My favorite thing about the Federer-Nadal rivalry is that Federer had accumulated the longest running winning streak on grass, and Nadal had the longest running winning streak on clay, with each player's streak being broken by the other.

@ale03000

2 жыл бұрын

Does Fed still hold the record for winning streak on grass and how many was it ?

@gabrielvergarasanmartin5233

2 жыл бұрын

@@ale03000 65 straight wins. From Halle 03' to Wimbledon 08'.

@ale03000

2 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielvergarasanmartin5233 Thanks, Legendary, I miss him on court so much, hope for a great recovery for 2022

@philou1467

2 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielvergarasanmartin5233 And 56 in hard

@KingCast65

2 жыл бұрын

That's right!

Many forget that Roger is a phenomenal clay courter. Nadal is the main guy to keep Roger from winning a few French opens.

@97kos

2 жыл бұрын

And Monte Carlo, Rome (for example in 2006) 🤔

@MrPernell27

2 жыл бұрын

Yea, no one forgets that!

@Boomshakalaka7654

2 жыл бұрын

Beaten a teenager 😂😂 in his prime. Prime Nadal would eat him alive. Oh I forgot he did eat him alive 😂😂😂

@sucia1984

2 жыл бұрын

@@Boomshakalaka7654 this was PRIME NADAL!! Never again he compiled 81 winning streak on clay

@Boomshakalaka7654

2 жыл бұрын

@@sucia1984 competition was weak that’s why.

From 2-6 down to beating prime Nadal 6-0 and winning the match on clay. Pure class.

Nadal holds the record for longest winning streak on clay, which was ended by Federer, and Federer holds the records for longest winning streaks on grass and hard court, both of which were ended by Nadal. Legends.

@orchidpanda2253

Ай бұрын

Not hard court though - Borg owns that record

@stewiegriffin12341

Ай бұрын

​@@orchidpanda2253 No, Federer's 56-win hard-court streak is the record. 2nd place is Federer again at 36 wins and 3rd is Djokovic with 35.

This is one of Fed's most important matches in his career, Nadal couldn't stop defeating him on clay, and all of a sudden he beats the Spaniard in a Masters final with a bagel. Respect to these two legends.

@Boomshakalaka7654

2 жыл бұрын

One of his two lucky wins vs Rafa on clay 😂😂😂. Remember maintaining a streak is better than ending one

@Vaisin

2 жыл бұрын

@@Boomshakalaka7654 Rafa's 81 steak on clay is a record that will remain there for years and years, which is cool and I love it

@matteovitali9315

2 жыл бұрын

@@Boomshakalaka7654 Let's talk about some lucky Rafa wins on hard, is that fair?

@Boomshakalaka7654

2 жыл бұрын

@@matteovitali9315 which lucky ones ? 😂😂

@matteovitali9315

2 жыл бұрын

@@Boomshakalaka7654 2013 for example, with Roger being far from his best physical shape

Prime Fed's forehand was from another universe, the best forehand I've witnessed in tennis history. Sure, there are big hitters like Del Potro with Thor-like monstrous forehands, but Prime Fed's forehands were literally perfect: they had everything, speed, accuracy, power, unbelievable variation from different kinds of angles, I could go on and on....

@jboww2121

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously, he has a deceptive amount of spin, that semi eastern forehand allows for so much easy power using only the wrist, like dimitrov. And he did this all with like a 90 square inch frame. In his prime, is stance was like a rock and he swung his forehand with the weight of a truck and could hit any shot. Nadal’s forehand is really only the best forehand on clay but fed can use for literally any surface

@JohnRome-xn7hx

2 жыл бұрын

The best shot in the history of tennis.

@pawshands9706

2 жыл бұрын

And his backhand isn't too shabby now either.

@innosanto

2 жыл бұрын

Since when did you watch tennis? Sampras forehand is better and probably also Agassi forehand. About Fed his forehand was great in the first part of career then he focused on backhand (mfybe becauee Nadal always sent all to.ht backhand)

@pawshands9706

2 жыл бұрын

You are very astute in your observations. Absolutely the best, most varied forehand around. Nadal's forehand is a monster as well, but it doesn't have Roger's dexterity. Incredible weapon.

Federer in full flight is untouchable 👍👏

Great respect shown by Federer after the win, by not celebrating too much because he knew he had just beaten his greatest rival 6-0 and that might have been humiliating. Even though this was his first win against Nadal on clay and he must have been ecstatic. The respect between the two is real!

Wow Roger didn’t only break his clay record, he also fed him a bagel on clay. What a king!

Bro... Federer ended the winning streak of Sampras on grass, nadals on clay and djokovic 46 win streak in his monster 2011... Thts the GOAT right there!

The greatest comeback and beat down ever of Nadal on clay. Even Djokovic never managed to beat him this bad ever on clay. Especially after losing the first set 6-2 just makes it that much more special. And yet they never give Federer enough credit for his mental strength. To comeback and do that he just kept on playing his very best. This was incredible to say the least.

@spawn11

2 жыл бұрын

2021 French Open semi-final

@juanestebankruhsanmguel1960

2 жыл бұрын

@@spawn11 are you comparing a 35 Year old nadal to nadal who didn't Loss a clay Game for 81 Matches? Nadal 2005/08 would best the shit out of any version of Djokovic

@anisamalik7842

2 жыл бұрын

@@juanestebankruhsanmguel1960 that's the truth.

@911801111801

2 жыл бұрын

@@juanestebankruhsanmguel1960 I would say Nadal 2005-2010

@mickaellandry9726

2 жыл бұрын

@@juanestebankruhsanmguel1960 in your dream

Came back to finish the video and I realized something: the Wii sponsorship on the clock. 2007 and the Wii existed, man I am old 😂

@moaningpheromones

Жыл бұрын

We had Atari 80s. game, set, match.

federer was five times finalist at french open he dominated every surface of tennis.

@randallharmon7402

4 ай бұрын

He did dominate on Clay. He did well, but did not dominate.

@Commanderfistfight

3 ай бұрын

@@randallharmon7402 huh??

A great match. A great win. Even Uncle Toni was applauding the performance.

Federer's decision-making skills were brilliant .. especially knowing when to approach the net to close the point.

@loveandforward

4 ай бұрын

He has always reminded me of Borg.

Remember this vividly. Couldn't believe it at that time. I used to watch the highlights on repeat, just to savour the rare feat. Thanks for the upload.

81 matches unbeaten!!! What a BEAST!!🔥🔥

@zvonkosolin8627

7 ай бұрын

It took the greatest ever to stop him, and he ended Federers streak in greatest match ever played.

That Federer haircut was one of the best hairstyles I've ever seen on man

81 streak...this is just phenomenal because it happened on more than just one year. Federer ended a great streak here just as Novak's in RG SF in 2011. Not to forget that nadal also ended Federer's grass court win streak too. THis is what you call great rivalry. But in the end even when they loose to each other they accept it like "ok today you were better, i'm eagerly waiting for our next meeting". THis is the trademark of those champions.

@samuelsessions2817

2 жыл бұрын

And THAT is what is missing from another player with an indomitable will to win, but whose “virtue” in the Aristotelian sense (pardon the fancy reference) otherwise leaves a great deal to be desired.

@gannavlogs

2 жыл бұрын

Federer is above average no way close to Nadal and djoker, he couldn't even beat Nadal once in French open 😂😂😂 whereas Nadal has demolished Federer in Wimbledon

@gauravmalltarlok5354

2 жыл бұрын

@@gannavlogs "Demolished", lol. It took a prime Nadal, 5 sets, 3 match points, a mentally-out Federer and the match of his life to beat Roger. The only thing that puts Nadal and Novak in the same conversation as Federer is their mental strength. Sure, Federer is mentally resilient, after all he's won 20 gs titles, but had he been mentally tougher, he would be the undisputed goat. Of course, there are no ifs, but it's stupid to consider that Nadal "demolished" Federer in Wimbledon.

@jooohan

6 ай бұрын

@@gannavlogs Demolished...man. Get a grip on reality. Talking about one of the best matches ever played. Takes two.

@jooohan

6 ай бұрын

@@gauravmalltarlok5354 Had he been mentally tougher, he would have had like 2-3 more. Two definitely (2019 Wimby and 2009 US Open). Would not change much. Novak would play until he will have surpassed anyone ahead. For me, Fed's game wasn't build for such huge and consistent success. Both Rafa and Novak are defensive minded players who can turn on a devastating offense once they deem it's the right time. Fed was an attacking machine who could defend extremely well, too. Winning by not losing is a bit easier than all out attack not gone bad.

15:43 Such a LEGENDARY reaction!

@Boomshakalaka7654

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah because he also knows this is probably gonna be one of his only wins vs Rafa on clay 😂😂

@dead3ye209

4 ай бұрын

@@Boomshakalaka7654fanboi spotted

Can you imagine someone beat young Nadal on Clay with 6:0 after losing first set ,even Nadal just finished 81 match winning streak on clay.

81 straight wins on clay is absurd..Roger got a memorable fantastic win here..!

If I could just go back to the mid 2000's, hit pause, and watch these two play one another in their primes, in an alternate reality where they would never age, fade, & retire. That would be heavenly.

@NamTran-xc2ip

Жыл бұрын

baby Nadal is not prime Nadal

@briangove5782

Жыл бұрын

@@NamTran-xc2ip OK genius, I see the point was beyond your comprehension. And I understand dweebs like you who need to throw cold water on every post. So do you feel important now that I responded to your useless reply and that no one else read?

@sasook

5 ай бұрын

This Nadal on clay is better than most versions of himself on clay in the 2010s

No one can beat Roger & Rafa’s rivalry. They are phenomenal!!

@trumpameri1638

2 жыл бұрын

Deep down you think about 1 professional player play his 400😂 edit weeks on number 1 position... GOAT is above both federer and nadal

@trashreaygan4950

2 жыл бұрын

@@trumpameri1638 stats is just a number, you can’t feel the aura

@stuewz

2 жыл бұрын

@@trumpameri1638 Djokovic is THE weak era champion. Federer has to compete against peak Nadal on clay, Nadal had to compete against peak Federer. Djokovic beat them when both are older and done.

@stuewz

2 жыл бұрын

@@trumpameri1638 Deep down you know that Fedal are above Novak. The fact that you are here watching one of their matches from 2007 shows that their legacy is above everything. It's these videos that people will watch in 25 years and it's their legacy that matter the most.

@Max-yp1iw

2 жыл бұрын

@@stuewz cringe

13:18 the sound of the strike holy sh... Federer's FH was just pure destruction back then...

@nacofichetti314

Жыл бұрын

An explosion. And watch the speed of the ball 😲😍

What a joy to whatch again these two legends playing each other at such a level. #GOAT

Hamburg was one such clay court which was owned by Federer. Given his past record at Hamburg , I had a good feeling about this final contrary to what everyone believed or said. Even in 2008 Federer was steamrolling Nadal until the Spaniard took medical time out to break Federer's momentum. Even after that the match went till 3rd set. Even today Federer holds the record of most no. of titles at Hamburg making him the only player in history to have highest number of titles on every tennis surface, a rare feat indeed.

Federer is easily in top 4 clay court player of all time.

@orchidpanda2253

Ай бұрын

I agree but hard to make that case without the titles.

Thank you for posting these many, important, tributes to the greatest tennis player ever to touch a racquet. There is simply no comparison. If the Kingdom of Tennis shall see someone win 1000 Grand Slams, those who know will still say “This was its finest hour.”

Amazing that not one of the pundits and not one of those commenting here noticed that Federer had re-vamped his backhand, going to a more eastern grip, which gave him more power and flatter strokes. Here, he mixed some topspin shots but mostly went for it with power. It worked. Go Roger! Few can modify their strokes to this extent in mid-career.

Federer is from another planet, just amaizing!!!

@dvelilla

4 ай бұрын

If Federer is from another planet where is Nadal from having won 81 straight on clay?

@luigislim1

4 ай бұрын

@@dvelilla Nadal in Clay is the best no doubt!!!

Just passing through on my journey to watch every Federer match.

Two of the GOAT battling it out. I'm a super Fed fan but I deeply respect the fire & competitiveness of Nadal. Were it were anybody else Rafa would get my cheers.

How much are we missing this rivalry!! Fortunate to have lived in this era of tennis….

The toughest thing in tennis is beating Rafa Nadal 6-0 in a set & Roger did it on all 3 surfaces, that is so underrated stat.

@Mike-sg6de

2 жыл бұрын

But Nadal / Federer head to head...

@ralki15

Жыл бұрын

@@Mike-sg6de Funny how Rafa fans only look at the h2h lead but not the statistics within it. If you dig into their h2h comparison, more matches were played on clay. What does this mean and tell you? It means that Nadal is an outstandingly clay court specialist and better than Federer on clay in their h2h, which obviously edges in h2h win over Federer due to mostly one-sided surface matches, but Federer is better and leading over Nadal on grass & hard court within their h2h comparison.

@michaelhairo

Жыл бұрын

@@Mike-sg6de weird to go to h2h now federer has won 7 of the last 8 ffss

@Mike-sg6de

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelhairo just head to head, sorry if it is difficult for you to accept,...

@piyushdutta1393

Жыл бұрын

@@ralki15 being so delusional, they've played 21 matches on hard and 15 on clay, so what's your point about 'more matches were played on clay'?

The main difference I noticed between the sets was in set 1 Federer was playing more like Nadal, and in the others he was playing more of an aggressive style (Nadal's style being typical of clay-court specialists). Beating Nadal playing like Nadal is very difficult to do, but when Federer was playing more to his usual style then he had more success (despite it being perhaps counter-intuitive as it's not the normal way to win on clay)

Again, Fed is the most elegant style of the tennis world.

watching these two playing is a treat for eyes

That hand clasp at the net. Only respect from each other.

It never ceases to give me goosebumps when Federer, who rarely makes a sound on the court, wins a decisive point give a strong "come on". He's a mental warrior.

@orchidpanda2253

Ай бұрын

I miss that "come on!"

Love the way he patiently worked Nadal to the corners and then used his GOAT net play. What a master of the game!

@laythbarzangi8477

Жыл бұрын

This is one of Federer's most well-known game strategies. On paper it looks simple but unless it's executed with perfection and enough variation, it can backfire. Federer is a master of this tactic.

Love this match. What a match from Fed! Thanks for the upload.

One of Roger´s greatest victories; for an aggressive one handed backhand ultra fast court player like Federer and beat Nadal on clay like this was something legendary ... to be able to beat Nadal 16 times with a one hander in a time where the courts were all slowed down to favour the ralliers and still win 20 majors is something that may never be repeated.

if federer only have play like this all the time. The last set is the best set ever in tennis history🍓

This is an example of how top players-even nadal-can play exceptionally well and still be defeated convincingly by Federer

What a pair of heroes. Fantastic battle.

Excellent highlights of a fascinating match. Thanks for posting!

Those were the days ✨💚💚

Really surprising to see how often the length of their shots drop, and they hit it on the serve line.

This match shows how he changed his use of his backhand to script one of his greatest wins. the first set Feds backhand was only pushing the ball and getting it back on the backhand. Classic Nadal. In the next two sets he starts attacking with the backhand interchanging with defense. On attack its potent enough to make Nadal try to switch to his forehand side and as that would be the percentage shot. This always was going to keep fed in the match as he was always trailing. What changed the result was that peRFect Forehand. This match shows why he has one of the greatest forehand in the game if not the greatest. Federer when his forehand is clicking cannot be beaten by Nadal or Djokovic unless his serve and backhand are failing at the same time. Fed was dominating Nadal on the forehand and backhand side on Nadals favorite surface while on one of the greatest streaks in tennis and also not being beaten Fed on clay before this match. Nadal had the greatest advantage in their rivalry at this point and things started changing a bit from here. One of Feds only two wins on clay against Nadal. Only difference being in 2007 he reached final and got beaten by Nadal and in 2009 he got to the final and won and there was no Nadal.

So glad to say these two are THE Legends of my time (34). The Yin and Yang of the sport. True representation of sportsmanship. 😤

My favorite for ever ROGER FEDERRER THE BEST

The 2 greatest players in men’s tennis history.

I still remember that day. When Federer beat Nadal, our news paper had a huge photo of Federer. I cut that photo and put it on the wall in our house. That match was very special. After the defeat, Nadal said that he felt better losing to Federer than losing to anyone else.

Despues de ver este tennis queda alguna duda de que son los dos mejores de la historia sin discucion?

16:22 Love how it's all smiles from Uncle Toni

Phenomenal athletes and competitors, and then along came Novak to make it three, amazing rivalries that we won't ever see again!!

I am Novak's fan, but I agree that Roger and Rafa are usually more fun to watch. We should be thankful that technology has been advanced enough in the times of the Big Three, and that we and future generations will be able to watch them in years, decades, and even centuries from now.

@monstermagnet3150

2 жыл бұрын

Novak on the offense is incredible to watch as well as his defenseive streches but when he plays the same backhand for the 10th time in a row, yeah not very funny

What a match, love both players, phenomenal ❤️👏👏🇦🇺🇦🇺

What a great player. Love Fed

On this match we can see Mr Federer was particularly a little more patient and conscious to play the important points…my humble opinion.

13:30 those epic slices by Roger 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

The Greatest Rivalry in tennis history 🙌🏿

81 match win streak on one surface is absolutley insane!!!

@zvonkosolin8627

7 ай бұрын

And it took the very best to stop him, no one else could, not at that time

Great match. One thing I never noticed until after I played on a clay court, the ball bounces so much higher!

control aggression A dream of every player

This was a joy to watch!

world's best players! incredible.

This is probably tied for the best clay achievement of Fed's career tbh

@orchidpanda2253

Ай бұрын

Agree - this and 2009 RG title

Great match between two absolute greats. Hard to believe that 15 years later Rafa is still French Open champion.

Extraordinary match

This is interesting because Djokovic has the record several times for consecutive matches won between about 30-50, which is outrageous on all surfaces, but on each surface it is held by the other 2, on clay clearly Nadal, the greatest dominance of a surface and on hard and grass Federer with about 40-60.

Cracking the enigma code, solving the mysteries of the universe, beating Nadal on clay...It takes some doing.

I remember this. Previous year (2008) Nadal beat Fed at Wimbledon. So this was like revenge for Federer. Being a Federer fan ( now I love them both) it was really an awesome moment.

@ahmedelsayad4300

Жыл бұрын

no, this is 2007

2 finest gentlemen whom played another great match between them

The third set...rafa keeps pressure on rogs backhand and all of a sudden, one forehand from rog can turn everything around...just wow

That dap up at the end was crisp

Long live the king

2 of the best of all time

81 it's incredible!!!!THE GOAT NADAL!

@trumpameri1638

2 жыл бұрын

Who is tennis GOAT??? 🤣

@samiamiral7709

2 жыл бұрын

@@trumpameri1638 Novak Djokovic

@trumpameri1638

2 жыл бұрын

@@samiamiral7709 of course i know that 🔥🔥🔥

As much as I like nadal....but this is very satisfying to watch...

RF is the GOAT , end of story . But the show must go on!

The toughest 6-0 set ever.

Bravo Highlights.. 81 Match Winning Record On Clay Won't Be - Broken.. Anytime Soon if At - All.. Head 2 Head on Clay.. Nadal ( 14 ) - ( 2 )

@orchidpanda2253

Ай бұрын

passive aggressive much? 🤣

I truly believe that these two guys must reach the same meditative state as a master zen buddhist monk during a match. you can see it in Nadal's eyes when he serves and on Feder's face after he gives one of his 100mph+ returns. Tennis is arguably the sport that requires the most concentration, so voiding your mind of all the clapping, cameras, stress, and score to focus on the current point in play is the advantage that gives them the edge to make them the greatest.

Federer en su epoca dorada!!!

9:04 underrated volley

Fue Una bestia Federer en este partido.

Once Federer career has finished, many folks believe he was a bad clay court player: 1 RG, several RG finals ... the thing is, when compared with Nadal, everybody would be a bad clay court player ...

i get asthma attack flashbacks listening to nadal's vocalisations.

Watching this reminds me of how amazing Fed was on clay. It’s just his bad luck that the greatest clay courter ever played during his prime

@orchidpanda2253

Ай бұрын

We're so spoiled with the Big 3 that winning "only" 20 slams is "bad luck" 🤣

GOAT

Handshake at the end reminds me of the Arnold handshake meme lol, also makes me think of how in the fedal matches you ideally want both to win m, and it feels like a shame to see one of them lose, and in the current eras there are matches where you would rather see both players lose and it's a shame that one of them has to win, crazy to think about since rivalries like this don't happen often in sports in general

6:0 That`s crazy!

Rafa's records are INCREDIBLE 💖

F O 06 and F O 11, technically reachable to R F, but sadly he missed many easy chances and squandered the opportunities. If you see the highlights then you will understand. Then R N took over the control and punished him.

@Boomshakalaka7654

2 жыл бұрын

Roger is a choker 😂😂

@JohnRome-xn7hx

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Fed could absolutely have won those finals.

@andressuarez2942

2 жыл бұрын

@@Boomshakalaka7654 that's roger, the choker everybody loves, gives me all kind of emotions and thats one of the things i like about him

Ending Nadal's streak on clay: Impressive Bagels Nadal on clay: Inhuman.

Federer vs Nadal is easily the greatest rivalry in all sports. I can't think of any other sports with any other players/teams that meet that frequently and exciting.

@Anthro0

2 жыл бұрын

u are overlooking djokovic, hate him or love him but these three are forever linked to each other in the best possible way.

@trumpameri1638

2 жыл бұрын

@@Anthro0 NOVAK DJOKOVIC is league above federer nadal.... NOVAK undisputed tennis GOAT 354 New world record 🥇🥇🥇🏆🏆🏆.. Edit 2024 record was extended 425 and still counting

@prabesh8277

2 жыл бұрын

actually it is against djokovic both nadal and federer have met the most, both in slams and in total matches played..... so you do not even have to go to other sports to see more frequent rivalry than this... Nadal vs Federer 41 matches, 14 in slams... Federer vs Djokovic 51 matches, 17 at slams.. Nadal vs Djokovic 58 matches, 17 at slams

@GazzaDazzle

2 жыл бұрын

@@prabesh8277 Fair point, but I somehow I still think the rivalry between Nadal and Fed are well established way before Novak came into the picture. hence my point.

@orchidpanda2253

Ай бұрын

@@trumpameri1638 The Big 3 are in the same league - don't get it twisted. If Nole wins 6 more slams, then you can start talking about his own league.

13:30 WHAT AN EPIC RALLY/VOLLEY/POINT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Federer also Ended Djokovics 44 Match Win Streak in 2011...Federer was also the Last player to Beat Djokovic before Djokovic Won those 44 Matches in a row...Fed Was GREAT on ALL Surfaces including Clay and Same goes for Djokovic/Nadal...Top 3 were absolutely DOMINANT Year after Year

@MrTurbo87lx

Жыл бұрын

That was when joker started his “gluten free diet”🙄