What struck me with this ceremony was the kindness and thoughtfulness of Rafa. He was almost afraid to show too much happiness and enjoy his champion moment in deferrence to Roger's misery. What a great classy guy!
Rafa-Nole at its height was the most intensely competitive rivalry ever. Rafa-Roger was less competitive, but people liked watching the contrasting styles.
I think the reason why people like Federer vs Nadal although it's less competetive than Nadal vs Djokovic is because it had everything, it was a clash of two styles of tennis, the easy floweless game of Federer and the intense (coupled with the never give up attitude) game of Nadal's. If you watch Nadal vs Federer in Wimbledon 2008, The Australian 2009 you'll see how big is the range of shots that could be hit during their matches compared to Federer vs Djokovic for example or Nadal vs Djokovic, where the range of possible shots is smaller. Their matches were also more dramatic because at the time there was no Djokovic. It was only Nadal vs Federer, when Djokovic began playing his best tennis in 2011 we already had our fair share of great claches between Nadal and Federer, and the next matches had to be compared to Wimbledon 2008 (possibly the greatest match of all time) and other matches that are nearly impossible to come close to.
You know what really makes it so special? The fact that right when Nadal hugged him Roger suddenly smiled and seemed to gain tons of confidence. These guys are the best!
Yeah I agree. And since I come back to this video every so often in my life, I’ve started to pick up on some things - honestly, with this being 2009, I believe this is the exact moment when they became *close* friends.
as I major Federer fan, I actually like coming back to this moment from time to time. it portrays the huge respect from Nadal to Roger, I like how highly he speaks of him. also comforts him when he sees the guy is about to cry. those are the moments that define you as a man and as an athlete.
komputerLuek Perfectly said. I'm one of the millions desperately hoping Rafa wins his AO semi so we can see him and Fed in the final. As much as I want Fed to get one more slam, Nadal is the one guy I wouldn't mind seeing Fed lose to.
komputerLuek completely agree! n no matter how many grand slams they hold, it's this humbleness, down to earth n sportsmanship qualities that truly make both of them two of the greatest athletes of all time! they have earned the people's love n respect which are more valuable n special than winning any grand slam..
Rafa shows his pure class here. I remember this so well. It was quite embarrassing to see Roger lose his cool on a world stage. Of course, many athletes are exhausted and emotional, but the way Rafa deferred to Roger was something unforgettable. Rafael Nadal is a true champion in every sense of the word.
esquibelle I am glad you recognize that. Sadly, some (if not many) act as though they hate Nadal, despite the fact that he have proven he is one of the most humble and respectable sportsman, ever. I was very, very impressed by the level of maturity Nadal demonstrated during this award ceremony (especially at his young age of 23). Young players like Kyrgios should watch this and take notice.
“You will improve the 14 grand slams of Sampras” It is funny to think that at the time neither one of them had any clue that they were both going to shatter that record
Roger cared so much; He wanted that match so badly and knew he almost had it too. Rafa was very respectful and courteous. Both are incredible champions.
I wouldn't say "crushed" but he certainly was the better player in the final moments. Roger ran out of steam, you might remember that Roger started grunting each shot towards the end, he is normally quiet, but he was so exhausted he was making gut-wrenching sounds which to me sounded like he'd reached his limit and knew he was finished. Great match.
After 6 years I keep coming back to this video... I'm a huge Nadal fan, but this scene is truly emotional on the Federer side. You can see these two have such sportmanship and besides of the rivarly, they are good friends. So we all fans should be like them and not fight over who's better. Glad to say I lived my teenage years, where I had not much responsibilities waking up in the middle of the night to catch their games live, to see these two legends play at their best!
stephdwm Totally agree. I'm a huge Federer fan. I really don't in a way understand always having to be just for one or the other. I've always had a lot of respect for Rafa and his game too. Two great legends of the game who respect each other a lot yet want to beat the other and be the best.. like Bird vs Magic too true friends and rivals in equal parts
They met 4 times in 2008, all final matches including french open and epic wimbledon 2008 final. Fed lost all of it. I could see how much he wanted that trophy back then.
Roger cries and he can't speak to the spectators. Rafa hugs him, he whispers something to his ear, and then Roger comes to the mic smiling! Rog and Rafa, the best ever!
Yes I remember critics after the Australian Open final in 2009 saying that Nadal is possibly the first man that could win the entire four slams in one year in teh open era, It was that big, at that point Nadal had figured out (at the time ) how to beat the best player in the last 6 years and his greast possible rival in Federer. He had won majors on every surface in less than one year and did great overall before the clay season arrived, and then swooped the usual masters on clay with a final loss to Federer in Madrid. At this point Nadal had been a firm favourite to win Roland Garros which is his long time best Grand Slam and Wimbledon ( which he had won the year before), he was only getting better and better on hardcourts since he had already won the Ausstralian open and the Olympics just months before it on Hardcourts, so a US Open title wasn't out of his reach. I still think of that loss to Soderling, and how much Nadal's career have changed had he won that match, had Soderling played some bad shots and not decide to go on one of the best demonstrations of big hitting attacking tennis in the history, had Nadal felt and played some incredible clay court tennis, as he so often did in those kinds of situations, and got back on top instead of being unsually fatigued and clueless to what Soderling is throwing at him. The loss to Soderling in the 2009 French Open remains the biggest upset in tennis history for me, and one of the biggest turns of events in the game as well.
quest 123 well sorry but Roddick was exactly the kind of player meant to be destroyed by Federer. That's what happened really... I say that out of respect for Roddick. Sometimes I feeling sorry for him. He was to be the heir to Sampras but these two guys came along...
he could cry for an hour and the crowd would clap and cheer for an hour. that's how beloved this man is. him crying here, makes him even more humble. what a great and modest human being he is right down to his sportsmanship and respect to tennis and other players in general. he deserved this ovation and then some.
Svemirski Modulator I disagree. I think he is one of the most humble, skilled and passionate tennis players of all time and a great human being, and far from egocentric. The fact that he cried because he lost shows his blatant passion for the sport, and competition. At the end of the day, he's only human, a human who has made a lot of people around the world happy with his tennis playing. What have you done?
+ISetYourFaceOnFire What is humble in crying like little child when parents denied him a toy in a toy-store? I like Fed, but please, you guys are obsessed. Look at Rafa, he is humble. Fed is good player but more arrogant than humble. Go Nole!
I think this was around the time when Federer's time as the ultimate unstoppable force was coming to an end and he could feel it. He wasn't just crying because he lost this match, he was crying because his reign at the top was closing for the first time. I love Roger Federer. He is, in my opinion, the best sportsman to ever bless the professional scene. He is passionate, determined and a gentleman. Nadal handled this very well as he was fully aware of what this loss meant to Federer.
The fact that he cried shows just how much it means to him, even having won so much he stil is upset about losing this match. The only reason Federer became who he was, besides his outrageous ability, was his hunger for the game, and the desire to win. Obviously he is going to be upset, and the fact that Nadal outclassed him as opposed to him having a bad day, and the events of the recent year with Nadal dethroning him all came together to this moment I guess. He is and will always be a great champion. The rivalry I grew up watching, which got me into the amazing sport that is tennis, Nadal vs Federer, we should all admire. Stop hating guys, on either player. They are both legends. Peace.
To all Fed fans who hate Rafa for whatever stupid reason, remember that moment when he consoles Fed when he didn't have to...what class...Legends among us.
Rafa lost the finals to Wawrinka in which he was heavily favored, couldn't compete because of an injury, played until the end, lost, and gave a great post game speech without crying and stealing the spotlight...unlike Fed...check the facts. And Rafa was going for his own history to becoming only man to win all GS twice in the open era...
Rafa’s injuries cost him from having so many more victories, majors and weeks number one, but still now he is so damn great. He’s arguably the best, to me he is.
It’s not his fault that his foot is like that ... he was born with it. In order to play, he has to wear special made shoes, which affects his knees. I just wish to see how his career would be if he didn’t have that disease.
This is how true champions should always behave - to support each other. I`m proud of Nadal, and I empathise with Federer. Nadal was rather sad for his friend than glad to win that trophy. You can see it on his face!
Gotta' give props to Rafa for how he handled this situation, that would be awkward as hell but he did absolutely the right thing in not only his kind speech but also the way he walked over and comforted Federer. It was pretty beautiful to see. As for all the people hating on Roger for crying, that's your prerogative, but in my opinion it's always silly to think that you know exactly what's going on in someone's head and can therefore adequately judge their actions through a television or computer screen.
when rafa went to hug roger still gives me a goosbumps its was one of the most magique moment in sport history those two are legends period thank you rafa and roger
he cries when he loses and when he wins because tennis means everything for him. he wins 60M per year and still plays to be the best and to win. he does it because he loves this , this scene represents how much this is important for him
I never followed tennis until Federer won his first GS in 2003. I became a huge fan not only bc of his enthralling game, grace under pressure and PERFECT HAIR, but also for how unafraid he was to cry in front of the world. I was 15, and it was just so powerful to me to see a powerful man cry in victory and loss. Back then, there was no appreciation for showing you’re human. My peers have said mean things about him. People had made fun of me for rooting for a man who’s a “crybaby.” Today, I’m so proud and grateful that Federer continued to win, changed the game and stayed true to who he was in the face of haters, and of myself that I’ve never changed my mind about him. What a man! And I’m so happy his rival was Nadal, who happened to just have the sweetest heart.
The level of respect between these two is just amazing. "You will improve the 14 of Sampras, I'm sure." And now Nadal has almost done it as well! How lucky we are too see them playing.
Wesley Parish What an amazing final and an amazing rivalry. I remember being so gutted for Roger at this point and wondered if he would recover from it especially after losing at Wimbledon too. So glad he won on Sunday and continues to prove everyone wrong. Truly a legend!
Wesley Parish me too! i was choked watching Fed cry after losing this match in 2009.. n after Sunday's win it gives me so relief n happiness that he got back what he truly deserved.. like the trophy belonged to him!
yes! I'm so grateful we got to see this rivalry, even if it was the last, and see Roger win a final. Because the time is drawing near when we will no longer hear him say, "See you next year."
I really don't agree with the people saying Roger ruined the moment for Rafa and I'm a Rafa fan, have been for years. Apparently his emotions got the better of him and he couldn't hold it in, otherwise he would have. Roger and Rafa are the two players I respect and enjoy watching the most. Rafa has all the respect for Roger, always telling people that he's not the best because Roger has more titles. Being number one is only temperary and everyone knows that. Maybe Roger realised at this very moment that he had lost, yet again, to Rafa and that it was going to be difficult from now on because he wasn't getting any younger. Who knows but Roger? Point is, Rafa didn't mind this much. If he didn't complain, why should we?!
I think he would have kept a check on his emotions if it hadn't been for the person shouting "i love you Federer" just before he started. Don't think he could handle it, but the moment where the two hug is great. Not many people seem to understand emotions great athletes/champions like Rafa and Roger go through because they've never experienced it themselves.
Why are you saying that Federer is a baby because he's crying? Crying is natural and there's nothing wrong with it. Everybody cries!!! P.S: Don't even tell me you never cried!
+Alexander Wilson He didn't have it yet... thats why he was crying because he wanted so bad and he need 1 more to break Sampras record in that time and become number in history of tennis... he wasn't playing good in that year. Nadal was winning everything and getting closer too, Federer didn't even get into the finals matches anymore (in that year) so maybe he though it was his last chance. It's understandable...
Back after witnessing Rafa's unreal comeback to finally win his 2nd AO in 2022 and finally also the DCGS! Crazy to think that 13 years has elapsed since this moment and it has been 8 years since I started supporting Rafa after watching him struggle in that heartbreak of an injury in the 2014 AO finals.
11 years later and I get to witness the 3 greatest tennis players in history, as a Spanish person I'll of course support Nadal, but HUGE respect to Federer and Djokovic!!
I'm a fed fan I love roger, but Arfa is so kind and warm hearted. He cares about his colleagues even though he just won a grand slam. That's why he didnt celebrate. Before, I used to hate on nadal so kuch and think he was heartless and ride, but he actually isn't. I went to see him in the world tour finals and he is a kind man. Probably me second favourite player in the world
It's possible that the top three players of all time are in the same generation...1. Fed 2. Nadal 3. Novak...fucking incredible. But I will say, 2005-2009 were the greatest years for me.
He really and truly loves his career. He enjoys every single minute of his being in the court. A true athlete, true winner, true legend, true epitome , role model,... I will always remember him as the best.
8 years had to pass. How many of us stopped believing that moments like this will repeat ever again and with a sweeter turn. Thank you for continuing proving us wrong. Congratulations Roger for your 18th Grand Slam title and Rafa for continuing pushing the boundaries of what is humanly possible.
after reading the comments here, I really don't understand why some of you think that that Roger has a bad sportmanship or disrespectful.. I guess those people have never ever played a tournament final or have any idea how it feels when you lose it...not to mention it is a grandslam we are talking about here.. those people really don't know how disappointed you are when you lost a tournament..when you so wanna win it, worked so hard for it.. I don't play tennis but I play badminton.. i still remember how heartbreaking, disappointed, and emotional i was when i lost a tournament final.. so people who doesn't know how Roger feels, please.. go play something and spend time on it...then try to play a tournament..not just causally participate in it but take the tournament seriously..... you will know how it feels if you lose it....
I pretty much watched every big face off of nadal and federer back in the day, those games where some of the best times i ever spend in front of a tv set, the only disturbing thing about those matches was the favoritism in the crowd , they would always cheer more about roger than rafael , i mean the first thing nadal says is how sorry he is ? like for real...
I remember that day like it was yesterday. I couldn't watch the match because in my country we didn't have access to good internet or satellite tv easily, so I listened to the match commentary on radio with so much effort after many hours of trying and just was able to listen starting from the start of the fifth set. And I cried just listening to all of this. And that feeling never gets old.
I've never cried so much watching a video on youtube... I love Nadal's reaction by the way... this is absolutely heart-breaking... hope he doesn't retire too soon.. The best of all
Federer and Nadal have become real good friends. They compete as well as appreciate each other. Good sportsmanship. One with power and one with elegance. Missing you guys. Age is catching up. But it’s hard to see anyone replacing you guys !!
Let the new tennis fans watch this. I always believe this moment is one of those many reasons why Roger and Rafa will always be the most loved (male) tennis players out there.
Simon Desyou I am SOOOO hoping Nadal wins his semi! To watch these two -- not just two of the greatest players, but two of the best sports in tennis -- just really hoping it's a Fed/Nadal final. Might be the last slam final ever between them.
To be considered the undisputed GOAT you cannot lose 3 straight grandslam finals on 3 different surfaces to 1 player over a course of 8 months. Which is what Federer did to Nadal all at the age of 26-27. For this reason even though Fed has so many records you can't considered him GOAT IMO.
Nadal just has a particularly effective style of play vs Fed. His top spin forehand into Fed's backhand (due to him being left handed) makes him Fed's kryptonite. Does that make Nadal better overall? No, of course not. Fed has consistently beaten other players more than Nadal, had the longest stretch at No.1 ever and the most grandslams. Fed is undisputed GOAT, Nadal arguably 2nd.
Here after Federer has announced his retirement. The 2009 he had after this was sensational. Even leading to 2010 AO title. Tennis will never be the same.
Watching Wimbledon in 2021 brought me back here. There's no legends like these two. Utter class, respect and humanity. They are truly the ambassadors of this sport. My dream to see even one of you play I hope comes true. May your friendship and rivalry long continue but more so your love for one another.
It is highly possible that other players beat his records some day. But will any other player be as loved and admired as Roger? He always gets the loudest cheer.
I love the raw emotion that flows from this man. He's the peoples champion because he's so talented, humble and loving to the fans and his opponents. I believe the emotion which flows from him like what we see here makes people love and respect the integrity he has toward his very existence. He's so real and people love that in such a fake and materialistic world. Love you Roger!
What an historic moment. This was another handing down of the gauntlet, as they say. Such a great video to relive when having an emotional day and to feel proud to be a person, humans rock!
What struck me with this ceremony was the kindness and thoughtfulness of Rafa. He was almost afraid to show too much happiness and enjoy his champion moment in deferrence to Roger's misery. What a great classy guy!
First thing Nadal did when he had to talk was to look at Federer and say: sorry!
I really like both of them. I used to be only Roger's fan, but now I also adore Rafa!
so true
Classic indeed!
both are amazing athletes and human being...
The good moment was when Rafa came to hug Roger after receiving the trophy
What a great sportmanship
the stupid fans are the only ones that suck xd. These two are great champions
🏆👏🎾legends!
Yes! I agree 👍
Thananut Jirapornkul this is easily in my top 10 best shows of sportsmanship of all time
Thananut Jirapornkul
YES BECAUSE FEDERER WAS SO DAMM WEAK ,REALLY REALLY REALLY PATHETIC!!!!!
I'm a huge Federer fan, but Nadal is a class act. That speech was pure class. Good on him for showing such sportsmanship.
SquareSquire agreed! Even in his broken English the class shined right through
How much class Rafa showed on this occasion. Everyone over there could take an example to that.
WHY HIS WIFE ALWAYS COVERING MOUTH
What an absolute class move by Rafa to let Fed go up again after being introduced. You never see that
Stop hating on Federer or Nadal. Learn from how much they respect each other. Legends.
Hush obrigado, thank you.
Omg yes!!!!!
But that's the thing
Nadal doesn't deserve any hate. He was always a great sportsman. Fed however... ua-cam.com/video/iwdBUfFCMUo/v-deo.html I've got more examples.
Yes! Hate on Djokovic instead
Rafa was too kind...he acted like a true champion, well HE IS
yes he is. a true champion who likes to call time outs while his opponents wait for him
yeah, arrogant excuse gamesmanship cheater nabull
cheaterNadal
LOL...
Funny fucker. You post on Yahoo as well, no?
Sidionian
jajajajajaj cometes los mismos errores que el rascaculos al hablar en inglés. se dice, "you post on yahoo as well, don't you?"
Roger Lee shut up...this proves he is a real champion. youre an idiot
We are the FEDAL generation.
I will never forget it.
PBZ Djodal is better than Fedal and Djokerer
Yup... we were lucky... I literally grew up watching these two giants.. and the best part is that they are both such a great sportsmen.
Still going strong
Not just Fedal. There is one guy better than them. His name is Djoker 😉
Fenoledal
nadal vs federer is the best rivalry of all time
The H2H has always been in Nadal's favor. Djokovic-Nadal and Djokovic-Federer have been more even.
Rafa-Nole at its height was the most intensely competitive rivalry ever. Rafa-Roger was less competitive, but people liked watching the contrasting styles.
I think the reason why people like Federer vs Nadal although it's less competetive than Nadal vs Djokovic is because it had everything, it was a clash of two styles of tennis, the easy floweless game of Federer and the intense (coupled with the never give up attitude) game of Nadal's. If you watch Nadal vs Federer in Wimbledon 2008, The Australian 2009 you'll see how big is the range of shots that could be hit during their matches compared to Federer vs Djokovic for example or Nadal vs Djokovic, where the range of possible shots is smaller.
Their matches were also more dramatic because at the time there was no Djokovic. It was only Nadal vs Federer, when Djokovic began playing his best tennis in 2011 we already had our fair share of great claches between Nadal and Federer, and the next matches had to be compared to Wimbledon 2008 (possibly the greatest match of all time) and other matches that are nearly impossible to come close to.
Murray and Djoker are a boredom... but...
Andrew Shone
damn i miss those times with these wonderful players in their prime
+Ortis Smith I agree! We haven't seen the last of him!!
Looking forward to seeing their rivalry again tomorrow night in the AO final, and hopefully not for the last time :)
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Joeygb
As much of a Federer fanboy that i am, i DID NOT expect him to win.
That match was epic, kinda feel for Nadal tho
Ortis Smith if not i truly wish fedal finals in the upcoming major events this year!!
There are a handful of people that have defined Tennis. These two are at the top of that list.
You know what really makes it so special? The fact that right when Nadal hugged him Roger suddenly smiled and seemed to gain tons of confidence. These guys are the best!
Yes! It was so immediate!! Rafa understands
Yeah I agree. And since I come back to this video every so often in my life, I’ve started to pick up on some things - honestly, with this being 2009, I believe this is the exact moment when they became *close* friends.
Right? It's like he wanted just a little warmth to snap out of beating himself up in the moment. Touching moment.
as I major Federer fan, I actually like coming back to this moment from time to time. it portrays the huge respect from Nadal to Roger, I like how highly he speaks of him. also comforts him when he sees the guy is about to cry. those are the moments that define you as a man and as an athlete.
komputerLuek Perfectly said. I'm one of the millions desperately hoping Rafa wins his AO semi so we can see him and Fed in the final. As much as I want Fed to get one more slam, Nadal is the one guy I wouldn't mind seeing Fed lose to.
komputerLuek completely agree! n no matter how many grand slams they hold, it's this humbleness, down to earth n sportsmanship qualities that truly make both of them two of the greatest athletes of all time! they have earned the people's love n respect which are more valuable n special than winning any grand slam..
Can you please explain if they were booing Roger for crying?
And don't forget that Nadal is much better than him.
Same. It actually lifts me up in a weird way. My eyes tear up every time; it’s just such a beautiful moment.
Rafa shows his pure class here. I remember this so well. It was quite embarrassing to see Roger lose his cool on a world stage. Of course, many athletes are exhausted and emotional, but the way Rafa deferred to Roger was something unforgettable. Rafael Nadal is a true champion in every sense of the word.
esquibelle
I am glad you recognize that. Sadly, some (if not many) act as though they hate Nadal, despite the fact that he have proven he is one of the most humble and respectable sportsman, ever. I was very, very impressed by the level of maturity Nadal demonstrated during this award ceremony (especially at his young age of 23). Young players like Kyrgios should watch this and take notice.
@Dung Nguyen Manh kyrgios need to be knock out by fist to make him realize
Rafa is a very great man
“You will improve the 14 grand slams of Sampras”
It is funny to think that at the time neither one of them had any clue that they were both going to shatter that record
Ikr 😆😆 now both have 20 under their belt. And we witnessed one of the greatest if not the greatest rivalry and friendship in tennis
@@NVDAbets I couldn't agree more!!!
@@NVDAbets third greatest, to be exact
@@pavlenikacevic4976 this rivalry is the best.
Fr but also it’s 2009 so I think Federer actually alr had 15 slams LMFAO
Two of the greatest players ever to step foot on a tennis court. Much respect to both!
Roger cared so much; He wanted that match so badly and knew he almost had it too. Rafa was very respectful and courteous. Both are incredible champions.
Almost had it? Don't think so, Rafa crushed him in the fifht set.
I wouldn't say "crushed" but he certainly was the better player in the final moments. Roger ran out of steam, you might remember that Roger started grunting each shot towards the end, he is normally quiet, but he was so exhausted he was making gut-wrenching sounds which to me sounded like he'd reached his limit and knew he was finished. Great match.
@@samfisher5 Federer should have won this match in straight sets. Nadal was just in his head at this point and he Cleary took advantage.
@@kerosene4751 But didn’t Nadal play like a 5 hour match against Verdasco in the semi Finals so he was also quite exhausted.
Yeah, people say that because Roger won one more point than Rafa. Should’ve taken the third set tiebreak but ended up playing a horrible 5th set.
After 6 years I keep coming back to this video... I'm a huge Nadal fan, but this scene is truly emotional on the Federer side. You can see these two have such sportmanship and besides of the rivarly, they are good friends. So we all fans should be like them and not fight over who's better. Glad to say I lived my teenage years, where I had not much responsibilities waking up in the middle of the night to catch their games live, to see these two legends play at their best!
stephdwm Totally agree. I'm a huge Federer fan. I really don't in a way understand always having to be just for one or the other. I've always had a lot of respect for Rafa and his game too. Two great legends of the game who respect each other a lot yet want to beat the other and be the best.. like Bird vs Magic too true friends and rivals in equal parts
+stephdwm Same. This video made my teenage years. In fact it made my life.
That moment at 4:17 when he actually apologizes to Federer for the loss😂😂 The most modest champ ever #Rafa_Nadal ❤️🙌🙌🇪🇸
They met 4 times in 2008, all final matches including french open and epic wimbledon 2008 final. Fed lost all of it. I could see how much he wanted that trophy back then.
Rafa that starts by saying "I'm sorry Roger" :3 he's too kind and pretty funny
yes
he always says it everytime he wins, really funny!
It’s obvious they’re so close... first of all.... Rog... sorry for today....
So pure
Roger cries and he can't speak to the spectators. Rafa hugs him, he whispers something to his ear, and then Roger comes to the mic smiling! Rog and Rafa, the best ever!
surprisingly 2009 was going to be one of the best year of his career.....
On and off the court.
Yes I remember critics after the Australian Open final in 2009 saying that Nadal is possibly the first man that could win the entire four slams in one year in teh open era, It was that big, at that point Nadal had figured out (at the time ) how to beat the best player in the last 6 years and his greast possible rival in Federer. He had won majors on every surface in less than one year and did great overall before the clay season arrived, and then swooped the usual masters on clay with a final loss to Federer in Madrid. At this point Nadal had been a firm favourite to win Roland Garros which is his long time best Grand Slam and Wimbledon ( which he had won the year before), he was only getting better and better on hardcourts since he had already won the Ausstralian open and the Olympics just months before it on Hardcourts, so a US Open title wasn't out of his reach.
I still think of that loss to Soderling, and how much Nadal's career have changed had he won that match, had Soderling played some bad shots and not decide to go on one of the best demonstrations of big hitting attacking tennis in the history, had Nadal felt and played some incredible clay court tennis, as he so often did in those kinds of situations, and got back on top instead of being unsually fatigued and clueless to what Soderling is throwing at him.
The loss to Soderling in the 2009 French Open remains the biggest upset in tennis history for me, and one of the biggest turns of events in the game as well.
quest 123 well sorry but Roddick was exactly the kind of player meant to be destroyed by Federer. That's what happened really... I say that out of respect for Roddick. Sometimes I feeling sorry for him. He was to be the heir to Sampras but these two guys came along...
shesh i
Yeah he finally won french open and then break sampras GS record by won wimbledon
he could cry for an hour and the crowd would clap and cheer for an hour. that's how beloved this man is. him crying here, makes him even more humble. what a great and modest human being he is right down to his sportsmanship and respect to tennis and other players in general. he deserved this ovation and then some.
+ISetYourFaceOnFire
he is little sick egocentric person, cries because he lost
Svemirski Modulator I disagree. I think he is one of the most humble, skilled and passionate tennis players of all time and a great human being, and far from egocentric. The fact that he cried because he lost shows his blatant passion for the sport, and competition. At the end of the day, he's only human, a human who has made a lot of people around the world happy with his tennis playing. What have you done?
+ISetYourFaceOnFire I forgive you only because MGS3 is my favorite game ever.
Still you are a stupid peice of shit.
samfisher5 Thanks.
+ISetYourFaceOnFire What is humble in crying like little child when parents denied him a toy in a toy-store? I like Fed, but please, you guys are obsessed. Look at Rafa, he is humble. Fed is good player but more arrogant than humble. Go Nole!
I think this was around the time when Federer's time as the ultimate unstoppable force was coming to an end and he could feel it. He wasn't just crying because he lost this match, he was crying because his reign at the top was closing for the first time.
I love Roger Federer. He is, in my opinion, the best sportsman to ever bless the professional scene. He is passionate, determined and a gentleman. Nadal handled this very well as he was fully aware of what this loss meant to Federer.
Truest comment ever
The fact that he cried shows just how much it means to him, even having won so much he stil is upset about losing this match. The only reason Federer became who he was, besides his outrageous ability, was his hunger for the game, and the desire to win. Obviously he is going to be upset, and the fact that Nadal outclassed him as opposed to him having a bad day, and the events of the recent year with Nadal dethroning him all came together to this moment I guess. He is and will always be a great champion. The rivalry I grew up watching, which got me into the amazing sport that is tennis, Nadal vs Federer, we should all admire. Stop hating guys, on either player. They are both legends. Peace.
Rafa the MOST gracious and humble sports person ever!!
It's impossible to hate Federer
i know
agree
To all Fed fans who hate Rafa for whatever stupid reason, remember that moment when he consoles Fed when he didn't have to...what class...Legends among us.
Rajeev Sharma Dude, anyone would have done that.
Rafa lost the finals to Wawrinka in which he was heavily favored, couldn't compete because of an injury, played until the end, lost, and gave a great post game speech without crying and stealing the spotlight...unlike Fed...check the facts. And Rafa was going for his own history to becoming only man to win all GS twice in the open era...
I will never forget that moment. How Raffa went right to Roger to hug and confort him. What a great guy!!! Amazing
the respect they have for each other is massive,
never seen such respect within rivals in any other sports...
legends
Who is watching this before the Aus Open 2017 final after Roger beat Stan and Rafa beat Grigor ? #FEDAL
it was an amazing moment , and right now it will be soon ❤
sho urya watching it after Federer's AO 2017 win!!
Rafa’s injuries cost him from having so many more victories, majors and weeks number one, but still now he is so damn great. He’s arguably the best, to me he is.
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so every other top player goes through this..
@@sridharkutube he has Muller-Weiss Syndrome…..oh wait so does everyone else omg how could I forget
It’s not his fault that his foot is like that ... he was born with it. In order to play, he has to wear special made shoes, which affects his knees. I just wish to see how his career would be if he didn’t have that disease.
Guess what?
He made it!
He Won the 2017 AO Grand Slam Title and also the 18th !!!
Come on Roger!!
“I don’t wanna have the last word, this guy deserves it” ❤️❤️❤️
This is how true champions should always behave - to support each other. I`m proud of Nadal, and I empathise with Federer. Nadal was rather sad for his friend than glad to win that trophy. You can see it on his face!
look how roger's mindset change after rafa gives the hug to him...just magic
Gotta' give props to Rafa for how he handled this situation, that would be awkward as hell but he did absolutely the right thing in not only his kind speech but also the way he walked over and comforted Federer. It was pretty beautiful to see.
As for all the people hating on Roger for crying, that's your prerogative, but in my opinion it's always silly to think that you know exactly what's going on in someone's head and can therefore adequately judge their actions through a television or computer screen.
This is what I wish I could have said. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! :)
I am a huge Federer fan, but Nadal has such a kind heart, he didn’t have to hug roger and didn’t have to show him the sportsmanship he did
13 years later he won his second AO Grandslam..... Congrats Rafael 💖
he won nothing. It was a rort.
Yeah by helping ban Djokovic. This dmbfck won truly only in 2009. 2022 was a theft from Novak
2017 Australian Open Champion!!!! ROGER FEDERER!!!! YEWWW!!!! Like if you watched that epic game?
when rafa went to hug roger still gives me a goosbumps its was one of the most magique moment in sport history those two are legends period thank you rafa and roger
he cries when he loses and when he wins because tennis means everything for him. he wins 60M per year and still plays to be the best and to win. he does it because he loves this , this scene represents how much this is important for him
So does Nadal but he never gets as much support
Sai Teja_ he does get it. People appreciated him here as well I think.
Cries.. why no have win playing for Nadal
I never followed tennis until Federer won his first GS in 2003. I became a huge fan not only bc of his enthralling game, grace under pressure and PERFECT HAIR, but also for how unafraid he was to cry in front of the world. I was 15, and it was just so powerful to me to see a powerful man cry in victory and loss. Back then, there was no appreciation for showing you’re human. My peers have said mean things about him. People had made fun of me for rooting for a man who’s a “crybaby.” Today, I’m so proud and grateful that Federer continued to win, changed the game and stayed true to who he was in the face of haters, and of myself that I’ve never changed my mind about him. What a man! And I’m so happy his rival was Nadal, who happened to just have the sweetest heart.
Idemoooooo 40 15
10 years later and still my favorite moment in all of sports. Rafa is such a classy dude.
He did it 18 Grand Slams
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Welcome to 20 Federer
Ups nadal is 19 😅
what a respect and class from nadal
great legend
Can't believe it's been 12 years since this happened. How time flies!
True. When Nadal won this, he'd only won 6 slams, now he has 14.
+Onmysheet but not winning anymore.
Say that again! lol
Ten years now! Lol
Can't believe it's been six years since this comment
lol I miss those times when Rafa kept saying "carrera" for "career".
Daphen axa lool
nadal is a true player ....watching federer crying,,,,he didnt even celebrate with the trophy...LEGEND..
The level of respect between these two is just amazing. "You will improve the 14 of Sampras, I'm sure." And now Nadal has almost done it as well! How lucky we are too see them playing.
And now the Big 3 standing there with 20 slams each waiting and prepairing for Us Open..
21 now for Rafa!!
@@Fluuuv 22 now for Rafa! He is playing Wimbledon for 23! Wow!
22-21-20 now
22-22-20 now
"Well, Roge sorry" Haha! Rafa is priceless.
Federer looks so young here and it was only 2009.
Indeed. Nadal too!
Ma Ts Well Rafa was only about 23 so understandable...
Who else came here after watching Federer beat Nadal? What an awesome rivalry!
YES, WE ALL DID ! SO HAPPY FOR ROGER.
Wesley Parish What an amazing final and an amazing rivalry. I remember being so gutted for Roger at this point and wondered if he would recover from it especially after losing at Wimbledon too. So glad he won on Sunday and continues to prove everyone wrong. Truly a legend!
Wesley Parish me too! i was choked watching Fed cry after losing this match in 2009.. n after Sunday's win it gives me so relief n happiness that he got back what he truly deserved.. like the trophy belonged to him!
yes! I'm so grateful we got to see this rivalry, even if it was the last, and see Roger win a final. Because the time is drawing near when we will no longer hear him say, "See you next year."
Wesley Parish All we.
I think we may be seeing a Federer vs Nadal rematch in 1 week in the finals!!!
I'm sure we're gonna see a great match
We are
your prediction is right mate!
F E D E R E R W O N !
See the semifinal at us open in a week
I really don't agree with the people saying Roger ruined the moment for Rafa and I'm a Rafa fan, have been for years. Apparently his emotions got the better of him and he couldn't hold it in, otherwise he would have. Roger and Rafa are the two players I respect and enjoy watching the most. Rafa has all the respect for Roger, always telling people that he's not the best because Roger has more titles. Being number one is only temperary and everyone knows that. Maybe Roger realised at this very moment that he had lost, yet again, to Rafa and that it was going to be difficult from now on because he wasn't getting any younger. Who knows but Roger? Point is, Rafa didn't mind this much. If he didn't complain, why should we?!
I think he would have kept a check on his emotions if it hadn't been for the person shouting "i love you Federer" just before he started. Don't think he could handle it, but the moment where the two hug is great. Not many people seem to understand emotions great athletes/champions like Rafa and Roger go through because they've never experienced it themselves.
Why are you saying that Federer is a baby because he's crying? Crying is natural and there's nothing wrong with it. Everybody cries!!!
P.S: Don't even tell me you never cried!
Liza Poljak I agree it is natural to cry. But crying when you have the all time grand slam record, come on.
+Alexander Wilson So what? Just because he has the all time grand slam record, he can't cry? That sound right to you?
+Alexander Wilson He didn't have it yet... thats why he was crying because he wanted so bad and he need 1 more to break Sampras record in that time and become number in history of tennis... he wasn't playing good in that year. Nadal was winning everything and getting closer too, Federer didn't even get into the finals matches anymore (in that year) so maybe he though it was his last chance. It's understandable...
+unowen7591 he didn't have the record in that time.
+alexiaashford What are you talking about? He did make all Grand Slams finals in 2009 lol. Only lost the last one US open 09.
Here after 2022😭😭❤️❤️
Back after witnessing Rafa's unreal comeback to finally win his 2nd AO in 2022 and finally also the DCGS! Crazy to think that 13 years has elapsed since this moment and it has been 8 years since I started supporting Rafa after watching him struggle in that heartbreak of an injury in the 2014 AO finals.
11 years later and I get to witness the 3 greatest tennis players in history, as a Spanish person I'll of course support Nadal, but HUGE respect to Federer and Djokovic!!
this is why Federer is the greatest, he is emotional, he is an artist displaying his emotions with the most graceful strokes ever.
"Emotional"? Pete was said to be the greatest and was never hopping around crying out Andre's or other people's trophy presentation ceremony...
Rafa is classy
Class act Rafa. Went to Roger right away. Class class
With Roger retiring, my childhood comes to end. Thank you for everything legend.❤️
I'm a fed fan I love roger, but Arfa is so kind and warm hearted. He cares about his colleagues even though he just won a grand slam. That's why he didnt celebrate. Before, I used to hate on nadal so kuch and think he was heartless and ride, but he actually isn't. I went to see him in the world tour finals and he is a kind man. Probably me second favourite player in the world
Aurangzeb Khan arfa? u mean rafa
It's possible that the top three players of all time are in the same generation...1. Fed 2. Nadal 3. Novak...fucking incredible. But I will say, 2005-2009 were the greatest years for me.
joydivsion77 2007/2014 for me was better because its when the three best player played together for me they are the 3 goat 1 rafa 2 roger 3 novak
1- Roger , and it's not even close
2- Pete Sampras
3- Rafa
1- Federer/Nadal (14-23) (19-16)
2- Sampras
3- Djokovic
MaSSaD 98 Sampras never won the French , Nadal has 2 Wimby's and 3 US Open, 1- Rafa/Roger/Novak
@@MaSSaDFTW 1 nadal,and it's not even close
HE WON HE WON HE WON HE WON
HE DID IT !
I would never think that I would say that but I miss Roger so much on the tour
Respect for fair play, sportsmanship and kindness. Why the fuck can't all people be like this
8 years later and he is crying of joy for beating Nadal in the same final, amazing :)
wow nadal showed class and respect to roger so much, well done rafa even tho federer is my fav u r really great guy
He really and truly loves his career. He enjoys every single minute of his being in the court. A true athlete, true winner, true legend, true epitome , role model,... I will always remember him as the best.
Rafa, right?
@@vivalapatria3740 well all the respect for Rafa, but no I meant Roger.
8 years had to pass. How many of us stopped believing that moments like this will repeat ever again and with a sweeter turn. Thank you for continuing proving us wrong. Congratulations Roger for your 18th Grand Slam title and Rafa for continuing pushing the boundaries of what is humanly possible.
after reading the comments here, I really don't understand why some of you think that that Roger has a bad sportmanship or disrespectful.. I guess those people have never ever played a tournament final or have any idea how it feels when you lose it...not to mention it is a grandslam we are talking about here.. those people really don't know how disappointed you are when you lost a tournament..when you so wanna win it, worked so hard for it.. I don't play tennis but I play badminton.. i still remember how heartbreaking, disappointed, and emotional i was when i lost a tournament final.. so people who doesn't know how Roger feels, please.. go play something and spend time on it...then try to play a tournament..not just causally participate in it but take the tournament seriously..... you will know how it feels if you lose it....
Now they’re on 20 each!!!! LEGENDS
This is why we love tennis, thanks to guys like these 2. FEDAL ❤️
Today nadal wins his 21st grand slam title 🔥history has made today
I can't stand seeing Roger crying...
Forever your Nemesis: Rafael Nadal
Thank you for being so human!
A winner to the bone. Best sportsman ever. The whole world of football can learn..
I pretty much watched every big face off of nadal and federer back in the day, those games where some of the best times i ever spend in front of a tv set, the only disturbing thing about those matches was the favoritism in the crowd , they would always cheer more about roger than rafael , i mean the first thing nadal says is how sorry he is ? like for real...
God damn, this match was 10 years old! Where did the time go??
😊😊
It’s Gone with the Wind 💨
8 years later, the king is back...again, because he never left.
The myth is alive, the legend continues, Roger Federer is simply the GOAT!
I remember that day like it was yesterday. I couldn't watch the match because in my country we didn't have access to good internet or satellite tv easily, so I listened to the match commentary on radio with so much effort after many hours of trying and just was able to listen starting from the start of the fifth set. And I cried just listening to all of this. And that feeling never gets old.
Who is watching this after Roger beat Nadal and won his 18th grand slam title
Roger
I've never cried so much watching a video on youtube... I love Nadal's reaction by the way... this is absolutely heart-breaking... hope he doesn't retire too soon.. The best of all
“Hope he doesn’t retire too soon”... watching today on Roger’s 40th birthday, and he’s still playing!
And the day that Roger retires is finally here 😢😢
Federer and Nadal have become real good friends. They compete as well as appreciate each other. Good sportsmanship. One with power and one with elegance. Missing you guys. Age is catching up. But it’s hard to see anyone replacing you guys !!
Let the new tennis fans watch this.
I always believe this moment is one of those many reasons why Roger and Rafa will always be the most loved (male) tennis players out there.
Come on GUYS - We writing 2017 and we will have (maybe) this final again :) WHO is also happy?
Simon Desyou I am SOOOO hoping Nadal wins his semi! To watch these two -- not just two of the greatest players, but two of the best sports in tennis -- just really hoping it's a Fed/Nadal final. Might be the last slam final ever between them.
great Roger but even greater Rafa. can u see him holding the tears when Federer was broken?
biuffffff, both of them are legend
To be considered the undisputed GOAT you cannot lose 3 straight grandslam finals on 3 different surfaces to 1 player over a course of 8 months. Which is what Federer did to Nadal all at the age of 26-27. For this reason even though Fed has so many records you can't considered him GOAT IMO.
congratulations on being the dumbest most stupid person ever to take a shortcut to thinking
Arch Hades you are right but Rafa is arguably the GOAT as well
Arch Hades he never lost three straight grand slam finals
Nadal just has a particularly effective style of play vs Fed. His top spin forehand into Fed's backhand (due to him being left handed) makes him Fed's kryptonite.
Does that make Nadal better overall? No, of course not. Fed has consistently beaten other players more than Nadal, had the longest stretch at No.1 ever and the most grandslams.
Fed is undisputed GOAT, Nadal arguably 2nd.
Arch Hades Well said. I agree. Also it’s hard to compare from different eras. Federer could do with a French Open title beating Nadal on the way.
Here after Federer has announced his retirement. The 2009 he had after this was sensational. Even leading to 2010 AO title.
Tennis will never be the same.
Really emotional.....i am a nadal greatest fan....but I'm worried about roger cried😢
Fedal. The rivalry, the friendship. The best there ever will be. Heartbreaking that we will never get to see them play against each other again.
Watching Wimbledon in 2021 brought me back here. There's no legends like these two. Utter class, respect and humanity. They are truly the ambassadors of this sport. My dream to see even one of you play I hope comes true. May your friendship and rivalry long continue but more so your love for one another.
Not only tennis players, but gentlemen first!! Epic challengers AND friends, it is what I appreciate the most.
It is highly possible that other players beat his records some day. But will any other player be as loved and admired as Roger? He always gets the loudest cheer.
I love the raw emotion that flows from this man. He's the peoples champion because he's so talented, humble and loving to the fans and his opponents. I believe the emotion which flows from him like what we see here makes people love and respect the integrity he has toward his very existence. He's so real and people love that in such a fake and materialistic world. Love you Roger!
What an historic moment. This was another handing down of the gauntlet, as they say. Such a great video to relive when having an emotional day and to feel proud to be a person, humans rock!
Just comeback here for adding more emotional vibes after roger announced his retirement😢