This is my fav men's match in a very long time. It's to eerie to watch Dimitrov play Federer at this level. Their games are sooooo similar. The only thing Dimitrov is missing is the confidence. He can still break through and win a bunch of Grand Slams
Dimitrov could have waited another day to have the greatest match of his career. It was the last chance to see a Nadal / Federer match in the USO and he spoiled us. 😂😂
@purple9rain painful but he wasn't 100% for at least several days after the match from what I recall. You could tell early in the match that his FH was off. Woke up with a crook in his neck and couldn't shake it off. Had a real chance to win this USO otherwise when you look at how he played in the previous round and who was left in the draw.
The super offensive style was a key feature in his later years, especially against younger top players. Remember he played very similarly against Novak too in both Wimby and ATP finals in 2019 and even in 2015 American summer when he introduced SABR. I think it was a tactic of going all out on his strengths and smothering his opponents early instead of going into a longer battle where his legs might have betrayed him.
Tennis will never be more beautiful than this. Dimitrov unfortunately lacks the tactics of the master, but technically these two are the caviar of tennis.
@@Irfan87 you know what else happens thousands of times, some idiot coming out of no where and acting like an expert on what happens thousands times in tennis.
@@rsinghal17 Not as common as Big Three fans talking superlatives about their favourite players and not realizing it happens a lot. " oNlY fEd". I can never decide which Big 3 fanbase is the worst.
@@Irfan87 oh there you go, it all makes sense now! You are one of those cry babies who doesn't like big three just for the only reason of not liking them. Sorry for offending you because people like something that you don't. Everyone should like what you like... No? At least become educated, if you can't be intelligent.
Worst thing that happened to Grigor was being labelled 'Baby Fed' by the media as he has let that affect him psychologically which has affected his game in a negative way with lack of self belief. He has all the skills and shots but the difference between great players and the 'greatest' players in any sport is always between the ears!
I dont think he really has all the shots. I think he's too gangly for a one handed backhand and he's usually off balance with his footwork. It's too late now but he would have probably been a better player with a Nalbandian-like two-handed backhand.
Over a man virtually in a wheelchair, a back and neck injury, wow, he beat a man playing on one leg, what a coward, and he lost next match anyway- got real surprised, when he met a fully fit, outrageously good player.
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@GTS Kyrios is hard 4me2 like. Showing off but not winning. Asking for cheers from the crowd but can't give the crowd a victory. He's the first tennis player I don't care for. If he just played tennis he would be alright & not talk about players, especially those players that are better then him. Hard 4me2 like Kyrios. Show off that don't win but can play when his diaper is not wet.
@GTS I wish Kyrios dad would go out on the court & shake him up & tell him how foolish he looks when he dances just because he made a nice shot. Nadal, Novak & Federer do it all the time but they don't dance like clowns.
Federer was up 2 sets to 1 and it was 4-5 in the 4th Set and 40-Love with Federer blowing 7 break points on Dimitrov's serve; then the bottom completely fell out and he only won 2 games the rest of the way!
@@LINTUSOORYA he was injured, shut up nobody cares --> that's like me saying Djokovic played horrible level of tennis in Wimbledon 2019 which is why Federer got so close which is true
For most players like Dimitrov defeating Roger Federer is as important, or sometimes even more important than winning the entire tournament. The problem with that is that in order to achieve that goal they have to play beyond their means, whcih is an approach that diminishes their chances of defeating ther next opponent no matter who their next opponent may be
Its been 8 months almost already... Still remember 10.9., Federer was left with Medvedev, Wawrinka and Dimitrov in the half. I have really seen only Novak as the one who could stop Roger. The three players i mentioned before haven´t had a really good history on hard courts with Roger. Roger had 18-0 with Stan, 6-0 with Dimitrov and 3-0 with Daniil, added up its 27-0 on hard courts, with Dimitrov and Medvedev never beating him on any surface. I have to be honest and to say that i already seen Federer in the semis when i saw he played Dimitrov. In the other half, to be fair, everyone knew that Rafa will be the finalist. Rafa, who lost their last 6 meeting on hard courts and 7/8 played. Last three matches should´ve been easy for Roger. He choked Wimbledon even worse that year with not converting back to back match points on his serve. By winning that Wimbledon (by beating Novak and Rafa) and then winning US, Rafa would have 18, Novak 16 and Roger 22 GS titles and he would be untouchable. I hope I am wrong but i think that those 60 days will be deciding ones when we look in the future at who is the goat.
@@TheIntiruna Federer was never the favorite to win the US Open, Nadal was the clear and undisputable favorite to win the title, especially after Djokovic lost to Wawrinka. Nadal was the betting odds favorite for the US Open title, not Federer. Federer hasn't won the US Open since 2008, that was 12 years ago, and I forgot the last time he had a legit chance to win the title. On the other hand, Nadal has won 4 US Open titles in the 2010s, more than anyone in the decade. Nadal has dominated the USO in the 2010s decade with 4 USO titles, while Federer has won 0 USO titles in the last decade. Nadal is simply a superior USO player than Federer nowadays. The times when Federer dominated the USO are long time lost, Federer is 39. In addition, Nadal leads the H2H over Federer 8-5 in outdoor hard courts and 3-1 in Grand Slam matches on hard courts. Oh, and let's not forget Medvedev. Medvevev's big explosion came in late 2019, when he won 2 Masters 1000 and reached the USO 2019 final. Federer has never faced peak Medvedev, so his H2H with Medvedev is meaningless. I have no doubt that Medvedev was the favorite over 38 years old and slow Federer. Federer wasn't injured when he lost the second set to Dimitrov in the USO quarterfinals, Federer said himself he got injured and suffered back pain in the fourth set. Yet, Medvedev destroyed Dimitrov and defeated him in 3 sets in the USO semifinal. It shows Medvedev was in clearly superior form than 38 years old Federer, injured or not injured.
+Nakic Federer hasn't won 6 of the last 6 meeting on hard against Rafa, nor has he won 7 of the last 8 meetings. Federer has won 5 of the last 6 meetings against Rafa on hard and 6 of the last 8 matches against Rafa. Last 8 meetings between Rafa and Roger: 1. Australian Open 2014: Nadal won in 3 sets 2. Basel 2015: Federer won in 2 sets 3. Australian Open 201/: Federer won in 5 sets 4. Indian Wells 2017: Federer won in 2 sets 5. Miami 2017: Federer won in 2 sets 6. Shanghai 2017: Federer won in 2 sets 7. Roland-Garros 2019: Nadal won in 3 sets 8. Wimbledon 2019: Federer won in 4 sets P. S.: unless you are including the "match" of Indian Wells 2019, but that would be completely deceiving and misleading, because the match never took place. So that was not a match Federer won plating against Rafa, nor does it count in the offical ATP stats of the H2H as an extra victory in the overall H2H.
Nakic I’m just getting involved with This, tennis meaning and I’ve read more than watched. And so far, in my opinion Roger Federer is the best Tennis player this sport has had so far, his game , he’s played three different era’s 90s 00s and is still playing. That 5 set final at Sw19 with Novak was extraordinary, no wonder he didn’t have enough power here. That’s not to say he’s aged and slow just human . Oh yeah married dad with 4 kids. Wow comes to mind
He would have lost to Medvedev or Rafa Atleast , he was slow , injured and out of form . Better to lose to his pigeon Grigor than to Rafa in another final
He is not injured at all it is false and lie actually as he played Laver cup also so how is that possible. Djokovic is injured that's why he didn't play Laver cup actually. Nadal injured in 2018 US Open thats why he gave up in the end and didn't play after that actually. Federer didn't get injured in Australian open 2020 also After the tournament he is struggling with injuries actually got surgery.
What A Joy to listen to the racket hit the ball and the squeak of the shoes instead of having to listen to AAHhhh-oo-WAAhhhh for 3 or 4 frickin' hours! I don't want to mention any names but his initials are Rafael Nadal
people should understand that this federer's defeat had more to do with his forehand letting him down than physical injury. federer does not need his top form to beat a player he has beaten 7 consecutive times. its his forehand which lets him down in tense matches, for e.g tsitsipas in aus 19. was really looking forward to FEDAL.
His forehand let him down because of injury. He was hitting even easy shots totally out. What was even more affected was his serve. If you watched in the game stats over the match, Federers 1st serve % went way down from the start.
This is 50% Federer playing injured and still went to 5 sets. For those who doubt he played injured, compare this level to the Wimbledon final. Night and day. His serve and groundstrokes have zero penetration and placement here after the third set. Had he won injured, he would have either pulled out or been creamed by Medvedev. Bad luck at the US Open for Federer for years. This reminds me of his US Open loss versus Robredo some years ago.
I hate when fed fans always attribute a loss to injury whether it is or not. He may have been in this match but grigor had a set and a fourth set break. Should be congratulating the opponent which is what I always try to do when my main man Rafa loses
He is not injured he is injured in Australian open 2020 It is clearly seen he is injured in Australian open semifinals Federer losing in straight sets to Djokovic is impossible at Australian open for sure
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I remember this game, Roger just ran out of gas in the fifth set, he wasnt the same after that wimbledon final, like he used up his final bit of strength in that final...
That has nothing to do with it lol. Roger had a back injury on the tournament. He didnt quit because he didnt want to finish the match that way. He didnt run out of gas
@kal Ke he was injured, shut up nobody cares --> that's like me saying Djokovic played horrible level of tennis in Wimbledon 2019 which is why Federer got so close which is true
The way he reached finals in his peak time it looks like it is weak era only How can he reach finals these many times 2004 to 2007 actually strange He reached 3 Grandslam finals in 2004 He reached 4 Grandslam finals in 2006 He reached 4 Grandslam finals in 2007 He reached 4 Grandslam finals in 2009 Something is odd actually how can he reach these many finals in a row without losing a set Also Djokovic is goat of tennis sport. It is weak era or not actually it looks like one sided only to me The players are losing in straight sets to him how is that possible.
Fed was obvi grigs idol like the rest of the world and mimicked his game/strokes/racquet/walk/style/also stands in for fed on the occasional date night. Fed has the absolute cleanest, most economical, best bang for buck, most stylistic looking strokes in the game. Grig may have slight better wheels but mental and confidence and just about everything else goes to fed but both equally as cool.
@@viktorhamori6572 he was injured, shut up nobody cares --> that's like me saying Djokovic played horrible level of tennis in Wimbledon 2019 which is why Federer got so close which is true
@@abhinavabhugupta1051 I do not care who won that match in 2019, check the result, no clear break from Djokovic, Federer played the better game, on this level everything is just a moment. Federer should have scored the matchpoints and then nobody could come up with that lucky win ... I can mention some cases in Wimbledon when Djokovic was a better player but not in 2019, defintely not.
@@viktorhamori6572 I agree federer was rue better player in majority of the matches, but that djokovic mentality in those tiebreakers to just not miss a shot is something that is caught federer off guard and left a lot of people in awe
It's funny to see those Federer's fans hoping his hero to keep playing n winning. Yes, federer's talent is one of the most rare thing in sport. But, he is only a human being just like all other athletes in other branches of sports. N now that his days r over, they should let this talented dude retire in peace. Let him enjoy his lavish saving n his legendary status. What else after 20 years of the greatest tennis n 20 GS collection?
This is my fav men's match in a very long time. It's to eerie to watch Dimitrov play Federer at this level. Their games are sooooo similar. The only thing Dimitrov is missing is the confidence. He can still break through and win a bunch of Grand Slams
Sure he can. I think he's got another 3-4 years to win a few slams before it's too late. Look at Wawrinka. He was nearly 30 when he won his first.
sorry but Grisha is not winning Slams. it would be totally shocking if he got in to a final
@Андрей Петков
Going out first rounds really
No, he has a beautiful game but just can’t do it when it counts.
Dimitrov at his best equal to Federer at his worst level in his entire career . No comparison .
Just love watching these two doing backhand swings, its so satisfying
Yes. Even more satisfying that Federer lost
Thiem's backhand vs Wawrinka's is way better
Much rather watch backhands worth watching. Such as wawrinka or thiem or even shapovalov
Their styles are very similar- fluid, full swing, onehanded.
@@colin0622 Roger has the best backhand of all time.
I just love this match as a piece of classic cinema or something. I keep coming back to it every once in a while 😅
Two beautiful one-handed backhands going at it. Masterpiece.
The most aesthetic Match of the tennis history
OUTFEDERED!!
These 2 are a treat to watch. Beautiful strokes, balance, footwork, strategy, and aggression. Thank you USO for these highlights.
Dimitrov could have waited another day to have the greatest match of his career. It was the last chance to see a Nadal / Federer match in the USO and he spoiled us. 😂😂
How strange the effect of time, watching this as a huge Federer fan, and I'm rooting for my active favourite Dimitrov?!
My 2 favorite players. Glorious backhand from both
yep, the day Federer beat Federer. And if we ever lose one of them, we have a spare
No mate the day day quarter of Federer beat Federer. There is no-one who plays like Fed, even though Dimitrov plays quite similarly.
@@rcp6280 similar game style in most respects. of course peak to peak no comparison.
@@rcp6280 Well, in terms of accomplishment, you're totally right. But Dimitrov is basically Fed playing with more spin.
@@jaizjeeson2180 dimitrov is basically fed without the slams
The day the superior player wob
19:47 Wonderful shot!
This is elegant tennis at the highest level. What a treat!!
This guy, Dimitrov, is pure genius!!
What could have been a routine victory for Fed turned out to be his last match at the USO. We miss you Maestro!
yah so true I'm rewatching now, and I can see that Fed could win it in 3
@purple9rain painful but he wasn't 100% for at least several days after the match from what I recall. You could tell early in the match that his FH was off. Woke up with a crook in his neck and couldn't shake it off. Had a real chance to win this USO otherwise when you look at how he played in the previous round and who was left in the draw.
3:11 ooooh that hit the sweet spot.......
The feeling when that happens
Both of them had to go DEEP into their bag of tricks in this one. What a match
To me their games mirror each other in every aspect
I can’t believe dimitrov hasn’t won a grand slam
the mental game is so differend
Grigor hit his backhand with confidence and authority in this match. Fast forward to 2021 where he slices 90% of the time. Sad to see honestly.
I saw federer vs federer everytime that i watch this game
3:51 Literally EVERY volley I hit
lol at least thats a point
@@user-wethe9 I coached a middle school team and I’m telling you, drop shot is the only shot to those girls
ah yes i always give my opponent the "lets GO!!! pure skills!" drives em mad
you can feel how confident fed was on this match, so pushy and intimidating his opponent...but grigor stood his ground steady
Mate are you an idiot federer couldn t freaking run what did you expect
The super offensive style was a key feature in his later years, especially against younger top players. Remember he played very similarly against Novak too in both Wimby and ATP finals in 2019 and even in 2015 American summer when he introduced SABR. I think it was a tactic of going all out on his strengths and smothering his opponents early instead of going into a longer battle where his legs might have betrayed him.
US Open, you provide the best extended highlights of all the grand slams. THANK YOU!
One of the most beautifl players to watch them playing !
Awesome !
Tennis will never be more beautiful than this. Dimitrov unfortunately lacks the tactics of the master, but technically these two are the caviar of tennis.
Lol, now he knows what it's like to play against himself.
Rofl... 1/8 h2h definitely not why he lost
These two are so beautiful to watch. I can't believe this was only 2 years ago!
the quietest match I had ever watch
That's true, now that you mentioned it. How wonderful that they aren't sounding like they are vomiting every time they hit the ball.
the aura around Federer is unreal. haven’t watched one of his matches in a while
Thank you so much for extended highlights!! I love them
3:11 sounded like a gunshot! Only Fed.
It hit the sweet spot, players have done this a thousand times in many matches.
@@Irfan87 you know what else happens thousands of times, some idiot coming out of no where and acting like an expert on what happens thousands times in tennis.
@@rsinghal17 Not as common as Big Three fans talking superlatives about their favourite players and not realizing it happens a lot. " oNlY fEd". I can never decide which Big 3 fanbase is the worst.
@@Irfan87 oh there you go, it all makes sense now! You are one of those cry babies who doesn't like big three just for the only reason of not liking them. Sorry for offending you because people like something that you don't. Everyone should like what you like... No?
At least become educated, if you can't be intelligent.
@@rsinghal17Lmao nice assumption especially about intelligence. Someone's conflating intelligence/education with wisdom. Get better arguments.
Worst thing that happened to Grigor was being labelled 'Baby Fed' by the media as he has let that affect him psychologically which has affected his game in a negative way with lack of self belief. He has all the skills and shots but the difference between great players and the 'greatest' players in any sport is always between the ears!
I dont think he really has all the shots. I think he's too gangly for a one handed backhand and he's usually off balance with his footwork. It's too late now but he would have probably been a better player with a Nalbandian-like two-handed backhand.
Grigor finally got his win over Federer after 10 years of trying, and what a way to get it at a Major Grand Slam!
rofl
Over a man virtually in a wheelchair, a back and neck injury, wow, he beat a man playing on one leg, what a coward, and he lost next match anyway- got real surprised, when he met a fully fit, outrageously good player.
@@pauljohnson6019 toxic fed fan spotted
@@donvito7344 Yeah, everytime somebody states a truth, Nadtards and djokotards come nagging in flocks. Fock off.
@@donvito7344 Technically he is right...
Remember this tournament Federer, the one you used to win
Good game I like Dimitrov he has great placement of shots similar to Fed at times
Yeah thats why they call him "Baby Federer"
Federer seldom loses. This execution by Dimirov is so tactical n amazing.
Federer was injured
@@benedictly1571 Grigor still deserves credit
@@benedictly1571 It is not easy to beat injured federer. He is still not human even in injured condition.
@@sumnahlennon4516 but not as much as original comment said he did
@@fang_derer970 So true! If one is not in both top 10 and fully energized shape, he won't have much chance of defeating an injured Roger.
Yes, we do need two Federers.
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SUPER SHOTS, POWERFUL SERVICE, STRONG FOREHANDS, STAMINA RETURN AND MANY MORE ART-FULL ACTIVE ACTIONS SEEN THIS GAME............
BOTH PLAYERS PLAYED POWERFUL AND ATTRACTIVE GAME, BUT IT IS NATURAL WINER IS SUPER WONDERFUL..................... PEOPLE LIKE AND LOVE THIS BEAUTIFUL GAME............
They play exactly the same 👌 Shots, Movement and the tactical aspect are completely similar.
That bh rally at the 3 minute mark was FIRE!
25:55 Federer watching Federer!
@Viggen Roger "40-15" Federer 😂🤣😂🤣🇷🇸🇧🇬🇷🇸🇧🇬🇷🇸🇧🇬🇷🇸🇧🇬🇷🇸
@Viggen Bee haaa
Nah that's more like Count Dracula
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Such clean and crisp hitting by both the guys on the forehand side.
Grigor was the biggest under achiever until Nick Kyrios came along!
Don't forget Dimitrov also won the ATP-world tour final! A title barely anyone has in the top 20 beside the big 4
No way.
Safin and Nalbandian are.
@GTS Kyrios is hard 4me2 like. Showing off but not winning. Asking for cheers from the crowd but can't give the crowd a victory. He's the first tennis player I don't care for. If he just played tennis he would be alright & not talk about players, especially those players that are better then him. Hard 4me2 like Kyrios. Show off that don't win but can play when his diaper is not wet.
@@samking2094 once upon a time GD was shagging SW & MS. Kyrios is what he is, acts like a female dog.
@GTS I wish Kyrios dad would go out on the court & shake him up & tell him how foolish he looks when he dances just because he made a nice shot. Nadal, Novak & Federer do it all the time but they don't dance like clowns.
Dimitrov played a great match. If he could play like this on the regular he would be Awesome 👌
The Artists. Amazing match!
Federer was up 2 sets to 1 and it was 4-5 in the 4th Set and 40-Love with Federer blowing 7 break points on Dimitrov's serve; then the bottom completely fell out and he only won 2 games the rest of the way!
Not true because 38 year old federer lost 3 sets to 1 so your lying by saying he was two sets to 1 up.
1st set point is so satisfying to watch, wow!
Federer might have been injured, but man did Dimitrov play some great tennis!
He was injured
@@LINTUSOORYA Ok but credit to dimitrov
@@viksinha5410 of the injury?
@@LINTUSOORYA he was injured, shut up nobody cares --> that's like me saying Djokovic played horrible level of tennis in Wimbledon 2019 which is why Federer got so close which is true
@@abhinavabhugupta1051 🤣🤣🤣 Djokovic 🤣🤣🤣
Beautiful play.
2:29 Grigor Dimitrov strings are cut
2:30 he hit and the string have been cut
Yes, the looks the racket briefly after the backhand, the tries to go to the net, to end the point quicker, but returns to the baseline.
good match thank you federer and demitrov and all people in that place
10:23 amazing forhand
For most players like Dimitrov defeating Roger Federer is as important, or sometimes even more important than winning the entire tournament. The problem with that is that in order to achieve that goal they have to play beyond their means, whcih is an approach that diminishes their chances of defeating ther next opponent no matter who their next opponent may be
Its been 8 months almost already... Still remember 10.9., Federer was left with Medvedev, Wawrinka and Dimitrov in the half. I have really seen only Novak as the one who could stop Roger. The three players i mentioned before haven´t had a really good history on hard courts with Roger. Roger had 18-0 with Stan, 6-0 with Dimitrov and 3-0 with Daniil, added up its 27-0 on hard courts, with Dimitrov and Medvedev never beating him on any surface. I have to be honest and to say that i already seen Federer in the semis when i saw he played Dimitrov. In the other half, to be fair, everyone knew that Rafa will be the finalist. Rafa, who lost their last 6 meeting on hard courts and 7/8 played. Last three matches should´ve been easy for Roger. He choked Wimbledon even worse that year with not converting back to back match points on his serve. By winning that Wimbledon (by beating Novak and Rafa) and then winning US, Rafa would have 18, Novak 16 and Roger 22 GS titles and he would be untouchable. I hope I am wrong but i think that those 60 days will be deciding ones when we look in the future at who is the goat.
After Djokovic was defeated. Federer was the favorite to win it all. But injury play a part
@@TheIntiruna Federer was never the favorite to win the US Open, Nadal was the clear and undisputable favorite to win the title, especially after Djokovic lost to Wawrinka. Nadal was the betting odds favorite for the US Open title, not Federer. Federer hasn't won the US Open since 2008, that was 12 years ago, and I forgot the last time he had a legit chance to win the title. On the other hand, Nadal has won 4 US Open titles in the 2010s, more than anyone in the decade. Nadal has dominated the USO in the 2010s decade with 4 USO titles, while Federer has won 0 USO titles in the last decade. Nadal is simply a superior USO player than Federer nowadays. The times when Federer dominated the USO are long time lost, Federer is 39. In addition, Nadal leads the H2H over Federer 8-5 in outdoor hard courts and 3-1 in Grand Slam matches on hard courts. Oh, and let's not forget Medvedev. Medvevev's big explosion came in late 2019, when he won 2 Masters 1000 and reached the USO 2019 final. Federer has never faced peak Medvedev, so his H2H with Medvedev is meaningless. I have no doubt that Medvedev was the favorite over 38 years old and slow Federer. Federer wasn't injured when he lost the second set to Dimitrov in the USO quarterfinals, Federer said himself he got injured and suffered back pain in the fourth set. Yet, Medvedev destroyed Dimitrov and defeated him in 3 sets in the USO semifinal. It shows Medvedev was in clearly superior form than 38 years old Federer, injured or not injured.
+Nakic Federer hasn't won 6 of the last 6 meeting on hard against Rafa, nor has he won 7 of the last 8 meetings. Federer has won 5 of the last 6 meetings against Rafa on hard and 6 of the last 8 matches against Rafa. Last 8 meetings between Rafa and Roger:
1. Australian Open 2014: Nadal won in 3 sets
2. Basel 2015: Federer won in 2 sets
3. Australian Open 201/: Federer won in 5 sets
4. Indian Wells 2017: Federer won in 2 sets
5. Miami 2017: Federer won in 2 sets
6. Shanghai 2017: Federer won in 2 sets
7. Roland-Garros 2019: Nadal won in 3 sets
8. Wimbledon 2019: Federer won in 4 sets
P. S.: unless you are including the "match" of Indian Wells 2019, but that would be completely deceiving and misleading, because the match never took place. So that was not a match Federer won plating against Rafa, nor does it count in the offical ATP stats of the H2H as an extra victory in the overall H2H.
Nakic I’m just getting involved with This, tennis meaning and I’ve read more than watched. And so far, in my opinion Roger Federer is the best Tennis player this sport has had so far, his game , he’s played three different era’s 90s 00s and is still playing. That 5 set final at Sw19 with Novak was extraordinary, no wonder he didn’t have enough power here. That’s not to say he’s aged and slow just human . Oh yeah married dad with 4 kids. Wow comes to mind
He would have lost to Medvedev or Rafa Atleast , he was slow , injured and out of form . Better to lose to his pigeon Grigor than to Rafa in another final
Go for Sinner Dimitrov!❤
Awesome how both play golf. They are the best
You could see that Roger never really felt comfortable off the forehand side and the serve in that match. He was never able to impose his game
9:49 Old Djokovic umpiring
Miss you federer 😢.
Superb video quality. Seems its at 60 fps although there isn't such an option. Whereas the videos from the AO channel are choppy af
Amazing how even a 38 year old injured Federer can trouble top 20 players this much.
He is still the best when fresh without injuries and the GOAT. Can't wait for his comeback in the coming AO 2021 !!
@@CarlUsana-o3l nah he will get destroyed by nole.and his slam record will be surpassed by nadal after he win roland garros
He is not injured at all it is false and lie actually as he played Laver cup also so how is that possible.
Djokovic is injured that's why he didn't play Laver cup actually.
Nadal injured in 2018 US Open thats why he gave up in the end and didn't play after that actually.
Federer didn't get injured in Australian open 2020 also
After the tournament he is struggling with injuries actually got surgery.
What A Joy to listen to the racket hit the ball and the squeak of the shoes instead of having to listen to AAHhhh-oo-WAAhhhh for 3 or 4 frickin' hours! I don't want to mention any names but his initials are Rafael Nadal
people should understand that this federer's defeat had more to do with his forehand letting him down than physical injury. federer does not need his top form to beat a player he has beaten 7 consecutive times. its his forehand which lets him down in tense matches, for e.g tsitsipas in aus 19. was really looking forward to FEDAL.
At Wimbledon backhands.... at crucial moments....
@man bat yeah.. right... just fakes it ...
@man bat he never retires mid match even if he is hurt unlike novak
@man bat Idiot !!!!
His forehand let him down because of injury. He was hitting even easy shots totally out. What was even more affected was his serve.
If you watched in the game stats over the match, Federers 1st serve % went way down from the start.
Great match from Dimitrov!
3:11 that bh sounded like he broke a string
His foot hit the ground at the same time he hit the ball.
@@tjg801 he's talking about the backhand, not the forehand.
bonzwah1 who’s? Feds? If so, I am not hearing it.
yeah fed's backhand. it was particularly loud and poppy since it was such a clean and powerful hit. that's all the OP was referring to.
If it did next shot would have been a chip and charge because you can’t control the ball if a strings breaks :)
No 3 in the world at 38 simple phenomenal
I owe everyone a beer if he defends those points
It's like watching two Federers (or two Dimitrovs) in this match.
上手いんだよなぁーーーー〜〜どっちも
フェデもボレーマジで神ってるし
G.O.A.Tと言われる理由ですね！
Grigor played out of this world in 5th set
This is 50% Federer playing injured and still went to 5 sets. For those who doubt he played injured, compare this level to the Wimbledon final. Night and day. His serve and groundstrokes have zero penetration and placement here after the third set. Had he won injured, he would have either pulled out or been creamed by Medvedev. Bad luck at the US Open for Federer for years. This reminds me of his US Open loss versus Robredo some years ago.
Robredo match was way worse
Just passing through on my journey to watch every Federer match.
He played himself lads. He literally played himself.
Two players with similar styles and tehnique
There's a 9-year age difference people, don't forget that. Had he met the prime Roger, he would've had a very slim chance at winning.
I hate when fed fans always attribute a loss to injury whether it is or not. He may have been in this match but grigor had a set and a fourth set break. Should be congratulating the opponent which is what I always try to do when my main man Rafa loses
He was officially injured so his fans said that.
He is not injured he is injured in Australian open 2020
It is clearly seen he is injured in Australian open semifinals
Federer losing in straight sets to Djokovic is impossible at Australian open for sure
Federer is the GOAT!
The fifth set was so forced that Fed stopped playing 😅
POWERFUL FULL AND SUPER TOP RANKING PKAYERS IN THIS GAME...............
BOTH PLAYERS IS ENERGY FULL, STAMINA FULL, STRONG FULL, TECHNICAL FULL, PRACTICE FULL AND POWERFUL............
BEAUTIFUL RETURN, POWERFUL SHOT, LOVELY SERVICE SEEN IN GAME............
VERY LABORIOUS AND TOFF GAME
BUT GAME IS GAME, AND WINER IS WINER....................................
Amazing!
Cool too see a little serve and volley.
ESSE É O REIZINHO DA ENTRESAFRA
6:58 "He's making Federer recognize what it's like to play against Federer", that's how you know that Grigor is literally baby Federer.
26:58
Grigor: I finally beat you!!!!!
Roger: (shakes umpires hand) sorry did you say something
Lmao 😂
I couldn't hear that
Swertessoto
Pces o
Pop
That's exactly what this game looks like.
Federer playing against Federer.
As of 2022, anyone gonna think this is Federer's last match in the US Open?
Update: it's official. He will retire after 2022 Laver Cup
18:44 LMAO
What happened? Was it a net?
28 year old Federer (USO 2009) VS 28 year old Dimitrov (Uso 2019) would have been so lit
it would've been straight sets lol
Fed in 3 straight sets lol
What a match.............................
Honestly, Roger talent + Djoker mentality = 40 Slams
+ wawrinka bh as well, fed bh is too inconsistent
I remember this game, Roger just ran out of gas in the fifth set, he wasnt the same after that wimbledon final, like he used up his final bit of strength in that final...
That has nothing to do with it lol. Roger had a back injury on the tournament. He didnt quit because he didnt want to finish the match that way. He didnt run out of gas
@kal Ke he was injured, shut up nobody cares --> that's like me saying Djokovic played horrible level of tennis in Wimbledon 2019 which is why Federer got so close which is true
The way he reached finals in his peak time it looks like it is weak era only
How can he reach finals these many times 2004 to 2007 actually strange
He reached 3 Grandslam finals in
2004
He reached 4 Grandslam finals in 2006
He reached 4 Grandslam finals in 2007
He reached 4 Grandslam finals in 2009
Something is odd actually how can he reach these many finals in a row without losing a set Also
Djokovic is goat of tennis sport.
It is weak era or not actually it looks like one sided only to me
The players are losing in straight sets to him how is that possible.
Fed was obvi grigs idol like the rest of the world and mimicked his game/strokes/racquet/walk/style/also stands in for fed on the occasional date night. Fed has the absolute cleanest, most economical, best bang for buck, most stylistic looking strokes in the game. Grig may have slight better wheels but mental and confidence and just about everything else goes to fed but both equally as cool.
Dimitrov is only 28 , .. Federer is 38 !!! .. BRAVO Federer !
Federer was injured
Wow i had no idea, thanks for that amazing insight
@@viktorhamori6572 he was injured, shut up nobody cares --> that's like me saying Djokovic played horrible level of tennis in Wimbledon 2019 which is why Federer got so close which is true
@@abhinavabhugupta1051 I do not care who won that match in 2019, check the result, no clear break from Djokovic, Federer played the better game, on this level everything is just a moment. Federer should have scored the matchpoints and then nobody could come up with that lucky win ... I can mention some cases in Wimbledon when Djokovic was a better player but not in 2019, defintely not.
@@viktorhamori6572 I agree federer was rue better player in majority of the matches, but that djokovic mentality in those tiebreakers to just not miss a shot is something that is caught federer off guard and left a lot of people in awe
It's funny to see those Federer's fans hoping his hero to keep playing n winning. Yes, federer's talent is one of the most rare thing in sport. But, he is only a human being just like all other athletes in other branches of sports. N now that his days r over, they should let this talented dude retire in peace. Let him enjoy his lavish saving n his legendary status. What else after 20 years of the greatest tennis n 20 GS collection?
Rusdayati Idrus well nadal less than 20 has 19 so far.
@Logan Legend I applaud you .The greatest living sportsman.
See you next year #21
Two greatest single-hand backhand players ever.
Full match of dimitrov and federer please
0:56 Djokovic would've clapped
When does Federer starts to struggle? It's tough to say. Looks like at the end of third set he starts to walk slowly 13:25
5:13 who's the other player alongside Karlovic?
Richard Heywood I'm pretty sure he meant that only Karlovic and Federer are playing here from 2000
No, he says 'the only two other players that played the first year Federer played'.
Lopez
Aging n injuries n fatigues have swallowed federer. He should retire n enjoy his lavish saving n legendary status.
Shut up idiot
Yes and let Nadal enjoy the position as the new goat!
of course Fed is always good at the net, but man he seemed like he was extra proficient with his volley game this match.
Who's here after Dimitrov's win againsst Rublev?