Murrays watch Nadal v Federer Rome 2006

[The_Order]

Murrays look back at one of the best clay matches you'll ever see...

 

[GrassMasters]

Another choke classic

 

[ND-13]

Nice watch , thanks OP

 

[geromino]

Funny how ever Federer “classic” involves him choking in some monumental capacity.

 

[Hitman]

The best Fedal match

 

[zagor]

Still one of the absolute best CC matches I've ever seen.

Boy, were we spoiled with the big 3 era. We'll never dine this well again.

 

[USO2010]

Tennis was never the same since 2013

 

[Mainad]

One of the truly great finals following on from another great one the previous year between Nadal and Coria. Championship point changed hands several times. Federer never could get lucky in a Rome final!

 

[Incognito]

I feel sorry for Federer never winning Rome. How can someone that good on that surface not win it. lesser players have won there.

 

[Match_Point]

I feel sorry for Federer never winning Rome. How can someone that good on that surface not win it. Way lesser players have won there.

Young Claydal.

 

[Airspun]

It was this match alone that changed the whole format from best of five to best of three at masters.

 

[Mainad]

It was this match alone that changed the whole format from best of five to best of three at masters.

Wasn't until the following year that the ATP moved from Bo5 to Bo3 in Masters. Djokovic and Canas actually played the last Bo5 set Masters final at 2007 Miami.

 

[4UTRMoutet]

Fedal gold... best of the best.

 

[USO2010]

Not the biggest fan of Andy the player, but off the court the guy is my favorite.

He’s a genuine dude, and he’s got a good heart

 

[ND-13]

Not the biggest fan of Andy the player, but off the court the guy is my favorite.

He’s a genuine dude, and he’s got a good heart

Very true , has a nice personality and sense of humor . “genuine” is the right way to describe him

 

[Mustard]

Wasn't until the following year that the ATP moved from Bo5 to Bo3 in Masters. Djokovic and Canas actually played the last Bo5 set Masters final at 2007 Miami.

But it was the 2006 Rome final that started the ATP tennis bureaucracy to that end, or rather because of Nadal and Federer both pulling out of 2006 Hamburg as a result.

In the 1990s, the ATP would have just shrugged their shoulders in that situation and said "Well, other players have a chance in Hamburg", whereas in 2006 they seemed really bothered by Nadal and Federer not being there.

 

[Racquet_smash]

MuryGOAT as a commentator is really good

 

[Feather]

The best Fedal match

For me too!

 

[Feather]

Another choke classic

Wouldn't call it a choke. It was not like he had the match on his racquet, MP on serve.. he couldn't convert match point but it's clay God at the other end..

 

[GrassMasters]

Wouldn't call it a choke. It was not like he had the match on his racquet, MP on serve.. he couldn't convert match point but it's clay God at the other end..

The chokemaster general choked. His specialty is choking away MPs. Don't take this away from him.

 

[MichaelNadal]

For me too!

And it’s not something you can really grasp from highlights. The Fedal rivalry at its peak was absolutely insane to go through in real time. CRAZY tennis and stakes

 

[junior74]

Wonderful to hear Andy's insights.

"The pirate pants? I'm not feeling them"

 

[mike danny]

Wasn't until the following year that the ATP moved from Bo5 to Bo3 in Masters. Djokovic and Canas actually played the last Bo5 set Masters final at 2007 Miami.

I understand masters, but don't see why they had to apply that change to the YEC too. 2007 WTF was the last edition that featured a BO5 final (as well as Federer and Ferrer's only BO5 match).

 

[MichaelNadal]

Wonderful to hear Andy's insights.

"The pirate pants? I'm not feeling them"

Poor taste as usual

 

[BorgTheGOAT]

I understand masters, but don't see why they had to apply that change to the YEC too. 2007 WTF was the last edition that featured a BO5 final (as well as Federer and Ferrer's only BO5 match).

Even worse the DC. The general trend unfortunately goes into that direction. Things like champions tie-break etc. I fear very soon we will have at least partially Bo3 at slams as well.

 

[mike danny]

Even worse the DC. The general trend unfortunately goes into that direction. Things like champions tie-break etc. I fear very soon we will have at least partially Bo3 at slams as well.

We did have BO3 partially in the past in the early rounds of slams.

 

[BorgTheGOAT]

We did have BO3 partially in the past in the early rounds of slams.

I know but it was before my time. I do not think it is great though. The more Bo5 the better.

 

[RS]

Murray seems well suited towards YouTube.

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

But it was the 2006 Rome final that started the ATP tennis bureaucracy to that end, or rather because of Nadal and Federer both pulling out of 2006 Hamburg as a result.

In the 1990s, the ATP would have just shrugged their shoulders in that situation and said "Well, other players have a chance in Hamburg", whereas in 2006 they seemed really bothered by Nadal and Federer not being there.

They didn’t like GOATredo winning s master over Stepanek

 

[Mustard]

We did have BO3 partially in the past in the early rounds of slams.

For the record, they did that at the US Open from 1975-1978 (i.e. 1977 was best of 3 sets in the first 4 rounds, and 1975, 1976 and 1978 were best of 3 sets in the first 3 rounds). It was thankfully ended.

The French Open also had best of 3 sets in the first 2 rounds in 1973, 1974 and 1975.

The majors should be best of 5 sets in every round.

 

[Third Serve]

Another choke classic

That particular match wasn’t a choke imo—it was a point here, a point there.

 

[Slingshot]

It was just a great match between two greats

 

[GrassMasters]

That particular match wasn’t a choke imo—it was a point here, a point there.

Serving for match = choke. You control the ball and decide if it's ace or not. Doubly if you're serving like the Swiss.

 

[Third Serve]

Serving for match = choke. You control the ball and decide if it's ace or not. Doubly if you're serving like the Swiss.

Fed never served for the match

 

[ibbi]

How'd they get the whole match?

 

[Breakpointerer]

How'd they get the whole match?

I'm sure Andy Murray can get it if he wants to

 

[junkieballer]

Peak Federer could not even beat 19yo Nadal

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

How'd they get the whole match?

Doesn't Tennis TV have it?

 

[Mustard]

How'd they get the whole match?

It isn't that hard if you know where to look, especially if you were around in the earlier internet years, from the late 1990s up until 2013 or so.

 

[Mustard]

Peak Federer could not even beat 19yo Nadal

That Nadal had won 52 matches in a row on clay going into the 2006 Rome final.

 

[SonnyT]

But it was the 2006 Rome final that started the ATP tennis bureaucracy to that end, or rather because of Nadal and Federer both pulling out of 2006 Hamburg as a result.

In the 1990s, the ATP would have just shrugged their shoulders in that situation and said "Well, other players have a chance in Hamburg", whereas in 2006 they seemed really bothered by Nadal and Federer not being there.

It was so good, it deserved to be in RG!

 

[Mustard]

It was so good, it deserved to be in RG!

There were no fifth set tiebreaks at the French Open in those days

 

[junkieballer]

That Nadal had won 52 matches in a row on clay going into the 2006 Rome final.

Fed was amazing in 2014-2019, but he gets called old just for his age, so I will call 2006 Nadal baby

 

[Oval_Solid]

fed might as well used a wooden racket trying to win points against nadal from the back court on clay
give yourself a chance at least
also why is murrays voice so creaky?

 

[Mainad]

I understand masters, but don't see why they had to apply that change to the YEC too. 2007 WTF was the last edition that featured a BO5 final (as well as Federer and Ferrer's only BO5 match).

IMO the finals of all big tournaments should be Bo5.

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

IMO the finals of all big tournaments should be Bo5.

The finals o all big tournaments should be bo3 and the finals of all small tournaments should be bo5

 

[FlyingSaucer]

Peak Federer could not even beat 19yo Nadal

Federer wins: "LOL, baby Nadal."

 

[FlyingSaucer]

I really liked this vid and have watched it multiple times already. Liked all the comments and reactions to Fed's FH. Bit surprised they omitted the missed MPs by Fed, though. Also really enjoyed A.Murray talking about every point being different and all the variety on display. Good stuff. I'd be interested in hearing them on some other matches from that era. Nalbandian v Davydenko indoors, for one.

 

[Feather]

Murrays look back at one of the best clay matches you'll ever see...

Late night , I watched it completely. Really enjoyed it. Watched it twice

Thanks a lot for posting it.. much appreciated

 

[junkieballer]

Federer wins: "LOL, baby Nadal."

Same with 2014-19 Federer, no?

Djokovic wins = grandpa Fed.
Federer wins = amazing Fed