For me this was the best era of men’s tennis with many high caliber players and personalities and great rivalries. Safin was and always will be one of my favorites.

@-theislander-5888

2 жыл бұрын

pretty ironic, because it is widely regarded as the weakest era in history by FAR.

@rzadigi

2 жыл бұрын

@@-theislander-5888 haha. So by weak you mean an era in which the same three players don’t win every major? How very exciting.

@-theislander-5888

2 жыл бұрын

@@rzadigi exiting isn’t the same as high level. so, yes, that‘s precisely what i am saying. btw, if you don’t get exited by the tennis the big three produce, please stay away from the sport, you might want to see a doctor.

@rzadigi

2 жыл бұрын

@@-theislander-5888 haha chill out brahh

@pranprabhukar3291

2 жыл бұрын

@@-theislander-5888 Well, this safin beat a really good federer prior to reach this final. His level this tournament was super good. Years like 2012 are obviously the peak of tennis where all the big 3 are competitive, but I would not say that this year was weak especially because of the quality match played at the SF. I would probably say the level Safin showed here was more than anyone did in 2021.

Best celebration to a Grand Slam Championship ever.

@thomascruisethetallone4404

4 жыл бұрын

RossBayCult exactly

@LightLightA

2 жыл бұрын

Another russian Medvedev 2021 😀

@andreazonin

2 жыл бұрын

????

Safin was such a character, laid back without being cocky, so charming without being narcissistic.He had talent galore and a very entertaining game style.At the end of the day pro tennis is just a form of entertainment and Safin was a demi-God with a great career.

@850617and

4 жыл бұрын

The opposite of Djokovic. Marat is a legend!

Marat is such a top-notch contender. The level of excitement he brings into this sport is something else. One of his many classics! Too bad his career was shorter than it should’ve been.

@jamesschultz5819

5 жыл бұрын

trueeeeee

@danielastefan7274

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, so true :(

@nunomiguel5290

5 жыл бұрын

Safin my fave player ever😟😢😢

@XfitRu

5 жыл бұрын

James Schultz 🤙

@preetpalchopra

5 жыл бұрын

Why he left tennis ??

I admire the poise he shows after winning..True champion

@WhoAmI-tq9um

Ай бұрын

My favourite player between Samprass-Agassi and Big 3 era.

@balandr2544

Ай бұрын

Like KGB

Safin had easy talent. Injuries and his attitude at times wasn't always top level. Otherwise he would have added more slams to his tally. Still a Hall of Famer.

When tennis was great. I miss Safin so much. His exceptional talent and striking personality are truly missed in this era of dull tennis.

@jensclarberg6419

4 жыл бұрын

Do you even realise tennis is at its peak right now?

@nddavi58

4 жыл бұрын

Jens Clarberg no its not

@jensclarberg6419

4 жыл бұрын

@@nddavi58 How isnt it? Three best players of all time are current 1, 2 and 3.

@850617and

4 жыл бұрын

The technology, court speed and money is different now. You cant compare different eras. I prefer 80s 90s and the first half of 00s. After that, The players became robots.

@apathak34

3 жыл бұрын

We're watching the highest level of Tennis from 2007 onwards till now. I don't like how they've slowed down hard courts or even Wimbledon but there's no denying that the level of Tennis has risen considerably with the beginning of Fedal rivalry and later with Novak's entry in the top.

Marat defeated 3 world No.1 in this game from the past，future and present in this tournament(Djokovuc Federer and Hewitt)

@douglasmacarthur8482

3 жыл бұрын

Djokovic

Safin truly deserved this Australian Open 2005. On his way he beat 8 time Australian open champ, RESPECT for him 👍

@kauti7054

3 жыл бұрын

Milan Suleic this was noles first slam though

@user-gb8fv2ki3m

3 жыл бұрын

And 6 time champion also.

@leo99991

3 жыл бұрын

9 times

@Divvy21

2 жыл бұрын

Someone pointed out, he beat the former number one (Hewitt), the current number one at the time (Federer), and the future number one (Djokovic)

@thefat400

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure he beat 8 time champ in 2004

Fun fact, this was the last GS before the Nadal-Federer-Djoko era

@jakehuang3545

3 жыл бұрын

well fed picked up 3/4 GS in 2004 so the big3 era had already started by then

@steavennguyen4430

3 жыл бұрын

No big three. Only nadal in the French and roger in everything else. y’all casuals lol

@innosanto

3 жыл бұрын

There is no big3 era. Fed is before the other two. And especially beofe a djokovic.

@emperoriithepenguin8608

3 жыл бұрын

@@innosanto There is a big 3 era : domination of Nadal, Djokovic, Federer. You can't just ignore Djokovic and Nadal as if they were Tomic.

@nebojsaseletic2766

2 жыл бұрын

Big 3 era started in 2008, before that Federer had no challenge on Hard court/grass this is the only one he didn't won , and Nadal had no opponents on clay, except Soderling and Djokovic nobody really came close to this day...

Safin started playing his best at 2-4* 0-30 down in 3rd, just top level

@anirbandas673

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Saw that match live. He's on a different level after that game

All time classic. Saw it live and became an instant fan of Men's Tennis

So many keyboard warriors in the comments LOL pathetic. Hewitt is a warrior, his never say die attitude got him to the final even though he had issues with his hip. The casuals only care about how many slams ppl have won rather than what a player brings to the court, what they had to go through to reach that point. Hewitt for example had to learn how to walk again after all those surgeries but he still managed to win a few titiles after. A modern day gladiator, a warrior, legend of the game and legends never die!

@anatolymartynov7071

4 жыл бұрын

I am Russian, rooting for Safin. But what you wrote adds respect to his opponent. Worthy of respect

@simi9222

4 жыл бұрын

@@anatolymartynov7071 No doubt, Safin was an amazing player when he had the right mind set

@thefat400

2 жыл бұрын

What Hewitt did in his career while not being 6'5 like everyone else is astonishing

Safin is the best looking tennis player 😍

@myytchanneldinakoha8498

4 жыл бұрын

Margarita Stoyanova Idk, Radek Stepanek isn’t half bad.

I feel for Lleyton because this was his big chance to win his home slam..what a great competitor..up there with Rafa as one of the greatest competitors in tennis. Congrats to Safin as well.

@kilzoldyck5114

8 ай бұрын

Safin was just to big of a server and with good all arount game. Not to say he beat Fed on semis so he was on a roll. Hewitt chances were slim.

@Kidgloves1984

8 ай бұрын

Safin was at the top of his game certainly and it still took a long, extremely hard fought match to beat Roger, so he certainly deserved to win that slam.

Oh, when men's tennis was so beautiful. Missing Marat's tennis and charming personality.

@fredettaboutit

4 жыл бұрын

Stfu

@gus4281

4 жыл бұрын

@@fredettaboutit Daniela is right a-hole

@emperoriithepenguin8608

3 жыл бұрын

There are still great players now : Federer, Djokovic, Nadal, Del Potro, Tsitsipas etc.

@danielastefan7274

3 жыл бұрын

@@gus4281 :)) I prefer that era. sry not sry. 🤷‍♀️

@danielastefan7274

3 жыл бұрын

@@emperoriithepenguin8608 Federer is part of the same era. :)

Loved watching Safin, what a beast!

Marat looked his best during this match! Love him

@rooibaard365

Жыл бұрын

At the end he became loose and confident and showed his best, which is top 3 of all time for me.

Safin was so talented that even though almost his entire being was internally working overtime to sabotage and destroy his ability to win, he still managed to overwhelm the mental battering, beat a a strong Federer, squish an inspired crowd backed Hewitt to take home the trophy. Very rare to see those with internal tormenting displeasure with themselves and constant expectation of failure manage to succeed. Almost unearthly natural talent required.

@Aghoradipathi

Жыл бұрын

Deep

@alpakka1920

2 ай бұрын

wow, that's profound!

His knee was the end of his tennis so sad :( he had so much more tennis in him. Great win tho against Hewitt at home in his own country mental toughness was key in this match

@mervynramokgopa3869

4 жыл бұрын

Yes tougher in the Ausi outback I saw what the crowd did when Fed struggled to close off semi finals

@soundar4270

2 жыл бұрын

No physical excuse for sportsman. Tennis is an individual sport. Nadal, Djokovic are playing in mid 30s. Roger is in 40s

Started watching tennis seriously during this era. Federer-Hewitt-Roddick-Safin

Sinner vs Medvedev (2024) is the first AO final since 2005 where Federer, Nadal or Djokovic did not play. Reminiscing on 2005 in light of this streak ending.

Safin smackin aces deep into a fourth set like it’s nothing

Safin is like Del Portro. They can take out any top player in any given day when they are on their games.

@DanielSong39

2 ай бұрын

Cilic, Krajicek, Rafter did the same thing in their primes

compare to the semifinal , this match is like a routine homework to Marat

@mike04574

4 жыл бұрын

It was still a hard fought game

@muccisebastian9300

4 жыл бұрын

Hewitt didn’t take chances and was too predictable.

Despite what he's won, Safin could have STILL won more. Shame injuries and mental inconsistencies didn't allow that. He and Nalbandian on their day could toy with prime Fed and win handily. He had a great game. One of the all time big hitters off both wings. Fast, great shot selection, 2nd best 2 handed backhand of all time(1st is Nalbandian), great server, good FH and good at the net. His weakness aside from his temperament is going up against players who knew how to mix it up with slices and disrupt his flow, which is why he had such a poor record against someone like Santoro. Regardless, he still won a respectable amount and was always fun to watch. Thanks for the memories Marat.

@anandviswanathan5369

5 жыл бұрын

How does djokovic not come to mind for best 2 hander. Then nalbandian, then safin, then maybe nadal or Zverev

@Irfan87

5 жыл бұрын

@@anandviswanathan5369 Yeah no, Djokovic's brilliance comes from being extremely well rounded. Just because he is arguably the best alongside Fed and Nadal, does not mean his backhand is the best. You cld do a compilation of their backhands and Safin will come out on top. And Nadal? Again nope. Djoko and Fed have a better BH than Nadal.

@aleksamilosevic8792

5 жыл бұрын

@@Irfan87 Fed does not have better BH than rafa if we look through overall career.Peak rafa BH >2017 NEO BH

@BrucasBangelBrylan

4 жыл бұрын

Irfan Khalis well said

@Polarcupcheck

3 жыл бұрын

@@anandviswanathan5369 The best two hander cross court was Agassi. After that, Safin had the most pop on the backhand I ever saw; it sounded like a forehand, and his down the line was the amazing. After that, I would say Nalbandian for his all around shot making with it.

Марат, спасибо за игру!

@user-nu6ro7zg7l

4 жыл бұрын

Не за что . Обращайся

@PretentiousStuff

2 жыл бұрын

@@playtop9161 не за что, обращайся.

@playtop9161

2 жыл бұрын

@@PretentiousStuff с головой проблемы?

@PretentiousStuff

2 жыл бұрын

@@playtop9161 не за что, обращайся

Safin beating Maestro and Maestro's punching bag with great style 👍

@TheoDinu

2 жыл бұрын

Excuse me, Maestro's punching bag was called Roddick. For your information, Hewitt was world No.1, winning GS and WTF while Maestro was still throwing racquets and tantrums.

@Olgod2004

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I don’t know what this guy is saying dude. Roddick only won 3/24 matches against fed where as Hewitt won a third of his matches against fed (9-18 head to head). Hewitt is literally one of the players that should not be called a punching bag for fed as he holds one of the best head to head ratios other than djokovic, nadal, and Murray.

@mashencia1

2 жыл бұрын

@@Olgod2004 7 of Hewitt’s 9 wins came in the early days before Federer hit his stride and started dominating. From 2004 onwards Federer was 16-2 against Hewitt, including FIFTEEN straight between 2004 and 2010. So it’s fair to say that during Federer’s peak years his domination of Hewitt and Roddick was about the same. In fact, Roddick gave Federer more tough battles than Hewitt during those years (like the 2009 Wimbledon final, which Roddick could have - and perhaps should have - won)

@mindrover777

Жыл бұрын

@@mashencia1 right. he lost the last two matches cause he was past his prime. There is always a reason genius.

@NamTran-xc2ip

Жыл бұрын

@@mindrover777roddick is the same age as Federer, so roddick was also past his prime genius

15 different male players won a major in the noughties (2000-2009) including 2 each for Hewitt and Safin. Compare that to only 6 this decade so far and would be surprised if didn’t remain at 6, so dominant are Djokovic, Nadal and Federer have been at the majors.

@geuros

5 жыл бұрын

yeah... I still believe in Wawrinka taking at least one more, but he's already in those 6. Maybe Wimbledon this year to complete his career grand slam? :)

@youtubedick-tators1991

3 жыл бұрын

@@geuros Wawrinka is not the same after surgery.

still watching games with Marat.не устаю смотреть at least ones a week.поднимает настроение.люблю его игру. И про Динару читаю.hello from Australia

Safin just have too much clean hitting firepower for anybody to defend

What a match .. still love u safin

21:03 what a point

Hewitt was moving pretty well here, that third set was critical

Hewitt seems more aggressive here. He usually never hits any down the line backhands and hits only 3/4 pace shots cross court but he seemed to realize he had to step it up against someone like Safin. Still glad Safin's superior ball striking won the day.

Missing Marat's style, he was great.

@rik-88

2 жыл бұрын

Медведев играет сейчас почти так же

@HONORTONUMERIC123

Жыл бұрын

@@rik-88 yeah.... That's right.... Copy that..... Nearly similarly to him....

@HONORTONUMERIC123

Жыл бұрын

Yeah.... Me too.... He has a great and unique style.....

thank you so much for sharing this ^.^ i miss them both

Safin yells on hes fist, Hewitt yells looking in opponent's eyes. One yells on himself, other - on opponent. Last Safin's tournament win in onley 25. He deserved much more.

all time classic match

@HarrynJessie

5 жыл бұрын

@@johnoneill7947 You obviously didn't watch the match live. It was a classic.

Safin plays macho . Not even Federer or Nadal or jokovich can bring this charisma . Tough points , strong comebacks

I remember watching this match live. Hewitt was a strong favorite coming into this match with the local crowd behind him, wins the first set and many thought that Hewitt will be the first aussie to win the Aus Open since Pat Cash. Then Safin some how turned Super Saiyan and just blew Hewitt off the court.

@aleksamilosevic8792

4 жыл бұрын

He wasnt the favourite.He played 2 back to back 5 setters.

@Padzyk

4 жыл бұрын

@@aleksamilosevic8792 Yeh he was

@tonygioffriau6130

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Edmundson the last aussie man to win - Pat Cash lost 2 finals from memory

@DmitriKadykov

2 жыл бұрын

Who was strong favorite??? Safin eliminated Federer who used to win everything at his peak

One has to feel sorry for Lleyton Hewitt when he played in the 2005 Australian Open. Playing four 4-set matches and two 5-set matches during the tournament must have taken its toll on him.

If only Safin not messed up 2002 AO final, then I could have hoped Hewitt win 2005.

Marat was strong like a bull. Those serves were huge.

Great match between two great players, awesome highlights, and wonderful commentating by Fred Stolle (one of my favorite commentators)! Thank you for this video!

05澳网最强萨芬，半决赛和决赛都相当精彩，观赏性很高。 Best Safin Stay 2005 AO！

The crucial game was Safin down 2-4 in the 3rd. I think if he loses that game he loses the match but he just blew Hewitt off the court from that point.

Thanks a lot AO!

Just look up the court speed.Golden age for the 2000s

Да помню в 2005г как маленький ребёнок радовался когда Сафин победил...

Safin's potential is immeasurable, he is one of the most unique players to ever exist on the circuit. The most imprevisível and dangerous player i think i see in all my 25 years following tennis (I'm a tennis player) a combination of perfect technique in all the fundamentals with an immense power. He's the player than an inspired day can beat Djokovic, Federer or Nadal in their prime. In 2008 he was semi-retired bur decided to defeat Djokovic in Winbledon and did it. The only player to defeat pre-mono Federer (i mean, the goat, Federer from 2004-2007) on a fast court in a Grand Slam. And Federer was in a good day in that match, Safin just overpowered him. A remarkable achievement.

@moheganson

3 ай бұрын

I think Nalbandian was the greatest talent (waste of) I’ve ever seen.

@fejuncor

3 ай бұрын

@@moheganson I totally agree.

@rs_no.9

Ай бұрын

That backhand was just so clean and legendary. I tried copying it in my day. It could catch you out at any time the most beautiful backhand

@fejuncor

Ай бұрын

@@rs_no.9 I fully agree. Safin and Nalbandian, the two most perfect backhands of all time, by very far

This umpire is the one! And both he players are very impressing... thx for the great final!

Just TOP level of tennis

Man, I miss the good ol days

Love that respect from both players at the end

Amazing win, really don't get how he lost in 02 when he went on to have this amazing run

Lleyton was everything .. Marat too .. two of the best players

@saffronwalsh1359

5 жыл бұрын

I didnt like lleyton much when he was coming up but i now appreciate what a top player he was .. he went for everything and never gave up .. he made them work for every point.

@scythermantis

5 жыл бұрын

Lleyton actually had the better of Roger in the early years when they were playing, and actually beat Roger in a tournament in around 2014 (3-set match) a year or so before he retired. Rusty was a top competitor; great spirit.

You can hear hewitt at the end saying. "Good comeback"

me encanta Safin es tan lindo ♥_♥

This was a fun match to watch!

Superb match!

It's crazy that great Australian players like Pat Cash, Patrick Rafter, and Lleyton Hewitt during their periods of winning majors on the tour could never break through and win the slam in their home country.

on that last point, his first fault clocked at 205kph... then he pulls a second serve at 209kph down the line !!!😂. what a champ

Marat siempre empezaba lento y errático pero una vez que calentaba era una máquina imparable.

@kooolmggl

4 жыл бұрын

felipe pizarro может, когда ты разогреешься, начнешь писать коменты на английском?

@felmusik5043

4 жыл бұрын

@@kooolmggl Marat always begins slow and erratic, but when he get in training was an imparable machine.

かっこいい😍2人とも✨

Epic celebration

2021!

Marat was too good!

Una bestia del tenis marat safin

fantastic game

@AnandSivaram22

4 жыл бұрын

Which one

В те годы Сафин был лучшим из лучших

@MasculineR

4 жыл бұрын

федерер в 2005 году взял два тбш,а сафин и надаль по одному тбш,так что тот 2005 год за федерером

@user-tr6rg2wg4w

3 жыл бұрын

@@MasculineR Чуть больше холоднокровия Марату, он был бы стабильней и выносил бы нахуй этого Федерера.

@MasculineR

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-tr6rg2wg4w у меня другие асоциации с твоим мнением по поводу сафина,тоже самое можно сказать про федерера в матчах на тбш против джоковича ,когда федерер часто имеет по два матч бола и в итоге сливает игры сербу,побольше бы наверно менталки федереру,хотя у него с етим думаю впорядке,наверно побольше удачи и консентрации при матч болах с джоковичем,и сейчас у федерера было бы на 4 или 6 тбш больше чем есть,а сафин имей бы хладнокровие врядли достиг бы уровня хотябы агасси,у сафина еще много других факторов которые нужно качать,а он решил остаться на том уровне который мы видели в его карьере,и таких было много,они решили не жертвовать все свое время на теннис,цели у всех там разные,вот пример федерера надаля и джоковича показывает какие результаты будут когда ты посвящаешь почти все время теннису

Safin should have won more gs he was great when on song

Всегда с уважением относиться к Сафину , настоящий мужчина, всегда боролся до конца

What a hard fought match.

I remember watching this match. Nerves got the better of Safin in the first set (and he got waxed), but once he settled in, he had too much power for Hewitt.

13:47 the exact same backhand shot Safin made in the semi-final led Federer trip down. But Hewitt maintained his balance.

Марат ЛЕГЕНДА!!!

О Марат ! Ты Супер !

Встреча двух легенд тенниса это всегда очень интересно !

Joueur beau à voir jouer, aurait mérité plus de titres.

Always liked power tennis players since Lendl, Courier, Safin, Federer... And I find Safin most relatable since the rest were really mentally/emotionally disciplined. I find myself going thru joy, disgust, anger, elation and everything in-between when I play my matches. Thus I think Safin is very interesting to watch comparing to today's players...

12:36 that point should never have been replayed. Hewitt played the ball in the net BEFORE the out call so he was not hindered!

One of the last talented players, among Nalbandian and Federer.

@michelemonfasani9724

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly man! I totally agree with you

@youtubedick-tators1991

3 жыл бұрын

@JorgitoYokiro No, physically Kyrgios can't remain in top shape for entire slam either.

This man safin had the game to match Federer... If only he had been more consistent ...

Good tennis Marat

What ever happened to Peter Lungren? I mean he was Federers coach for the first Slams then something happened there, Federer doesn't even mention him, then he wins a Slam with Safin and then ... what ever happened to this guy, anyone knows?

Marat Safin - one of the very few players who had a better head to head against Pete Sampras : 4-3.

@innosanto

3 жыл бұрын

The retired Pete Sampras you mean. Sampras stopped training at 28 years old and wanted to quit. But was too sun age wise so. He played another 2-2.5 years. But he didn't win stuff those 2 years and was losing to many people,since was not training. He then took back his old coach and told him to. Bring him back to fitness for a final run at home. And won the US open at 31yr old and then retired. Sampras stopped training alot before. I think in 1998 or 1999.

Дашуля еще с ним!приносила ему удачу!

Марат настоящий боец!

Why on earth were the second break by Safin in set 3, and his break in set 4 not shown?

Why is the main camera off centre?

Guys I miss Safin,Nalbandian,Coria etc

@gabrielgrajeda8194

5 жыл бұрын

Weak era

@tenja42

5 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielgrajeda8194 yeah... Sure....Prime Marat or Nalbandian would kick Djokoshit or Murray 3:0 like nothing

@aleksamilosevic8792

4 жыл бұрын

@@tenja42 Is that why murray has more slams than both of them combined xD

@Dalnoboy1

4 жыл бұрын

Coria was "one-season player", but from RG-2004 to RG-2005 was extremely amazing)

@Dalnoboy1

4 жыл бұрын

@@aleksamilosevic8792 Murray were grabbed a few GS touraments while one of third great high-age guys were ill, and other two were beating each other. Nowadays is a weak era, three 32+ years old guys hold top-3 for many years. It's not normal.

Hewit was not blessed with a big physique but he was a fighter

@PretentiousStuff

2 жыл бұрын

no he wasn't

Carlos Ramos officiating in an all-male grand slam final and enforcing rules. But sexism. Right.

@davd1986

5 жыл бұрын

Yep. And he's been around for MANY years.

@RossBayCult

5 жыл бұрын

Jed Honrado it’s all these bandwagon Serena fans who’ve watched tennis for a few weeks and act like they know everything that we’re offended

@nddavi58

4 жыл бұрын

Jed Honrado what are you referring to?

@AnandSivaram22

4 жыл бұрын

@@nddavi58 Serena Osaka thief liar mother daughter racquet abuse coaching... Hope it's clear xD

really disappointed that day hewitt battled so hard to get to the final only to lose

what a raffles they did

I remember liking Hewitt's shirt but thinking it was weird that it was so similar to Federer's

Когда появится такой второй Марат !!!!

@user-tr6rg2wg4w

3 жыл бұрын

Таких харизматичных больше не будет к сожалению.

Roger Federer generation players.

@ammarhassan469

5 жыл бұрын

and he still plays nowadays. What a legend

@gabrielgrajeda8194

5 жыл бұрын

Weak era

@AnandSivaram22

4 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielgrajeda8194 he made it look weak

@gabrielgrajeda8194

4 жыл бұрын

@@AnandSivaram22 Yes, maybe, his level was brutal.

@superyahoobrothers

4 жыл бұрын

AnandSivaram22 No they were just weak

The only ever grand slam where the Big 3 all participated in and neither reached the final