Federer - Agassi Us Open 2005 HD final
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JRAJ1988
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Agassi at 35 was something to behold, pushing Goaterer was hard enough back in those days.
Krish872007
Talk Tennis Guru
That's the video I was looking for! Only found clips in astronomically high quality, but this is fantastic - well done OP!
Krish872007
Talk Tennis Guru
Great to see how much improvement he's made over the last 10 years - probably another 2-3 years before he finally perfects that FH shot.
Almost as good as his backhand
StannisTheMannis
Hall of Fame
Dang Look at Old man Agassi pushing prime federer like that. Prime Agassi would have destroyed Fed. Right TT? Dont be hypocrites now.
Seth
Legend
Good point, mate.
Krish872007
Talk Tennis Guru
Oh yeah, for sure. Agassi had it tough having to compete with the Top Man of the Open Era. King Pete & Co would take care of Fedex(it) and these other clowns
Krish872007
Talk Tennis Guru
Worth noting that the crowd was probably 90% in favour of Andre at that time - took a while for them to warm to Federer considering the number of times he played American opponents in his best years.
NatF
Bionic Poster
Nah, Agassi was playing peak tennis this tournament and Federer was a shadow of what he would become.
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
Middle shade supremacy all the way.
beltsman
G.O.A.T.
Why?
StannisTheMannis
Hall of Fame
Don't ask dumb questions.
Charlemagne
Hall of Fame
Federer hasn't decline one bit. NOPE.
uliks
Banned
Agassi is like sitting duck at the baseline... No lateral movements, very poor defensively alltogheter... His returns are goatesque, OTOH..
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Bertie B
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Nah, Agassi wasn't playing to win. I remember it like yesterday. This is why I'm so concerned about Rafa going into 2016. The planets will be aligned for him next year and if he's not keen on adding to his slam count and possible #1 ranking none of it will happen. He must want it and believe he will get it first, then comes everything else...back to Andre Agassi.
Between the 2000 Wimbledon and 2002 USO when Sampras was clearly struggling he was asked, "Pete [you're struggling], what motivates you to keep playing and making the sacrifices of a top athlete given all you're achieved in the game. You could retire today and be considered the GOAT. What keeps you going?"
Pete Sampras: I want to win one more grand slam before I retire!
2003 WTF was the first time Andre's best wasn't enough to beat an opponent. In this tournament he defeated Ferrero to avenge the USO loss, Federer however, was different. By 2004 his age was starting to show big time. Same question was asked of Andre that they asked Sampras, what motivates you to keep going.
Andre Agassi: I would like to put myself in a position where I could challenge...
Note the difference in the two answers. Sampras was playing to win. Agassi was playing to challenge the best. In the end there was Sampras winning the USO. And Agassi giving the very best a strong challenge.
In the past Rafa has been heard saying 14 slams is enough. Dear Rafa, take it back! Please go on the record and tell how the drive to succeed still burns bright. And that you're still hungry to win more slams. True, you're not as single minded as before, but ultimately you're playing to win more grand slam titles.
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Why? You do all the time.
Bruno Santiago
Rookie
That was a massacre...
Interesting to see how the crowed supported Agassi, and almost nothing for Federer. Time (and People) changes...
Interesting to see how the crowed supported Agassi, and almost nothing for Federer. Time (and People) changes...
Garhi Shot First
Hall of Fame
Thank you for this, OP. I hope people can set aside fan politics once in a while and just appreciate the performances of these all-time great players who have remained strong contenders for the biggest titles years after their physical prime. Andre here, Connors before, Federer now, others before, and others after. It's amazing what they accomplish, and it's why their names linger in history as ATGs of the sport.
I hope people can set aside fan politics once in a while and just appreciate the performances of these all-time great players who have remained strong contenders for the biggest titles years after their physical prime. Andre here, Connors before, Federer now, others before, and others after. It's amazing what they accomplish, and it's why their names linger in history as ATGs of the sport.
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Federer looked so damn cool back then.
StannisTheMannis
Hall of Fame
Haven't I told you that you shouldn't be giving your opinions to anyone? Nobody wants to read garbage. Reading your stuff is insulting our eyes and brain. Please don't continue to insult them.
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I don't think I can insult your brain, as it's nearly non existent.
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Merry Mugmas
Charlemagne
Hall of Fame
Current Federer forehand is better than ever...
metsman
G.O.A.T.
no, nice try, next.
StannisTheMannis
Hall of Fame
No.
Charlemagne
Hall of Fame
So much variety in those ground strokes from Fed...
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Deleted member 512391
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It will be even better next year.
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Deleted member 307496
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In 2020 you won't even be able to see the ball when it connects with his racquet off either side.
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Deleted member 512391
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But he will lose everything anyway, because the competition will be harder than ever.In 2020 you won't even be able to see the ball when it connects with his racquet off either side.
