I think all the top guys respected that Roger was the best and the man to beat at this particular time on grass and hard court. Rafa was the hardest problem Rog had to deal with back then..
For me this is the match that should be shown in the future to understand the dominance of Federer between 04-07. Davydenko playing best tennis ever but Federer, obviously, too (as he did in almost every match in that period).
wrong davydenko play his best tenis in 2008 and 2009 when he won miami masters against nadal and Master cup against del potro in 2009 final, and shangai masters 2009 beat djokovic and nadal in sf and final
@@Logan00710 stop ur bullshit.. there is a difference between an ATP event and a slam.. Davydenko’s performance here is of much higher class because of it being played in a slam.. he put much more effort here..
@@avishek438 no way in slams Davydenko never play a final. Im 2005 je shuold playa against nadal but loses to Mariano puerta in rg semifinal choking badly
Thank goodness for RUclips, Im watching all of Roger’s matches. I’ve missed him for a year and a half hoping to see him back on the courts again. Unfortunately it was not to be.😢🇨🇭❤️🇨🇦😆
Davydenko such a great ball striker , took ball early like Agassi. If he had been inch or 2 taller. 15 lbs heavier, would have been grand slam winner for sure. He was good enough to win 1 or 2. Played Nadal well, Alas Federer stopped him often
Never understood why he changed that technique. He would have won that Wimbledon final with this fh. He might be hitting it better on the rise now, but the depth, pace and control back then were unmatched.
its really insane how fearful opponents were of Rogers FH in this era. I dont think I've seen anything like it in Tennis matchups. all you could do was try to go to his BH.
Davydenko was a good player, very tough. i also respect that he (as far i know) never felt the need to resort to PEDs, unlike some other famous tennis players have done.
Both players going back and forth at high speed, taking the ball early with small margins for error - it's the kind of tennis that the audience likes, like motor racing. Not defensive baseline pushing that lulls everyone to sleep.
Davydenko would have meant very bad news in slams for any version Rafa.Roddick also at Wimbledon; no way Rafa would have been able to do as good against Roddick like Roger did.
Davydenko is not Russian, he is a Ukrainian who, unfortunately, betrayed Ukraine and became Russian citizen back in late 90s. He is originally from Siverodonetsk- ironically, Russians have turned his city (including the tennis club where he learned to play) into ruins.
Whats lol about this? First he didnt make slam final.. he reached semis max.. Zverev made slam final in 2020.. nishikori made slam final in 2014.. think which era is shit
@@avishek438 haha yeah, don't you just love these trolls? Gonzalez obliterated a young and hungry Nadal and also very experienced and potent Haas in that tournament.
@@SHVideografiea Nadal that hasn’t made a hc sf until 2008. He was 20, which was an extremely young age in tennis. Remind me what did Federer achieve at the same age?
Oh yeah that so-called "weak era". This is Davydenko staying toe to toe with Federer in his prime. Don't buy into the Djokovic camp's mythology that any of these players were "weak". Davydenko is 6:5 over Nadal. Roddick is 5:4 over Djokovic. It's all about matchups.
Davy was no slouch! Fit, prepared, disciplined, and mentally tough, he must have been devastated and stunned at how Roger found ways to win
I think all the top guys respected that Roger was the best and the man to beat at this particular time on grass and hard court. Rafa was the hardest problem Rog had to deal with back then..
Just passing through on my journey to watch every Federer match.
Me too.🇨🇦❤️🇨🇭
For me this is the match that should be shown in the future to understand the dominance of Federer between 04-07. Davydenko playing best tennis ever but Federer, obviously, too (as he did in almost every match in that period).
wrong davydenko play his best tenis in 2008 and 2009 when he won miami masters against nadal and Master cup against del potro in 2009 final, and shangai masters 2009 beat djokovic and nadal in sf and final
@@Logan00710 stop ur bullshit.. there is a difference between an ATP event and a slam.. Davydenko’s performance here is of much higher class because of it being played in a slam.. he put much more effort here..
@@avishek438 no way in slams Davydenko never play a final. Im 2005 je shuold playa against nadal but loses to Mariano puerta in rg semifinal choking badly
@@avishek438your comment doesn't mean shit. Davy's best performances were obviously his Masters 1000 titles and ATP final victory.
Love Nikolai - classy player win or lose
Match fixer more like
Started to watch Federer's old vids again after he announce his retirement. Oh I miss the way he play at his peak...
Thank goodness for RUclips, Im watching all of Roger’s matches. I’ve missed him for a year and a half hoping to see him back on the courts again. Unfortunately it was not to be.😢🇨🇭❤️🇨🇦😆
Oops the smiley was an accident!!
They slowed down the courts because of him... He would've been unstoppable.
The creativity and devastation of federera play back then was just lovely.
Davydenko such a great ball striker , took ball early like Agassi. If he had been inch or 2 taller. 15 lbs heavier, would have been grand slam winner for sure. He was good enough to win 1 or 2. Played Nadal well, Alas Federer stopped him often
Davydenko has the game who knows how to stay on the pedal against Nadal.
Federers Forehand in that period was unmatchable
Never understood why he changed that technique. He would have won that Wimbledon final with this fh. He might be hitting it better on the rise now, but the depth, pace and control back then were unmatched.
@Stanislas Houston Or fast indoors where there is no spin and his 90 inch BH has no problem dismentaling the ball.
Sollvi H it was to adapt to the slower surfaces, plus he doesn’t quite have the same power at 37 compared to 24 (his age here).
@@goxaviergo11 Why would he need to shorten his swing for slower surfaces?
@@Cdog810 may be caurce he staly closer to baseline,and his opponents now are playing faster than Davydenko
8:15 the awakening of the beast
If Fed Roars like this Djoko would meowed. This was THE GREATEST ROAR I HAVE EVER HEARD.
Davydenko played unbelievable...but prime Fed forehand was the GOAT shot
its really insane how fearful opponents were of Rogers FH in this era. I dont think I've seen anything like it in Tennis matchups. all you could do was try to go to his BH.
Best tennis ever. Federer was unbelievable.
Federer had to fight for this win Davydenko had his chances and didn’t take them
8:14 thats why hes the best one hander forever! ❤
我心中永遠的No.1 ❤❤❤
Great match from Federer!
Davydenko was a good player, very tough. i also respect that he (as far i know) never felt the need to resort to PEDs, unlike some other famous tennis players have done.
Like who?
@@fedr39Federer🤣
@@tolendoi123hater
@@tolendoi123if anyone can’t be on peds it’s Federer
4:09 that is the proof of genius
Niko so smart and solid a player. Took a supreme effort from Fed to gain victory
nice video quality but poor highlights... why don't show set/break points. anyway thumbs up for the work
Both players going back and forth at high speed, taking the ball early with small margins for error - it's the kind of tennis that the audience likes, like motor racing. Not defensive baseline pushing that lulls everyone to sleep.
3:36 beautiful forehand
Are some of the points missing because copyright?
this Federer in 2017 would have went 60-0. weak era my ass
Weak era my ass...this Davydenko played like Agassi
Best player ever to never reach a grand slam final! IMO
Davydenko actually leads the head to head against Nadal. Weak era xD
Davydenko would have meant very bad news in slams for any version Rafa.Roddick also at Wimbledon; no way Rafa would have been able to do as good against Roddick like Roger did.
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He lost semi at Rg 2005 against a doped guy, so it is like he did... I would like to have him play Rafa in that final.
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These videos are nice and all, but if you only show points that Fed wins (or at least 90%), it kinda ruins the videos.
カットしすぎだろ
Davydenko is not Russian, he is a Ukrainian who, unfortunately, betrayed Ukraine and became Russian citizen back in late 90s. He is originally from Siverodonetsk- ironically, Russians have turned his city (including the tennis club where he learned to play) into ruins.
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Who’s says RF backhand is his weak
Against high ball bounce is instable.......
Jon I have been asking this question for years and it is a myth. Roger has always had a great backhand .
A horrific match. How Davy failed to win this is absurd.
Nadal is doped up to his eyeballs. The fact that you're a fan of him is embarrassing.
Davydenko made slam final in this era LOL
Whats lol about this? First he didnt make slam final.. he reached semis max..
Zverev made slam final in 2020.. nishikori made slam final in 2014.. think which era is shit
@@avishek438 yea I thought about it and it’s definitely the one where Fernando Gonzales made a slam final lmao.
@@user-em4wh5ji3w yes.. the same slam where gonzalez decimated a fit and healthy nadal in straight sets
@@avishek438 haha yeah, don't you just love these trolls? Gonzalez obliterated a young and hungry Nadal and also very experienced and potent Haas in that tournament.
@@SHVideografiea Nadal that hasn’t made a hc sf until 2008. He was 20, which was an extremely young age in tennis. Remind me what did Federer achieve at the same age?
Oh yeah that so-called "weak era". This is Davydenko staying toe to toe with Federer in his prime. Don't buy into the Djokovic camp's mythology that any of these players were "weak". Davydenko is 6:5 over Nadal. Roddick is 5:4 over Djokovic. It's all about matchups.