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  • @paulreese3071
    @paulreese3071 Год назад +767

    I once spoke to a FHP officer in Miami who was part of Roger’s security detail and asked him if Roger was as nice as he seems to be? The officer said he was without question the classiest person they had ever dealt with. Gave each one a personal gift at the end of the tournament, invited those who had kids to bring them in for pictures if they’d like, etc. It was really affirming to know that every now and then there is someone who achieves that level of success and still remains a decent human being! He will be greatly missed on tour!

    • @varunshahvo-tv9854
      @varunshahvo-tv9854 Год назад +11

      Djokovic is better

    • @ksc743
      @ksc743 Год назад +29

      @Paul Reese lovely comment about Roger. Thanks for sharing. He's one of those people who light up a room. Or a tennis court! A privilege to have watched him compete over the years.

    • @garrusv
      @garrusv Год назад +26

      @@varunshahvo-tv9854 lol

    • @0name933
      @0name933 Год назад +5

      @@varunshahvo-tv9854 ok

    • @viksinha5410
      @viksinha5410 Год назад +20

      @@varunshahvo-tv9854 Ok he’s a better player than Federer but the comment was about Federer’s personality, not his game

  • @Mike20216
    @Mike20216 Год назад +452

    Federer, Nadal and Novak playing in the same time, how lucky we were/are to witness it.
    But i agree with mac, At his best Federer was just the most artistic graceful player there has ever been

    • @thesoccergod
      @thesoccergod Год назад +28

      That's the thing. Fed didn't need to be at his best to be the most stylish player the modern game has seen. He was always that, except on those days that he was _really_ off (which mostly happened as he turned 36-37). But at his best? He was tennis descended from above and made flesh on a court.

    • @ChristiaanRoest79
      @ChristiaanRoest79 Год назад +9

      @@thesoccergod I think he is still the most stylish player to watch. That has never changed.

    • @Procrasti...
      @Procrasti... Год назад +16

      Agreed. Federer is a true artist, and one proof of this is that his technique is almost impossible to fully reproduce. That's because it's integrated to the point where it's not just a part of him - it is him. In a way, there is no technique any more - not in any separate sense. It's simply how his body expresses itself. That's what makes it so natural and so inviting to copy and yet so impossible to replicate.
      The challenge Federer lays down to us, like all artists do, is how to find that level of integration in ourselves, whatever our art form is, and to find our own naturalness.

    • @maxm17
      @maxm17 Год назад +8

      At his peak his level was the highest in my opinion, he would take a set off Nadal at French open quite easily at that level for example. Just sustaining it was the problem.

    • @thesoccergod
      @thesoccergod Год назад +2

      @@Procrasti... Hear hear!

  • @shankarlakshmanan6167
    @shankarlakshmanan6167 Год назад +224

    When these two gentlemen played that legendary 1980 Wimbledon final, I was 5 years old. Seeing them at their age now, and as they speak of a legend who belongs to a much younger era, but who’s also already retired… ah, time flies indeed.

    • @siddharthkumar3019
      @siddharthkumar3019 Год назад +2

      Man, were you really born in 1975?? Can you tell me more about that era?? And did you people watched princess diana on court??

    • @kochunarayananp7323
      @kochunarayananp7323 Год назад +4

      I have been watching great tennis players like borg, macnroe, stefan, becker,sampras, nadal, dokovic. But my player is simply Roger. He is simply unparraral.

    • @johncudworth2326
      @johncudworth2326 Год назад +4

      They were both amazing players and I still think Borg could have won more but his heart with travelling wasn't in it anymore,retired at 27

    • @margaretlavender9647
      @margaretlavender9647 Год назад

      @@siddharthkumar3019 Diana was never on court in public, only a few snatched distance photos of her playing tennis with William.
      BUT, we did see her dancing with Wayne Sleep on the stage of the Royal Opera House! Search for it on RUclips. I bet it’s there!😊

    • @Alpha_7227
      @Alpha_7227 Год назад +2

      That was a ripper match. I watched a youtube clip where Bjorn explains how he went to the net during the match and just chatted with John to settle down, don't be so intense, don't be so angry enjoy the match. He really thought McEnroe's antics were funny. He took the piss as they say.

  • @BreeZieDoesiT
    @BreeZieDoesiT Год назад +106

    Federer was the best I've watched. Something about his finesse and grace combined with that massive forehand was just a thing of beauty. Love you Roger

    • @aletheia2013
      @aletheia2013 Год назад

      No-one ever talks about Roy Emerson. Probably the best (at his peak) and the most class. Miles better then Borg.

    • @okboomer1340
      @okboomer1340 Год назад +4

      at first I thought you wrote that massive forehead...

    • @ppo2424
      @ppo2424 Год назад +3

      His backhand was beautiful as well ,the whole package.

    • @nearlyretired7005
      @nearlyretired7005 Год назад +1

      @@ppo2424 He never "hit" the ball
      He stroked the ball with impeccable timing!🙂

    • @DMSJagXK
      @DMSJagXK Год назад +1

      @@aletheia2013Roy who? 😅

  • @stevephlyer
    @stevephlyer Год назад +16

    McEnroe and Borg are living legends!! Sad but nice at the same time that Roger Federer has now moved into that group.

  • @markbataitis4851
    @markbataitis4851 Год назад +102

    Seeing these guys together and longtime pals is great. Two legends of the sport, talking it up, just great.

    • @henkvandenbergh1301
      @henkvandenbergh1301 Год назад +4

      Those two: the best match I ever watched.

    • @artlover1477
      @artlover1477 Год назад

      Man, if Vitas was still with us. I miss him😢.

    • @DreynHarry
      @DreynHarry 10 месяцев назад +1

      yeah, but Björn did age definetly better than John 🤣
      I have seen them playing live in the 70s... it was amazing. Borg back then was simply unbelievable. He has had answer to everything and everybody.

  • @jeremypepper8018
    @jeremypepper8018 Год назад +86

    Mac speaks from his heart , he is tennis through and through and a New Yorker through and through

    • @thebiancataitshow128
      @thebiancataitshow128 Год назад +14

      Best commentator ever John

    • @Alpha_7227
      @Alpha_7227 Год назад +3

      He is a damn good commentator, so insightful, charasmatic, he'd be a hoot at a dinner party.

    • @joekavanagh7171
      @joekavanagh7171 Год назад +2

      I still remember the way the British media used to crucify him and label him "Superbrat". Then one year he got pissed off and decided not to play Wimbledon. The result was the most boring tournament in years.

  • @zedearl5181
    @zedearl5181 Год назад +12

    I love Bjorn Borg, he doesn’t say much that’s why I love him and John McEnroe who’s the total opposite and never stops talking 😂. Great friends for many years and I see the same between Roger & Rafa in many years to come.😇🙏🏿

  • @felixwatkins958
    @felixwatkins958 Год назад +20

    Couple of legends talking about another legend.

  • @wandelpassiert8064
    @wandelpassiert8064 Год назад +33

    John and Bjørn are so different characters and still both of their messages are sweet and beautiful and very much from the heart.

    • @bramstayer
      @bramstayer Год назад +2

      I know isn't that sweet how still kinda SHY is Borg. (Look at Bjorn at 26 no one hotter than him but better players.) I love Bjorn but watch some highlights of some of Rogers AMAZING rallies/ returns...like wow!!. He helped make the sport more electric as it seems each generation makes it better. Novak will be fighting at 50!! I believe it. They made each other better. Its a great time (HOWEVER SAD )for tennis! I do think the cool factor did START in the early 70s with TV coverage etc so I do tip my hat to the guys now grey..ox

    • @gpman6937
      @gpman6937 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@bramstayerbjorn has a typical scandinavian personality and mcenroe a typical american. they are their own stereotypes

    • @bramstayer
      @bramstayer 7 месяцев назад

      @gpman6937 I feel that, too. One of Borg's most ndearing qualities was his calm and modest demeaner. He wasn't trying to be mobbed by girls or fans; HIS cool was 100% real, effortless, and eternal no matter how numan he is. He's a special one. There never been a player with his combination of traits before or since.

  • @wahn10
    @wahn10 Год назад +40

    Never thought Johnny Mac would make me cry but when he looked at the camera and spoke to Roger I started to tear up 😢

    • @duncanhowes
      @duncanhowes Год назад

      me too

    • @onnostomp7138
      @onnostomp7138 Год назад +1

      It came right from the heart of John and Bjorn. Love u guys so much

    • @drc4563
      @drc4563 Год назад +2

      He’s aged so well. So articulate and such a moving tribute to the GOAT. John M’s also a legend - seeing him destroy Connors in the 84 final in 80mins…..never seen a final like it!

    • @kikaa1884
      @kikaa1884 Год назад

      Roger Federer have 20 major titles still his fans are crying over losses at Wimbledon 2019 they have to accept Novak Djokovic is better player than him at Wimbledon
      Djokovic focuses on Wimbledon and Roger Federer focuses Halle open
      Djokovic is extremely dangerous and brutal in majors
      Federer should feel proud of 10 Halle open titles and accept Djokovic as 🐐
      Djokovic doing exactly what Nadal by Dominanting Australian open for a decade(2008,2011 to 2013,2015 to 2016,2019 to 2021 and 2023)
      Nadal is dominating French open and Djoko is dominating Australian open
      Djokovic is playing best at Wimby too by winning 7/8 Wimbledon titles also
      He rarely loses in finals except 2013
      Djokovic is only player who will win 25 major titles in open era actually

    • @kikaa1884
      @kikaa1884 Год назад

      Roger Federer won 8/12 wimby finals
      Novak Djokovic won 7/8 wimby finals
      Djokovic>Federer at Wimbledon also
      Federer>Djokovic at Halle open only

  • @georgeannscott7152
    @georgeannscott7152 Год назад +15

    It's great to see Borg. He was one of my favorite players. Showing respect and celebrating Roger is great to see from two former champions.

  • @catastrophic009
    @catastrophic009 Год назад +36

    Quite simply the mould was broken when Federer was born ! He will just go down in history as an unbelievable tennis god !

  • @drc4563
    @drc4563 Год назад +17

    Hasn’t John M aged well. Is so articulate, interesting and moving in his tribute to the GOAT. Thanks for this.

  • @Meshwork123
    @Meshwork123 Год назад +61

    ♥️♥️ Roger and Bjorn’s backhands: the most artistic I’ve ever seen.

    • @virat5828
      @virat5828 Год назад

      Roger's backhand is probably the weakest part of his game.

    • @johndeagle4389
      @johndeagle4389 Год назад

      @@virat5828 Exactly! Federer's backhand was his weakness.

    • @dadoventi
      @dadoventi Год назад +4

      @@virat5828 He has improved his backhand a lot over the years… it may be the weakest part of his game but no one but him can produce such a variety of backhand shots

    • @queent3343
      @queent3343 Год назад +2

      Wawrinka's is good too.

    • @prism8289
      @prism8289 Год назад

      @Simone Buralli ya, Gasquet’s is amazing. I would watch just to see that.

  • @AstroSully
    @AstroSully Год назад +32

    When these two legends compliment you there’s no denying it! RF 👑

  • @MsVk4
    @MsVk4 Год назад +92

    Bjorn&John is a trademark. Legends.

  • @praveenrao9218
    @praveenrao9218 Год назад +10

    Legends will come and legends will go. But 1980 Wimbledon...the finals will, for me be the greatest tennis match I have ever witnessed between 2 colossus players. Sorry Roger. You are still great.

  • @michaelthomas9243
    @michaelthomas9243 Год назад +19

    Roger has been my favorite athlete in any sport and at 64 years old I've seen a lot of them! He will be missed.

  • @garyspence2128
    @garyspence2128 Год назад +49

    I'm old enough to remember these two great champions when they were at their best. To me, Bjorn was the early model for what Roger would later master. That smooth style of moving around the court. Never ruffled or hurried, no matter what his opponent was throwing at him. But Roger also could adopt some of McEnroe's game, and serve and volley his way to victory. Federer was like Fred Astaire or Michael Jackson, dancing across the court. Just a totally unique style, along with the ability to conduct. himself like a gentleman, win or lose. Something that even Johnny Mac learned to do over the years. Always thought that Borg would have been the first man to 20 grand Slam titles, if he hadn't burned out and retired at 26 years of age!! Back in the day....

    • @bluegregory6239
      @bluegregory6239 Год назад +5

      My two favorite players of all time are Roger Federer and John McEnroe.

    • @Alpha_7227
      @Alpha_7227 Год назад +11

      Exactly right, Bjorn just got bored with it all. We were lucky to watch his cool grace.

    • @natonic6538
      @natonic6538 Год назад +4

      Yep. I was coming to make the comment that Roger is Borg 2.0. You captured it perfectly. Roger evolved from Borg and took the style to new heights.

    • @margaretnixon6705
      @margaretnixon6705 Год назад +1

      Seen these two at Wimbledon brilliant players Mac & Borg

    • @douglasdowney3290
      @douglasdowney3290 Год назад

      No doubt it was poetry to watch those two go at it. Especially on clay !

  • @jeremypearson6852
    @jeremypearson6852 Год назад +7

    I think Borg could have been the GOAT if he hadn’t retired so early. To think he won five Wimbledon finals in a row is amazing. Certainly nobody better with a wooden racquet. He and Roger are probably my favorite of all time in the open era. They just got on with business on the court and were so ice cool.

  • @paulim5040
    @paulim5040 Год назад +84

    Everyone always has something to say about Roger besides his tennis and I think that says everything about him as a person.

    • @rzagza11
      @rzagza11 Год назад +2

      1000%. When everyone talks about you as a person you know that person is the genuine article.

    • @mugbhary
      @mugbhary Год назад +1

      What a beautiful thought . I ll use this line in my line of career . Do u mind ?

  • @bigsmileconstruction3303
    @bigsmileconstruction3303 Год назад +35

    Thank you Roger, you will be missed, I have only one regret and that is I never watched you live but let I assure you that every joy and pain you endured on court I felt it with you, when you lost the 2019 final to Novak I literally was sad for over a month, I still get night mares when I think about it and don't get me started when I see it in RUclips I skip it very quickly, love you Roger and I wish you only great health and happiness in your retirement

    • @vidyasonavane9602
      @vidyasonavane9602 Год назад

      Same here.. I did watch the match, but only 1 set at a time after skipping so many times.

    • @sup9542
      @sup9542 Год назад +1

      I think there will be many more chances to see him live. I think part of the reason he's retiring is so he remain at a super high level for the next decade, still good enough to challenge a top 10 player for a short stretch. He could try to come back for a shortened season but the strain of a tough match could completely ruin his knee and he wouldn't be able to play in retirement.

  • @Alpha_7227
    @Alpha_7227 Год назад +22

    As a kid growing up I always thought Bjorn was the coolest, Roger is a gentleman in the truest sense of the word, Class act, gracious and humble. Real pleasure to watch Bjorn dip his hat to Roger from one class act to another.

  • @siddharthgadugu7581
    @siddharthgadugu7581 Год назад +363

    Perhaps one day we'd get to see a grey haired Federer and a nearly bald Nadal get together on court and talk about some young prodigy in a similar fashion.

    • @justicegusting2476
      @justicegusting2476 Год назад +10

      …….talking about Ruud and Alcatraz.

    • @variszarins
      @variszarins Год назад +25

      @@justicegusting2476 more like sinner and alcaraz

    • @justicegusting2476
      @justicegusting2476 Год назад

      @@variszarins I was trying to include a new-gen phenom from a civilized country.

    • @variszarins
      @variszarins Год назад +6

      @@justicegusting2476 ?

    • @denisdaly1708
      @denisdaly1708 Год назад +8

      @@justicegusting2476 i see your other racist comment, re Serena Williams and Spike Lee. Tell me, when did the racism start for you?

  • @stege9979
    @stege9979 Год назад +6

    McEnroe and Borg, two of the greatest legends of tennis and heroes of my childhood and youth!

  • @immi8419
    @immi8419 Год назад +20

    Such a wordsmith our bjorn

    • @justicegusting2476
      @justicegusting2476 Год назад

      It won’t be long until Sweden is known as a genetic septic tank with all the turds being thrown into its pool.

    • @Telescope1994
      @Telescope1994 Год назад

      What do you expect his first language is not English

    • @jeremyd1021
      @jeremyd1021 Год назад +2

      A few words from Borg count for a lot, when he says " to be your friend" with such a tender expression beats a whole pile hyperbole from Mac. Borg never had to say much, in his pomp he was one of those extraordinary people that you could not take your eyes off. There's a famous photo of him surrounded by hundreds of people outside centre court staring at him in awe. That's a very very rare quality. Elvis had it, Ali had it, Steve MacQueen, but that kind of magnetism is given to a very few. Your body language is doing all the talking for you.

    • @ynot7787
      @ynot7787 Год назад

      @@jeremyd1021 In their prime, I recall John McEnroe calling B Borg "the bearded wonder".

    • @jeremyd1021
      @jeremyd1021 Год назад

      @@ynot7787 Mac was in awe of him too, as he has admitted many times.

  • @timallsopp8656
    @timallsopp8656 Год назад +3

    These two guys are class! The very best of friends

  • @ralfbischof1854
    @ralfbischof1854 Год назад +19

    Idols among themselves. Each one incomparable and such beautiful persons

  • @onotualiyuohindase155
    @onotualiyuohindase155 Год назад +6

    The most gracious Tennis player ever 🙌🏿 Roger Federer

  • @DixonDixon65
    @DixonDixon65 Год назад +11

    Bjorn looks Great!💕💋

  • @stevehughes1510
    @stevehughes1510 Год назад +16

    The legends are giving the tributes, well founded and heartfelt for sure, good to see!!

  • @jordankoop2930
    @jordankoop2930 Год назад +3

    Borg just said it in the most succinct and beautiful way “to be a friend with, appreciate it very much”

  • @rebecalinares5393
    @rebecalinares5393 Год назад +5

    For a fast court player who turned pro, played in the 90´s and was born with the serve & volley playing style, who learned and developed his skills in the ultrafast courts, playing against Agassi, Haas, Chang, Kuerten, Rafter, Ivanisevic, Rios, Safin, Kafelnikov, Sampras, then suddenly having to adjust to the slowing of all surfaces and bieng forced to play another kind of game from the baseline competing with the best grunters ralliers of all time in Djokovic and Nadal, and STILL WIN 20 MAJORS WITH A ONE HANDED BACKHAND? wow, that makes Roger Federer the Undisputed Greatest Player of all Time.
    No other player under this conditions, will ever win 20 majors with a one handed backhand. Two handers have always a big advantage over a one hander in consistency, and with the todays raquet & string technology and also with this type of unified slow courts all over even more ...Its almost impossible in todays game (since 2005 more of less) for a one hander to be successfull ...
    What Federer achieved is legendary. Beat Nadal 16 times with a One hander? including 4 Grand Slam Finals? Best of 5 with a One hander?
    Beating Djokovic more than 20 times with a One hander? in slow surface conditions?
    Thats unexplainable ...
    If conditions would have stayed the same as they were for 100 years, then Federer would have won al least 30 majors, no doubt.
    What Federer acomplished is like seeing Djokovic and Nadal winning 20 majors in the 90s or 80s, in the ultra fast conditions with those raquets ...
    Roger Federer IS tennis. Greetings from Argentina.

    • @cavabertcavabert6147
      @cavabertcavabert6147 Год назад

      D’argentine ? 🇦🇷 de quelle ville ? Moi je vous donne le bonjour de France 🇫🇷

    • @rebecalinares5393
      @rebecalinares5393 Год назад

      @@cavabertcavabert6147 de Buenos Aires, saludos ...

    • @AIJimmybad
      @AIJimmybad Месяц назад

      How is the greatest of all time when he has a losing record against 2 players. Borg and Laver don't have a losing record against anyone. Federer won most of his GS against average players like Roddick, Hewitt etc once Nadal and Novak came along he didn't win many.
      He's most assuredly not the greatest, just a bandit who cleaned up during the post Sampras- Agassi vacuum at the top of men's tennis.

    • @rebecalinares5393
      @rebecalinares5393 Месяц назад

      @@AIJimmybad Roddick average? Hewitt? Nalbandian? Safin? Ferrero? Agassi average? Haas?, Moya?
      Laver had a losing, very bad losing record against Pancho Gonzales, Alex Olmedo and few others, you know nothing.
      Ill take Nalbandian, Ferrero, Roddick and Lleyton Hewitt, who were BEASTS in their teens and early 20´s any day over Berretini, Tsitsipas, Medvedev, Thiem and Anderson. The slowing of the courts and the current string and raquet technology, which future players are going to take advantage and benefit even more, has your brain atrophied. You are totally deceived.

  • @Aviator369
    @Aviator369 Год назад +24

    Wow ! Seeing this two Legends ! Brings Great memories when I was a tennis player in 🇲🇽 Mexico ! I remember : Guillermo Villas, Vita’s Gerulaitis, Borg , Connor , McEnroe, Ilie Nastase !! 💪🏼✅😭😭! What a memories !!

    • @cavabertcavabert6147
      @cavabertcavabert6147 Год назад +3

      Je me souviens de cette époque. Mon favori était borg….. le bonjour à vous de France 🇫🇷

    • @jfl8298
      @jfl8298 Год назад +2

      @@cavabertcavabert6147 Nous sommes 2 alors :)

  • @nickrmz6443
    @nickrmz6443 Год назад +3

    Mr. Borg you were the best at your prime!!

  • @arjunsengupta9797
    @arjunsengupta9797 Год назад +12

    What legends these two were in their time.

  • @duncanhowes
    @duncanhowes Год назад +7

    I feel that the way Roger plays tennis, and the zone he is able to get into is so rare. that he must be authentic in the rest of his life. Otherwise the Universe couldn't work for him in the way that it has. Words would never be adequate to explain the heights to which he has played the game for so many years. I watch him most days over the last 20 odd years, it helps my timing just to watch him. I love Pete Sampras and Roger Fed, and of course Rafa and Novak, as well as appreciating all the other ATP players. I don't think anyone will ever hit the ball like Roger though....Just surreal ....

  • @abdiver12
    @abdiver12 Год назад +6

    I grew up absolutely idolizing these two guys. Bjorn was like a rock star who captivated the world even though he was so quiet on court and Mac was the complete opposite, a loud mothed, bad boy genius. Fire and Ice. The first two real superstars of tennis in my opinion, the Roger and Rafa of their day. Man does time fly.

  • @AAron-gr3jk
    @AAron-gr3jk Год назад +4

    I watched the McEnroe and Borg match as a young kid, the tv only had 10 stations, but my babysitter gave me the context of the importance of the event (i think he translated from english), and I remember that 80s moment to this day. Life was a lot simpler then.

  • @asyrafnukman1991
    @asyrafnukman1991 Год назад +10

    Thank you John and bjorn

  • @raulescobar7433
    @raulescobar7433 Год назад +13

    Wow!!, Mac got emotional talking about Federer

  • @bobmalack481
    @bobmalack481 Год назад +4

    Borg was the best in my book, even with no U.S. Open wins..Robert at 67.

    • @SantaKruz-tr5hj
      @SantaKruz-tr5hj Месяц назад +1

      i am a total Federer lover but i agree borg is best, none can exceed his class but only equal.

  • @thefalconsmelodicrock753
    @thefalconsmelodicrock753 Год назад +5

    What a career, all these achievements, still grounded in humbleness.. one of the greatest athletes of all time, in any sport. Thx for the memories Roger🙏

  • @dirkhartog7438
    @dirkhartog7438 Год назад +5

    While we all have our favourite players, Roger's was the talent most of us wish we had. I don't know of any other player whose tennis playing has been called "beautiful" by another great of the game. Also, his behaviour on and off the field was beyond reproach. Tennis could not have wished for a better ambassador. He made watching tennis all the more compelling and I'm sure he not only made tennis fans watch more tennis, but like other sporting icons, Tiger and Jordan, he captivated even those that were only mildly interested in the sport - a true measure of greatness.

  • @teetje5
    @teetje5 Год назад +4

    Legends praising each other is always nice to see 👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @geordie24
    @geordie24 Год назад +3

    2 Legends speaking about a Legend. Borg, still ice cool. Pure Class.

  • @Sailingbill1
    @Sailingbill1 Год назад +2

    Love seeing these guys together. I remember all of the Johnny Mac and Björn matches when I was in high school. Classic tennis!

  • @OnTheOnlyShipButHalfWannaSink
    @OnTheOnlyShipButHalfWannaSink Год назад +5

    Best thing McEnroe ever did. Glad there’s 1 place where I can relate to him. THANKS, ROGER!

  • @Ykpaina988
    @Ykpaina988 Год назад +44

    John its never too late to start moisturizing your forehead. Bjorn you're a beautiful man. It's funny Tsistipas is in the background I hope he tries to learn more from Roger than just emulating his backhand. You know fair play, never giving up (roger never retired in a match in over 1500 matches) that's staggering.

    • @hd-xc2lz
      @hd-xc2lz Год назад +5

      Excellent stat citing on zero match retirements. Love it, thank you. Says so much about Fed's outsized love and respect for the game.

    • @ksc743
      @ksc743 Год назад +3

      Yes, this would be a great comment if you'd just left out everything except the last sentence.

    • @hd-xc2lz
      @hd-xc2lz Год назад

      @Ghost of Gerulaitis Agree it was a bit too snarky, but gotta confess noticing the forehead before I read Roman's comment. Through sailing know a bunch of guys Mac's age and older, who as a generation were real spotty with the sunscreen, and today are paying the price with too frequent trips to the dermatologist.

    • @samster978
      @samster978 Год назад

      lol

    • @krishnancom
      @krishnancom Год назад

      Tsitsipas has a better backhand drive than Roger. He needs to learn to slice though.

  • @muralikrishnag1629
    @muralikrishnag1629 Год назад +56

    Two legends Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe agree and praise Roger Federer as the best.Nadal and Djokovic have won more grand slams than him,but the world picks always Roger Federer as the most popular Tennis Player.Tennis witnessing three all time greats i.e, Federer,Nadal and Djokovic competing in the last two decades and winning 63 grandslams between them was unparalleled record in the history of Tennis.

    • @rouajohn
      @rouajohn Год назад +15

      That's because if you really do compare them all at their peaks, I think Roger has the highest overall talent.

    • @Coolproducts44
      @Coolproducts44 Год назад +3

      Nadal is the best

    • @JuhoTunkelo
      @JuhoTunkelo Год назад +3

      @@rouajohn I do consider Federer perhaps the most talented, but in. Reality it’s truly impossible to compare completely different times and qualities. Borg basically invented the high topspin all-court game and Mac’s serve & volley looks so effortless but if you try to emulate what he does (and people have tried), you realize it’s all talent. Love ‘‘em all

    • @muralikrishnag1629
      @muralikrishnag1629 Год назад +1

      @@Coolproducts44 Nadal is the best clay court player ever.Not the best all court player.

    • @PraveenKumar-vp4sn
      @PraveenKumar-vp4sn Год назад +3

      @@Coolproducts44 Nadal is definitely the 3rd as he dominates only clay surface. Both Novak & federer are better than Nadal on hardcourt & grass.

  • @skyjuke2006
    @skyjuke2006 Год назад +3

    Borg & Mc...no one like them!♥️😊

  • @kanekokazuko7034
    @kanekokazuko7034 Год назад +1

    二人が、ず~っと若い頃、何度も試合を観ました❗ウィンブルドンの死闘は生放送で、はらはらしながら観ました。ボルグは寡黙、マッケンローは膨れっ面でした。まさか二人がこんなに笑い合って話すなんて、信じられないけど、凄く嬉しくて泣きそうです。感動😆🎵🎵💐💐🎶🎶✌️✌️👌

  • @rajangehani7257
    @rajangehani7257 Год назад +1

    Who can forget that memorable Wimbledon finals of 1980. One of the Greatest match in the history of Wimbledon. Talking about Roger Federer is like showing light to the sun. One of the greatest and elegant player of all times. Who can forget Rod Laver, winning 2 calendar grand slams in 1962 as an amateur and again in 1969 as a professional. Although he won 11 grand slams winning 2 calendar grand slams in modern era is is unthinkable. Hats off to you Sir. Two great players born within a space of 24 hours but in different eras, one on 8th August (RF) and the other on 9th August (RL).

  • @onnostomp7138
    @onnostomp7138 Год назад +1

    Simply the best. Roger was the most beautiful best player. Borg and McEnroe were the best of their time

  • @martinrodgers6114
    @martinrodgers6114 Год назад +2

    I will so miss your beautifully artistic playmanship. I have never witnessed more elegant strokes and movement on the court. I knew this time would come one day, but it saddens me none the less. Have a wonderful and fulfilling retirement, Roger. Oh! that backhand stroke! A thing of beauty!

  • @aneesackbarali5149
    @aneesackbarali5149 Год назад +5

    Roger's heroes speaking of him with such great respect is an honor in itself! Thank you for entertaining and thrilling us with your brilliance in and off the court, God bless you and your family 🙏🧡

  • @olemanolete1
    @olemanolete1 Год назад +2

    Beautiful words form two great players, persons and human beings !!! good by Roger

  • @ambrosiafarms
    @ambrosiafarms Год назад +17

    There is never one best in life, but like a Pele, a Jordan, a Woods, a Brett, a Federer…these are players that gave memorable performances! And in a special way soared above the best of the best🦋

    • @wade1419
      @wade1419 Год назад

      You meant "Maradona"! 😁

    • @herrevanschie1066
      @herrevanschie1066 Год назад +1

      @@wade1419 No,,,, he meant Johan Cruyff !!!!

    • @wade1419
      @wade1419 Год назад

      @@herrevanschie1066 😁 Yes, I can live with Cruyff being the best ever, too. He was my idol growing up. 👍
      Who would have thought that 4 months after the original comment, the three of them, Cruyff, Maradona and Pele would be all dead. RIP 🙏

  • @jeanpertile2859
    @jeanpertile2859 Год назад +4

    Just a wonderful tribute to Roger wonderful person you will be so missed ♥️

  • @hocksmail7359
    @hocksmail7359 Год назад +3

    Roger I'm sad 😪 Roger Forever 🥰

  • @yaronsteinbuch3956
    @yaronsteinbuch3956 Год назад +2

    Former archrivals, all-time greats and now good friends. So nice to see them chatting together. 😊

  • @elinovak3770
    @elinovak3770 Год назад +2

    The greatest match in wimbleton history between these 2 Gentlemen

  • @cachi-7878
    @cachi-7878 Год назад +7

    Hahahaha! Awesome commentaries. Johnny Mac is so right, Roger plays the most beautiful tennis anyone has ever played. He is a great guy on and off the courts and the love for Tennis he has is undeniable and understated. Thank you Roger for giving us all the privilege and pleasure to watch you do your artistry and wizardry on tennis courts all around the world. Best of luck and hope to still see you on exhibition matches or perhaps as a commentator.

  • @JamesBermingham
    @JamesBermingham Год назад +2

    Legends in awe of The Legend! Priceless. Poetry in motion!!

  • @marcoathayde42
    @marcoathayde42 Месяц назад +1

    We love you guys! Thanks, Borg and big mac!

  • @johnlowe3050
    @johnlowe3050 Год назад +1

    Federer and mac were magical, creative, highly skilled players.

  • @fabienh3943
    @fabienh3943 Год назад +8

    Mc Enroe resumes it well: most beautiful player, most beautiful tennis. And no, it's not only winning that makes you great. It's that, but all the rest next to it. And on that level, there's a gap with all the rest.

  • @mariadelcarmenquinones4893
    @mariadelcarmenquinones4893 Год назад +5

    If these two talk about Roger like that, it is definitely because Roger transcended the history of tennis and sports, as a professional but mainly as a human being.

  • @douglasdowney3290
    @douglasdowney3290 Год назад +1

    I started playing tennis when these two were going at it. When you would watch them on TV you honestly could not tell who was going to beat who for each point. It was awesome tennis. Borg was my favorite because of his powerful baseline game and ball control. Plus he never ever lost his cool no matter what. And in those days Macs emotional game was surprising even shocking at times ! It's neat to see and hear him now so much more laid back ! Honestly back in 70s and 80s he was considered the "bad boy" of tennis due to his often explosive anger on the court. We didn't know what to make of him ! Now I really appreciate the insight he brings to the sport.

  • @FINEFELINE333
    @FINEFELINE333 Год назад +1

    A lot of admiration for Roger from two of the greatest players of all time that I learnt so much from in my own game.

  • @fly1327
    @fly1327 Год назад +1

    Watching McEnroe/Borg/Conners made me want to play way back then. Short lived. Turns out I was much better at other, but still fun being beaten badly by my best friend and his little brother who just devoured this game.

  • @lacanm1554
    @lacanm1554 Год назад +3

    Fantastic story, what a tribute. Roger will be missed dearly

  • @virajpatel229
    @virajpatel229 Год назад +1

    He never played to lengthen the rallies and stay in them. He took the initiative always and went for the killer blow every chance he got. They literally slowed down every single court which worked against him and yet he got 20. Will never see a tennis player like the peak Roger Federer.

  • @swalterstennis
    @swalterstennis Год назад +1

    Off the top of my he head, I met Nadal, Laver, Kramer, Rosewall, Stolle, Emerson, Drysdale, Gerulaitis, Borg, Connors, Sampras, Courier, Chang, Agassi, Moya, Edberg, Medvedev, Arias, Gilbert, and others and Roger Federer is my favorite player ever. He’s the Champion’s Champion. He’s kind to ball kids and as McEnroe said, he’s as real and polite as he appears. He’ll be missed.

  • @MegaChabrol
    @MegaChabrol Год назад +1

    I was too young to watch Borg,Connors,Mcenroe and then Lendl duking it out but it's been amazing to watch this great era of Federer,Nadal,Djokovich truly fantastic and I agree with Mcenroe, Federer has been the most magical player to watch, an artist, you could imagine him playing any style in any era.

  • @gregmccartney5780
    @gregmccartney5780 Год назад +1

    Sentiments he draws from everyone. Even his haters. You can't say that about many. He is the epitome of a superstar and all round nice person.

  • @joso5554
    @joso5554 3 месяца назад

    These comments, from two of the greatest ever, speak volumes. Roger, you will be respected and recognized by true tennis connaisseurs as the greatest masterpiece of tennis. Beyond records.

  • @ronf28
    @ronf28 Год назад +1

    Best farewell we can have for Roger. All the great players (past and present) and fans are all under one roof for a proper send-off. What a legend.

  • @bojnebojnebojne
    @bojnebojnebojne Год назад +1

    it is always sad to see legends retire.. Because some of the magic that they possess and that we get to experience goes with them.
    Roger Federer is without a doubt in my mind one of if not The Greatest tennis player that has ever lived.
    I was never a fan of tennis, until saw Roger Federer play and i instantly knew when i saw it that this is something beyond normal tennis.
    Watching it was like watching him dance with the wind.

  • @alban604
    @alban604 Год назад +11

    Respect for Mc Enroe also!

  • @Jerryklocke
    @Jerryklocke Год назад +1

    I could listen to these 2 guys for hours.😎

  • @rondillon6746
    @rondillon6746 Год назад +1

    Listening to these two incredible and vocal players brings tears to my eyes. I grew up watching Rod, Stan, oh so many others. Rafa is my absolute hero as is Roger. Thank You Roger for ALL YOU DO AND WILL DO. Thank You John and Bjorn as well.

  • @audspod1
    @audspod1 Месяц назад

    To watch two of the legends of tennis is awesome, but to listen to them speak of Roger in this way is out of this world! Thank you Roger, we love you.

  • @Athena-qi1ll
    @Athena-qi1ll Год назад

    Roger Federer 🤩🤩
    Maestro of strokes, magician with a magic wand 🥰🥰
    Stay Blessed

  • @thoukisth
    @thoukisth Год назад +5

    Bjorn Borg: Roger you are the best ... (enough said)

  • @CHICVOYAGE
    @CHICVOYAGE Год назад +1

    Supercool to see these 2 legends and rivals talk about Roger Federer! Much respect farewell Roger

  • @philsarkol6443
    @philsarkol6443 Месяц назад

    Mac refers to the love of the game Roger has. That goes for these two legends as well. Borg and Mac allways kept that love of the game alive. How lucky we all were to wittnes these great players Federer, Nadal and Djokovic.

  • @eddiecarlton7581
    @eddiecarlton7581 Год назад

    Great guys the both of them... i followed them in all their matches in the 70's ...

  • @waynecirtola3244
    @waynecirtola3244 4 месяца назад

    Always good to see them together, the greatest Tennis rivalry at the end of the 70s beginning 80s, great players, Bjoerns Fila kit including his red top is the most classic tennis wear of all times

  • @Gamertaaag
    @Gamertaaag Год назад +1

    I am so glad that I have witnessed him once live at the Atp 250 in the semi final against Kyrgios. This was also probably the best match i ever saw live

  • @alberg6290
    @alberg6290 Год назад

    John, there were TWO beautiful players-------Roger and yourself-----both artists

  • @alvarocampo8461
    @alvarocampo8461 Год назад +6

    El equipo de Tenis más grande de todos los tiempos reunidos en un año muy especial y significativo para el tenis : Roger , Rafa , Djokovic y Murray . Que más se puede pedir 👏👏🙂😎😉

  • @orlandorodriguez5170
    @orlandorodriguez5170 Год назад

    Roger is The Mostró Beatifull player.......Forever

  • @johnbrock678
    @johnbrock678 Год назад +6

    Roger is the GOAT! Deep down inside we all know it.

  • @davidwebster3107
    @davidwebster3107 Год назад +1

    The greatest of all time. No doubt.

  • @rodolforudygarcia3513
    @rodolforudygarcia3513 12 дней назад

    These two guys were part of my teenage, I enjoyed watch tv with these 2 legends

  • @paulomontero12
    @paulomontero12 Год назад +4

    Bjorn will always be the greatist bar none!

  • @TimeIdle
    @TimeIdle Год назад +1

    Every time I hear anyone giving Federer a tribute, I can't hold back the tears. I relate to everything they say even though I've never met him. Federer is a rare human being that is a people's superstar.

  • @NBAballToWalls
    @NBAballToWalls Год назад +1

    As a massive fan of Rafa but also a fan of Federer. It truly saddens me to see Federer retire. He gave us all so many special memories and iconic moments. How special that him and rafa had a rivalry they had and on top of it they are both great guys and genuine friends. I truly hope we get to see him play next to Rafa for his finals match at the Laver Cup.
    Thanks for everything Roger!