"Federer is the GOAT", Agassi hasn't changed his mind.

[Ripper]

In an interview at Chile, before his exhibition match with Rios, Agassi said that "Roger Federer is the best of all times". In another part, he said that "the best opponent he ever had was Roger Federer, over Pete Sampras". He, also, said that "to be number one in the world you need to have two things over all the rest, but Federer has four or five extra things"

From the source:

"El mejor rival que tuve fue Roger Federer

La eterna disputa sobre quien fue el máximo talento del tenis mundial no es una incógnita para Andre Agassi y con mucha certeza señaló que Roger Federer es el mejor de todos los tiempos.

"El mejor rival que tuve mientras jugué fue Roger Federer, por sobre Pete Sampras. No ha habido nadie como el suizo, aunque nunca jugué con los grandes campeones. Para ser número uno del mundo hay que tener dos cosas sobre el resto, pero Federer tiene cuatro o cinco extra", comentó.

Palabras de un campeón y un ídolo del tenis mundial, que vendrá a Chile a rememorar viejos tiempos y por un momento detener el reloj del deporte mundial en Santiago, para vibrar nuevamente con sus golpes y su extravagante forma de levantar el puño en señal de victoria. (Cooperativa.cl)

 

[Baghdatis72]

Agassi sounds pretty convinced I guess but we'll find out for sure in 4-5 years as Federer gets close to retirement and we have some numbers to compare with the all time legends.

Oh also Federer losing to Canas twice in a row is not that important as many people made it sound imo. It was surely something new and different but I think that Federer will bounce back soon and regain his confidence (except if he meets Canas early again :lol: )

 

[Ripper]

Agassi sounds pretty convinced I guess but we'll find out for sure in 4-5 years as Federer gets close to retirement and we have some numbers to compare with the all time legends.

Agassi is not talking about numbers. He's talking about how the guy plays, regardless of his accomplishments.

 

[drakulie]

^^^ I agree.

I have said it many times, to me >> Roger Federer is the best player I have seen between the lines, regardless of the numbers.

 

[kingdaddy41788]

^^^ I agree.

I have said it many times, to me >> Roger Federer is the best player I have seen between the lines, regardless of the numbers.

Truth. 'Nough said.

 

[Baghdatis72]

Agassi is not talking about numbers. He's talking about how the guy plays, regardless of his accomplishments.

Well I can't argue with that as Agassi played against Federer a few times as well as against Sampras and he knows better than anyone if Federer is the best or not

 

[Aykhan Mammadov]

Agassi is right. At friendy match with Fed I also noticed that the guy is genius.

 

[CyBorg]

Agassi is not talking about numbers. He's talking about how the guy plays, regardless of his accomplishments.

What he said.

 

[Ripper]

Agassi is right. At friendy match with Fed I also noticed that the guy is genius.

You had a friendly match with Fed?

 

[Thor]

^^^ I agree.

I have said it many times, to me >> Roger Federer is the best player I have seen between the lines, regardless of the numbers.

I agree - Fed has the best game ever,BUT times change and the game evolves,so its only natural that todays players would be better than past players at their peaks,therefore if you want to pick a GOAT you have to compare the player to his generation and that could only be done with numbers.

Well I can't argue with that as Agassi played against Federer a few times as well as against Sampras and he knows better than anyone if Federer is the best or not

So did he play Borg,Lavor and others great players of different eras too?playing against 2 of the greatest doesnt mean he knows better than anyone.


Just for the record,I love Fed.I dont think i can ever pick a GOAT for the reason that you simply cant compare generation,surfaces(today grass is slower,clay is faster),its not fair that only open era slams count and many more variables(or shall i say too many).

Fed is reaching the critical point in his career,at about his age and status Borg decided to quit(with one slam more,not playing AO,winning FO and wimbeldoon when they were slower/faster accordingly),and Sampras began to slow down(had by this age 9 slams if im not mistaken).I hope he doesnt get injured or decide that he's had enough...

 

[Aykhan Mammadov]

You had a friendly match with Fed?

Yes, a few times.

 

[edmondsm]

^^^If we are talking dominance than you can look at his match record and at the end of the year he very well could be under 20 loses over the course of 4 years. Incredible.

 

[edmondsm]

Yes, a few times.

Where at, in Baku? Did Fed want to bring a sidearm to the court? Just kidding, I've got a friend from there.

 

[vince916]

I think if he wins French Open he'll be considered GOAT.

 

[Aykhan Mammadov]

Where at, in Baku? Did Fed want to bring a sidearm to the court? Just kidding, I've got a friend from there.

No, we met in Basel. He didn't have time to visit Baku and as I noticed didn't want so much despite he is also "Caucasian'.

 

[tricky]

Just want to nail this down. Have you . . .

1) Played with Federer?

2) Spoken or had a conversation with Federer?

3) Did any combination of the above a number of times?

Not saying I disbelieve you, but I just want to verify. If this is any truth, can you talk about the experience(s)?

 

[Aykhan Mammadov]

3) is right. I played friendy matches with him a few times, I met with him and had converstaion with him a lot of times. Scores were ( only 1 set) 0:6, and 0:50 in all games, shortly was 06x50)=0:300. Impressions ?

Never saw nothing close, I'm training with my coach who is also former professional (I'm 41, I'm amateur). Difference: sky and earth. When Fed served I suceeded return only 1 his service, and that was very accidental: the ball hited the frame. I failed to return all other his serves. He defeated me in all points just by 1 winner-stroke. By USA standards my level is prorbably 4.0

 

[fishuuuuu]

 

[The Gorilla]

actually pete sampras is the spartan.

 

[tintin]

^^^ I agree.

I have said it many times, to me >> Roger Federer is the best player I have seen between the lines, regardless of the numbers.

Amen!

hell Canas was on the clear and juice and still didn't win Slams:lol: :lol:
Federer won all his damn 10 Slams juice-free

 

[jelle v]

3) is right. I played friendy matches with him a few times, I met with him and had converstaion with him a lot of times. Scores were ( only 1 set) 0:6, and 0:50 in all games, shortly was 06x50)=0:300. Impressions ?

Never saw nothing close, I'm training with my coach who is also former professional (I'm 41, I'm amateur). Difference: sky and earth. When Fed served I suceeded return only 1 his service, and that was very accidental: the ball hited the frame. I failed to return all other his serves. He defeated me in all points just by 1 winner-stroke. By USA standards my level is prorbably 4.0

Oh my god.. I want to be your friend and be around you all the time only so that when you play Federer again, I will be there :mrgreen:

But all jokes aside, this makes me pretty jealous. I envy you man. I would love to experience a severe beating by Federer. Just experiencing his shots and how difficult it is to even bring a ball back. I think that I also would get more respect for other tour players, say a Canas, for actually making it difficult for Federer o even beating him.