]

Lol.... The first 2 minutes of the video makes it seem like Roger completely dominated Schwartzman, and yet the score was 6-6....😑🙄😒

[@jazzyrampras2384]

2017 Fed - Beast mode of Federer!!!

[@drkarenbukharibukhari9931]

I love to have a husband like Roger fedrixk

[@jennisonb37]

Only showing Fed's winners makes it seem like the matches were all super lopsided when they were actually close and competitive.

[@Quality_Culture]

But Schwartzmann played great.

[@jkj1459]

❤

[@Inspiration_Connect]

Federer AI with out AI...un. real

[@acadieux000]

If God played tennis, Fed would bet him 😂

[@mnztr1]

Tennis just lacks drama and magnitude without big 3 ..and esp Fed. It was such a privilage to be a tennis fan during this era. I don't stay up at 3 am to watch any of the current guys. 😪😪

[@controretro]

Djokovic = Porsche 918 Spyder Nadal = McLaren P1 Federer = LaFerrari Rod Laver = McLaren F1

[@Inspiration_Connect]

RF's reactionary tennis was inhuman

[@alexcortez3007]

I stopped watching tennis since Roger retired. It’s really no longer the fun.

[@estel6137]

How do people see his game and are like, yeah Djokovic and nadal are better, none of them could produce the angles the returns the volleys his footwork and his serve, let alone at 37 take a look at how Djokovic and nadal are doing now at 37 and 38

[@CopR8r]

fed fans : "doesnt count, he was past his prime" LOL anyway, When the cat's away, the mice will play -> never been so true

[@mohammadcr7113]

Couldn't you just enjoy the tennis or even skip the video and shut your fuck up. If Novak showed up anytime in 2017. Fed would've annihilated him. Watch this tournament and any other after Wimbledon 2018 and you'll know the difference between a player in his prime and a player past it

[@kingoftennis94]

Wtf is this

[@MergeManny]

Nah I’d win

[@drnirmalraj2456]

2017.. The year djokovic went into hiding.. Lol 😂

[@gamejester.]

I hate how he conveniently withdrew against Berdych at Wimbledon. Wanted to see Roger humiliate him

[@Holyspace305]

​@@gamejester.40-15😂😂😂

[@Holyspace305]

There's no need for him to hide from federer he owns him all the time he injured his wrist kid

[@Holyspace305]

​@@gamejester.He had a wrist injury kid

[@Holyspace305]

​@@gamejester.Who got owned in 3 wimbledon finals

[@Ruataism]

Federer is always awesome until he met Novak

[@RLstavista]

Schwarzman gives me hope because we're the same height