The most beautiful picture in Tennis history

[Deleted member 743561]

Haha, this one's slightly surreal.

Still can't find the one I'm thinking of. Kind of heart-stopping. Full extension against the backdrop of the crowd... an impossible get.

 

[Standaa]

I’m not fond the term ‘moonball’ - the more spin you can generate, the harder you can whack that thing.

Spin + pace is the holy grail.

With the spin & pace both Fed and Nadal have some of the highest net clearances in history.

What’s incredible about Fed is 20 inches lower net clearance for 3 inches less bounce in the below comparative.

It’s also what’s incredible about Nadal - margin of safety.

You’re right. I didn’t want it to sound negatively. But the net clearance is so high the ball could reach the moon. The amount of spin is of nothing but impressive. Nadal’s FH is my third all-time favourite shot in tennis, after Fed’s groundstrokes.

 

[ak24alive]

 

[Pro tennis historian]

 

[RaulRamirez]

Roger Federer backhand, ladies and gentlemen:

Tennis porn thread? For pure stroke aesthetics (if you will), Fed's BH is great, as is Stan's, but Gasquet (on video if not photo) maybe the most gorgeous shot in tennis. Justine Henin used to also have an all-timer.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

They say they are changing their ways but it is clear discrimination still exists, this tweet above mine proves it. It really highlights how far we still have to come. Things will never change unless plans change, ya know. Do I think Zverev can be the guy? ehhhhh ummmmm.

 

[Deleted member 743561]

Another former avatar. Something striking about this one.

 

[Deleted member 742196]

That first one in particular is nice.

Can't believe I actually know this... but isn't the second one from Monte Carlo? Still wild that he can still do that balletic stuff.

I think you’re right!

I’m looking it up, 2016 Monte Carlo.

@ak24alive - same tournament, another nice shadow.

 

[ak24alive]

I think you’re right!

I’m looking it up, 2016 Monte Carlo.

@ak24alive - same tournament, another nice shadow.

Shadow is even better in this one.

 

[r2473]

You posted the picture sideways

 

[OhYes]

I prefer this one myself.

I think this was his best outfit EVER

 

[ak24alive]

You posted the picture sideways

This is beautiful too.

 

[ak24alive]

I think this was his best outfit EVER

Its pretty good but he looks Godly in Wimbledon whites.

 

[Standaa]

Always liked this one. The trophy position is just beautiful.

 

[r2473]

This is beautiful too.

Sexist

 

[Deleted member 743561]

.

 

[ak24alive]

Sexist

Spoiler: No

 

[Deleted member 743561]

Found one of them. Wimbledon, '16.

 

[Steve0904]

I actually don’t mind her, she’s funny. Not necessarily on purpose. And you’re telling me she’s not on your ignore list?

I agree with you, and no she's not on my ignore list.

 

[Jontyg]

Found one of them. Wimbledon, '16.

Half man...half amazing...would be a sad day when he retires..i'll probably lock myself in the room and cry my heart out..

 

[Deleted member 743561]

Half man...half amazing...would be a sad day when he retires..i'll probably lock myself in the room and cry my heart out..

I know exactly what you mean.

How did tennis get taken to this level...

AO '17 final was my tennis waterworks moment. Just pure catharsis or something, I guess.

 

[Ann]

Haha, this one's slightly surreal.

Still can't find the one I'm thinking of. Kind of heart-stopping. Full extension against the backdrop of the crowd... an impossible get.

I love this. Thank you. This thread has been redeemed.

 

[TheGreatOne1997]

Commentator: "Federer has really picked up a great on his serve." *Serves outside" Pete drills it cross court on ROS *. DAHH!!!!! YEA!!!!!!!

 

[cluckcluck]

 

[Jontyg]

I know exactly what you mean.

How did tennis get taken to this level...

AO '17 final was my tennis waterworks moment. Just pure catharsis or something, I guess.

Totally agree..the final set of AO17 is the perfect way to cheer up for us Fedheads..
I know that there is lot of discussion here about who the GOAT is or the most athletic..but one thing is for sure...if there is a trophy for "The most beautiful player to watch"...don't think anyone even comes close to Fed..

 

[MichaelNadal]

Yall sleeping on Bolelli.....

 

[Deleted member 743561]

Yall sleeping on Bolelli.....

What if I'd prefer not to?

 

[MichaelNadal]

What if I'd prefer not to?

Id sleep on him

 

[Plamen1234]

Completely written off by everybody,facing ATG who is at his peak and despite this winning the match in 4 sets putting an amazing performance.

 

[albertobra]

 

[ak24alive]

Half man...half amazing...would be a sad day when he retires..i'll probably lock myself in the room and cry my heart out..

Totally get you Fedr.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

 

[Mainad]

 

[Federev]

Found one of them. Wimbledon, '16.

very very hard to beat.

 

[Federev]

Another former avatar. Something striking about this one.

Tiny little quads... needs to get some exercise. (not)

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Not quite poetry in motion, is it? You can see the relentless pursuit of the British number 15 spot in my action.

 

[Sudacafan]

Instant thread killer.

 

[Pro tennis historian]

You posted the picture sideways

It seems to defy logic this picture of Monfils, doesn't it! He is leaping sideways to get the ball in a match at 2016 Australian Open. The best tennis photo I have ever seen.

 

[Tarkovsky]

 

[MichaelNadal]

I think this was his best outfit EVER

I quite liked it

 

[MichaelNadal]

 

[Deleted member 742196]

True.

But this one is the best.

It’s the best for me also because of the grandstands.

Best for me because of the overcast skies, like Odin himself out there. Clay courts and the players and the fans don’t give an ‘eff about a spot of rain looming on the horizon.

There’s a sort of raw power in this one along with the grace of Federer.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Aesthetically the three most beautiful things in tennis in the last 40 years are:

 

[BarNotchky]

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Dudi...

 

[Azure]

This is too much of one player when the alpha male is here

 

[Ace007]

Man, Federer sure is the most aesthetically pleasing player to watch and obviously it translates well into pictures. It is pure tennis perfection.

 

[metsman]

Yeah, it's hard for me to tell. Can barely make out someone at the opposite end.

If we knew the year... looks like '06 Fed maybe?

it's falla

 

[Ann]

This is too much of one player when the alpha male is here

Honestly, why would you do this?

 

[Azure]

Honestly, why would you do this?

He's got the most success with the females! Must be the ultimate sight to behold in tennis, no?

 

[Ann]

He's got the most success with the females! Must be the ultimate sight to behold in tennis, no?

I refuse to think about that man and success with women.

More Federer flying PLEASE.