Federer Safin Aussie 05 on ESPN Classic

[Ray Mercer]

Playing on ESPN CLassic right now. Great match. Any younger fans who havn't seen a younger Federer play should PVR this,

[The Djoker]

wasn't on my ESPN Classic....bummer...

[Sid_Vicious]

2005 was the weak era and players were not good because they did not hit with a lot topspin and Nole/Rafa were not there.

[Tennis sensation]

Originally Posted by Sid_Vicious

2005 was the weak era and players were not good because they did not hit with a lot topspin and Nole/Rafa were not there.

Actually both Nole and Rafa played in the 2005 AO.

Nole lost to Safin in the 1st Round- 0-6 2-6 1-6

Rafa lost to Hewitt in the 4th Round- 5-7 6-3 6-1 6-7 2-6

But both of them were not seeded in the tournament.

[Strateon]

Here's a link to the safin - djoko match

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0fM3mka_9U

[aphex]

Originally Posted by Strateon

Here's a link to the safin - djoko match

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0fM3mka_9U

The "king" looking good...

[LetsGoRoddick]

fav match of all time for me.

too bad I was watching nba playoffs today lol.

[tacou]

great great match, Hewitt vs Nadal was also killer!

[pound cat]

Those matches are also on youtube.

[rdis10093]

best match ever!!!!!!!

[rdis10093]

Originally Posted by jack_kramer

Safin is the most overrated player in the history of tennis thanks to all his fangirls. This is the most overhyped match by Fedclowns ever.

okay Mr. Kramer, what is the best match then ?

[Cup8489]

Originally Posted by jack_kramer

Safin is the most overrated player in the history of tennis thanks to all his fangirls. This is the most overhyped match by Fedclowns ever.

LOL U MAD?

My god, you're on a massive trolling spree. You tryna get banned?

Safin worked his butt off to get in peak physical shape to show himself that he was still able to win a major.. personal validation. Nobody was able to stand up to him.. It's similar to what djokovic just got done doing... except djokovic has a different approach to his tennis than safin.. mainly due to djokovic's greater footspeed.

Stop trolling, you look bitter.

[dominikk1985]

Originally Posted by Cup8489

LOL U MAD?

My god, you're on a massive trolling spree. You tryna get banned?

Safin worked his butt off to get in peak physical shape to show himself that he was still able to win a major.. personal validation. Nobody was able to stand up to him.. It's similar to what djokovic just got done doing... except djokovic has a different approach to his tennis than safin.. mainly due to djokovic's greater footspeed.

Stop trolling, you look bitter.

well that was a great match, but safin was very rarely in that shape. don't forget how many bad tournaments he played.

he often was in bad shape and he was a headcase. certainly great tennis talent, but he had so many off days and also could loose to anyone. he often lost in GS tournaments in the 2nd or 3rd round even in his prime. very inconsistent player.

he also lost quite often against santoro

[Cup8489]

True. But it just goes to show that when he wanted something enough, he was capable of getting it

See: Safinettes

[tennis_pro]

thats my all time favorite match, tennis not seen nowadays

[tenniswarrior]

Clearly, Federer was injured.

[SuperDuy]

lol at all the fed haters, whats to hate.

[namelessone]

Originally Posted by jack_kramer

Safin is the most overrated player in the history of tennis thanks to all his fangirls. This is the most overhyped match by Fedclowns ever.

********.

This is one of the greatest matches I've ever seen.

[tenniswarrior]

Safin was prime and Federer wasn't. Completely unfair! I think Federer was scared of Safin. Yes, he was scared, so he lost! Unfair victory.

[Rock Strongo]

Originally Posted by jack_kramer

Safin is the most overrated player in the history of tennis thanks to all his fangirls. This is the most overhyped match by Fedclowns ever.

Are you Underhand's less developed brother or something?