Roger Federer v Marat Safin - Australian Open 2005 Semifinal | AO Classics

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  • @andrewlopez8717
    @andrewlopez8717 6 років тому +1036

    One of the greatest matches of all time

    • @alexrus7481
      @alexrus7481 5 років тому +9

      Safin said yesterday that he did not like this match and that the whole game had torment errors

    • @sasho888prm
      @sasho888prm 5 років тому +68

      And Federer was at his very best as well. Not many players out there can say they beat Roger when he was at his very best.

    • @philthompson729
      @philthompson729 5 років тому +17

      its a shame Kuerten was injured around this time and if Nalbandian was more consistent what a big four that could have been all three were capable of beating Federer on the biggest stage im pretty sure all three did

    • @nirabdhungana7117
      @nirabdhungana7117 5 років тому +15

      Why Fed is losing everytime he's been part of a great match

    • @zizou357
      @zizou357 4 роки тому +11

      @@nirabdhungana7117 AO 2017?

  • @alexpate8626
    @alexpate8626 4 роки тому +508

    Watching Safin at his best still leaves me feeling like we never truly saw him at his best. What a force, though. Incredible player

    • @Kidgloves1984
      @Kidgloves1984 2 роки тому +3

      What more do you want from the guy..

    • @spideyocd
      @spideyocd 2 роки тому +2

      Horrible service by Federer in both the 4th and fifth set. That's what brought safin the match points

    • @gyozop
      @gyozop 2 роки тому +28

      @@spideyocd Yeah, almost as if he was slowly broken by a stronger opponent.

    • @LordCroker
      @LordCroker 2 роки тому +15

      Yeah he was definitely a playboy type. Had amazing raw talent but was happy with the success he had and loved the lifestyle. Big fan of his

    • @joebuck4957
      @joebuck4957 Рік тому

      Tennis Porn

  • @ameyadeshpande99847
    @ameyadeshpande99847 6 років тому +447

    If all tournaments started uploading full highlights of classic matches like these, it will only increase their following

    • @eruslevi5714
      @eruslevi5714 6 років тому +6

      Absolutely, they can't make more money out of these old tournaments, might as well upload em all

    • @Beechaii2
      @Beechaii2 5 років тому +11

      @Tennis Life Haha workload. These official 'highlights' are very lazy compilations. They take massive random chunks of matches, leaving out entire sets at times and key points, and have the nerve label them as 'highlights'. Nothing compared to the real highlights that UA-camrs like me used to make.

    • @schwozluv8364
      @schwozluv8364 5 років тому

      Beechaii2 then you do better

    • @hardtoke
      @hardtoke Рік тому

      There is only four major tournaments, where is your back hole? pretty close to your hand.

    • @geederer
      @geederer 7 місяців тому

      8-7 40-15, double championship point

  • @redisfranz9197
    @redisfranz9197 3 роки тому +131

    Safin is one of people who made me really fall in love with tennis. Great and too emotional player. He really could burn it all

  • @samwise141
    @samwise141 5 років тому +526

    I still stand by my opinion that when safin was on, he could beat anybody. This was such a fun match... I remember losing my mind watching it as a kid.

    • @அன்புத்தமிழன்-ற6ம
      @அன்புத்தமிழன்-ற6ம 5 років тому +15

      Samuel K. You mentioned Exactly what was in my mind. In his peak form he can beat anybody. One of the great tennis player.

    • @drkrsna
      @drkrsna 5 років тому +21

      Exactly. If Safin had a bit more mental resolve, correct guidance from coaches for some psychological toughness, he would have been a potential GOAT. He definitely had an all-round game to do it. Sports Psychologist help similar to what Djokovic had [ from his wife] would have helped a lot. Loved watching him play. He was the only one who could challenge Federer in his peak until nadal arrived.

    • @Vipu88
      @Vipu88 4 роки тому +16

      same. been watching tennis for almost 20 years and this is the most memorable match!

    • @dr_920
      @dr_920 4 роки тому +12

      I remember that was the time when I kneeled down to watch a match because of Safin. It was the best tennis match I've ever seen.

    • @ollivgv
      @ollivgv 4 роки тому +5

      @@drkrsna his family becomes multi-billions dollars wealthy early 00s. He lost last reason to work

  • @warrenguy76
    @warrenguy76 4 роки тому +112

    I cannot believe this was 16 years ago. What an incredible match.

  • @spect2376
    @spect2376 3 роки тому +78

    This game is immortal. Many years passed, but i like to recollect it each time when it's Australian open time.
    Can't find more emotinal and thriller game. If you wanna love tennis just see this one.

    • @murab18
      @murab18 3 роки тому +4

      Couldn't agree more

    • @Twinno22
      @Twinno22 2 роки тому +3

      I'd add the 2009 final to this match as the best AO matches I've seen.

    • @bilders6701
      @bilders6701 11 місяців тому

      This is still the one. Considering the magnitude of Safin winninf and the ebbs and flows of it all.

    • @geederer
      @geederer 7 місяців тому

      The more you watch “prime” Federer highlights, the more you realize he would struggle to be top 10 today.

    • @geederer
      @geederer 7 місяців тому

      8-7 40-15 double championship point

  • @unforgettabletimes6636
    @unforgettabletimes6636 4 роки тому +404

    To put a prime Federer on his knees in that final point just shows how when Safin was in the zone he could beat anyone.

    • @trents3515
      @trents3515 4 роки тому +8

      Unforgettable Times:
      actually, it shows a guy with a back problem. thanks for playing, though!

    • @trents3515
      @trents3515 3 роки тому +11

      @Jorge Sepulveda :
      well, that settles it. you said it, after all!
      these facts don't matter:
      Head-to-Head:
      10 wins for Federer, 2 wins for Safin
      Career Titles:
      103 for Federer, 15 for Safin
      Career Prize Money:
      $129,981,743 for Federer and $14,373,291 for Safin
      Grand Slam Championships:
      20 for Federer and 2 for Safin.
      i'm not disrespecting Safin. i liked his game and he seemed like a cool guy. however, even he would say that he couldn't bring Federer to his knees and probably anyone who said that was acting totally juvenile.
      still, whatever floats your boat!

    • @trents3515
      @trents3515 3 роки тому

      @Jorge Sepulveda :
      i truly found your comment funny, if a little difficult to understand. thanks.

    • @serenaistheb.o.a.t
      @serenaistheb.o.a.t 3 роки тому +12

      Too bad all the players from this era were so dang inconsistent. Imagine if Hewitt, Safin, Roddick, Nalbandian, Blake and co were consistent and produced this level of tennis week in week out.

    • @ROMANTIKILLER2
      @ROMANTIKILLER2 3 роки тому +36

      @@serenaistheb.o.a.t I think the inconsistency argument definitely applies to Safin and Nalbandian, who had the talent and arsenal to play on par with Federer and be proper rival had they maintained consistently their top level. Roddick and Hewitt on the other hand were very solid and consistent, but their game was not complete enough to be a real threat to in-form Roger.

  • @Tadenotdead
    @Tadenotdead 5 років тому +311

    The last point were Federer was on his knees .... God damn we will never see something like that again.

    • @diegosotomiranda4107
      @diegosotomiranda4107 2 роки тому +3

      So You forgot Nadal and Djokovic all this years?

    • @ilyamuromec3072
      @ilyamuromec3072 Рік тому +7

      @@diegosotomiranda4107 When did Federer turn 30+? Of course I remember.

    • @jollyshergill5507
      @jollyshergill5507 2 місяці тому

      ​@@ilyamuromec30722011 Federer only 29 peak time of any athelete u say Federer is old

  • @fortunasp5391
    @fortunasp5391 6 років тому +458

    Golden era of shot making and the primes of extremely talented players. Treat for the eyes.

    • @ertugrulkorpinar51
      @ertugrulkorpinar51 6 років тому +51

      SkiFreee there are no weak eras u dirty piece of shit

    • @Irfan87
      @Irfan87 6 років тому +32

      Weak Era my ass.

    • @ertugrulkorpinar51
      @ertugrulkorpinar51 6 років тому +12

      Black_Eye ur family is weak a joke

    • @Irfan87
      @Irfan87 6 років тому +2

      LMAO that's funny, i was just abt to say his mum was a joke for pushing him out, but you went for whole family instead haha.

    • @ertugrulkorpinar51
      @ertugrulkorpinar51 6 років тому +8

      Black_Eye man go back to ur cave ur points are rubbish , Fed won 8 slams since 2008

  • @Irfan87
    @Irfan87 6 років тому +370

    This is in the top 5 greatest matches ever played. Supreme shot making shown by both players. Very little grinding, just attack attack and more attack. All variety of shots on display too.

    • @ericyi25
      @ericyi25 6 років тому +2

      Irfan Khalis what is grinding in a game

    • @Irfan87
      @Irfan87 6 років тому +31

      Pushing and counter punching games. Even though Nadal and Djokovic have fantastic attacking talents, their modus operandi is to wear their opponent down. It's just how tennis is in this day and age.

    • @RobertHurleyJr
      @RobertHurleyJr 6 років тому +10

      Best match of all time. Don't forget the fun tense environment. They got mad at themselves. But Safin thanked Federer for a miss in 1st set. Federer said thank you

    • @albertopineirogonzalez7848
      @albertopineirogonzalez7848 5 років тому +2

      @@RobertHurleyJr have you seen 'The Match' in Wimbledon 2008 between Federer and Nadal?

    • @aarnoarnold1973
      @aarnoarnold1973 5 років тому +1

      I have to agree. Wonderful in all aspects.

  • @aneeksaha7068
    @aneeksaha7068 3 роки тому +74

    Power, technique, style, charisma, Safin had it all

    • @glonzai2005
      @glonzai2005 7 місяців тому +3

      Yes.. His only short is his speed, maybe because he's a big guy

    • @delmanpronto9374
      @delmanpronto9374 5 місяців тому +1

      @@glonzai2005 if he played in the mid 90s during the sampras era, there would be no sampras era.

  • @HaroldDanielMorenoUrbina
    @HaroldDanielMorenoUrbina 5 років тому +72

    This match made me a tennis fan.
    I have been following tennis for almost 15 years now!
    Thanks Marat and Roger!

  • @eduardasa6566
    @eduardasa6566 3 роки тому +27

    I watched this alive! What a classic! Prime Safin was a beast

  • @John-bh9nr
    @John-bh9nr 6 років тому +73

    Amazing match. What a great talent Safin was.

    • @John-bh9nr
      @John-bh9nr 6 років тому +6

      Neither Novak nor Rafa can play these kinds of tennis: pure shotmaking rather than reliance on grinding.

    • @midas8456
      @midas8456 6 років тому +11

      I myself am from Russia support Safin, I think he never revealed his potential to the end. With his abilities, he could have done a lot more than he did. He is much better and more talented Djokovic for example. Safin talent Roger and Rafa's I believe.

    • @John-bh9nr
      @John-bh9nr 6 років тому +5

      Safin is a complete player, without any weakness in his game. If he dedicated himself to the game, he could probably have won more slams than Rafa or Djokovic, and could be Roger's competitor for the record books.

    • @midas8456
      @midas8456 6 років тому +4

      Safin I think it is not very loved tennis,he was not a fan of tennis,and hungry to victories. And without it not to achieve big results. 2 Grand slam tournaments, it's not so much for such a talented player.

    • @John-bh9nr
      @John-bh9nr 6 років тому +6

      It's a pity how tennis deteriorated in today's generation. The only great players around are great grinders (Rafa and Novak) surrounded by lesser grinders (Zverev, Coric), lesser shotmakers (Kyrgios, Delpo, Cilic, Nishikori), lesser servebots (Raonic, Anderson, Isner) and the only challenger is an ageing great as old as my grandpa (Federer).

  • @MatthewOkot
    @MatthewOkot 6 років тому +388

    Federer vs Safin is one of those great rivalries that never was. Safin had the game to take him on, as he showed in this match but so many times he just didn't seem interested in playing.

    • @rifqiah
      @rifqiah 5 років тому +39

      but still able to finish his career with 2 slams trophy in the cabinet. I doubt the current #4-#10 rankings in the tour right now are able to win grand slams trophy until the big 3 retires. they were all so inconsistent and not seem like a serious threat for the roger Rafa and Djokovic.

    • @M.Đ-z4u
      @M.Đ-z4u 5 років тому +21

      @@galahad2000 kyrgios?come on dud

    • @greatone33j
      @greatone33j 5 років тому +32

      Safin could've been an all time great if he had a different mindset.

    • @greatone33j
      @greatone33j 5 років тому +3

      @@galahad2000 my thoughts exactly. Kyrigos is almost a carbon copy of Safin. A ton of talent, but no desire.

    • @saikat93ify
      @saikat93ify 5 років тому +40

      Steven Klurfeld He’s much better than Kyrgios. I don’t think Kyrgios has ever been in the top 10, won a Masters or played a grand slam quarterfinal.

  • @fejuncor
    @fejuncor 6 років тому +84

    safin, federer and d.nalbandian... my 3 fav players, always so fun to watch... full agressive tenis, all around, amazing shots

    • @MoLetalis
      @MoLetalis 5 років тому

      Felipe Junkes Surely you mean Federer, Safin and Roddick? Nalbandian and Hewitt were good defensive but more passive players.

    • @MrGhazkull
      @MrGhazkull 5 років тому +2

      @@MoLetalis I always liked nalbandian more at the talent aspect then roddick. Roddick was just way more professional at his approach to the game.

    • @MoLetalis
      @MoLetalis 5 років тому +2

      @@MrGhazkull I understand, he was way more talented than Roddick. For some reason I always think Nalbandian only played for a few years, whereas Roddick was on the tour for a very long time, and therefore was able to enjoy him in many more occasions. Which is of course not entirely true.

    • @dellecapacitailcoraggiofis7536
      @dellecapacitailcoraggiofis7536 4 роки тому +4

      Nalbandian was an extremely intelligent player and extremely hard to beat. for some reason he never won a grand slam

    • @634983
      @634983 4 роки тому +1

      He dominated Federer in juniors

  • @peggy4520
    @peggy4520 Рік тому +9

    Best single and double backhand. Such a game

  • @alexandrumihalisnicolau5231
    @alexandrumihalisnicolau5231 3 роки тому +63

    Safin is the only one who stopped Federer from winning a hard court grand slam in his prime (2004-2007). Incredible match

    • @tolendoi123
      @tolendoi123 Рік тому +1

      So 26 years old is not prime? Sad, no wonder he has the third (arguably the fourth) best player of all time. Short-lived wonder.

    • @CommanderCouch
      @CommanderCouch Рік тому

      Interesting thing about safin is that he did not have a perfect game. Kind of winged his forehand. Huge serve though...good touch around the net but not spectacular. That he beat The Fed at his prime is a magnificent feat.

    • @Nani-du9ym
      @Nani-du9ym Рік тому +2

      @@tolendoi123to be fair everyone hits theyre prime differently. Wawrinka for example didnt do shit untill he was in his 30’s. Novak may be the goat but federer is the best player of all time. In his prime he lost to 2 men in the span of 4yrs. Nadal in paris and this match against safin. Everything else he literally won. 5 wimbledons in a row 5 us opens in a row. Never lost to anybody in his prime besides 2 men. Novak on the other hand in his prime lost to nishikori, querry, nadal, wawrinka, federer, tsonga, murray etc

    • @jajasatorashi136
      @jajasatorashi136 Рік тому

      ​@@CommanderCouchHe has weakness obviously but he's known to be one of the most talented players in history. He has big serve,good forehand, great backhand, great footwork despite of his height,speed.

    • @CommanderCouch
      @CommanderCouch Рік тому +1

      He kind of winged his forehand. Almost perfect service motion though. Absolutely thumped his backhand. He and Guga were the only ones to beat Federer in Feds prime.

  • @scozember
    @scozember 5 років тому +48

    Two of my favorite players of all time.

  • @RaphaeL1000Kazan
    @RaphaeL1000Kazan 5 років тому +63

    Один из лучших матчей Марата Сафина в его карьере, и матч который вошёл в копилку лучших игр в истории тенниса!

  • @murab18
    @murab18 5 років тому +41

    Best match I have seen to date; unparalleled shot making.
    Miss watching Safin dearly.

  • @НиколайБойко-ч5ч
    @НиколайБойко-ч5ч 5 років тому +663

    Приходили теннисисты на теннисный олимп, где Бог раздавал им таланты. Подошел к Богу Энди Роддик, и сказал ему Бог: "ты парень рослый, сильный - ты будешь подавать лучше всех в мире". Подошел Ллейтон Хьюит, и сказал ему Бог: "ты очень вынослив и упрям - у тебя будет самая непрошибаемая оборона".
    Подходили другие теннисисты, и каждому Бог что-то давал. Наконец подошел Роджер Федерер, и сказал ему Бог: "не осталось у меня для тебя каких-то особых талантов. Дам я тебе всего понемножку. Ты и подавать будешь хорошо (но не так хорошо, как Роддик), и обороняться сможешь здорово (но не так здорово, как Хьюит), и остальное".
    И последним подошел к Богу Марат Сафин. И сказал Бог печально: "Где ж ты раньше был? Ничего для тебя у меня не осталось... ну скажи: ты в теннис вообще играть хочешь?"
    И ответил Марат: "Я и сам не знаю... иногда вроде очень хочу... а иногда вроде и не очень..."
    И сказал Бог: "Нет у меня для тебя особого таланта. Но когда ты будешь ОЧЕНЬ хотеть играть в теннис - ты будешь становиться мной."

    • @ЛешкаДаунцев
      @ЛешкаДаунцев 5 років тому +8

      это лайк

    • @АланСмит-х9о
      @АланСмит-х9о 5 років тому +38

      в связи финалом Медведева на US Open 2019 решили снова посмотреть матч Сафина с Федерером? Я также успел посмотреть финал US Open 2000. :)

    • @КириллЧе-о7л
      @КириллЧе-о7л 5 років тому +15

      Это слова произнес коментатор этого матча на НТВ, или Спорте , вроде. Авторство неизвестно. Коментатор, кстати, очень хорош тогда был, на телеке у него не сложилось потом, он еще в покер играл. Жаль имя непомню его.

    • @antonberdichevskiy
      @antonberdichevskiy 5 років тому +12

      @@КириллЧе-о7л михаил семин. Все у него сейчас хорошо) Покерный профессионал. Хорошо этим зарабатывает.

    • @АланСмит-х9о
      @АланСмит-х9о 5 років тому +2

      там еще женщина комментировала вместе

  • @hariharansankaran9012
    @hariharansankaran9012 6 місяців тому +5

    Top 5 match of all time. Consistent high quality throughout.

  • @gabriells9074
    @gabriells9074 3 роки тому +14

    I had never seen Safin before, but what a exquisite technique! that backhand!

  • @danielastefan7274
    @danielastefan7274 6 років тому +54

    I've been waiting to be seeing this match in this category. For me, as Safin's fan, this is the best I've ever seen. Great memories watching great tennis. :)

  • @alexshah7860
    @alexshah7860 5 років тому +129

    Amazing that Roger is still playing at the highest level while the rivals of his generation Roddick, Hewitt, Safin, Nalbandian, Davydenko, Gonzalez, Baghdatis, Fish, Blake and many more have long been retired.

    • @Dark_Voice
      @Dark_Voice 5 років тому +6

      Nadal is still there.

    • @flaviushonoriusemperorofro3903
      @flaviushonoriusemperorofro3903 5 років тому +30

      @@Dark_Voice nadal is not fed's generation...…..

    • @Dark_Voice
      @Dark_Voice 5 років тому +4

      @@flaviushonoriusemperorofro3903 They started being good at pretty much the same time Roger was 2003 while Rafa had a breakthrough 2005. Before those dates both were kinda losers.

    • @flaviushonoriusemperorofro3903
      @flaviushonoriusemperorofro3903 5 років тому +12

      @@Dark_Voice hmm...….yeah roger became good in 2003 and rafa in 2005.
      now...….roger was born in 1981 and rafa in 1986 which means they have a 5 years gap. in tennis rules when we say...…."SAME GENERATION"....we mean players with no more than 2-3 years difference. nadal is not fed's generation.
      he is in nole's generation . they have just 1 year difference. u understand that don't you now ?
      by your logic if a player aged 20 is good and at top 10 and another player aged 40 is also good and at top 10 then they are in the same generation...…?

    • @Dark_Voice
      @Dark_Voice 5 років тому +8

      @@flaviushonoriusemperorofro3903 doesnt matter when you are born. In tennis Rafa and Roger are same generation since Rafa started playing well as a teen, Roger in his 20s. (Although when you wanna talk about body damage, Roger is of course playing tennis longer.)

  • @jatindersinghwinnipegcanada
    @jatindersinghwinnipegcanada 5 років тому +35

    I feel like crying watching this. Brings back so many memories. Just months before Rafa also came to the mainframe by winning French Open 2005. Federer then won Wimbledon and US open. Such good old days.

  • @vaadaenmacchi
    @vaadaenmacchi 5 років тому +80

    Safin and Nalbandian were two of the all time best that never lived up to their potential.

    • @astonm.8173
      @astonm.8173 5 років тому +8

      Surely the two with the most talent outside the current Big Three

    • @gabrielslater0505
      @gabrielslater0505 5 років тому +2

      Aston M. Murray??

    • @Dark_Voice
      @Dark_Voice 5 років тому +1

      Kyrgios with a proper mindset and fighting for every point would whipe out both of them with ease.

    • @diegosotomiranda4107
      @diegosotomiranda4107 5 років тому

      @@gabrielslater0505 Murray wasnt talented enough tbh, in fact that makes his gs count and reach to n1 more incredible

    • @EndoftheTownProductions
      @EndoftheTownProductions 4 роки тому +8

      Safin did win two slams though.

  • @skaivokerkm7144
    @skaivokerkm7144 5 років тому +39

    Марат, что ты творил в свои годы!! Это была пушка!
    Спасибо за эти переживания.

    • @HONORTONUMERIC123
      @HONORTONUMERIC123 2 роки тому

      Yeah.... TQ.... for this kind of comment..... TC...

  • @gkoknok6076
    @gkoknok6076 5 років тому +26

    remember watching this at like 2 am in Toronto cheering for Safin.

  • @Leejungwoo48
    @Leejungwoo48 6 років тому +72

    Greatest match I've ever seen to this day

  • @theeussr1615
    @theeussr1615 5 років тому +20

    So glad I watched this game live as a little child!

  • @dnromeoalphayankee13
    @dnromeoalphayankee13 4 роки тому +23

    One of the greatest Grand Slam matches of all time...

    • @sbaiahmed3173
      @sbaiahmed3173 4 роки тому

      True

    • @634983
      @634983 4 роки тому

      He didn't play great in the final either. Hewitt choked

  • @pozulu92
    @pozulu92 3 роки тому +28

    Marat Safin - the most underrated tennis player of all time

    • @jaychung1380
      @jaychung1380 2 роки тому +2

      He had so much potential..

    • @Bakoska
      @Bakoska 2 роки тому +4

      Marats biggest enemy was Marat...

    • @pozulu92
      @pozulu92 2 роки тому

      @@Bakoska Absobloodylutely

    • @andriip1221
      @andriip1221 6 місяців тому

      No way he is overrated

  • @seytannavukat9205
    @seytannavukat9205 6 років тому +232

    The real final of AO 05

  • @anirbandas673
    @anirbandas673 5 років тому +20

    The best match I have seen. Highest quality tennis

  • @n00bma5ter69
    @n00bma5ter69 6 років тому +72

    I remember before this, Safin had won the Madrid and the Paris masters. He was looking incredibly good and you felt he'd reached his peak. Unfortunately consistentcy, his Achilles heel, did not seem to be maintained but what a tournament this was for him.

    • @TheWolfSaidPoofy
      @TheWolfSaidPoofy 5 років тому +16

      I believe he had a knee injury in 2005 after Roland Garros that basically finished him.

  • @mituldaniadventureJunkie
    @mituldaniadventureJunkie 6 років тому +20

    one of my favorite matches of all time ! What a game..

  • @robertkirya3006
    @robertkirya3006 Місяць тому +1

    If only Federer had faced this quality of competition throughout his career!

  • @сынвесёлогопроктолога-в1з

    Бэкхенд Марата по линии это конечно просто космос, сколько пересматриваю его матчи - невозможно этот удар предугадать по положению тела и рук, максимально скрытно его выполняет. А ведь помимо этого удара у него ещё парочка имеется

    • @thebigmonstaandy6644
      @thebigmonstaandy6644 3 роки тому

      his great footwork for even better and more important than his backhand

  • @atharvathatte9335
    @atharvathatte9335 4 роки тому +27

    The way Safin saved match point in 4 th set tie break was unbelievable!

    • @HONORTONUMERIC123
      @HONORTONUMERIC123 2 роки тому

      Yeah... That's right... Copy that....

    • @fejuncor
      @fejuncor Рік тому +2

      He was a monster, brave as hell.
      And he have that backhand bullet,,,, destroys any gameplay or strategy set up by the opponent.
      the most powerfull backhad to date

  • @bemjeteususi8788
    @bemjeteususi8788 6 років тому +68

    Safin's backheand...damn

  • @cataeva4516
    @cataeva4516 Рік тому +16

    В то время я училась в 7 классе. До сих пор помню, как утром, пока я собиралась в школу, ребята только начинали этот матч, а закончили уже после обеда по МСК времени, когда я уже благополучно успела отучиться и вернуться домой, продолжив просмотр! ФЕЕРИЧНО И ЭПИЧНО!

  • @BentHestad
    @BentHestad 4 роки тому +12

    For me this THE tennis match of all times.

  • @marstonrobert
    @marstonrobert 5 років тому +17

    The longevity of Federer is amazing!!!!

    • @nicolegreen6978
      @nicolegreen6978 5 років тому +1

      Robert Marston not as amazing as Rafa’s though

    • @marstonrobert
      @marstonrobert 5 років тому +1

      @@nicolegreen6978 i agree nicole green rafa nadals longevity is better because he plays a more physical aggressive game than federer he has had more injuries than anyone yet he is number 1 at 33 years old he has been in the top 10 in the rankings for 14 and a half years and ongoing!! this is something federer and djokovic have not managed !!! plus clay is the most demanding surface i believe!! rafa nadal is my favourite player nicole green so i totally agree with your statement rafa roger and novak have a few years left! i thought rafa would be retired by now !! amazing longevity!!!

    • @SHVideografie
      @SHVideografie 3 роки тому +1

      @@nicolegreen6978 Federer has made slamfinals and semifinals at the age of 37 and 38. I wonder if Nadal can do that.

  • @AlexIsUber
    @AlexIsUber 7 місяців тому +3

    The speed, the ferocity! Incredible fast hard court match

  • @Jordothecat98
    @Jordothecat98 3 роки тому +19

    11:58 one of the most underrated points in tennis history, especially when you consider the match situation

    • @swissgenius
      @swissgenius Рік тому

      Not on my channel lol

    • @ahakangard
      @ahakangard Рік тому

      Federer hits a killer second, Safin returns clean yet Federer is already at the net. Second volley looked like it was gonna do the trick. How Safin managed to turn that one around... Incredible

  • @drewhendley
    @drewhendley 5 років тому +13

    I think this is the greatest tennis the world will ever see!!!!

  • @zeejimi4044
    @zeejimi4044 Рік тому +6

    I loved this tennis era with mega stars like Federer, but also with Safin, Nalbandian, Ivanisevic, Hewitt and others. 🎾👍🎾

  • @SkeeterMcTavish
    @SkeeterMcTavish 5 років тому +276

    Safin needs another necklace.

    • @stuartc1936
      @stuartc1936 5 років тому +4

      Haha

    • @johndonadio4608
      @johndonadio4608 4 роки тому +2

      When you live in Monte Carlo, you gotta represent

    • @hardtoke
      @hardtoke Рік тому

      Yeah, or more roids to make eyes turn orange

  • @Liamnerfdude1
    @Liamnerfdude1 6 років тому +267

    best court speed in history.

    • @ignaciolopez-fu4mo
      @ignaciolopez-fu4mo 6 років тому +31

      I dont know how some people said that a slow court like the last US open produced good matches , this was perfect.

    • @pomerlain8924
      @pomerlain8924 6 років тому +26

      This year's USO court speed was a travesty. The USO seems to be so scared of faster courts.Why? Do you want to see more players have a chance to win or just the same few guys keep winning? When court speeds were generally faster in the 80s and 90s, you didn't see serve & volleyers win everything. Everybody had a chance to win.

    • @ertugrulkorpinar51
      @ertugrulkorpinar51 6 років тому +16

      Kevin Weng u stupid bastard , hating on Fed that’s the only thing u can

    • @nebojsaseletic2766
      @nebojsaseletic2766 6 років тому +7

      pomerlain89 Do you really want guys like Karlovic, Isner, Raonic to have better chances than Djokovic or Nadal??

    • @CK-iv1lq
      @CK-iv1lq 6 років тому +2

      Again we have the “no one wants to see aces” fallacy. People, we’re not talking about the 90s hard courts. We’re talking about the 00s hard courts. And besides, there are two servebots currently in the top ten, so that nails the coffin pretty nicely

  • @АаВв-й8и
    @АаВв-й8и 4 роки тому +55

    Марат! Ты - лучший! Был, есть и будешь! Живая легенда!!

    • @HONORTONUMERIC123
      @HONORTONUMERIC123 2 роки тому

      Marat is legend.... It's just a fate that there are so many kinds of players they have to face with many kinds of players within those G8 countries.... Not only G8 countries there are players from other than these G8 countries who plays so good that they walk out or lose their matches at the 3rd round, 4th ROUND and QF due to their injuries....

  • @Polarcupcheck
    @Polarcupcheck 5 років тому +28

    Both guys got talent and heart.

  • @jlrob85
    @jlrob85 3 роки тому +8

    This is literally the greatest tennis match I’ve ever seen. Incredible

  • @robertkirya3006
    @robertkirya3006 2 місяці тому +1

    This is a Classic of classics!

  • @secretpromisanceplayer3316
    @secretpromisanceplayer3316 6 років тому +30

    Man, the crowd, the crowd was so into it!

  • @brightenarul7629
    @brightenarul7629 2 роки тому +5

    Nostalgic moments. One of the best match I ever see 👀

  • @user-xe3ud3ul2zzxc77
    @user-xe3ud3ul2zzxc77 3 роки тому +6

    “Federer finishes the match on his knees” incredible power and spirit of Marat!

  • @mallikarjuninamati8577
    @mallikarjuninamati8577 5 років тому +27

    Safin is one of the greatest tennis player,in form he could beat anybody...even Roger Federer 👍

  • @TJFederer15
    @TJFederer15 6 років тому +38

    The pinnacle of shotmaking right here

  • @liub25
    @liub25 6 років тому +22

    Fun fact: Weeks prior at the Hopman Cup, albeit an exhibition tournament, Safin lost all 6 matches he played including mixed doubles. He then went on to win this Australian Open.

  • @nihilus1626
    @nihilus1626 5 років тому +10

    Don think ppl realize how good Safin was, considering this was a 2005 Prime, Young Fed and Safin was able to take him to a five setter. Ppl say almost noone can beat Prime Fed but honestly I dont think anybody else could match this Safin either, barring Federer of course.

  • @leocrux6314
    @leocrux6314 5 місяців тому +1

    I was a tennis casual. I still talk about seeing this when it was happening, as it was just on TV and it was so good, I couldn't stop watching

  • @douglasmacarthur8482
    @douglasmacarthur8482 5 років тому +59

    Satin defeated 3 world No. 1 during the 2005 AO.
    Hewitt, the past world No. 1
    Federer, the present world No. 1
    And Djokovic! The future No. 1!!

    • @douglasmacarthur8482
      @douglasmacarthur8482 5 років тому +1

      Typo. I mean Safin

    • @bsrussian
      @bsrussian 3 роки тому +4

      @@douglasmacarthur8482 lol satin, but uk u can edit the msgs

    • @narcyznarcyz-uv4td
      @narcyznarcyz-uv4td 3 роки тому

      yes but Djokovic was 16 years old..He just got into main tournament winning qualification

    • @shafqatishan437
      @shafqatishan437 3 роки тому +8

      @@narcyznarcyz-uv4td He was 17 actually, he turned 18 that year. So stop exaggerating.

    • @魚-c3d
      @魚-c3d 3 роки тому

      @@shafqatishan437 true but still a lot before his prime. You can't blame him for losing honesty. And this comes from a Roger and Rafa fan.

  • @panneetantinukul5658
    @panneetantinukul5658 Рік тому +2

    The two talented players. Love them both.

  • @miarebekka
    @miarebekka 5 років тому +12

    I still remember very good this match! On that day i started to watching it around lunch time, and when the dinner began my mom war surprised this game still not finish hahahaha

    • @alicavet
      @alicavet 4 роки тому

      ha ha the same

  • @madohomu000000
    @madohomu000000 3 роки тому +4

    サフィンの球すべてが深すぎる、ほとんどベースライン間近に突き刺さっとるな

  • @sarahtullamore1574
    @sarahtullamore1574 2 роки тому +6

    Safin was a fabulous player and imo every bit of a tennis genius as Federer and Nadal. If his inner demons hadn't got the better of him he would have been part of the Big 3,4 or 5... Such a pleasure seeing highlights of this match again!

  • @TheCricketer15
    @TheCricketer15 6 років тому +57

    It’s crazy Federer is still playing today and can beat everyone comfortably but a few ..

    • @shafqatishan437
      @shafqatishan437 3 роки тому

      Not anymore

    • @souvikjha8242
      @souvikjha8242 3 роки тому +4

      @@shafqatishan437 he wrote the comment 2 yrs ago....... fed is 40 now u need not write " not anymore"

  • @rounick28
    @rounick28 5 років тому +8

    Best tennis match of all time, bar none.

  • @edgarpanganiban9339
    @edgarpanganiban9339 4 роки тому +9

    Damn, Federer was just too perfect back then. The talent, the way he plays, the looks. Probably the greatest ever player you could possibly think of.

    • @mickaellandry9726
      @mickaellandry9726 4 роки тому +1

      Let's see who will get the Grand Slams record to know who is the GOAT between Federer, Nadal and Djokovic.

    • @luilo7848
      @luilo7848 2 роки тому +1

      @@mickaellandry9726 who is it now?

  • @НикитаБойков-ы1к
    @НикитаБойков-ы1к 2 роки тому +6

    At that day Marat played match of all time and he won it. Marat is one of the most underrated players and one of those players who haven't fully realized their potential

  • @chuckandfluffy
    @chuckandfluffy 2 роки тому +4

    This was one of the best matches roger played. Marat was such a good tennis player.

  • @chenzhang19
    @chenzhang19 3 роки тому +4

    This is the greatest game I have ever seen during the past 20 years

  • @zirkovStar
    @zirkovStar 3 роки тому +12

    Лучший Матч Сафина за всю его КАрьеру. Тогда Федерер был в лучшей своей форме и за турнир никто не смог выиграть у него даже один Сэт. Когда Сафин выиграл у него Сэт я считал уже это достижением. А когда он обыграл Федерера я был в ШОКЕ!!!!!!!

  • @Rhapsody79
    @Rhapsody79 5 років тому +8

    Amazing match! I remember it as if it had been yesterday!

  • @ПавелВасильев-у4ы
    @ПавелВасильев-у4ы 3 роки тому +7

    Красавчик Сафин. Супер игра. Невозможное возможно!!! Легенда Российского тенниса.

    • @HONORTONUMERIC123
      @HONORTONUMERIC123 2 роки тому

      Yeah... Legend of Russian tennis.... Never to forget tho.... Great player....

  • @РустамГильмутдинов-о3э

    Лучший по накалу матч, который я когда-либо смотрел. Спасибо, Марат!

  • @irishgirl3047
    @irishgirl3047 2 роки тому +10

    What a player this safin was but he retired at 29 years old because he had a lot of injuries.He beat all the greatest more than once from Sampras to Novak

  • @martinhall932
    @martinhall932 6 років тому +4

    Love this match. I've watched it and its highlights so many times.

  • @Juandinggong
    @Juandinggong Рік тому +2

    I remember watching this match live!!

  • @HungNguyen-pr8dz
    @HungNguyen-pr8dz 5 років тому +58

    The only player that could beat a prime Federer on a non-clay GS (2004-2007). Well done Safin. My first greatest match :)

    • @dre-p3058
      @dre-p3058 3 роки тому +1

      nah david nalbandian did as well

    • @blistering2900
      @blistering2900 3 роки тому

      @@dre-p3058 but only when Fed erer choked. I think he even had MPs in this match too

    • @Divvy21
      @Divvy21 3 роки тому +3

      @@blistering2900 this wasn’t a choke in my opinion. Federer did have a match point in the 4th, but I think Safin earned that rather than Federer losing it. Federer also ended up saving match points in the 5th twice, but eventually Safin won 9-7 in the 5th

    • @HungNguyen-lr1rs
      @HungNguyen-lr1rs 3 роки тому

      @@dre-p3058 sure Nalbandian is a tough opponent for Federer, but he cannot beat Fed at GS after 2003

    • @CBendana
      @CBendana 2 роки тому

      @@dre-p3058 not between 2004-2007 which he was saying.

  • @bdgregorybd
    @bdgregorybd 5 років тому +10

    This match started about a decade and a half worth of semifinal classics at the AO. 2009 nadal vs verdasco, 2012 djokovic vs Murray, 2013 Federer vs Murray, 2017 Nadal vs Dimitrov and Federer vs Wawrinka, and forgot about 2016 Murray vs Raonic

    • @bsrussian
      @bsrussian 3 роки тому +1

      2013 federer vs murray wasnt really that good of a match. he was in a horrible horrible form in 2013

  • @CassThurs
    @CassThurs 6 років тому +21

    Gone are the good days

  • @billabongboomerang7704
    @billabongboomerang7704 3 роки тому +2

    I was 24 yrs old back then, surely one of the best tennis matches ever, one for the pool room👌

  • @АндрейБыковский-к1ь
    @АндрейБыковский-к1ь 6 років тому +51

    В этот день я полюбил теннис!

    • @СабирьянАмирханович
      @СабирьянАмирханович 5 років тому +4

      Блин ,я тоже. Только ровно за год до этого матча.

    • @ЕвгенияСилина-х6о
      @ЕвгенияСилина-х6о 5 років тому +5

      @@СабирьянАмирханович дадада! все матчи с сафиным на aus open 2004 запоем, ночью, пока спят родители) а утром надо было в школу)

    • @Slavenki
      @Slavenki 4 роки тому +1

      Многие тогда полюбили теннис ))

  • @cheryly3828
    @cheryly3828 Рік тому +1

    i watched the live stream of this game at 2005, such a classic, this is the third time that marat was in AO finals, he lost twice and finally won this time. miss you Marat.

  • @HushAOE
    @HushAOE 4 роки тому +3

    Siempre que extraño el tenis veo este video, lo que pegaba Safin y como jugaba RF!!

  • @abhishekthakur5324
    @abhishekthakur5324 3 роки тому +2

    This is the greatest match that I have watched

  • @starless9
    @starless9 6 років тому +4

    Great job AO for digging this awesome match from storage. A small gripe - this seems to have the most important points, but leaves out the most exciting ones.

  • @АнтуанКоновальский

    Как же я тогда за Сафина переживал...И сейчас, пересматривая, снова пережил то же самое чувство...

  • @skylaxx
    @skylaxx 6 років тому +5

    Damn, what a clash! Love the all-round attacking tennis

    • @pomerlain8924
      @pomerlain8924 6 років тому +1

      But people on here think this kind of style is boring because the rallies aren't 20-30 shots and they weren't using the whole court. Better to see guys go out and try to win points, as opposed to seeing guys wait for the other to lose it.

  • @elvahuang4780
    @elvahuang4780 4 роки тому +5

    classic. safin forever!

  • @chansheng2731
    @chansheng2731 6 років тому +517

    When players tried to outplay each other rather than outgrind each other.

    • @cjinl2428
      @cjinl2428 6 років тому +8

      Could you explain that in detail? Genuinely curious what you mean.

    • @cjinl2428
      @cjinl2428 6 років тому +1

      Isn't that just offensive vs. defensive baseliner? Did most players change the way they play as time went on?

    • @edgarpanganiban9339
      @edgarpanganiban9339 6 років тому +51

      What he mean is that, both players try to go for the winner. Rather than play safe and just return the ball.

    • @pomerlain8924
      @pomerlain8924 6 років тому +91

      Basically, compare this match on a faster surface to the 2012 AO final played on a slower surface and you'll understand what he's talking about. Fed and Safin were trying to get the first strike in and end points. Rafa and Novak just grinded from the baseline waiting for the other to miss.
      That's why Fed-Safin were combined +18 in W/UE ratio, while Nadal-Djokovic were a combined -39 W/UE ratio. And the Fed-Safin match had more games, including a 9-7 5th set, and still finished in under 4 and half hours. Nadal-Djokovic had less games, and finished 7 minutes shy of 6 hours.

    • @dragan3659
      @dragan3659 6 років тому +43

      Pomerlain89 they weren't playing passive it's just they're great defenders

  • @maturanita
    @maturanita 4 роки тому +12

    Satin is the only player that can say that he got his two Majors by defeating Sampras in one and Federer in the other one! (This was the SF, but it was obvious thar whoever came on top here would go on to win the whole tournament)

  • @eswarrao688
    @eswarrao688 5 років тому +16

    These players had capabilities of hitting winners at will.
    They could hit any spot and set the point up.
    High level.
    Sad that this intensity lacks in next gen players today,they all are after grinding the balls.

    • @634983
      @634983 4 роки тому +1

      Thank slower courts for that

  • @mokaddemabderrahim6119
    @mokaddemabderrahim6119 6 років тому +4

    that match point with Roger on his knees reminds me of the Gill character in street fighter 3rd strike when he wins every round then says « Kneel before your master !!! »

  • @ACTennis
    @ACTennis 5 років тому +119

    federers greatest mistake - changing his shirt

  • @davidcurrie249
    @davidcurrie249 5 років тому +5

    Terrific match - compulsive yet so frustrating! And it was the first time I'd seen him looking tense and covered in sweat