“This is not about Grand Slam titles. Roger Federer is by far the best. It has no equal in history. He is the Lionel Messi of tennis.” Richard Gasquet said.
“Federer is the greatest icon in Tennis history. His peak was unmatchable and unrepeatable, he was playing something else. I like how he plays, he very elegant and very effective. I know Federer is the best ever” . Toni Nadal said.
“I actually think talent-wise Nadal and Djokovic aren't even close to Federer. Talent-wise, just purely based on talent the way Federer plays, his hands, his serving, his volleys, untouchable.” Kyrgios said.
Federer 🆚 Youzhny - 2017 US Open.
“Federer is the nicest to watch, he’s the most talented, makes the game look effortless, like the Michael Jordan of tennis.” Kyrgios said.
In 2017, Federer delivered first Laver Cup for Team Europe with a nail-biting win over Kyrgios. 🐐
“Federer is the only one with whom I have felt inferior when I have played against him, in the sense of seeing that when he played his tennis, you noticed that he was superior. I have not felt that with anyone else, only against him in a match.” Alcaraz coach - Ferrero said.
Throughout his career, Roger Federer has served 95 bagels to his opponents.
If I'm not mistaken, he has bageled every player who was at some point world number 1 after he turned pro in 1998, except Sampras and the nextgen.
Hewitt 4 times in a row.😭
In my opinion he's the best player ever. When you play tennis, playing Federer is kind of a dream because you can see he does everything you would love to do on the court. Nadal said.
@sportbible
Vincent Aboubakar and 🇨🇲 is probably the most touching story in this World Cup. First African team to beat brazil and He scored one of the most iconic goal you will ever see in a World Cup. Great player
🎙 Messi or Ronaldo? “I respect both. It’s just that Messi does things with the ball that Ronaldo can’t do. Messi is a bit like Federer. You can’t understand how they do it.” Medvedev said.
Federer 🆚 Medvedev 2018.
Most Annoying Service Ritual of Tennis Players.
- Nadal's ritual is the worst one. He feels the need to constantly adjust his shorts, hair and body.
- Djokovic bounces the ball typically 12- 24 times before serving.
The person that edited this video will not make heaven 😂
“Federer is the Michael Jordan of tennis and without him there is no Djokovic or Nadal”. Kyrgios said.
Kyrgios has a positive H2H record against:
Djokovic 2-1
Medvedev 4-1
Zverev 4-3
Tsitsipas 4-1
Rublev 2-1
Federer retired with a 6-1 record against Kyrgios. 🥶
Andy Murray and Nadal were able to beat prime Federer with only one tactic: Apply pressure on his backhand and it worked. However, when Federer switched to a larger racket and improved his backhand, that tactic was no longer effective and they paid dearly for it.
Rafa Nadal told reporters - “He changes the racket for a bigger one, which hits harder, and makes a mental change. Since he knows that he can't run like before, he becomes a much more aggressive player, and it hurts me a lot.”
It was on this day Rafa knew it was over 😅
Roger Federer is widely regarded as one of the best servers in tennis history. Federer has hit more career aces than Nadal and Djokovic combined.
Game duration 47 😳
“He’s more aggressive here than in any other tournament because the surface and conditions allow him to play very fast.“ Djokovic said.
Federer is the king of fast courts and Cincinnati has one of the fastest courts in the world. It was a slaughtering ground for Federer.
There has never been a more accurate or versatile server in tennis than Roger Federer.
Federer toss is special, as there is very little fluctuation in his tosses for different spins, making his serve extremely difficult to read.
“Thanks for letting me win here once,” Djokovic joked to Federer.
Federer dominated Cincinnati from 2005 to 2015, won 7 titles and achieved an impressive streak of 100 consecutive serve holds between 2014 and 2018.
He didn't even face a break point on his serve in 2012.😳
“No matter where you played him in the world, he was the fan favourite. Play him in Europe, America, Australia… everyone wanted Federer to win all the time so I think Federer was probably the hardest to play. Kyrgios said.
Hamburg Masters 2007: Federer wrecked Nadal’s 81-match winning streak on clay.
Wimbledon 2001: 19 years old Federer ended Sampras’ 31-match winning streak on grass.
Roland Garros 2011: Federer put an end to Djokovic’s 43-match winning streak.
🤴 of 👑 👑 👑
Throwback to when Roger Federer won the French Open (2009). The Grass King reached the finals at Roland Garros 4 times (2006 to 2008 and 2011). One player denied him a shot at the title 4 times, it was the King of Clay, Rafael Nadal.
On this day, Roger Federer defeated Djokovic 6-0, 7-6 to win the Cincinnati Open for a record fifth time.
Yes, you read that first-set score line correctly.
“The toughest player that I have played at his absolute prime was Federer. At Wimbledon, I wanted to dig a hole and disappear. I haven’t had that feeling yet against anyone” Dimitrov said.
Old Federer vs baby Federer 😂
“Obviously, technically, Federer is probably the best player in the world. When he plays, it looks so easy, it looks so flawless.” Djokovic said.
Federer won 5 consecutive US Open (2004-2008) and he is the most recent player to successfully defend it.
“Here you can't predict the ball bounce or movement. I won't be here next year if this clay stays.'' Djokovic said.
“I never was in control of the match, I didn't know how to win a point. Next year this will be one less event for my calendar” Nadal said.
Meanwhile, Federer 😂
When Andy Roddick almost lost it and threw his racquet at Roger Federer 😂
Roddick was one of the few players other than the Big 3 that took Federer to places only a few other players have managed to do so.
One of the most underrated tennis rivalries.
“ I always try to make the people enjoy watching tennis, watching my game. Sometimes I don't see the score and try to make the impossible shots, sometimes just for the crowd as well.”
Carlos Alcaraz 🔥
“In an era of specialists, you’re either a clay court specialist, a grass court specialist, or a hard court specialist, or you’re Roger Federer”
— Jimmy Connors
Federer produced the coolest of no-look shots you will ever see on a tennis court.
“He's so good and so consistent: we shouldn't spend too many words about him. We all know how good he is: he's the GREATEST EVER. There's not enough praises for what he does."
—Djokovic on Federer
The day Roger Federer’s backhand also known as “Fed Express” was unstoppable.
I don’t think we will ever see a player outmaneuver opponents like the way Federer did with his Fed Express backhand.
@SkySportsPL
All those saying United don’t need Neymar lack ball knowledge or jealous he is not going to their club 😅. Neymar is better than all the forwards in premier league combined. Here is a kind reminder 👇
@madel_suravilla
@RafaelNadal
Take down this tweet and stop embarrassing The king of Clay.
Of course he had must win against world number 1 because he was 2 or 3
The number 1 can’t beat himself to break the record 😅
Here is a list of legendary players whose record winning streaks were ended by Federer:
- Nadal: 81 match winning streak on clay.
- Sampras: 31 match winning streak at Wimbledon.
- Novak: 43 match winning streak.
The toughest opponent was Nadal on clay. 🥵
@YELL0MAN
@ESPNFC
Ronaldo conquered the 3 top leagues and Europe. Finished top scorer and best player in all the leagues he played in. As long as Mbappe is in ligue 1 Messi can never win best player in that league.
@ompluscator
Good argument. However, Roger Federer's peak level of play is the highest ever seen in tennis. He did things that you can only imagine in your head.
@der_Ander_
2017 season is regarded by some as one of the greatest comeback seasons of all time.
Season record - 54–5 (91.5%)
Calendar titles - 7
Year-end ranking - No. 2 from No. 16 position
Won Australian Open and Wimbledon.
Roger Federer isn't just a really great tennis player, he's also mesmerizing at table tennis as well.
Throwback to when Federer gave Diago a 10-point lead but still managed to win the game. 😂.
@Olly_Tennis_
"…The toughest player that I have played at his absolute prime was Roger. Just too funny, actually. I remember a few times even at Wimbledon, once I remember it was just -- I wanted to dig a hole and disappear," Dimitrov said.
The Spaniard turned 19 on a Thursday, beat a GOAT on Friday, and then beat another GOAT on Saturday. 🤩
Carlos Alcaraz becomes first teenager and player to defeat Nadal and Djokovic back to back on a clay court.
This is how you define Greatness.
#madridopen
@PeakSanti
Rashford first premier league goal was against Arsenal on his debut and Antony first was also against Arsenal on debut. 😅. The GOAT applauded👇.
@TeacherOfBall
Based on stats we can all agree that Arsenal is KDB’s favorite team to play against but Arsenal fans are still asking if KDB is wold class👇
@Sinnet09
This has nothing to do with stats.
"I wanted to dig a hole and disappear. I haven’t had that feeling yet against anyone” Dimitruv said.
"Federer can make you feel really bad, like he makes you want to leave the court” Kyrgious said
Sam Querrey is still having nightmares 😂
@FrankKhalidUK
Carlo Ancelotti built the team Zidane used in Wining the 3 champions league he won. Zidane signed 12 players including Hazard and none of them were instrumental to Zidane’s success. Not even one player he signed started the last champions league he won.
@UtdEIIis
So this is the best midfielder England can produce 😅. Mount is no where near the level of old Eriksen. United need a midfielder that can control games and not this overrated English bum
@UTDTrey
@Tunnykvng
Man city will open their legs for them to chop for free. Pep and Arteta are doing it already. Don’t know why pep is letting his secret love life get the best of him 😭
@FrankKhalidUK
Only correct answer is Barcelona. Iniesta and Xavi average 60-70 percent ball possession per game. I don’t see how the other teams will get close to the ball. Mayb they will play counter attack.
@ESPNUK
It was never a debate but Arsenal fans are trying to force it. Just like how they tried to force Casemiro and Partey debate. Even Messi and Ronaldo can’t deliver the sort of passes KDB can deliver.
@premierleague
Other clubs hate United because of how he ruined their childhood. 😅. When the Internet was created, only United fans were able to post pictures like this. 😭
@ESPNUK
Great midfielders like iniesta and Zidane needed over 20 passes or 10 dribbles to create a clear chance but KDB uses just 1 killer pass to open any defense. He is among the GOATs