Dertray oh yeah you can still use it but some people might give you a funny look and correct you. But yes people will definitely understand what you’re saying.
Federer just has/had such a great serve. It’s a luxury to have a serve as great as his, at his height. I don’t know if this somehow made him so relaxed that he then became so graceful also. To me, there is nothing to explain how anyone could play this great, yet so relaxed. Everyone would like to play this great, or even look this great playing, but there is only one RF.
McDonald is surely one of the most talented US tennis players at the moment. I watched the match he played against Dan Evans of the UK at the Australian Open this year and I think his fitness/stamina let him down after being 2-0 in sets, and completely out playing his opponent. If he can stay injury free, I think, and hope, he does well when competitions resume.
htmlman1 in private practice maybe. This practice is more to get a feel of the court, I think. I’m sure Fed pays a lot more detail to his form and technique in the private and serious trainings.
This was when Federer had the back issues before the 2017 US open. Federer was only testing his back in this practice session. I was told he didn’t want to run down any balls or really try to hard due to the fact that his back wasn’t holding up very well. Roger is only going like 20% in this practice session.
dude everyone is learning, lay the fuck off the guy. as a community you should be supporting him. at one point you were in the same shoes - thats why practice is a thing you moron
Some may thing Federer isn’t training hard but from what I see, Federer is using this practice session as a way to analyze McDonald’s game. At this point, Mackenzie was a real threat on tour. There’s no reason for Roger to physically exert himself. Saving energy for the match.
ProTennisPhotos - thank you for all your uploads... these are great training tools! One observation on this and some other videos - I think they're edited a little too "tight", especially for point play, which is sometimes very quick. It feels like I don't get the chance to really observe the point play and it goes by too fast. I think leaving just 1-2 seconds extra before and after each transition will make it feel a lot smoother.
Maybe it’s the editing but for his standard I don’t think Federer looked very good here. There’s a court level video of the 2004 US Open quarterfinal with Agassi I watched a few days ago that was just insanely good hitting.
He was injured here, in his back. That’s why he skipped Cincinnati two weeks before. You can see in his serve how he’s almost not using his legs, only his arm. He is trying to protect his back.
15 months later he gives the world #3 a fight for his life in a photofinish 5 set match @aussies i didnt know mckenzie, but after seeing 3 balls of him form a 3 year old college match i researched him, he will be top 10 for shure,
I mean it's beyond relaxed; it's just lazy. Don't like to say it, but his play here is abysmal. You'd think the guy is outside the top 100. But he has so much raw talent I guess he can afford to be somewhat lazy in practice. He nevertheless plays like a god in actual matches.
Aleph Null man lol he isn’t even trying in this video and still beating McDonald. This is when he is just chilling, imagine when he plays super serious. Oh dear
@@DigitalAthlete He knew that at 15 beating my ass at the orange bowl in miami, he simply knew and you could tell he knew. Vinciguerra ( my countryman ) told me I had a chance to beat him before the match lol 2,5 years later I turn on tv he is sydney OG semi and a few months later basel quarters and on it goes...:)
Federer is like a Ferrari or Lamborghini -- he fine-tunes himself during these practices, rather than going all-out. In contrast, McDonald was putting a bit into the practice. Different pros practice differently; there is no one-size-fits-all method.
zach.ary. More like he's not putting full effort towards a practice match with some 100+ ranked player.. look at the speed of his serves and unforced errors.. he doesn't care!
He might use a pro stock racquet which is totally different than the retail racquets we normally buy. They just have the same paint jobs of certain racquets
I don’t like this racquet, 97”. Wilson had to made 95” on the base of the old frame for Roger. They thought more people would buy the bigger head size. Yes, if the racquet wasn’t bs.
Federer did well against the legend, Mackie Mcdonald
HA
Michel Ramirez yeah legend of nowhere hahaha
other way around son
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Fish Buddy you obviously didn’t get the joke
Mackie taking it easy on this old man whomever he is
Dertray I don’t think they’ve ever played. Also nice new word you made up there. I might use it.
Dertray well you used the rules correctly, just not a word we use. But I’m sure you could get away with it online.
Dertray tennistically isn’t a word but you used the adjective form correctly. We just don’t have that for that word.
Dertray oh yeah you can still use it but some people might give you a funny look and correct you. But yes people will definitely understand what you’re saying.
Dertray you too man. And try not to use that word very often 😂
This Federer guy seems promising, a player to follow in the future.
This Federer guy seems pretty good. If he keeps this up he could win a grand slam one day.
Federer just has/had such a great serve. It’s a luxury to have a serve as great as his, at his height. I don’t know if this somehow made him so relaxed that he then became so graceful also. To me, there is nothing to explain how anyone could play this great, yet so relaxed. Everyone would like to play this great, or even look this great playing, but there is only one RF.
he makes it look so easy, but all of us who play tennis in real life know how tough it really is
fantastic quality; how i wish all videos on RUclips were so sharp; thanks!
Federer over there being chill while Mackenzie McDonald working hard
This Federer guy is alright, but he's no Mackie McDonald
What
Bruh, Federer hits every shot like he didnt use any power, but those rallies are faster than most amateur's practice pace
@9:28 is a good example showing that Roger is the most talented player of all time. The ease with which he angles that BH overhead is brilliant. FEDR!
not that hard to do unless you're a casual
@@rusty935 LOL, idiot.
@TvRF I'll whoop yo dum ah on the court
@@rusty935He does that so consistently and with so much ease. Other players look like warriors. Their backlift is so stiff
McDonald is surely one of the most talented US tennis players at the moment. I watched the match he played against Dan Evans of the UK at the Australian Open this year and I think his fitness/stamina let him down after being 2-0 in sets, and completely out playing his opponent. If he can stay injury free, I think, and hope, he does well when competitions resume.
Wow fed looks like a junior here against McDonald
Bodybuilding Fanatic cause McDonald is going at about 50% and Federer at about 5%
5:39 Federer hits 2-hander wooow
it looks also beautiful in 2-hander ahah
scrash landicoot nah it doesn’t
Federer footwork and timing is sublime
My favorite player is in red !!
5:38 Federer two handed backhand
Man, is the best training match that I saw in this year.
10:29 when your first instinct is to hook the guy, but then you remember it's Roger.
Chris Nyholm just hook him anyway.
I thought I played the sport of tennis. Then I watch Fed and realize for 30 years I've played something else.
Hahaha ikr!
Great practice with Nishikori!
samshafique1 how you're getting 16 thumbs up is beyond me...
dick!
Some very amusing shots in this video, that cheeky forehand punt, that last brilliant drop shot defense to Mackie net rushing, really cool stuff!
These guys keep practicing like this and they may make it some day
It’s infuriating how easy Fed makes the game look.
You'll notice Fed sprays a ton of balls during his practice points/sets. He actually makes way, way more errors than in a 'normal' set.
This Federer kid looks like a NextGen star of the near future
I’m more afraid of Federer’s slice than top spin backhand.
6:41 who needs isner serve when u got mackie mcfckingDonald
When Federer practices, do you think he uses reference tapes of himself to perfect his form?
htmlman1 in private practice maybe. This practice is more to get a feel of the court, I think. I’m sure Fed pays a lot more detail to his form and technique in the private and serious trainings.
100% effort from McDonald, 20% effort from Federer
true
you know what's more scarry than his strokes?his understanding of the game/angles and spins/
My hitting partner played McDonald back in the junior tournaments. Those guys are still young. I'm old. 🤣
How exciting for Mackie to play against Roger. Very cool.
5:40 fed double handed backhand
only this angle you can see how high the ball clear the Net. the over head angles you think the ball move really fast but its not the case
This was when Federer had the back issues before the 2017 US open. Federer was only testing his back in this practice session. I was told he didn’t want to run down any balls or really try to hard due to the fact that his back wasn’t holding up very well. Roger is only going like 20% in this practice session.
AAS WAWI Really? I thought he was going full out like it was a Wimbledon final.
I wonder whether he wears any back support, or if it would help.... like a copperfit or something.
@@jainilajmera9997 LOOOOL
Damn Roger plays tennis like it's a damn video game. For me it's like climbing Everest just to get 5 balls in a row
He's also been playing all of his life
dude everyone is learning, lay the fuck off the guy. as a community you should be supporting him. at one point you were in the same shoes - thats why practice is a thing you moron
Thank you for the vid!
Such an awesome experience for McDonald!
Some may thing Federer isn’t training hard but from what I see, Federer is using this practice session as a way to analyze McDonald’s game. At this point, Mackenzie was a real threat on tour.
There’s no reason for Roger to physically exert himself. Saving energy for the match.
Mackie was outside the top 100 when they practiced...
McDonald was never a threat to Roger.
damn, he is really knifing those bh slices. Awesome shot!
At 10:20...when a 90 mph serve can psych out even the best players in the world...
Looks like Mackie was playing 120% and The GOAT couldn't be bothered to give a fudge..
This Federer guy won't manage to win a slam with so many errors
Yeah maybe a Major if he's lucky
5 months later, he won AO
tennis in 4K, this is the stuff!
was this a practice early in the tournament right after he injured his back? Awesome video btw!
Not sure but I'd believe it. His lower back looks really stiff and uncomfortable.
Serve’s forme near the Kei Nishikori for Macdonald
What was going on with Fed that day lol
he was justing being a legend.
pros have the dilemma where if they go all out and lose, they might embarrass themselves, not that mackie isn't a pro
@ 10:52 Federer is like "ok kid...you are not my caliber..."
AMAZIN!
Who is this Federer Guy??
Hello which camera you use making video so nice?
and the classic vs Burguer King?
Ahem* debt* ahem
ProTennisPhotos - thank you for all your uploads... these are great training tools! One observation on this and some other videos - I think they're edited a little too "tight", especially for point play, which is sometimes very quick. It feels like I don't get the chance to really observe the point play and it goes by too fast. I think leaving just 1-2 seconds extra before and after each transition will make it feel a lot smoother.
12:28 pls that point
was hoping this would be a vid of fed macking on some burgies
7:20 . Six mistakes followed xd
mcdonalds serve technique is fkn on point
12:32 What skills!!!
Maybe it’s the editing but for his standard I don’t think Federer looked very good here. There’s a court level video of the 2004 US Open quarterfinal with Agassi I watched a few days ago that was just insanely good hitting.
It's 2017 Federer. The GOAT level.
Federer is known to not give a fuck during practice or warm up. He plays super duper loose. Saves the effort for match play
He was injured here, in his back. That’s why he skipped Cincinnati two weeks before. You can see in his serve how he’s almost not using his legs, only his arm. He is trying to protect his back.
Federer vs Thiem would have been a great match at US Open 17
Macdonald has very good hands
15 months later he gives the world #3 a fight for his life in a photofinish 5 set match @aussies
i didnt know mckenzie, but after seeing 3 balls of him form a 3 year old college match i researched him, he will be top 10 for shure,
woswas denni learn to write properly bro!
Roger seems to be missing way much more (especially his returns) in this particular practice than he would normally.
OH NO!!!!!!!!!! PANIC TIME :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O Who do we call?? An ambulance? The fire department? The Ghost Busters? D: D: D:
@@johnjeffers1524 When was the last time u were sober
He had a back injury here
Which camera do you use? Great video 👌
Not sure what you guys were watching. It's clear that Federer is playing half speed and that his talent level is miles beyond McDonald's.
yeah we all didn't know beforehand that federer, a 20 time slam champion is more talented than mackie mcdonald
Not sure about McDonalds, bu Burguer King is obviously better than Federer.
@@srkucrickk LMAOOOO
federer：get me a cheeseburger
Mcdonald I would like fish berger 1 set
Good one bruh
Thanks for sharing
Watching Roger hit is quite mezmarizing...
09:27 thats sick
The only time I hit a shot like that was on accident, but Federer just does it like it's nothing
Beautiful!
Federer in 7 seconds JAJA7:36-7:43
Your camera vision is soooooooo beautiful.
Same guy who used to be on UCLA!!!!!
Only serve can make everything, so easy 😂
Can Federer be any more relaxed
I mean it's beyond relaxed; it's just lazy. Don't like to say it, but his play here is abysmal. You'd think the guy is outside the top 100. But he has so much raw talent I guess he can afford to be somewhat lazy in practice. He nevertheless plays like a god in actual matches.
Aleph Null Nah, he’s just relaxed. Once he gets a feel on his racket and his body he starts playing practice points.
He knows he's the best
Aleph Null man lol he isn’t even trying in this video and still beating McDonald. This is when he is just chilling, imagine when he plays super serious. Oh dear
@@DigitalAthlete He knew that at 15 beating my ass at the orange bowl in miami, he simply knew and you could tell he knew. Vinciguerra ( my countryman ) told me I had a chance to beat him before the match lol 2,5 years later I turn on tv he is sydney OG semi and a few months later basel quarters and on it goes...:)
which is the name of the guy with red shirt and white shorts?
His name is Roger Federer, and he's some guy who plays on the ATP tour. He's very lucky to get to practice against McKenzie Macdonald.
funny
I'm not sure who mackies playing against
That's Roger federer. Hes won 20 majors.
@@kort1344 r/woooosh
The dissolve transitions are a bit annoying because you can't see the last shot of the exchange most of the time.
Federer, the only player who swing properly in the entire pro tournament
Federer is like a Ferrari or Lamborghini -- he fine-tunes himself during these practices, rather than going all-out. In contrast, McDonald was putting a bit into the practice. Different pros practice differently; there is no one-size-fits-all method.
damn if only mackie was 6ft 2
He just touches the ball on bh slice and it goes so deep
Fed loves to practice with Mackie :D #America
God bless you, Fed!
Sadly when I saw mc.donalads I thought of the clown.
4:34
Why are you showing 90% mistake points?
Because thats what 90% of tennis is
@@Mills354 why do pros make mistakes? It thought they were the best. Btw I'm new to tennis
Dr. Siracha because even the best are only human. They aren’t machines. When every shot you’re hitting is that hard, mistakes happen.
How does the video guy make the players miss. Such a super power.
Art by Federer
awesome experience for makay
mackies calves are great. almost as nice as mine. but not quite.
Funny how rodg still winning during practice
Mcdonald is Nishikori 2.0
Nah will never be close to being as good as Nishikori
Mcdonald > Nishikori
@@lol-qi3xv not in this world lol
@@lol-qi3xv bruh haha
Stupid thought!
for some reason I felt this US open's ball bounce weird
Look how stiff Roger is when he's serving. He's barely leaving the ground. He must have had some sort of injury bothering him that day.
zach.ary. More like he's not putting full effort towards a practice match with some 100+ ranked player.. look at the speed of his serves and unforced errors.. he doesn't care!
What is the Mackie's racquet please? Is it a blade?
Gilberto Taveira yes
JR Wu thanks! One more: is it 16x19?
Gilberto Taveira it might be, just look up a photo of his racquet and count the strings
He might use a pro stock racquet which is totally different than the retail racquets we normally buy. They just have the same paint jobs of certain racquets
It's the 18x20: www.tennisexpress.com/mackenzie-mcdonald-tennis-equipment
- Chris W.
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I thought the opponent was Kei Nishikori.
wow so many unforced errors by fed... I feel like the goat now
Mc Donald's a tough player.... But man did Federer look like crap at this 2017 us open. In this practice he looked terrible.
I don’t like this racquet, 97”. Wilson had to made 95” on the base of the old frame for Roger. They thought more people would buy the bigger head size. Yes, if the racquet wasn’t bs.