zelny im pretty happy in australia with the strict gun laws, cos i dont have to worry about a shooting at my kids school, or the movies, or maybe at the beach etc etc like in america :)
Every year, at the Australian Open, behind Rodger Federer's coach (earlier Edberg and now Ljubicic), sits an elderly couple. There is a story to this couple, and it shows what a good human being Federer is. The couple are Bob and Diana Carter, the parents of his first international coach, the Australian Peter Carter. Federer was just nine when Carter took him under his wing. In 2002, in a terrible tragedy, Carter died in a car accident while on a vacation with his wife. He was only 37 years of age. The story goes that Federer (then 21) was so affected by his coach's death, he ran through the streets of Toronto (where he was playing that day), bawling his heart out. Carter had recognised Federer's genius at a young age, and was determined to make him an all-time great. He was not Federer's first coach, but the one who took him from relative obscurity in Basel in Switzerland to the threshold of international greatness. Every year since 2005, Federer's team sends an all-expenses paid itinerary to the Adelaide-based couple - first-class air tickets, bookings in the same hotel as Federer, food, winner's parties and even commiseration parties in Melbourne. And they sit in Federer's box at the Rod Laver Arena, supporting him as if he were their son. They see their son Peter in him. And Federer never forgets the Carter family's role in his life and career. Federer, now 34, may or may not win his 18th Grand Slam. But he is one of the greatest humans to have set foot on a tennis court. Remember the people and the things that have made an impact in your life .....this The LEGEND FED
I'm Swiss. RF has of course a lot of fans in Switzerland but also suprisingly a lot of people do not like him at all, because they think he's greedy for money, is way too old to continue on the ATP tour. Also the Swiss media has bashed him the last couple of years extensively. RF also mentioned in the Swiss media that he's kind of relieved being able to prove himself and the "experts" that he's still on top of the game with his 18th title.
Credit to AO TV for this magnificent footage! This is the best and what a memorable tournament overall! This is like a great documentary/movie from the buildup to the end. What an epic and emotional final and so so happy for Roger!
hyperwarrior imo its the BEST tournament in all of Tennis, each & every year. But this year the 2017 AO will go down in history as a all time great. And one of the great sporting events of the year for sure!
Dude Murry has only 2 grand slams i think why do you even compare him with Djokovic?..After Federer and Rafa comes Djokovic :) murru is not even in top 15 off all time
Murray has 3 slams, been in 9 finals, won a world tour finals and 2 Olympics golds. He is no mug, though of course well behind Federer, Djokovic and Nadal, Djokovic is slightly ahead of Nadal as 2nd of the big 3, due to his far more weeks at #1, and 5 world tour finals to Nadal's 0.
Rohith Desikan It ABSOLUTELY thrills my heart to see Roger Federer, an obviously talented, hard working tennis player feel SO TOTALLY FREE to exhibit SUCH feelings of joy & SUCH heartfelt emotion, (& is neither “afraid” NOR “ashamed” to shed tears of happiness) because he’ is SO VERY happy when he wins a particular match ! AND he does so with EACH & EVERY win !! His Expressions of gratitude & appreciation for his fans, clearly displays an attitude of DEEP humility ! For 2 reasons : 1) Because I have watched every match (which can be found on You Tube) in which Roger Federer was a participant (although, granted, some of the videos I’ve watched were, in actuality, only “highlights” of a match & NOT the entire match), AND ALSO - 2) because I, too became “well known” for consistently (& almost exclusively) hitting “baseline” volleys (FYI : in 1964, when I was ranked 4th in the state of Georgia & was only just a sophomore in High School, Because of these 2 reasons, I have found myself ABSOLUTELY AMAZED that, it has been ACTUALLY only on the EXTREMELY rare occasion, that Roger’s “return” ever been called “ out” - because his return landed BEHIND his opponent’s baseline !!! Readily Available to ANY & ALL tennis fans, are a whole “plethora” of the various tennis player’s “statistics” (i.e., baseline volleys, drop shots, backhand & forehand passing shots, tweeners” etc.) ! I’m appreciative that EACH individual tennis player’s “statistics” are being continuously recorded, so that they, then, can be reported via all of the many forms of news media, & this reporting is available QUITE soon after the various matches end. BUT, my question is : “Are any of you aware if there has ever been someone who has kept a record, (then “reported” it) of the number of times when Roger’s return hit been called “out” because it hit behind the baseline ?
just incredible! what I love about these two is that they are polar opposites as players. Rafa is a top spinning baseline bully who is a vicious hustler who always needs to be beaten, Federer is the technician, very precise and calculated, a pro's pro, always in control, focussed, suave and smooth making everything look effortless. ...and the greatest thing about these guys most, is their humility, professionalism and respect for the game and its players.
I feel like their contrasting styles bring out the best in each other because Federer has to go for risky, tough shots in order to get it past Nadal, and Nadal has to work overtime to get to those shots.
Roshan Sreedhar yeah true. and whats funny is that each had an answer to the other as far as matchups win/loss was concerned. It was Djokovic over Nadal, Nadal over Federer, and Federer over Djokovic...(probable not the case anymore)
KoS Although I love nothing more than seeing Djokovic beating Nadal, I disagree with Djokovic and Nadal. In theory, yes Nole has all the answers to Rafa's game. But in reality, they have been evenly matched for most of their rivalry, last couple years Djokovic has gained the upper hand due to Nadal's struggles with injury. It's probably the greatest rivalry of all time because you never know who is going to win; they're evenly matched but have contrasting; but all you know is that it's going to be an epic.
Superb job from everybody in the Australian Open. Arguably the best sports tournament ever. Embracing modernity and class yet providing history year after year. January is always a delight for us tennis fans.
This video made me absolutely cry. This is by far the most beautiful thing that's happen to tennis and it's hard to explain how good it felt watching this video, especially after the tough times Nadal and Federer had over the last few years. :'''''))))
Federer, you're such an inspiration to so many millions of us. Not only in the game of tennis, but also inspiring us to be better, driven to achieve and to keep on believing our dreams.
And here we are. Twelve months later and Roger has won the Australian Open title yet again in 2018. It wasn't against Rafa this time, but instead a fired up Cilic in a captivating 5 set final. I ran out of superlatives to describe Roger a long time ago, they all sound like cliches now, that's how good he is.
As a Federer fan, I'm very happy that he won. But the fact that Nadal had to lose for Federer to win makes me feel utterly sad. None of these two champions deserve to lose. But as Federer put it, there're no draws in tennis. The fact that these two champions will be gone from tennis a couple of years from now leaves a giant hole in my heart that can never be filled.
It would be an honor if ESPN did a short documentary of it. No matter what, there will be a documentary when the book closes on their respective careers.
Thanks for the memories Roger and Rafa. The two greatest of all time, in terms of talent as well as humility and sportsmanship. What great examples they have been throughout the years. Hopefully we see more of them in the near future :)
This might be the greatest tennis match ever played. Nadal is the best slow court player I have ever seen, and I thought Sampras was the greatest ever, but I am starting to reconsider. I haven't seen anyone with Federer's arsenal of weapons, who covers more court, and is mentally as tough. So this match was breathtaking.
Its one of the most beautiful descriptive videos on their rivalry. Hats off and thank you AO for making this video. Its been a pleasure watching the tournament.
That wonderful quick shot at 13:34, you can see tennis fans passion ! That was my reaction for a whole day when I knew it was going to be a FEDAL final
that was a match for history, i was waiting for this win for years now, both of them showed us how epic a tennis match can be, i hope i can see more of federer's outstanding performance and results
Someone predicted he will finish with 20 titles hope he wins couple more lets see !!! really happy for both men Rafa will Win RG for sure and Fedex maybe gonna win Wimbledon !! and hope to see this guys again in finals !!
This match means to much to me, first I have waited to se Roger winning his 18th Grand slams for 5 years ago, I have suffered year by year specially on wimbledon's final, secondly I've always dreamed to watch another grand slam's final between Roger and Rafa, & like another Roger's fan, it's was like a dream to see Roger winning in Australia against Rafa, wining rafa for me was like facing my fear & winning it, thanks Fedal for this historical final, and thanks God for making this happened again
I love you so much Roger! I know you are the GOAT, we all do. They way you play really inspires me despite your age and condition you still went through and won 18th for us. i hope you have a few more years left as tennis really needs you and everyone would be sad if you're gone. You are the greatest!!! Forever RF fan!!
Thank you Australian Open. You guys are so incredibly passionate about the king of sports. Thank you for the huge commitment. Gave me goosebumps... What a tournament, what a match, what an extraordinary sport
Roger!!!! soooo incredible!!! and Rafa as well!!! both of you are legendary. no one is much more revered than you two. thank you for this amazing Australian Open experience.
I was so happy Federer won! It's very impressive to have 18 GS titles, and the most recent coming at age 35, and after months off for rehab. Remember, it was just a couple years ago that RF was still getting to GS finals and semi finals but couldn't quite pull it off. Nadal is great, there's no doubt, and his toughness is the biggest weapon the game has ever seen. The thing is though, Nadal is left handed and really picks in Rogers backhand in cross court ralleys, plus Nadal got in Federers head years ago and that cost Roger in the head-to-head meetings. Sometimes Rafa was just too tough that day, but there have been times (such as Wimbledon and French Open) where RF had opportunities in the 5th set and he would just start to crumble a little bit. He'd start missing forehands, he couldn't convert many game points, and he would fall short. That's why I'm glad Roger got the win!! Roger was down in the fifth considerably 1-3, and he had moments where I thought he'd fail again, but he didn't! I love it!
Truly the GOAT, Swiss people should be happy to have a sportsman like Roger, and how humble and respectful he was in his speech about Rafa👌🏻true champion.. he is really blessed with grace and elegance, no one can ever play the way Rogers plays.I hope this is not his last GS title.
I ll tell you the story after it ended. Fedal owned 2017. Nadal went on to win french open and US open while Federer took Wimbledon. Now that's what you call "miracle of modern sport". There have been other players in the draw but none has graced the game like fedal. GRIT, PASSION, PERSEVERANCE
It is beyond my comprehension that not one broadcast television station in the U.S. showed this match, not even highlights, nor did any sports media in the U.S. even mention this epic Grand Slam match!!!! I had to go to internet to find out what happened. Thanks to all the people who posted videos of highlights, the entire Rafa/Roger finals, the speeches, etc. Otherwise, those of us in the U.S. who are fans of superb tennis and especially of Roger Federer would never have been able to see this most elegant of athletes in an epic win.
It's true that Murray and Nole are the best tennis players currently. However, You know what; the truth is that everyone is looking forward seeing them retiring from tennis, but the day Roger or Rafa retire would be a very sad one for tennis and the fans. This what it is!
Its so beautiful what they say to each other and this one hit me and made me almost cry!! I will always miss both of their epic matches and how they treat each other well as rivals!! A great example for the kids!❤
Love the respect Roger and Nadal have for each other .... Both are the greatest players of tennis ever.....When the final was on....to me whoever won that would be awesome...Because a match between Roger and Nadal is always a treat to watch and feast for the eyes for sure... Both came back from injuries and yet played great tennis...Forza Tennis....Rafa chasing every ball and Federer's incredible backhands are awesome.
the difference between federer-nadal and murray djokovic is the x-factor. either you have it or you don't. federer and nadal are known for their signature style of contrasting but both exceptional style of play. and they established quite a rivalry that we can say as legitimate because that rivalry endured for years, not just one or a couple of years. and the class of both players are incomparable. doesn't mean murray and djokovic don't have class, but federer and nadal are just way too recognizable, different and favored by the masses (they got legions of fans). Federer for example, even if he's not number one, but when he plays it's as if the fans expect him to act like one. and in this tournament, Federer did act like no one could beat him as he wins the slam.
Well the knee injury was a blessing in the sky for Federer. He was able to take time off and reflect and rest. Came back at his age and was rejuvenated. Probably needed it since he played a lot of tennis. Some may look at it as a set back while yet it was a blessing...Why?...Djokovic gets knocked out, Murray as well, and Federer steam rolls like a monster into the finals and gets his 18th title...how sweet is that?!
But it's absurd that aged 35 after 6 months out, losing a final to in-form and 5 years younger Nadal he could have been labelled a choker. Most people were expecting him to lose. Would it have been better if he had lost the semi than the final? He was surprised and pleased to have got so far in the tournament, even if he lost could have taken heart as making progress towards, say, a final shot at Wimbledon, unless completely thrashed. Of course losing would have reinforced his h2h deficit v Nadal, but that has been skewed and misleading since Nadal has often not turned up when form and surface haven't suited him. They haven't met on grass for over 8 1/2 years and only once from mid 2014-2016 with Federer better than Nadal, who went missing in his weaker (and Federer's stronger) half of 2012 and 2014
For many finals may come and go but this stays on forever..... Scintillating tennis from both the players... The respect towards these 2 palyers is very high..... I am a diehard fedfan but I still admire Rafa... These 2 have given us the best matches almost on all the surfaces...
What a tribute to these two great players... ✌👌 @Roger.. we love you soooo much... we were waiting for your win.. and then in the finals... it was just boom boom boom 👐 Thankyou Federer for mesmerising people like us and your tennis gives us a special joy... not only when you win... but when you compete at the tournaments...your initial matches also gives us Joy 🤗😀 thank you Fed !
If there was any one in the world I would model my self or tell others to look up to and learn from, it would be Roger Federer. Dont ask me why, cause it is a number of qualities about him that I like/love!
I know I'll be coming back to this video when both of their careers end. It was such a remarkable match and as a Fed fan, it really couldn't have ended better. To beat your greatest rival for the first time in 10 years is incredible. But to beat Nadal in the manner in which he did was just something else. To be a break down in the fifth and win five games on the trot against Nadal, who would have thought? His backhand was insane, particularly in the fifth and Clutcherer was definitely in full display at the end, where he saved breakpoints and served it out for the sweet 18. Nobody could have scripted it any better.
Roger is cut in the style of the great Bjorn Borg. He is not just classy on the court, but listen to his humble congratulations to the loser. And that's what makes a real champion - coolness, humility, class.
Crushed to see Nadal lost the final, but beyond that, just overjoyed by the fact I get to see a match of this stature in my lifetime, truly a huge privilege.
I'll never forget those 2 weeks in Melbourne, watching it from home, following it every step of the way, the best grand slam tournement that i ever saw
it's so difficult to imagine they will meet in another grand slam finals after this one! i will cherish this final for a very long time. congrats to both Roger and Rafa for a great tournament. I'm sure not many people thought they'll make it far in this tournament. Awesome comeback from injury by both players! i'm a Federer fan but i was rooting for both players during the match. when Federer was losing i would root for Federer. and when Federer was winning i would root for Nadal. i just wished both players could've won the tournament somehow. they both deserved the title.
The Australian open is amazing, the best slam in terms of organisation and for the players that's y they call it the happy slam. Also their videos r unreal, a million times better than the other slams.
Roger Federer is not only the most naturally gifted player ever, but he's definitely the most beloved one as well. 💛 Classiest guy and athlete, who represented tennis the best, but transcended the sport of tennis, really, an became a global sporting icon.
Finally a video where both legends are put on their place as two different and complementary styles, the jing and jang !!! majesty and precission versus physical strenght and passion
This rivalry goes beyond tennis, its one of the most iconic rivalrys in sports in general, up there with Bird and Magic, Schumacher and Hakkinen, Ali and Frazier.
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Australian Open by far has the best media presentations. More tournaments need to do these type of videos accessible to everybody.
jerrybronham hear, hear! 👏
Agreed! This video is nothing short of brilliant! Captures and highlights the suspense with great music track selections.
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exactly, RG is the worst....this was a wonderful video,they could have added a bit more suspense during the match point though
zelny im pretty happy in australia with the strict gun laws, cos i dont have to worry about a shooting at my kids school, or the movies, or maybe at the beach etc etc like in america :)
Every year, at the Australian Open, behind Rodger Federer's coach (earlier Edberg and now Ljubicic), sits an elderly couple.
There is a story to this couple, and it shows what a good human being Federer is. The couple are Bob and Diana Carter, the parents of his first international coach, the Australian Peter Carter.
Federer was just nine when Carter took him under his wing.
In 2002, in a terrible tragedy, Carter died in a car accident while on a vacation with his wife. He was only 37 years of age. The story goes that Federer (then 21) was so affected by his coach's death, he ran through the streets of Toronto (where he was playing that day), bawling his heart out.
Carter had recognised Federer's genius at a young age, and was determined to make him an all-time great. He was not Federer's first coach, but the one who took him from relative obscurity in Basel in Switzerland to the threshold of international greatness.
Every year since 2005, Federer's team sends an all-expenses paid itinerary to the Adelaide-based couple - first-class air tickets, bookings in the same hotel as Federer, food, winner's parties and even commiseration parties in Melbourne.
And they sit in Federer's box at the Rod Laver Arena, supporting him as if he were their son. They see their son Peter in him. And Federer never forgets the Carter family's role in his life and career.
Federer, now 34, may or may not win his 18th Grand Slam. But he is one of the greatest humans to have set foot on a tennis court.
Remember the people and the things that have made an impact in your life .....this The LEGEND FED
lord jac and 19th
Damn. Peter Carter never got see a single one of the 19 slams. It's one of those tragic things that I'll never understand.
and the 20 th
Thank you so much for that comment and information!! I wasn`t aware at all of this, other than the tragic accident..
What a freaking beautiful person my god
You know why people love this rivalry? Because they are also good persons outside the court.
Nadal has a book called "rafa" it really made me luv him more than before. You should read it
Waiting for the movie!
@@jenmb2679 Is it his autobiography?
@@viksinha5410 yes
@@abhijitrauniyar2793 I should read it
Roger Federer you are the greatest, I'm not even swiss and I was almost crying of joy when you got the 18th.
Ricardo Lobos well I cried when he won! xD
"I'm not even swiss" wasn't necessary hahaha. The majority of his fans aren't from Switzerland.
+C3 obviously because switzerland population is only 8 million and the whole world likes federer
Ricardo Lobos I'm also not Swiss, I cried. :)
I'm Swiss. RF has of course a lot of fans in Switzerland but also suprisingly a lot of people do not like him at all, because they think he's greedy for money, is way too old to continue on the ATP tour. Also the Swiss media has bashed him the last couple of years extensively. RF also mentioned in the Swiss media that he's kind of relieved being able to prove himself and the "experts" that he's still on top of the game with his 18th title.
It was like a Chris Nolan's film with Hans Zimmer's music, this entire tournament for me. GO ROGER!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, interstellar-ish :)
Happy to see an other Christopher Nolan's and Hans Zimmer's fan ;)
More like Spielberg with John William's music ...
@@VfBlerf4Life yeah, that's what I was thinking
If Roger lost, may be it wud have felt like Quentin Tarantino film, whoever the music :) (me, roger fan too)
Credit to AO TV for this magnificent footage! This is the best and what a memorable tournament overall! This is like a great documentary/movie from the buildup to the end. What an epic and emotional final and so so happy for Roger!
hyperwarrior imo its the BEST tournament in all of Tennis, each & every year. But this year the 2017 AO will go down in history as a all time great. And one of the great sporting events of the year for sure!
One of the greatest individual sporting moments in history. Ali v Foreman in Zaire was perhaps the peak.
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Ali Frazier fight of the century
best video editing for tennis I've seen in a while
No more Djokovic-Murray please. We only want Federer-Nadal finals.
Dude Murry has only 2 grand slams i think why do you even compare him with Djokovic?..After Federer and Rafa comes Djokovic :) murru is not even in top 15 off all time
Murray has 3 slams
Matthew Kalil I think you are wrong.Only 2.He is a poor
He has three: 2012 USO, 2013, 2016 Wimbledon.
Murray has 3 slams, been in 9 finals, won a world tour finals and 2 Olympics golds. He is no mug, though of course well behind Federer, Djokovic and Nadal, Djokovic is slightly ahead of Nadal as 2nd of the big 3, due to his far more weeks at #1, and 5 world tour finals to Nadal's 0.
14:21: The moment where Federer jumps like this it is his 1st ever Grand Slam victory. Goosebumps every time I watch it. Nothing but pure happiness!!
Rohith Desikan It ABSOLUTELY thrills my heart to see Roger Federer, an obviously talented, hard working tennis player feel SO TOTALLY FREE to exhibit SUCH feelings of joy & SUCH heartfelt emotion, (& is neither “afraid” NOR “ashamed” to shed tears of happiness) because he’ is SO VERY happy when he wins a particular match ! AND he does so with EACH & EVERY win !! His Expressions of gratitude & appreciation for his fans, clearly displays an attitude of DEEP humility !
For 2 reasons :
1) Because I have watched every match (which can be found on You Tube) in which Roger Federer was a participant
(although, granted, some of the videos I’ve watched were, in actuality, only “highlights” of a match & NOT the entire match),
AND ALSO -
2) because I, too became “well known” for consistently (& almost exclusively) hitting “baseline” volleys
(FYI : in 1964, when I was ranked 4th in the state of Georgia & was only just a sophomore in High School,
Because of these 2 reasons, I have found myself ABSOLUTELY AMAZED that, it has been ACTUALLY only on the EXTREMELY rare occasion, that Roger’s “return” ever been called “ out” - because his return landed BEHIND his opponent’s baseline !!!
Readily Available to ANY & ALL tennis fans, are a whole “plethora” of the various tennis player’s “statistics”
(i.e., baseline volleys, drop shots, backhand & forehand passing shots, tweeners” etc.) !
I’m appreciative that EACH individual tennis player’s “statistics” are being continuously recorded, so that they, then, can be reported via all of the many forms of news media, & this reporting is available QUITE soon after the various matches end.
BUT, my question is :
“Are any of you aware if there has ever been someone who has kept a record, (then “reported” it) of the number of times when Roger’s return hit been called “out” because it hit behind the baseline ?
At 35 its huge. I would have cried for a week or more
This video deserves an Oscar!
Even Gods did pause for few hours to watch this epic battle
Gods were battling.
This is hands down one of the greatest stories in sport. What happened here will live forever. Remarkable from both men !
Federer is a kind of player that apear only once in every 100 years and I'm happy to assist in his existence 💪✌🏆🎾
not a single dislike.. just show you the power of tennis.. and the respect for these two legend!!
just incredible! what I love about these two is that they are polar opposites as players. Rafa is a top spinning baseline bully who is a vicious hustler who always needs to be beaten, Federer is the technician, very precise and calculated, a pro's pro, always in control, focussed, suave and smooth making everything look effortless.
...and the greatest thing about these guys most, is their humility, professionalism and respect for the game and its players.
I feel like their contrasting styles bring out the best in each other because Federer has to go for risky, tough shots in order to get it past Nadal, and Nadal has to work overtime to get to those shots.
It's like a triangle. Nadal, Djokovic, and Federer. Power, Precision, and Strategy
Roshan Sreedhar yeah true. and whats funny is that each had an answer to the other as far as matchups win/loss was concerned. It was Djokovic over Nadal, Nadal over Federer, and Federer over Djokovic...(probable not the case anymore)
KoS Although I love nothing more than seeing Djokovic beating Nadal, I disagree with Djokovic and Nadal. In theory, yes Nole has all the answers to Rafa's game. But in reality, they have been evenly matched for most of their rivalry, last couple years Djokovic has gained the upper hand due to Nadal's struggles with injury. It's probably the greatest rivalry of all time because you never know who is going to win; they're evenly matched but have contrasting; but all you know is that it's going to be an epic.
Exactly!!thats why its fun to watch. Those incredible shot making and tenacity.. love love these two..:)
Ali-Frazier, Phelps-Lochte, Magic-Bird, Pelé-Maradona, Jordan-Pistons..
But this rivalry is one of the greatest in sports
I don’t feel Pele-Maradona counts since they never played against each other.
Sachin - shoaib is greatest
I am over the moon to have been around to see this match. This took me back to the 2000s when they both dominated.
They are indeed a miracle, how lucky are we to watch them play this great sport in this great era.
Superb job from everybody in the Australian Open. Arguably the best sports tournament ever. Embracing modernity and class yet providing history year after year. January is always a delight for us tennis fans.
This was beautiful...I am in tears of joy
To have the massive gap of years with other winners names' on the trophy and then back to Roger is just absolutely LEGENDARY.
This video made me absolutely cry.
This is by far the most beautiful thing that's happen to tennis and it's hard to explain how good it felt watching this video, especially after the tough times Nadal and Federer had over the last few years.
:'''''))))
As Swiss I am a follower + fan for many years of Roger and extremely proud of all his achievements...the 18th slam is the icing on the cake ...
Federer, you're such an inspiration to so many millions of us. Not only in the game of tennis, but also inspiring us to be better, driven to achieve and to keep on believing our dreams.
And here we are. Twelve months later and Roger has won the Australian Open title yet again in 2018. It wasn't against Rafa this time, but instead a fired up Cilic in a captivating 5 set final. I ran out of superlatives to describe Roger a long time ago, they all sound like cliches now, that's how good he is.
He's beyond belief at this point.
And now Rafa has his 2nd Aus Open, Vamos!
As a Federer fan, I'm very happy that he won. But the fact that Nadal had to lose for Federer to win makes me feel utterly sad. None of these two champions deserve to lose. But as Federer put it, there're no draws in tennis.
The fact that these two champions will be gone from tennis a couple of years from now leaves a giant hole in my heart that can never be filled.
ESPN needs to make a 30 for 30 about the Rodger Rafa rivalry
I hope so, but probably not. Connors is American and ESPN is American.
Wtf does Connors have to do with it?
It would be an honor if ESPN did a short documentary of it. No matter what, there will be a documentary when the book closes on their respective careers.
Federer is not going down without a fight, a true living Titan of tennis! Graceful, sophisticated and dangerous.
Two of the greatest players ever in any era
Thanks for the memories Roger and Rafa. The two greatest of all time, in terms of talent as well as humility and sportsmanship. What great examples they have been throughout the years. Hopefully we see more of them in the near future :)
no words to say.. both these guys are an inspiration to me..
This is the stuff of legend, the "biggest" match I have ever witnessed. I hope I will find the right words to convey it to my grandchildren.
This might be the greatest tennis match ever played. Nadal is the best slow court player I have ever seen, and I thought Sampras was the greatest ever, but I am starting to reconsider. I haven't seen anyone with Federer's arsenal of weapons, who covers more court, and is mentally as tough. So this match was breathtaking.
Its one of the most beautiful descriptive videos on their rivalry. Hats off and thank you AO for making this video. Its been a pleasure watching the tournament.
This whole documentary literally gave me goosebumps...Thanks a lot for this..Roger forever.. ✌ #bel18ved
That wonderful quick shot at 13:34, you can see tennis fans passion ! That was my reaction for a whole day when I knew it was going to be a FEDAL final
that was a match for history, i was waiting for this win for years now, both of them showed us how epic a tennis match can be, i hope i can see more of federer's outstanding performance and results
Someone predicted he will finish with 20 titles hope he wins couple more lets see !!! really happy for both men Rafa will Win RG for sure and Fedex maybe gonna win Wimbledon !! and hope to see this guys again in finals !!
amazing... haha
This match means to much to me, first I have waited to se Roger winning his 18th Grand slams for 5 years ago, I have suffered year by year specially on wimbledon's final, secondly I've always dreamed to watch another grand slam's final between Roger and Rafa, & like another Roger's fan, it's was like a dream to see Roger winning in Australia against Rafa, wining rafa for me was like facing my fear & winning it, thanks Fedal for this historical final, and thanks God for making this happened again
What a great sportsman Federer is, so much respect and kindness. He is definitely one of my heroes.
I love you so much Roger! I know you are the GOAT, we all do. They way you play really inspires me despite your age and condition you still went through and won 18th for us. i hope you have a few more years left as tennis really needs you and everyone would be sad if you're gone. You are the greatest!!! Forever RF fan!!
Thank you Australian Open. You guys are so incredibly passionate about the king of sports. Thank you for the huge commitment. Gave me goosebumps... What a tournament, what a match, what an extraordinary sport
It was really special day Roger, u made it.Going to remember for very long time.
What a stunning comment at the end, if i could draw I would happily share this with Rafa.
Flawless, FLAWLESS audio/video quality. Give the production team a pat on the back. Love the behind the scenes shots too. Thank you so much.
Roger!!!! soooo incredible!!! and Rafa as well!!! both of you are legendary. no one is much more revered than you two. thank you for this amazing Australian Open experience.
Thank you Roger and Rafa for saving us another boring Djoko-Murray final. You're both a real inspiration.
“A miracle of modern sport”
True words! :)
I was so happy Federer won! It's very impressive to have 18 GS titles, and the most recent coming at age 35, and after months off for rehab. Remember, it was just a couple years ago that RF was still getting to GS finals and semi finals but couldn't quite pull it off. Nadal is great, there's no doubt, and his toughness is the biggest weapon the game has ever seen. The thing is though, Nadal is left handed and really picks in Rogers backhand in cross court ralleys, plus Nadal got in Federers head years ago and that cost Roger in the head-to-head meetings. Sometimes Rafa was just too tough that day, but there have been times (such as Wimbledon and French Open) where RF had opportunities in the 5th set and he would just start to crumble a little bit. He'd start missing forehands, he couldn't convert many game points, and he would fall short. That's why I'm glad Roger got the win!! Roger was down in the fifth considerably 1-3, and he had moments where I thought he'd fail again, but he didn't! I love it!
One of the Greatest Grand slam final match ever from 2 of the greatest tennis player Ever!!!!
Truly the GOAT, Swiss people should be happy to have a sportsman like Roger, and how humble and respectful he was in his speech about Rafa👌🏻true champion.. he is really blessed with grace and elegance, no one can ever play the way Rogers plays.I hope this is not his last GS title.
What striked me the most is the emotion and passion Roger & Rafa still show after they've won everything there is to win in tennis.
"He falls to the ground, cause he is back where he belongs". So true.
20 Grand Slams
It really is a miracle. Logic can't explain his sudden rapid resurgence and domination.
I ll tell you the story after it ended. Fedal owned 2017. Nadal went on to win french open and US open while Federer took Wimbledon. Now that's what you call "miracle of modern sport". There have been other players in the draw but none has graced the game like fedal. GRIT, PASSION, PERSEVERANCE
Two legends one sport. Many courts. Many memories
It is beyond my comprehension that not one broadcast television station in the U.S. showed this match, not even highlights, nor did any sports media in the U.S. even mention this epic Grand Slam match!!!! I had to go to internet to find out what happened. Thanks to all the people who posted videos of highlights, the entire Rafa/Roger finals, the speeches, etc. Otherwise, those of us in the U.S. who are fans of superb tennis and especially of Roger Federer would never have been able to see this most elegant of athletes in an epic win.
Goosebumps X 100000000000000000000000. A movie must be made about Australian Open 2017 just like Wimbledon does with theirs.
It's true that Murray and Nole are the best tennis players currently. However, You know what; the truth is that everyone is looking forward seeing them retiring from tennis, but the day Roger or Rafa retire would be a very sad one for tennis and the fans. This what it is!
... because we're tired following the ball bouncing between two cold walls.
Karim Makhloufi they're not the best anymore. AO changed everything. Roger and Rafa are 1 & 2 as it should be.
Djokovic and Murray are sucking right now 😂
@@cchadnelson Say it again but slowly.
Karim Makhloufi this is coldest reply I’ve ever read. Wow!
Its so beautiful what they say to each other and this one hit me and made me almost cry!! I will always miss both of their epic matches and how they treat each other well as rivals!! A great example for the kids!❤
Video is 18 mins :)
If only it was a second longer ;)
I was gonna say the same think 18:35
bro wtf this video is so well made and i already watched the game but i got pumped again
Love the respect Roger and Nadal have
for each other .... Both are the greatest players of tennis ever.....When the final was on....to me whoever won that would be awesome...Because a match between Roger and Nadal is always a treat to watch and feast for the eyes for sure... Both came back from injuries and yet played great tennis...Forza Tennis....Rafa chasing every ball and Federer's incredible backhands are awesome.
Thx AO 2017 for making it happen - really special 4 sports / tennis fans in believing in miracles do happen 4 the bolds.
Incredible quality tennis. Just amazing.
the difference between federer-nadal and murray djokovic is the x-factor. either you have it or you don't. federer and nadal are known for their signature style of contrasting but both exceptional style of play. and they established quite a rivalry that we can say as legitimate because that rivalry endured for years, not just one or a couple of years. and the class of both players are incomparable. doesn't mean murray and djokovic don't have class, but federer and nadal are just way too recognizable, different and favored by the masses (they got legions of fans). Federer for example, even if he's not number one, but when he plays it's as if the fans expect him to act like one. and in this tournament, Federer did act like no one could beat him as he wins the slam.
It still gives me goosebumps.
As always the best visuals and quality from AUS OPEN !
Well the knee injury was a blessing in the sky for Federer. He was able to take time off and reflect and rest. Came back at his age and was rejuvenated. Probably needed it since he played a lot of tennis. Some may look at it as a set back while yet it was a blessing...Why?...Djokovic gets knocked out, Murray as well, and Federer steam rolls like a monster into the finals and gets his 18th title...how sweet is that?!
What a footage. I didn't expect to cry after 10 minutes I clicked.
the other Majors should take note of this, the vids from the Aussie Open are spectacular!!
I wanted Rafa to win but respect to roger , they are both legends
Keith Meredith I'm a RAFA but gutted he lost. I really hope Nadal can win another slam.
But it's absurd that aged 35 after 6 months out, losing a final to in-form and 5 years younger Nadal he could have been labelled a choker. Most people were expecting him to lose. Would it have been better if he had lost the semi than the final? He was surprised and pleased to have got so far in the tournament, even if he lost could have taken heart as making progress towards, say, a final shot at Wimbledon, unless completely thrashed. Of course losing would have reinforced his h2h deficit v Nadal, but that has been skewed and misleading since Nadal has often not turned up when form and surface haven't suited him. They haven't met on grass for over 8 1/2 years and only once from mid 2014-2016 with Federer better than Nadal, who went missing in his weaker (and Federer's stronger) half of 2012 and 2014
mizofan Shut up, really nadal won 1 slam each in 2012 and 2014, and don't compare them no one has asked you to do so, please stop with this shit.
Allan Ford he won us open :)
For many finals may come and go but this stays on forever.....
Scintillating tennis from both the players... The respect towards these 2 palyers is very high..... I am a diehard fedfan but I still admire Rafa... These 2 have given us the best matches almost on all the surfaces...
Federer and Nadal should just always play finals :D
So much respect between these two players...
What a tribute to these two great players... ✌👌
@Roger.. we love you soooo much... we were waiting for your win.. and then in the finals... it was just boom boom boom 👐
Thankyou Federer for mesmerising people like us and your tennis gives us a special joy... not only when you win... but when you compete at the tournaments...your initial matches also gives us Joy 🤗😀
thank you Fed !
If there was any one in the world I would model my self or tell others to look up to and learn from, it would be Roger Federer. Dont ask me why, cause it is a number of qualities about him that I like/love!
I know I'll be coming back to this video when both of their careers end. It was such a remarkable match and as a Fed fan, it really couldn't have ended better. To beat your greatest rival for the first time in 10 years is incredible. But to beat Nadal in the manner in which he did was just something else. To be a break down in the fifth and win five games on the trot against Nadal, who would have thought? His backhand was insane, particularly in the fifth and Clutcherer was definitely in full display at the end, where he saved breakpoints and served it out for the sweet 18. Nobody could have scripted it any better.
very true!
Congratulations Roger !!!
the Wimbledon channel can definitely learn from this video. The editing is amazing!
What a match!
2:56 - 4:43. Pure Magic.
Roger is cut in the style of the great Bjorn Borg. He is not just classy on the court, but listen to his humble congratulations to the loser. And that's what makes a real champion - coolness, humility, class.
you guys both make tennis great, thx for taking the sport to such a pinnacle state
Crushed to see Nadal lost the final, but beyond that, just overjoyed by the fact I get to see a match of this stature in my lifetime, truly a huge privilege.
I'll never forget those 2 weeks in Melbourne, watching it from home, following it every step of the way, the best grand slam tournement that i ever saw
it's so difficult to imagine they will meet in another grand slam finals after this one! i will cherish this final for a very long time. congrats to both Roger and Rafa for a great tournament. I'm sure not many people thought they'll make it far in this tournament. Awesome comeback from injury by both players!
i'm a Federer fan but i was rooting for both players during the match. when Federer was losing i would root for Federer. and when Federer was winning i would root for Nadal. i just wished both players could've won the tournament somehow. they both deserved the title.
This homage was absolutely beautiful!
Wimbledon should hire the guys from AO to edit their videos. masterpiece
chills, just chills
of all the years I have been going to the Australian Open, 2017 was the best one I've been to. Unforgettable moments and experiences.
The Australian open is amazing, the best slam in terms of organisation and for the players that's y they call it the happy slam. Also their videos r unreal, a million times better than the other slams.
Still get goosebumps when he wins
The Fed Express is moving on to #19 😉
you wish
Hopefully. This year's Wimbledon 2017 his best chance, just as this year's French Open seems Nadal's best chance of adding another slam to his total.
Murray win RG 2017 and WB 2017! I beli4ve and i beli5ve! :-)
Shut up he's going to win wimbeldon
thereal Bubba No chance! Murray defending Wimbledon title 2017.! Federer defeat in Quarterfinal maybe in semifinal!
Such an emotional film.... Everything is in place. Magnificent!
This video deserves more views. AO is by far the coolest slam.
Roger Federer is not only the most naturally gifted player ever, but he's definitely the most beloved one as well. 💛 Classiest guy and athlete, who represented tennis the best, but transcended the sport of tennis, really, an became a global sporting icon.
Finally a video where both legends are put on their place as two different and complementary styles, the jing and jang !!! majesty and precission versus physical strenght and passion
This rivalry goes beyond tennis, its one of the most iconic rivalrys in sports in general, up there with Bird and Magic, Schumacher and Hakkinen, Ali and Frazier.
simply the best!!!
The AO is my favourite grand slam. And these two are my favourite players. Ever.