My favourite athlete :(( the day has come, been through the ups and downs, I’ll never forget how he won the AO in 17, Wimbledon in 17 & AO again in 18. Proved everyone wrong & helped inspired a martial artists like myself. I’m now 23 years old but tennis was the first sport I loved growing up! Thank you for everything! All aboard the fedexpress!
I’m heartbroken but have to admit that AO17 and that year in general makes it easier. I don’t think he ever played better than there. Others may have more titles (and they are to be respected and celebrated) but no one will ever play as elegant as him ☺️❤️
The number of titles does not matter. Many of us who didn't watch tennis fell in love with his game, with the quality he had. He led tennis to become a much more popular sport. Mark an era. Without a doubt, he is the best of all time. We're going to miss you so much, Roger. I love you ❤️🎾👑
Nadal is the best just because he spank federer, how can you the best if two players dominated you LoL, being the best by beating with style trash players…
@@ChrisGugliuzza If we have to explain it, then you are still not ready to understand. Sometimes life gives you lemons before you learned how to make lemonade.
When I watched that Basel tournament in 2019, I could not have imagined, that it would have been his last title. He just wiped the floor with everyone.
2003- 2010 Federer was unreal. Gotta feel for Roddick though, the look of resignation at the end when he throws his racket. He couldn't have done any more to get that elusive Wimby title, despite being one of the greatest grass-court players of all time
He could have hit a slice approach shot once in a while, instead of relying on that topspin approach....Roger would sit on that crosscourt approach and hit a passing shot every time.....
Roger is my GOAT. Reason I felt in love with tennis. I discontinued watching tennis after him but alcaraz with attacking game and Roger as blueprint has raised hopes. But no one will replace Roger for me🥰
I was just a child when he was starting to win slams, now I'm 32 years old. Unbelievable. Now I feel like part of my childhood retired with Roger today. What a sad day this is, but also one to remember how much joy and excitement he gave to all of us. Thank you Roger 🎾
Ther greatest tennis player of all time, can't believe this day has come, I love you Roger and thanks for all the joy you have brought to us with your artistry. You are going to be so missed. xxx
Such a shame his knees denied him further titles in the last two years. No tennis player or other ahtlete has ever astounded me as much as Federer. The things he could do on a tennis court were just out of this world and totally unrivaled. He will be deeply missed on the courts. Thank you Roger forever for all the breathtaking entertainment!
Is a very sad day, no? Roger has been a great friend and ombeliable rival for me. Without a doubt, he is one of the best in the history. I know that we cannot say that he will stop playing, but I know that we will still play together again. And hopefully Igonnacometoswitzerland soon to play maybe another special match for our foundations, no?
The best part about Federer was how his matches lifted me during my low, stressful times. I cheered his every victory and felt sad for his every defeat. Federer was an emotion.
Roger Federer is undoubtedly the Muhammed Ali of Tennis. The Fed floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee! Been a fan 'bloody' tastic ride RF! Well played and thank you.
My favourite athlete ever ❤️ I’ve followed Roger’s career since 2003, late nights to watch GS finals in Australia and US many highs,lows titles etc, if it wasn’t sad enough that this current injury was taking so long to be recovered now this news today , how I wished he retired winning a GS or a ATP tour title but that’s life 😞. The greatest ever , thanks for the ride my Champion I Love You Roger Federer 😞❤️❤️❤️
Definitely yes... He played magnificently and was just unlucky with the last points... probably got emotional being so close to an epic win and so losing confidence...
@@JohnRome-xn7hxI don't think he lost confidence, I think he gained it. He knew how close he was. Look what he did to Djokovic at the ATP Finals a few months later. It was his knee that finished him.
Long live the king, the GOAT. The sport won't be the same without him. He is and will be missed, but his greatness will remain as one of the greatest athletes who ever lived. Thank you Maestro!
@@bos4085 not just stats Nadal and Djokovic beat federer in h2h and GS title… Tennis is not an artistic sport like gymnastic, so federer can’t be the goat. How can you be the goat if 2 players beat you more and have more important title than you…
@@lnz971 because there are subtleties to the game and history that goes beyond just h2h and stats. The game evolved, and he evolved to adapt. He stayed relevant despite being older than the other 2. Do you honestly think Djokovic wins US Open 2010, US Open 2011 and Wimbledon 2019 if they were the same age? One point made all the difference. One lapse in concentration was all it took to change these results. Flip these results, and the h2h is in feds favour.
@@bos4085 statistic GOAT? It's just a pleonasm 😆 *The GOAT imposes himself by his achievements and records* , we don't vote here, you're wrong it's not a preference choice if and only if you're able to stay impartial Please no need to create a biaised narrative just to praise your favourite player. Statistics exist for a reason and allow us to be impartial GOAT = most dominant player ever Absolutely not who the most popular or beautiful is, off-topic, tennis is not iceskating. The GOAT is based on stats and records, period. There are, as all things, a variety of feelings surrounding sportspeople and their accomplishments and rivalries, but *the stats don't lie contrary to fans* . The numbers will always be relevant and that's the point of using numbers to show factual, unbiased and objective reality. 🎾🏆🥇📊🐐
@@karlgin179 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 22>20 Better head to head 3-0 wimbledon finals 40-15 66>54 38>28 387>310 6=6 7>5 10 AO 7 year end world number 1 Most gs finals Most masters finals Most victories against top 10,5,3 Mos wins being world number 1 Beat Rafa 7 finals in a row ONLY ONE WHO WON ALL MASTERS AND GS AT LEAST TWICE ONLY one who beat NADAL onn all BIG toruments on clay AND MORE AND MORE
Just iconic man... The goat defined the game, evolved with it, and dominated in multiple eras spanning from the 90s till 1 year ago. He's on sports pantheon and one of if not the greatest athletes ever.
@@invictuz4803 Not really sure about that. Losing against Nadal in the 2008 Wimbledon finals was a huge blow to him (remember the tears), pretty sure he would have rather won against him at RG in order to settle the score. This finals against Söderling felt a bit flat, but well at the end of the day he still has that trophy.
Yes. You could see how much that meant to him to finally obtain that title. He earned it. Yet, even if he hadn’t, and despite his not having gotten Olympic gold (in singles) but “only silver” (and gold in doubles)-even if those moments had not been realized, he would still be just as great. His love for the sport is rivaled by none other. Forever to be one of the GOATs regardless of his having won a slam or two-or a few-less than Rafa and Novak.
@jcorb I’m a huge Rafa (and Roger) fan. Many would disagree with you on that. But I can feel what you mean in terms of it not seeming as triumphant. Yeah but no. That was still a huge moment for him, and for the tennis world at large. Certainly his fans.
For me it does not matter the GS titles or whatever numbers... He played tennis in a way that noone will ever match. Thanks Roger for all emotions and memorie. Rafa and Nole are 5 yrs younger and they have the records.... but the GOAT si this man !
Fact: Roger is undefeated at Basel since 2013 (F vs Del Potro) He retired at Laver Cup probably coz he want to retire with a team title, not just another loss on his home soil (which is very likely given his current condition) One of the rare times ATP is allowed to played Grand Slam footage. It showed how much this moment meant to the tennis world
From 2004-2007, Roger was a winning machine! Outside of Nadal on clay, he was barely losing matches. Arguments can be made about who is the GOAT, but Federer will always be the GOAT to me. I think he had the highest peak of anyone in the history of the game.
As nadal fan, i do think that djokovic was more dominant, 2004-2007 is a period were nadal and djokovic was young and other players was trash tier compared to other tennis eras… Wining tournament was easy for a top player like federer. The djokovic domination was different because there was still a big 4 and Djokovic set atp point record whith those 3 others 2 years in a row… That’s more dominant for me
@@lnz971 Roger was still there and even in 2015 when Djokovic was at his peak he beat Nole 3 times like None did in that year. Roger was Always competitive
@@alessandrodesantis13 you are a joke federer beat him in group match in the master but lost against him in final... He beat him in cincinati but lost at usopen , and he win @ dubai ... ATP 500. Djokovic beat him @ Indian Wells, Rome, Wimbledon, Us open, and Masters's final...
I think one of the main reasons Djokovic had so much success. Is aside from his obvious brilliance. He never had a younger world class player putting pressure on him. Alcaraz is the first world star to emerge since Djokovic. In that Wimbledon final defeat. Djokovic made errors that he would not have made against Federer or Nadal. There is something about the younger challenger upsetting the mental health of the previous king. Medvedev Zverev and all that jazz were decent players. But they were not world stars. Djokovic had 15 years without facing this. Federer had it from 2008 onwards. It makes a big difference to the level of pressure. It's easier to chase than be chased. Also Djokovic fans go on about the crowd being against him. But this may have favoured him. The one night when he had the entire crowd against Medvedev. He lost in straight sets. Greatest tennis era ever. Peace and love.
I remember a studio interview Fed did in 2012 (?) in between rounds at RG, I think it was. He was talking about how, being a Swiss boy from a small place with a village mentality, he only dreamt about winning Wimbledon the one time. Obviously, having achieved as much as he had up to that point, he was thinking about what more he could achieve in his career. He said, "I would love to win 100 titles." Achieved. :thumbsup: I bloody miss him already.
Simply the best: elegant, classy, the most beautiful game to watch. He won't have all the records but for the majority of fans, he will be the #1 tennis player ever. Thank you Roger!
You're misleading the GOAT and the most popular player. *The GOAT imposes himself by his achievements and records* , we don't vote here, you're wrong if you think it's a preference choice. Please no need to create a biaised narrative just to praise your favourite player. Statistics exist for a reason and allow us to be impartial GOAT = most dominant player ever Absolutely not who the most popular or beautiful is, off-topic, tennis is not iceskating or a popularity contest. The GOAT is based on stats and records, period. There are, as all things, a variety of feelings surrounding sportspeople and their accomplishments and rivalries, but *the stats don't lie contrary to fans* . The numbers will always be relevant and that's the point of using numbers to show factual, unbiased and objective reality.. 🎾🏆🥇📊🐐
I play tennis casually, and Federer is by far my favorite player ever. The most talented, graceful, and classy player to play . ATP tour hasn't been same without him, and won't be in the future.
Been watching his career from the very beginning. Always thought he had the most raw amount of talent. He just made it look so easy to win. Never thought anyone would come close to his titles let alone pass him in majors. He'll still remain my favorite tennis player and GOAT.
Le dernier titre chez lui à Bâle la boucle est bouclée ... Quelle immense carrière de cet artiste qui a réussi à lier la grâce et la performance. Le joueur de tennis ultime. Merci pour tout Maestro.
I remembered watching the 2017 Aus open final it was definitely my favourite victory of his! He has always been one of my biggest hero’s and will always remember him!
Very sad day for the world of tennis.The end of a legendary era.Roger Federer is an absolute icon and legend of Tennis. I was hoping that he will sign off at a grand slam(particularly Wimbledon, which was his favourite grand slam) but given the injuries he had over the past two years and time needed for full recovery and fitness, I believe he took the right call. Thank you for the 24 years of wonderful memories legend!!! We are definitely going to miss seeing you on tennis court and entertain us with your exceptional shot making, but you are more than just a tennis player. You are a true humanitarian, an inspiration for all of us. Hope the next generation of tennis superstars follow your footsteps and become great players and human beings in the future.❤️❤️❤️ #RogerFederer #peRFect #GOAT
2022 marks the descent into the Dark Ages of tennis. With legends such as Serena and Roger gone, there are only a couple silver linings left in the tennis world with Rafa and Novak, as well as the birth of a new legend Carlos Alcaraz. Tennis will never be the same.
What's set Federer apart when he was in his prime was his movement. Players couldn't hit many winners past him. Once he wasn't as quick anymore in late 2000s early 2010s he was challenge. He only managed to win 4 Grand Slams between 2012-2018 compare to the 16 Grand Slams he won between 2003-2010. He was very talented had a unique style of play. I loved the way he played when I first saw him playing at Wimbledon 2005. His games was different from all the other players that were playing at the time and the current players playing today
It was Roger-Rafa rivalry which made me fall in love with tennis to the extent that it has become an obsession now…Thank you Roger for being part of the greatest era in tennis history..as far as the GOAT debate is concerned,none of these 3 can be separated from one another..if not for Roger,maybe Rafa wouldn’t have achieved this & without these 2,Novak would not have done the same..Thank you for everything!
It’s blatant that if there wasn’t 2 of the 3 there would have one man with more than 40 GS titles because they were so much dominant compared to other eras
One can’t stop admiring his matches for ages to come. His single handed backhand with the power and agility will not repeated in the near future. Tennis will be little less exciting from today :-(
Damn! When you look at early in his Career, so many of these guys were losing to him in back to back finals. Their careers would had been so different if it weren’t for his dominance Go RF!!!
You are the GOAT for me for inspiring and bringing out the best in players like Nadal & Djokovic, and inspiring a younger generation of players such as Alcaraz to have the "never say die" attitude. Your elegant style of play and demeanor off the court will be unmatched.
@@jeffreykaufmann2867 it applies to both. Federer saved match points in a match over 20 times in his career, came back from two sets to love down 10 times, came back despite major doubts and his body and age struggles in both 2012 and then 2017 and 2018 in comebacks when most thought he was done at the top of the sport. It applies to both Fed and Nadal
@Anthony Hirsch Nadal came very close to winning his first Wimbledon title in Straight Sets. But Federer took it to five. What's remarkable is that right after Nadal lost Set 4 his body language didn't show any negativity. He looked liked he won the Set. Any other player would have folded in the 5th.
Does anyone else think like me that every Federer match should be released so we can watch them again or for the first time if we didn't see them before. I imagine it would be difficult but for one of the goats it should be worth it.
He's the GOAT. Being the GOAT in tennis is, first of all, being the GOAT about tennis skills. Federer was way more fragile phisically than Nadal and Djokovic, and not a huge fighter. Still, he managed to win 20 GS and 103 titles, thanks to his incomparable tennis skills. The other two are better athletes, their best skills are skills that also a basketball player or a football player can have. Roger is a better tennis player. If you have to describe tennis with one player, it's him. Like Jordan for basketball, Muhammad Ali for boxing, Maradona for football. Roger is the GOAT, no doubt.
Lol 22 slams 38 masters Most gs finals Most masters finals 6 atp finals 7 year end world number 1 378 weeks number one Beat Rafa in every big torumenst on clay 40-15 3-0 wimbledon finals Best year 2015 Beat Rafa 7 finals in a row 6 masters in one year and 8 finals Most points in one year 93 titles Most big titles 66 Most wins against top 3,5,10 Most titles won playing against top 10 player Only player who won all masters and gs at least twice 7 wimbledon 9 us open finals 10 AO Beat Rafa in RG Most points from every titles more than 100k Play 4 slam finals in 2 years Win all 4 slams in a row Lol NOVAK 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐
All tennis -- all the time, fantastic role model for any and everyone. It is good to see generation of players just coming to net and congratulating him with respect -- they know they played with someone special. Awe inspiring.
An historic day, and through all the tears of having to say goodbye to an iconic and beloved legend of the sport, I hope it's the beginning of a wonderful life in many other avenues where he can make more positive differences in people's lives.
There are places I'll remember All my life though some have changed Some forever, not for better Some have gone and some remain All these places have their moments With lovers and friends I still can recall Some are dead and some are living In my life I've loved them all But of all these friends and lovers There is no one compares with you And these memories lose their meaning When I think of love as something new Though I know I'll never lose affection For people and things that went before I know I'll often stop and think about them In my life I love you more Though I know I'll never lose affection For people and things that went before I know I'll often stop and think about them In my life I love you more In my life I love you more
I was about to watch Federer highlights a per usual and then I saw this stuff about retirement!? Not gonna lie, I thought it was an April Fools joke and then I remembered it’s September 😭😭😭😭😭 I CAN’T FUCKING BELIEVE WE’RE LOSING THE FED! 😭😭😭😭😭 I was looking forward to 2023 with him. ☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️
Such a a stellar legendary career. It was such an honour and a privilege watching his brilliance over the past two decades. Thank you Roger. #RGforever
RF competed with Novak and Rafa when he was past his prime, 5yrs older to them. Prime RF from 04 to 08, was a new level of tennis that will never be surpassed. His forehand is the greatest shot in tennis history. Novak and Rafa never had any competition, RF was the one providing that competition, when he should not have had to thx to other tennis players who just could not compete with Novak and Rafa. Novak and Rafa benefited greatly from slower surfaces, more rallies from back court, more lateral movement, and most importantly racket technology that allows them to hit offensive shots from very defensive positions. Both are defensive player, RF is an offensive player. Tennis unfortunately love rallies, not attacking tennis.
While Roger is the most aggressive of the 3, Nadal is still a very aggressive baseline mixed with all court play. Djokovic is more of a counterpuncher but he also has good all court skills too. Ig their main style of play still favors technology today though, but don't think that they're only defensive. They have long rallies since they're both good at defense and offense all over the court, though typically the back.
Who was that kid in Miami 2005; think he could be a future rival🌝🫠. Such a legend Federer , sad i started watching tennis when Nadal won his first roland garros. Missed so much of federer! Forever legend
Свака ти част краљу Федерер!Увек сам волео твој стил игре!Али ,начин поздрављања на крају меча ,не волим!А сада је касно за то исто ученије...Хвала на свему,уживао сам!👏🇷🇸👋
1998 Gstaad (First match on the tour) Lucas Arnold Ker def. Roger Federer 6-4 6-4 2022 Laver Cup (Final match on the tour) Roger Federer vs. ??? Either way it’s going to automatically be one of the most important matches in history. Wonder who he’ll play?
I remember this year 2008 very well, when I saw him live playing in Halle. It was a joy to watch this man playing this beautiful sport. 103 titles is one of his many records he accomplished over his stunning career. Oh man I will miss him very much. No one played tennis with such an elegance and easiness like him. Wish you a happy retirement Rog and all the best for the future!❤️
@@lnz971 Sorry my bad. Maybe Connors has a higher number of titles but I think Roger played in more intensive eras with players like Nalbandian,Safin,Gonzalez,Hewitt,Roddick, Rafa and Nole and it makes his 103 titles more valuable than Jimmy Connors one.
I love that this video shows the Davydenko point and Roddick point back to back... in case anyone thought Roger's shot was a fluke. Who makes that shot in a pro match? Only Roger. Love it.
Favorite tennis player and absolute goat. Im a tennis fan running cross country and i wear the federer hat to every race. the RF logo becomes a symbol for not just me but my team. Even outside tennis federers legacy will live on.
Great tribute to a great individual and one of the greatest athletes of all time. I didn't remember he had played Andy Roddick or Ivan Ljubicic in so many finals. 🏆
I really wanted to see his amazing match directly. Toooo sad for his retired. Have a fan, have a good life from now on. Someday absolutely I'll see you
I like how Tennis TV was allowed to show Grand Slam footage this time. Goes to show Roger was truly the best😇
I'm saying
Tho crap py us open footage..
Anything for Roger!
I know right. Coz Tennis TV rarely shows grand slam matches.
Grand slam footage: exist
Tennis tv: This is not gonna be on tennis tv bro!!!
The final title 103 in Basel, the home of Roger Federer, was a fitting end to the great career!
Also, Team Europe has a perfect record at the Laver Cup. Federer will in all likelihood retire as a champion of his final tournament played.
103rd like. Yep.
kinda hope he will play and retire in Basel (Swiss indoors) this year, would be much more memorable
Should have been 104
@@francescocipriani8888 😬🫣
My favourite athlete :(( the day has come, been through the ups and downs, I’ll never forget how he won the AO in 17, Wimbledon in 17 & AO again in 18. Proved everyone wrong & helped inspired a martial artists like myself. I’m now 23 years old but tennis was the first sport I loved growing up! Thank you for everything! All aboard the fedexpress!
lol
I’m heartbroken but have to admit that AO17 and that year in general makes it easier. I don’t think he ever played better than there. Others may have more titles (and they are to be respected and celebrated) but no one will ever play as elegant as him ☺️❤️
@@thomasschroeter302 no doubt about it
I'm also heartbroken, but he won AO 17, 18 & Wimbledon 17 because of Djokovic suffering from elbow injury.
2017 was special. The come back and how he silenced all the doubters!
Started as a ball boy in Basel and last career title in Basel. A fairytale finish for this legend! Thanks Roger for everything!
The number of titles does not matter. Many of us who didn't watch tennis fell in love with his game, with the quality he had. He led tennis to become a much more popular sport. Mark an era. Without a doubt, he is the best of all time. We're going to miss you so much, Roger. I love you ❤️🎾👑
Lol keep telling yourself that
@@yussepig6629 millions of ppl are saying this while no one's saying anything about you
@@_jiwi2674 facts 😂
Nadal is the best just because he spank federer, how can you the best if two players dominated you LoL, being the best by beating with style trash players…
Alcaraz might have a chance to overtake him as the best player of all time, but Federer is by far the most influential
Born too late to explore earth, born too early to explore space, but just in time to witness Roger Federer amazing career
Love this comment. And I say : born just in time to see world largest social and economic crisis
@@jackysanchez913 "explore Earth" wtf does that even mean
It's never too early or too late to do anything you want in life.
@@ChrisGugliuzza If we have to explain it, then you are still not ready to understand. Sometimes life gives you lemons before you learned how to make lemonade.
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When I watched that Basel tournament in 2019, I could not have imagined, that it would have been his last title. He just wiped the floor with everyone.
2003- 2010 Federer was unreal. Gotta feel for Roddick though, the look of resignation at the end when he throws his racket. He couldn't have done any more to get that elusive Wimby title, despite being one of the greatest grass-court players of all time
I fully agree but that surprise at AO 17 is my personal highlight. When we least expected it we got it all ☺️
Yeah there are many who can’t win the tournament cause roger was the opponent ^^ but Andy is special 😅
He could have hit a slice approach shot once in a while, instead of relying on that topspin approach....Roger would sit on that crosscourt approach and hit a passing shot every time.....
You are right, but Fed still won like half of all his titles after 2010.
Roddick wasn't one of the greatest grass court players of all time. Don't be an ignorant.
Roger is my GOAT. Reason I felt in love with tennis. I discontinued watching tennis after him but alcaraz with attacking game and Roger as blueprint has raised hopes. But no one will replace Roger for me🥰
I was just a child when he was starting to win slams, now I'm 32 years old. Unbelievable.
Now I feel like part of my childhood retired with Roger today.
What a sad day this is, but also one to remember how much joy and excitement he gave to all of us.
Thank you Roger 🎾
Same, I'm 33 years old now been watching him since I was a child too
Ther greatest tennis player of all time, can't believe this day has come, I love you Roger and thanks for all the joy you have brought to us with your artistry. You are going to be so missed. xxx
It's amazing to see his Grand Slam moments captured!
Imsaying
Wonderful!
Here goes my youth and passion.
Undoubtedly, the greatest player of any sport.
Well there’s lots of doubt actually lol
@@yussepig6629 Nope, all over the world, pretty much everyone knows Roger Federer.
yep he is the goat :)
@@viveknamikaze761 you are right!
@@viveknamikaze761 doesnt make him THE greatest. Everyone knows messi and ronaldo, or muhammed ali.
Fame and greatness are also not the same thing.
Such a shame his knees denied him further titles in the last two years. No tennis player or other ahtlete has ever astounded me as much as Federer. The things he could do on a tennis court were just out of this world and totally unrivaled. He will be deeply missed on the courts. Thank you Roger forever for all the breathtaking entertainment!
Is a very sad day, no? Roger has been a great friend and ombeliable rival for me. Without a doubt, he is one of the best in the history. I know that we cannot say that he will stop playing, but I know that we will still play together again.
And hopefully Igonnacometoswitzerland soon to play maybe another special match for our foundations, no?
Hahahaha thanks rafa 🤣
ok bb 😆
Rafa and Roger just go together perfectly
@@hamzawihamza6842 tg
No? 😂👍🏻😂
The best part about Federer was how his matches lifted me during my low, stressful times. I cheered his every victory and felt sad for his every defeat. Federer was an emotion.
Agree.
As Patrick McEnroe noted, the joy with which Federer plays makes him special. His happiness brings happiness to others.
Roger Federer is undoubtedly the Muhammed Ali of Tennis. The Fed floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee!
Been a fan 'bloody' tastic ride RF! Well played and thank you.
This one hurts like a ton of bricks. There go the last vestiges of my childhood
Danke Maestro!
My favourite athlete ever ❤️
I’ve followed Roger’s career since 2003, late nights to watch GS finals in Australia and US many highs,lows titles etc, if it wasn’t sad enough that this current injury was taking so long to be recovered now this news today , how I wished he retired winning a GS or a ATP tour title but that’s life 😞. The greatest ever , thanks for the ride my Champion I Love You Roger Federer 😞❤️❤️❤️
2019 Wimbledon Final was the match I wish he could had won most..
But he will always be my favourite tennis player all time
Definitely yes... He played magnificently and was just unlucky with the last points... probably got emotional being so close to an epic win and so losing confidence...
@@JohnRome-xn7hxI don't think he lost confidence, I think he gained it. He knew how close he was. Look what he did to Djokovic at the ATP Finals a few months later. It was his knee that finished him.
@@Ben6164nop
Long live the king, the GOAT. The sport won't be the same without him. He is and will be missed, but his greatness will remain as one of the greatest athletes who ever lived. Thank you Maestro!
Djokovic is statistic Goat
@@bos4085 not just stats Nadal and Djokovic beat federer in h2h and GS title… Tennis is not an artistic sport like gymnastic, so federer can’t be the goat. How can you be the goat if 2 players beat you more and have more important title than you…
@@lnz971 because there are subtleties to the game and history that goes beyond just h2h and stats. The game evolved, and he evolved to adapt. He stayed relevant despite being older than the other 2. Do you honestly think Djokovic wins US Open 2010, US Open 2011 and Wimbledon 2019 if they were the same age? One point made all the difference. One lapse in concentration was all it took to change these results. Flip these results, and the h2h is in feds favour.
@@bos4085 statistic GOAT?
It's just a pleonasm 😆
*The GOAT imposes himself by his achievements and records* , we don't vote here, you're wrong it's not a preference choice if and only if you're able to stay impartial
Please no need to create a biaised narrative just to praise your favourite player. Statistics exist for a reason and allow us to be impartial
GOAT = most dominant player ever
Absolutely not who the most popular or beautiful is, off-topic, tennis is not iceskating.
The GOAT is based on stats and records, period. There are, as all things, a variety of feelings surrounding sportspeople and their accomplishments and rivalries, but *the stats don't lie contrary to fans* . The numbers will always be relevant and that's the point of using numbers to show factual, unbiased and objective reality. 🎾🏆🥇📊🐐
@@karlgin179 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
22>20
Better head to head
3-0 wimbledon finals
40-15
66>54
38>28
387>310
6=6
7>5
10 AO
7 year end world number 1
Most gs finals
Most masters finals
Most victories against top 10,5,3
Mos wins being world number 1
Beat Rafa 7 finals in a row
ONLY ONE WHO WON ALL MASTERS AND GS AT LEAST TWICE
ONLY one who beat NADAL onn all BIG toruments on clay
AND MORE AND MORE
Just iconic man... The goat defined the game, evolved with it, and dominated in multiple eras spanning from the 90s till 1 year ago. He's on sports pantheon and one of if not the greatest athletes ever.
30:11 i will never forget. one of the happiest days of my life :')
Why's that lol?
Great to see tennis tv actually using slam footage, well the occasion deserves it.
That Roland Garros victory is still one of the most amazing moments.
Would never forget the moment how hard I screamed when Fed grabbed that championship point in RG, and my neighbour knocked on my door and complained!
@jcorb Yeah I doubt he gives two shits who he beats to get that championship. Only the fans care.
@@invictuz4803 Not really sure about that. Losing against Nadal in the 2008 Wimbledon finals was a huge blow to him (remember the tears), pretty sure he would have rather won against him at RG in order to settle the score. This finals against Söderling felt a bit flat, but well at the end of the day he still has that trophy.
Yes. You could see how much that meant to him to finally obtain that title. He earned it. Yet, even if he hadn’t, and despite his not having gotten Olympic gold (in singles) but “only silver” (and gold in doubles)-even if those moments had not been realized, he would still be just as great. His love for the sport is rivaled by none other. Forever to be one of the GOATs regardless of his having won a slam or two-or a few-less than Rafa and Novak.
@jcorb I’m a huge Rafa (and Roger) fan. Many would disagree with you on that. But I can feel what you mean in terms of it not seeming as triumphant. Yeah but no. That was still a huge moment for him, and for the tennis world at large. Certainly his fans.
For me it does not matter the GS titles or whatever numbers... He played tennis in a way that noone will ever match. Thanks Roger for all emotions and memorie. Rafa and Nole are 5 yrs younger and they have the records.... but the GOAT si this man !
Fact: Roger is undefeated at Basel since 2013 (F vs Del Potro)
He retired at Laver Cup probably coz he want to retire with a team title, not just another loss on his home soil (which is very likely given his current condition)
One of the rare times ATP is allowed to played Grand Slam footage. It showed how much this moment meant to the tennis world
From 2004-2007, Roger was a winning machine! Outside of Nadal on clay, he was barely losing matches. Arguments can be made about who is the GOAT, but Federer will always be the GOAT to me. I think he had the highest peak of anyone in the history of the game.
As nadal fan, i do think that djokovic was more dominant, 2004-2007 is a period were nadal and djokovic was young and other players was trash tier compared to other tennis eras… Wining tournament was easy for a top player like federer. The djokovic domination was different because there was still a big 4 and Djokovic set atp point record whith those 3 others 2 years in a row… That’s more dominant for me
@@lnz971 lmao wrong. The current era we're in is the weakest ever
@@lnz971 Roger was still there and even in 2015 when Djokovic was at his peak he beat Nole 3 times like None did in that year.
Roger was Always competitive
@@alessandrodesantis13 you are a joke federer beat him in group match in the master but lost against him in final... He beat him in cincinati but lost at usopen , and he win @ dubai ... ATP 500. Djokovic beat him @ Indian Wells, Rome, Wimbledon, Us open, and Masters's final...
I think one of the main reasons Djokovic had so much success. Is aside from his obvious brilliance. He never had a younger world class player putting pressure on him. Alcaraz is the first world star to emerge since Djokovic. In that Wimbledon final defeat. Djokovic made errors that he would not have made against Federer or Nadal. There is something about the younger challenger upsetting the mental health of the previous king. Medvedev Zverev and all that jazz were decent players. But they were not world stars. Djokovic had 15 years without facing this. Federer had it from 2008 onwards. It makes a big difference to the level of pressure. It's easier to chase than be chased. Also Djokovic fans go on about the crowd being against him. But this may have favoured him. The one night when he had the entire crowd against Medvedev. He lost in straight sets. Greatest tennis era ever. Peace and love.
For me he is the GOAT and will always be, Federer changed tennis forever!
I can't believe that it's over 😢
I remember a studio interview Fed did in 2012 (?) in between rounds at RG, I think it was. He was talking about how, being a Swiss boy from a small place with a village mentality, he only dreamt about winning Wimbledon the one time. Obviously, having achieved as much as he had up to that point, he was thinking about what more he could achieve in his career. He said, "I would love to win 100 titles."
Achieved. :thumbsup:
I bloody miss him already.
103 titles and zero retirements🏆
Greatest ever no ifs and buts!! Happy retirement legend
You get to 45 titles including Slams and realise its end of 2006 hahaha only 15 years to go. Amazing!
My fav athlete of all times. The talent and smoothness of RF will remain in our memories forever
Simply the best: elegant, classy, the most beautiful game to watch. He won't have all the records but for the majority of fans, he will be the #1 tennis player ever. Thank you Roger!
You're misleading the GOAT and the most popular player.
*The GOAT imposes himself by his achievements and records* , we don't vote here, you're wrong if you think it's a preference choice.
Please no need to create a biaised narrative just to praise your favourite player. Statistics exist for a reason and allow us to be impartial
GOAT = most dominant player ever
Absolutely not who the most popular or beautiful is, off-topic, tennis is not iceskating or a popularity contest.
The GOAT is based on stats and records, period. There are, as all things, a variety of feelings surrounding sportspeople and their accomplishments and rivalries, but *the stats don't lie contrary to fans* . The numbers will always be relevant and that's the point of using numbers to show factual, unbiased and objective reality.. 🎾🏆🥇📊🐐
He started as a Ball Boy in Basel, and ended his Career with a 10th Title in his Home town.
What a Fairytail !
I play tennis casually, and Federer is by far my favorite player ever. The most talented, graceful, and classy player to play . ATP tour hasn't been same without him, and won't be in the future.
Absolute legend. Thanks for the memories Roger
Been watching his career from the very beginning. Always thought he had the most raw amount of talent. He just made it look so easy to win. Never thought anyone would come close to his titles let alone pass him in majors. He'll still remain my favorite tennis player and GOAT.
Le dernier titre chez lui à Bâle la boucle est bouclée ... Quelle immense carrière de cet artiste qui a réussi à lier la grâce et la performance. Le joueur de tennis ultime. Merci pour tout Maestro.
Dok mu se nisu pojavili djokovic i nadal
En su Honor!, mi Hijo lleva su Nombre!!!!, ROGER
I remembered watching the 2017 Aus open final it was definitely my favourite victory of his! He has always been one of my biggest hero’s and will always remember him!
Very sad day for the world of tennis.The end of a legendary era.Roger Federer is an absolute icon and legend of Tennis. I was hoping that he will sign off at a grand slam(particularly Wimbledon, which was his favourite grand slam) but given the injuries he had over the past two years and time needed for full recovery and fitness, I believe he took the right call.
Thank you for the 24 years of wonderful memories legend!!! We are definitely going to miss seeing you on tennis court and entertain us with your exceptional shot making, but you are more than just a tennis player. You are a true humanitarian, an inspiration for all of us. Hope the next generation of tennis superstars follow your footsteps and become great players and human beings in the future.❤️❤️❤️ #RogerFederer #peRFect #GOAT
2022 marks the descent into the Dark Ages of tennis. With legends such as Serena and Roger gone, there are only a couple silver linings left in the tennis world with Rafa and Novak, as well as the birth of a new legend Carlos Alcaraz.
Tennis will never be the same.
i switched to WTA. i follow fruhvirtova now instead of roger anymore
True but at least we still have the incomparable Dominic Thiem. 💪
@@gts8919 He’s at the end of his career too.
Nah, Kyrgios will make a breakthrough as a late bloomer. He'll find the Zen that he's needed this whole time to become the next goat.
What's set Federer apart when he was in his prime was his movement. Players couldn't hit many winners past him. Once he wasn't as quick anymore in late 2000s early 2010s he was challenge. He only managed to win 4 Grand Slams between 2012-2018 compare to the 16 Grand Slams he won between 2003-2010. He was very talented had a unique style of play. I loved the way he played when I first saw him playing at Wimbledon 2005. His games was different from all the other players that were playing at the time and the current players playing today
It was Roger-Rafa rivalry which made me fall in love with tennis to the extent that it has become an obsession now…Thank you Roger for being part of the greatest era in tennis history..as far as the GOAT debate is concerned,none of these 3 can be separated from one another..if not for Roger,maybe Rafa wouldn’t have achieved this & without these 2,Novak would not have done the same..Thank you for everything!
It’s blatant that if there wasn’t 2 of the 3 there would have one man with more than 40 GS titles because they were so much dominant compared to other eras
So many titles that the video is 38 minutes long... incredible career. The Goat
One can’t stop admiring his matches for ages to come. His single handed backhand with the power and agility will not repeated in the near future. Tennis will be little less exciting from today :-(
Damn! When you look at early in his Career, so many of these guys were losing to him in back to back finals. Their careers would had been so different if it weren’t for his dominance
Go RF!!!
You are the GOAT for me for inspiring and bringing out the best in players like Nadal & Djokovic, and inspiring a younger generation of players such as Alcaraz to have the "never say die" attitude. Your elegant style of play and demeanor off the court will be unmatched.
The Never say die attitude applies more to Nadal.
@@jeffreykaufmann2867 it applies to both. Federer saved match points in a match over 20 times in his career, came back from two sets to love down 10 times, came back despite major doubts and his body and age struggles in both 2012 and then 2017 and 2018 in comebacks when most thought he was done at the top of the sport. It applies to both Fed and Nadal
@@AnthonyHirsch I agree
@@jeffreykaufmann2867 👍
@Anthony Hirsch Nadal came very close to winning his first Wimbledon title in Straight Sets. But Federer took it to five. What's remarkable is that right after Nadal lost Set 4 his body language didn't show any negativity. He looked liked he won the Set. Any other player would have folded in the 5th.
I love his smooth tennis…!!! He always encourage me and gives me energy! I will miss him but I’ll never forget! RForever❤
Does anyone else think like me that every Federer match should be released so we can watch them again or for the first time if we didn't see them before. I imagine it would be difficult but for one of the goats it should be worth it.
🇪🇸1) Nadal: King of Tennis.
🇨🇭2) Federer: God of Tennis.
👑3) FEDAL: Legendary of Tennis.
Djokovic the owner of tennis
Federer the creator of tennis
4) Novak : GOAT of Tennis
He's the GOAT. Being the GOAT in tennis is, first of all, being the GOAT about tennis skills. Federer was way more fragile phisically than Nadal and Djokovic, and not a huge fighter. Still, he managed to win 20 GS and 103 titles, thanks to his incomparable tennis skills. The other two are better athletes, their best skills are skills that also a basketball player or a football player can have. Roger is a better tennis player. If you have to describe tennis with one player, it's him. Like Jordan for basketball, Muhammad Ali for boxing, Maradona for football.
Roger is the GOAT, no doubt.
Lol
22 slams
38 masters
Most gs finals
Most masters finals
6 atp finals
7 year end world number 1
378 weeks number one
Beat Rafa in every big torumenst on clay
40-15
3-0 wimbledon finals
Best year 2015
Beat Rafa 7 finals in a row
6 masters in one year and 8 finals
Most points in one year
93 titles
Most big titles 66
Most wins against top 3,5,10
Most titles won playing against top 10 player
Only player who won all masters and gs at least twice
7 wimbledon
9 us open finals
10 AO
Beat Rafa in RG
Most points from every titles more than 100k
Play 4 slam finals in 2 years
Win all 4 slams in a row
Lol NOVAK 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐
@@miki4962cheater
59 goosebumps. The whole crowd wanted him to win the match
All tennis -- all the time, fantastic role model for any and everyone. It is good to see generation of players just coming to net and congratulating him with respect -- they know they played with someone special. Awe inspiring.
An historic day, and through all the tears of having to say goodbye to an iconic and beloved legend of the sport, I hope it's the beginning of a wonderful life in many other avenues where he can make more positive differences in people's lives.
The most beautiful player ever…you will always be my GOAT.
There are places I'll remember
All my life though some have changed
Some forever, not for better
Some have gone and some remain
All these places have their moments
With lovers and friends I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life I've loved them all
But of all these friends and lovers
There is no one compares with you
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love as something new
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life I love you more
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life I love you more
In my life I love you more
I was about to watch Federer highlights a per usual and then I saw this stuff about retirement!? Not gonna lie, I thought it was an April Fools joke and then I remembered it’s September 😭😭😭😭😭 I CAN’T FUCKING BELIEVE WE’RE LOSING THE FED! 😭😭😭😭😭 I was looking forward to 2023 with him. ☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️
THE BEST TENNIS PLAYER THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN,AND THE BEST THAT WILL EVER BE !🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐👑👑👑👑👑👑👑💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Never really watch a full match of tennis, but he is and will always be my favorite player
Thank you for the memories Roger! Lucky seeing you playing at AO2017.
You are a special ingredient to tennis recipe.
glad to see Grand Slam wining footage in this awesome video! Federer deserves a complete compilation!
It is amazing how many titles roger as won 👍
The GOAT on and off the court!!!
Exactly！
You mean a sorry loser on the court?
@@Idiots221u mean Djokovic
@@Sam-vl3erVery much so, especially after what just happened today against Nardi!
Just an amazing athlete. Kind of fitting that the last title would come in Basel to mark off an incredible career. He's going to be missed so much.
That’s how much winning means to Roger. He can have more than one hundred titles; the last one is as sweet as the first. Trademark of a Champion.
2004-07 almost complete domination. Could have been even more maybe if he had made that winner on match point in Rome 2006.
Just Monte Carlo but... I'm 44 and watch so many times Roger, the beautiful tennisman
Thank you for your wonderfull game and the man you are.
He transcends his sport more than any other athlete.
Such a a stellar legendary career. It was such an honour and a privilege watching his brilliance over the past two decades. Thank you Roger. #RGforever
RF competed with Novak and Rafa when he was past his prime, 5yrs older to them. Prime RF from 04 to 08, was a new level of tennis that will never be surpassed. His forehand is the greatest shot in tennis history. Novak and Rafa never had any competition, RF was the one providing that competition, when he should not have had to thx to other tennis players who just could not compete with Novak and Rafa. Novak and Rafa benefited greatly from slower surfaces, more rallies from back court, more lateral movement, and most importantly racket technology that allows them to hit offensive shots from very defensive positions. Both are defensive player, RF is an offensive player. Tennis unfortunately love rallies, not attacking tennis.
While Roger is the most aggressive of the 3, Nadal is still a very aggressive baseline mixed with all court play. Djokovic is more of a counterpuncher but he also has good all court skills too. Ig their main style of play still favors technology today though, but don't think that they're only defensive. They have long rallies since they're both good at defense and offense all over the court, though typically the back.
Rubbish
The crowd's cheer at AO 2017 was incomparable!
Now do all Federer finals, including the ones he lost 😔
A whole era is gone, the era of the most brilliant player in history. Can't even believe...
It’s nice to see Grand Slam footage.
Who was that kid in Miami 2005; think he could be a future rival🌝🫠. Such a legend Federer , sad i started watching tennis when Nadal won his first roland garros. Missed so much of federer! Forever legend
Свака ти част краљу Федерер!Увек сам волео твој стил игре!Али ,начин поздрављања на крају меча ,не волим!А сада је касно за то исто ученије...Хвала на свему,уживао сам!👏🇷🇸👋
"we'll be seeing him again". No truer words spoken!
1998 Gstaad
(First match on the tour)
Lucas Arnold Ker def. Roger Federer 6-4 6-4
2022 Laver Cup
(Final match on the tour)
Roger Federer vs. ???
Either way it’s going to automatically be one of the most important matches in history. Wonder who he’ll play?
Kyrgios?
I don't give a fuck about the rules, he should play Rafa.
Over half an hour of this dude lifting trophies, amazing 😂
TENNIS WILL FOREVER BE GRATEFUL TO YOU ROGER
It's too painful for me to watch all the way through right now 😢😂
Cheers Roger ✊🏽
I was saving money to see him play live one final time in wimbledon next year ... Alas wasnt meant to be so... Long live King Federer
I remember this year 2008 very well, when I saw him live playing in Halle. It was a joy to watch this man playing this beautiful sport. 103 titles is one of his many records he accomplished over his stunning career. Oh man I will miss him very much. No one played tennis with such an elegance and easiness like him. Wish you a happy retirement Rog and all the best for the future!❤️
103 titles is not a record… Connors win 149 titles
@@lnz971 Sorry my bad. Maybe Connors has a higher number of titles but I think Roger played in more intensive eras with players like Nalbandian,Safin,Gonzalez,Hewitt,Roddick, Rafa and Nole and it makes his 103 titles more valuable than Jimmy Connors one.
🇪🇸 GOATdal (Nadal) & 🇨🇭GOATderer (Federer) golden era of tennis & legend forever!!! Cheers!!! 👑💪🐐
Djokovic clear
@@carloss___77you should thank rafa and fed cuz they were almost out of their prime. Djokovic would had no chance
@@raf5ay djokovic > fedal
@@carloss___77 prime fed rapes him
@@carloss___77 Alcaraz > Djokovic
My favorite sport player!!!! Forever!!!! GREAT ROGER FEDERER!!!!
Federer make this sport BEATIFUL
Wow. Tennis TV with moving images from the slams. Special Fed Permission today.
I love that this video shows the Davydenko point and Roddick point back to back... in case anyone thought Roger's shot was a fluke. Who makes that shot in a pro match? Only Roger. Love it.
Favorite tennis player and absolute goat. Im a tennis fan running cross country and i wear the federer hat to every race. the RF logo becomes a symbol for not just me but my team. Even outside tennis federers legacy will live on.
He misses only three classics: Monte-Carlo Open, Italian Open and the Queen’s
For the queens that pretty logic he choose bale over the queens…
End of an Era
You will always be remembered 💖 ❤️
"A legendary once in a life time athlete with an elegant game capable of enthralling his opponents since time memorial."
how fluid and graceful tennis can be, Roger you showed us in style
We'll miss you so much, Roger. You did it with pure touch and class. It's the end of an era for tennis.
Great tribute to a great individual and one of the greatest athletes of all time. I didn't remember he had played Andy Roddick or Ivan Ljubicic in so many finals. 🏆
Yeah free wins
Fitting that his final title was in Basel, where it all started
I really wanted to see his amazing match directly. Toooo sad for his retired. Have a fan, have a good life from now on.
Someday absolutely I'll see you
You missed out!
Wonderful journey, and remarkable achievements by Roger Federer. truly gentlemen inside or outside the courts. wished him the best
Grand Slams won :
Rafa - 22, Novak - 21, Fed - 20
Connors - 8
So never ever compare lil' Jimbo to these Legends, k?