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I was curious about how Fed performed against his two biggest rivals in the best-of-three set format specifically during his 30s (from his 30th birthday on August 8, 2011, until he turned 40 on August 8, 2021). I dug into the stats, and here’s a breakdown: Federer (Aged 30-39) vs. Novak...

I mean just how good was Roger Federer's NEO backhand? I think Robbie Koenig talked about in 2017, saying "in the phanteom of great shots, this backhand is right up there!" It's a shame we never got to see THIS Federer against Djokovic, who of course never bothered to face Federer in his down...

There have been great best of three sets matches on the ATP tour over the year... Djokovic vs Alcaraz in Cincinnati 2023 and Nadal vs Djokovic in Madrid 2009 are a few that comes to mind. But is there really any other match that comes more to mind than Federer vs Kyrgios in Miami 2017? In my...

Great compilation from Reddit*, with the top50 of players with over a hundred tiebreaks played! *Credit to imtheguy55

Seems like I posted something similar 5.5 years ago when I was new-ish here. But opinions evolve, and posters come and go as well. My main question: Has all the GOAT talk increased or diminished your enjoyment of tennis? I don't have an easy answer to my own question, but will say that I have...

I see that a couple threads related to Wilson, one about prices that evolved into something else, have been deleted But I'm curious what paintjobs or cosmetics people would like to see in future RF01 Pros, also RF01s but I don't like how that model plays Because I'm hearing rumours of future...

Federer's game is truly missed these days when every other player plays the same way, mostly without finesse, skill and variety. Miami Open is starting this week so I give Roger's 100 best points at the tournament which he 4 times (2005, 2006 2017 & 2019)

Roger Federer beat Novak Djokovic 6-2, 7-5, 6-3 in the Australian Open fourth round, 2007 on hard court Federer was the defending champion and would go onto win the event, beating Fernando Gonzalez in the final. Djokovic was 19 years old and would shortly after win finish runner-up in Indian...

In 2025, Is Anyone Still Using The RF97 With So Many Great Racquets Available And So Much Easier to Play With?

I recently went back and watched all of Federer's matches in Indian Wells 2012. Apart from a pretty average Kudla, he fought off an inspired Belllucci, dealt with the newcomer Raonic who was already really good, destroyed Del Potro and Nadal in straight sets and then quite easily finished off...

Roger Federer beat Milos Raonic 6-1, 7-6(0) in the Year End Championship round robin, 2014 on indoor hard court in London, England Federer would go onto top the group with 3-0 record and reach the final, from which he would withdraw. Raonic would withdraw after losing another round robin match...

Forgot to write than one. Roger's weakest surface was clay, despite being one of the very best on it in the last decades, while being Charlie's strongest. So not surprising that thus a member of Sinneraz overtakes the career performance stats of one of the big three. FEDERER Career Tour-Level...

I'm planning to buy a new tennis bag, but I can't decide between the RF01 Backpack and the RF DNA 2020 Backpack. Which one would you recommend in terms of material quality and functionality?

Maybe some esteemed members of this discussion board have missed the rise and quality of young Jannik. Only eight players are ranked to have been stronger in ATP history. Obviously it now gets harder and harder, Sinner only got 16 points for his run at the AO 2025. Rank Player Peak...

Of their 4 matches at Wimbledon, where would you rank the 2019 semifinal between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal? Although it wasn't a final, in some ways it had a lot more drama than their first match in 2006. By this time they read each other's plays like a book, and there were adjustments on...

Federer's last years of his career, besides his injury, are so underrated. He played absolutely fantastic tennis at 37+ years old, especially in 2019. He wasn't as fortunate as Djokovic having to deal with 5 & 6 years younger ATG players at the same time. When comparing Federer's level to...

How would you construct the perfect tennis player from your dreams? My choices: First serve: Ivo Karlovic Second serve: Pete Sampras Underarm serve: Nick Kyrgios Return: Novak Djokovic Forehand: Roger Federer Backhand: Novak Djokovic Passing shot: Rafael Nadal Lob: Andy Murray Slice: Roger...

https://www.puntodebreak.com/en/2024/11/16/troicki-reveals-an-important-rumor-about-djokovics-future Novak wants a big name for a coach, who could it be? Can Federer help Novak perfect his net game and attack 25 slams together?

Roger Federer (Switzerland) beat Novak Djokovic (Serbia and Montenegro) 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 in a Davis Cup play-offs round rubber, 2006 on indoor hard court in Geneva, Switzerland The winner of the match would qualify for the world group the following year, the loser moved to the zonal group. Earlier...

The famous 2011 season, Novak Djokovic rushes towards his first title in Paris, he looks totally invincible (41-0 score that season), even the king of clay Nadal looks totally helpless against him (convincing defeats in Madrid and Rome) and threatens to be an outsider in the final with Novak...

Obviously one of the greatest returners and all-court players of the last decades. The Clay Goat will leave the tour and the Goat, the second most successful clay courter in the last three decades is showing sometimes his age. So can he start a winning streak? Updated weekly(ish). Last...

Sinner has been holding over 91% of his serve this year, like no other, and on grass from 2022-2024* over 93% (4th) and 73% SPW (2nd). He is still on an upwards trajectory there. On serve stats plus alone he seems to have a good shot at some Wimbledon wins but there is still the GOAT and a...

I'm one of the old time lurkers that used to read these boards quite a bit between 2010-2015. Back then there was alot of conversation about Fed's true grip (which has mostly been eastern or modified eastern through his career). I modeled classic game from the late 80's to his hybrid...

Roger Federer beat Robin Soderling 6-1, 7-6(1), 6-4 in the French Open final, 2009 on clay The win completed Federer’s career Grand Slam, tied the then record of 14 Slam titles and would turn out to be his only title at the event. He had been runner-up the previous 3 years and would go onto...

Hi All, I'm just getting back into tennis after a period of 5 years being fat and unfit. I've been on a health grind and have lost about 25kg over the last year. This isn't my first hit back but i was wondering if anyone had any feedback for me regarding my technique? I'm aware of my footwork...

I went to buy an RF hat (I have been wearing them for over 15 years) and see that Uniqlo is not selling them anymore - Is there anywhere else that is selling new RF hats or any plans for another company to start selling them? Thanks

I went to buy an RF hat (I have been wearing them for over 15 years) and see that Uniqlo is not selling them anymore - Is there anywhere else that is selling new RF hats or any plans for another company to start selling them? Thanks

In light of another thread claiming Navratilova to be the GOAT, I wanted to make an alternative comparison of two great players. Let's say peak Federer 2006 is about to play Average Navratilova, BUT Federer woke up that day without a left arm for some reason. 10 match series, who wins?

Gustavo Kuerten beat Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the French Open third round, 2004 on clay 28th seed Kuerten would go onto lose in the quarter-final to David Nalbandian. Federer was the top seed, had recently won Hamburg and this would be the only Slam he would not win in the year Kuerten...

Slightly inspired by @Phenomenal thread on Madrid 2016 Nadal vs Murray, I also had a feeling at the time that Nadal was playing so much better on clay that year than the year prior. Before the injury forced him to withdraw, in his 2 matches played he dished out 3 breadsticks and 1 bagel. He...