Best matches of the decade - Page 3

MizunoMX20 · 09-28-2009, 03:15 PM

THE best match in my opinion is

Nadal def. Federer Wimbledon 2008

I've never been so emotionally involved in a match in my life. The quality of tennis was absolutely immense, it really was a rollercoaster. I couldn't move away from the television for one second, even though the match lasted that long. I can still feel the amazement and exhillaration even thinking about the match right now.

Behind that match, there's a few that made a big impression on me:

Federer def. Nadal Wimbledon 2007

Also high quality tennis, and the first real contest between the two giants in a Slam final.

Safin def. Federer Australian Open 2005

The only player to beat a prime Fed besides Rafa, that says it all. His backhand was working like a dream in that match, and some sublimely attacking tennis from Safin.

Nadal def. Federer Australian Open 2009

The first meeting between the two after that epic Wimby final, and we weren't let down.

Federer def. Agassi US Open 2005

The level Federer reached in that match was unbelievable, hitting winners from all over the place. Although he still is the number one player in the world, I can safely say we have rarely seen that level of play from Federer the last two years.

Nadal def. Verdasco Australian Open 2009

Outrageous hitting from both men.

PS I haven't seen the Federer vs. Nadal match in Rome.. Was it that good? I will go and see if I can find a decent quality clip of that one on the internet somewhere...

World Beater · 09-28-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MizunoMX20

THE best match in my opinion is

Nadal def. Federer Wimbledon 2008

I've never been so emotionally involved in a match in my life. The quality of tennis was absolutely immense, it really was a rollercoaster. I couldn't move away from the television for one second, even though the match lasted that long. I can still feel the amazement and exhillaration even thinking about the match right now.

Behind that match, there's a few that made a big impression on me:

Federer def. Nadal Wimbledon 2007

Also high quality tennis, and the first real contest between the two giants in a Slam final.

Safin def. Federer Australian Open 2005

The only player to beat a prime Fed besides Rafa, that says it all. His backhand was working like a dream in that match, and some sublimely attacking tennis from Safin.

Nadal def. Federer Australian Open 2009

The first meeting between the two after that epic Wimby final, and we weren't let down.

Federer def. Agassi US Open 2005

The level Federer reached in that match was unbelievable, hitting winners from all over the place. Although he still is the number one player in the world, I can safely say we have rarely seen that level of play from Federer the last two years.

Nadal def. Verdasco Australian Open 2009

Outrageous hitting from both men.

PS I haven't seen the Federer vs. Nadal match in Rome.. Was it that good? I will go and see if I can find a decent quality clip of that one on the internet somewhere...

federer-nadal in rome was probably the best match overall because federer for one of the first times was able to put all his abilities to almost defeat a very good nadal on clay in 5 sets.

i would rank that match as maybe #3 or #4 because it wasn't in a GS...but level of play is pretty much right up there with anything the last decade.

World Beater · 09-28-2009, 03:40 PM

nadal - verdasco was a phenomenal match as well with a very high quality level.

But aesthetically, i prefer federer - nadal or safin - federer because roger comes to net and it makes for more variation. i also believe nadal usually saves his best stuff for federer. he has to!

luishcorreia · 09-28-2009, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stefan83

1. Australian Open 2009, Nadal - Federer
2. Wimbleon 2008, Nadal - Federer
3. Australian Open 2005, Safin - Federer
4. Rome 2006, Nadal - Federer

Nadal x Coria. Rome Final!

Nalbandian x Federer. Masters Cup Final!

ubermeyer · 09-28-2009, 06:04 PM

1. Wimbledon Final '08
2. Davis Cup- Karlovic vs. Stepanek - 2009

T1000 · 09-28-2009, 06:17 PM

Hewitt - Federer DC 2003
Hewitt - Baghdatis AO 2008
Safin - Federer AO 2005
Nalbandian - Federer TMC 2005
Hewitt - Nalbandian AO 2005
Verdasco - Nadal AO 2008
Nadal - Coria Rome 2005
Agassi - Blake USO 2005
Agassi - Baghdatis USO 2006

Shaolin · 09-28-2009, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drwood

1. Safin vs. Federer 2005 Australian SF
2. Nadal vs. Federer 2008 Wimbledon F
3. Federer vs. Roddick 2009 Wimbledon F
4. Federer vs. Sampras 2001 Wimbledon QF
5. Ivanisevic vs. Rafter 2001 Wimbledon F
6. Sampras vs. Agassi 2001 US Open QF
7. Agassi vs. Sampras 2000 Australian SF
8. Nadal vs. Fed 2009 Australian F
9. Nadal vs. Verdasco 2009 Australian SF
10. Federer vs. Nadal 2007 Wimbledon F

Great list.

westside · 09-28-2009, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T1000

Hewitt - Federer DC 2003
Hewitt - Baghdatis AO 2008
Safin - Federer AO 2005
Nalbandian - Federer TMC 2005
Hewitt - Nalbandian AO 2005
Verdasco - Nadal AO 2008
Nadal - Coria Rome 2005
Agassi - Blake USO 2005
Agassi - Baghdatis USO 2006

One of my all time favourite matches

bdon · 09-28-2009, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T1000

Hewitt - Federer DC 2003
Hewitt - Baghdatis AO 2008
Safin - Federer AO 2005
Nalbandian - Federer TMC 2005
Hewitt - Nalbandian AO 2005
Verdasco - Nadal AO 2008
Nadal - Coria Rome 2005
Agassi - Blake USO 2005
Agassi - Baghdatis USO 2006

great match

phishua · 09-28-2009, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conquistador

Verdasco--Nadal 2009 Australian Open Semifinals.

Agreed. That was a jaw-dropping bit of excellence.

FedSampras1 · 09-28-2009, 08:08 PM

Best 5 setter match:
Safin - Federer AO 05
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWIZ3xKlSCw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M42MANq_asc
Only Safin could beat this Fed

Best 3 setter match: tie
Nadal - Djokovic Madrid 09 (i don't like them but this match was

)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlbzZUnHQGo

Murray - Federer Shanghai 08 (my favorite

)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fks7LLmvxdI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjTYpAkiCbo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62Nttjez6FA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lO7O69Io9g

Tshooter · 09-28-2009, 09:44 PM

Fed v. Agassi US 04 (their 5 set QF)

This was a low quality match. Particularly the second day which was played in extremely gusty conditions. Ugly tennis.

The first two sets a blow out for Blake, then for Agassi. The last set was good stuff. Not a classic.

Tshooter · 09-28-2009, 09:45 PM

Opps, I was referring to Agassi-Blake. Overhyped that one.

Steffi-forever · 09-29-2009, 02:20 AM

Women
Hingis vs. V.Williams US Open 2000
Capriati vs. Clijsters Roland Garros 2001
Capriati vs. Hingis Australian Open 2002
S.Williams vs. Henin Roland Garros 2003
Capriati vs. Henin US Open 2003
V.Williams vs. Davenport Stanford 2004
V.Williams vs. Davenport US Open 2004 (Underrated match IMO)
Sharapova vs. S.Williams Masters 2004
Sharapova vs. S.Williams Australian Open 2005
Davenport vs. V.Williams Wimbledon 2005

09-29-2009, 12:36 PM

That Ferrero-Kuerten in RG2000 was good.

jamesblakefan#1 · 09-29-2009, 12:47 PM

Blake-Agassi USO 05 QF

Federer-Tipsarevic AO 08 3R

Nadal-Djokovic Madrid 09 SF

Hewitt-Nadal Hamburg 07 SF

Agassi-Baggy USO 2R 06

Leelord337 · 09-29-2009, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by World Beater

nadal - verdasco was a phenomenal match as well with a very high quality level.

But aesthetically, i prefer federer - nadal or safin - federer because roger comes to net and it makes for more variation. i also believe nadal usually saves his best stuff for federer. he has to!

highest quality of shotmaking i've ever seen in a match, just Unbelievable!

Ledigs · 09-29-2009, 05:04 PM

Nadal fed monte carlo 2006 ... Or was it 2005?

Ledigs · 09-29-2009, 05:07 PM

Didn't Sampras have one where he was throwing up? That was good

Steffi-forever · 09-30-2009, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ledigs

Didn't Sampras have one where he was throwing up? That was good

It was in 1996

09-28-2009, 03:15 PM	#41
MizunoMX20 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 152	THE best match in my opinion is Nadal def. Federer Wimbledon 2008 I've never been so emotionally involved in a match in my life. The quality of tennis was absolutely immense, it really was a rollercoaster. I couldn't move away from the television for one second, even though the match lasted that long. I can still feel the amazement and exhillaration even thinking about the match right now. Behind that match, there's a few that made a big impression on me: Federer def. Nadal Wimbledon 2007 Also high quality tennis, and the first real contest between the two giants in a Slam final. Safin def. Federer Australian Open 2005 The only player to beat a prime Fed besides Rafa, that says it all. His backhand was working like a dream in that match, and some sublimely attacking tennis from Safin. Nadal def. Federer Australian Open 2009 The first meeting between the two after that epic Wimby final, and we weren't let down. Federer def. Agassi US Open 2005 The level Federer reached in that match was unbelievable, hitting winners from all over the place. Although he still is the number one player in the world, I can safely say we have rarely seen that level of play from Federer the last two years. Nadal def. Verdasco Australian Open 2009 Outrageous hitting from both men. PS I haven't seen the Federer vs. Nadal match in Rome.. Was it that good? I will go and see if I can find a decent quality clip of that one on the internet somewhere... __________________ ''Sorry, losing in the finals is FAR worse than the 3rd round.'' - Azzuri, 18-09-2009

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