stephan_58
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I made this compilation of all backhand groundstroke winners from Roger Federer in the final.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
Roger Federer All Backhand Winners Australian Open 2017 Final
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Fedfan34
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Maybe. But it wasn't just slow Nadal, it was Roger taking that shot ridiculously early, so he didn't even have to hit it near the line.
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bravo! awesome video!
xFullCourtTenniSx
Hall of Fame
Wait, seriously??? He only hit 14 backhand winners out of his 73? What's the number of points that were ended with his backhand? Because I remember him ending a lot of points when he hit the shot. He's probably got at least 10 more if you include forced errors.
That's how the entirety of the match was for both players. If you compare this to the 2009 final, you wouldn't believe it was the same two players until you realize that both were 8 years younger.
But this is what finals between the two would've looked like if they were mere mortals instead of the greatest duo of all time. And they'd still probably be good enough to early about half the titles they have and be in the category of all time greats.
That's how the entirety of the match was for both players. If you compare this to the 2009 final, you wouldn't believe it was the same two players until you realize that both were 8 years younger.
But this is what finals between the two would've looked like if they were mere mortals instead of the greatest duo of all time. And they'd still probably be good enough to early about half the titles they have and be in the category of all time greats.
GabeT
G.O.A.T.
Yes, but there were aspects of Fed´s game that were better in 2017 than in 2009 (namely, the serve, with Fed having higher 1st serve % as well as winning more first and second serves in 2017 than in 2009). But that´s not true for a Nadal. 2017 Nadal appears to be worse than 2009 across the board.
mikeeeee
Professional
It's funny that this is still believed by many in this day and age, when the person who has the most slams of all time is a 1 hander, the man tied for 2nd place has a 1 hander, and Wawrinka who won 3 slams in the last 3 years is also a 1 hander. I will never switch!
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Fedgasmic clip, thank you.
I am the Greatest!
Professional
I swear, that match made it looked like his backhand was his better wing.
Boom-Boom
Legend
cknobman
Legend
It was the best I've seen Roger hit the backhand in a long time, maybe ever.
Even without hitting 50 winners from that side his backhand was so strong Nadal could not really pick on it like he used to and that is a big part of why Federer won this match. And of course Fed going for his shots and being aggressive
Even without hitting 50 winners from that side his backhand was so strong Nadal could not really pick on it like he used to and that is a big part of why Federer won this match. And of course Fed going for his shots and being aggressive
PrinceMoron
Legend
Typo believe / belief but otherwise perfect
Like the little speech bubble and also the WTF look from Nadal's girl
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Like the little speech bubble and also the WTF look from Nadal's girl
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40-15.
I think Nad was saving energy
stephan_58
Rookie
Thank you!
According to my notes he got exactly 14 forced errors out of Rafa with his BH. At the time I was putting together the video I didn't know how many BH-winners he'd hit so I counted the forced errors as well, in case I'd have too few winners. Turned out 14 was plenty though for the video.
But to truly show how strong that wing was that night one would have to see the forced errors as well because those are almost the same as winners.My pleasure!
SLD76
G.O.A.T.
Right???
They have been together since Fed was 18 and she was 20
Hell, everything in Fed's life is legendary lol
Dude even has kids epically
SLD76
G.O.A.T.
Yo........
Tell me why at one point in the 5th set Nadal abandoned attacking the bh and started attacking the fh
The last time I saw that was the 2010 AO when Murray got burned by so many Fed short angle bh shots, he started attacking the fh in the third set lol
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
FD3S
Hall of Fame
I can't imagine how Nadal must have felt. Over a decade of the same tactic working like a charm, only to find that on this day, the BH just wasn't breaking down.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Their thickburgers are so good. Lots of guilty-pleasure burgers too like the Philly and The Chili Cheese. I haven't had them since moving to Orlando, can't find one.
stephan_58
Rookie
Well the backhand return that got the break 3-4 is not there
Only the BH winners are in the video. Nadal reached the return that got him the break at 3-4 but put it into the net.
stephan_58
Rookie
Same here. As a Fed fan I honestly could not enjoy one minute from the 4th on, I was so tense... It all felt so awfully familiar when Nadal got the 4h and broke in the first game of the 5th. Making this video was like therapy I guess
Have to say, I wasn't expecting that little pause where it said "5th set, this is where the fun begins." Made me laugh.
I thought it was fitting.You're very welcome!
kalyan4fedever
Legend
Who is the teenage girl in the Fed box who was getting super excited and seemed like totally into fed match ?
I am the Greatest!
Professional
Yeah, maybe he though going to the forehand is the best choice. Choose the lesser evil that time.
Julian Houston
Semi-Pro
yes 1 handed is fastest...
2 hander is clumsy but because of age of slow surfaces they thrive today.
However this will reset again depending on technology, people are hitting harder, they don't need 2 hands. Look at Wawrinka.
anhtuanngo
Semi-Pro
Nice thanks
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ivan_the_terrible
Hall of Fame
I think her and the younger boy are the children of Mary Jo Fernandez who's married to the bald guy (Fed's agent) also in the box
Sentinel
Bionic Poster
Charlemagne
Hall of Fame
Xisca looked so perrrrty though
duaneeo
Legend
Look at the girl behind her. She's so nervous that she can't look!
Nadal's sister is a much better supporter than Xisca.
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