When Gods collide - The official God Mode vs God Mode Thread

[Deleted member 77403]

We all describe these certains levels that the players produce, and of course God Mode is the ultimate form. When one player is in God mode, you get some sensational play, but when both players enter God mode at the same time...the results in the quality of the match speak for themselves.

One of my favorite all time God Mode V God Mode match is Nadal V Verdasco AO 09. Both were in the form of their life, and to me, this was the best match either has played on a HC, purely because both were in God Mode and it went right down to the final point.

Here some highlights.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg1zgLWo6nI

Anyone have their own fav God Mode v God Mode matches?

 

[FedererWinsWimbledon2014]

2011 French Open Semi-Final: Federer v Djokovic

 

[Deleted member 77403]

2011 French Open Semi-Final Federer v Djokovic

Yes, certainly one of my favorites as well. That truly was God Mode v God Mode.

 

[Steve0904]

Federer vs Safin AO 2005 is the obvious choice. It just wouldn't a proper god-mode vs god-mode thread without that one.

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

Let's offer up a niche pick: Federer VS Del Potro - Olympics 2012 semi-final. This match was frightening.

 

[FedererWinsWimbledon2014]

Let's offer up a niche pick: Federer VS Del Potro - Olympics 2012 semi-final. This match was frightening.

Missed it. Was at an Olympic event that day. Nervously checking the score for a while.

Federer vs Safin AO 2005 is the obvious choice. It just wouldn't a proper god-mode vs god-mode thread without that one.

Fed had an injury that day though

 

[mike danny]

federer vs nadal W 2008

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Federer vs Safin AO 2005 is the obvious choice. It just wouldn't a proper god-mode vs god-mode thread without that one.

Ah yes! Of course...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldxmlg5XKUg

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

Federer VS del Potro 2009 US Open Final...

Pegasus brought forth a new type of God-mode and Roger was left flabbergasted.


Djokovic VS Federer 2012 YEC final.

Gonzales God-mode made Nadal question the meaning of life in the 2007 AO, as did Tsonga's in the 2008 AO.




RG 2013 semifinal set 5 El Nolio VS Ralph Harris. God-mode engaged. The winner????

 

[sliceroni]

Going old school. Becker vs Sampras 1996 ATP Tour final. Becker, one of the best indoor players of all time vs one of the best players of all time. Crazy high level of power and precision. The first game Becker serves 4 aces in a row, so well placed Sampras didn't even budge.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPsu-zL2Ah0&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Wawrinka v Djokovic in AO 2013 - God Mode initiated!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pleqYnR2JPo

 

[Steve0904]

http://m.youtube.com/results?q=sampras becker&oq=&gs_l=

Going old school. Becker vs Sampras 1996 ATP Tour final. Becker, one of the best indoor players of all time vs one of the best players of all time. Crazy high level of power and precision. The first game Becker serves 4 aces in a row, so well placed Sampras didn't even budge.

Ah yes! Nice pick.

 

[Steve0904]

Federer vs Nadal Rome 2006 must also be mentioned.

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

God-mode engaged:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSXETXKi7OI

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Sampras Vs Agassi US Open 2001. Both in God Mode, and NO breaks of serve throughout the match.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxcSRusVXK0

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

Sampras VS Agassi 1999 Wimbledon final.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW3gwshJY_M

Agassi was in superb form, Sampras?


Just watch.

 

[Steve0904]

Here's another

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkOhsBWDQHY

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

Here's another

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkOhsBWDQHY

Godly match.

 

[abmk]

Let's offer up a niche pick: Federer VS Del Potro - Olympics 2012 semi-final. This match was frightening.

no way. fed was clearly below par, except for his serving which was exceptional.

even with respect to his wimbledon 12 SF and F form, let alone his best form ...

 

[abmk]

apart from those already mentioned .....

mcenroe vs connors USO 84 semi. Possibly the best match ever at the USO ...

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

Yes way, some stretches of that match defied belief with the regularity that both players were hitting the ball centimetres from the baseline. The will power shown by both to fight their way through that match is worthy of the tag God-mode. But sure, think as you will, I agree that his pure form was better for the final against Andy Murray at 2012 Wimbledon. That match itself was God-mode engaged.

 

[Chico]

Djokovic Fed USO SF 2010, 2011.
Djokovic DelPotro W SF 2013.
Djokovic Murray AO SF 2012
Djokovic Wawrinka AO 2013

Borg McEnroe W F 1980

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

Djokovic Fed USO SF 2010, 2011.
Djokovic DelPotro W SF 2013.
Djokovic Murray AO SF 2012
Djokovic Wawrinka AO 2013

What a match!

 

[abmk]

djokovic fed USO 2011 was a pretty good match alright, but the 2010 one was just about ok quality wise ....nowhere close to being very good, let alone 'god-mode'

 

[Steve0904]

I would also stretch it a bit and say Federer vs Nadal from AO 09. Federer's serve sucked that day, but the rallies were exceptional.

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

I would also stretch it a bit and say Federer vs Nadal from AO 09. Federer's serve sucked that day, but the rallies were exceptional.

Yeh I'd agree that's a borderline pick, as would be the Wimbledon 2007 final.

 

[Steve0904]

djokovic fed USO 2011 was a pretty good match alright, but the 2010 one was just about ok quality wise ....nowhere close to being very good, let alone 'god-mode'

No, Federer didn't play well in the 2010 match, and Djokovic didn't play all that great either.

 

[monfed]

Fed vs Ralph Wim 07. Ralph even cried. :lol:

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

Sniffles

 

[Deleted member 77403]

What a match!

Indeed! Simply sensational God Mode displayed there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEy6cC7PctA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf1FYWL9h5M

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Time to give Murray a bit of love also!

God Mode Murray V God Mode Djokovic AO 2012 - This match was brutal! Their greatest encounter, an epic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI8koIr666o

 

[Deleted member 77403]

I would also stretch it a bit and say Federer vs Nadal from AO 09. Federer's serve sucked that day, but the rallies were exceptional.

Yeh I'd agree that's a borderline pick, as would be the Wimbledon 2007 final.

Yeah, agree with both of you here. Both just borderline. Rome 2006, both engaged in God Mode from start to finish. IMO, their greatest match.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBbI2dJYTVg

 

[viduka0101]

Fed vs Ralph Wim 07. Ralph even cried. :lol:

 

[ShahofTennis]

These were all great matches... But they don't hold a candle to this one
http://youtu.be/VUu0hy8Aa6E
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

These were all great matches... But they don't hold a candle to this one
http://youtu.be/VUu0hy8Aa6E
:lol:

BRILLIANCE!!!

( )

 

[papertank]

Nadal vs. Coria at Rome 2005. Highest quality clay match of the last 10 years.

 

[crocon]

That Nadal Coria match was ridiculous.

Here's some Nalbandian god mode especially the last set. Great shot making from both throughout.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq066-sAEW0

 

[Tenez101]

2011 French Open Semi-Final: Federer v Djokovic

Novak was nowhere near godmode in that match. Try 2011 US open semi.

 

[Tenez101]

Fedal Wimbledon 2007/2008, AO 2009.
Djokodal parts of AO 2012 final, RG 2013 semi fifth set.
Federovic US Open 2011 semi.

 

[beast of mallorca]

Fed's God mode in clay. Rome Masters 20006 final vs Rafa..........I think this is the best clay court match I've seen.

 

[Bud]

2006 Rome Final

 

[Le Master]

Federer v. Gonzalez - Shanghai 2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4XSukcNpOA

Crazy high level of tennis.

Just watch points like that starting at 6:42. There are many of them like this throughout.

 

[Morj]

Djokovic Fed USO SF 2010, 2011.
Djokovic DelPotro W SF 2013.
Djokovic Murray AO SF 2012
Djokovic Wawrinka AO 2013

Borg McEnroe W F 1980

Certainly not Djoko-fed USO 2010.

2011 is debatable as well, really only the 5th set was god mode from both. Even if federer fans claim "*******, blah blah blah" it cannot be denied that in the 5th set Fed was playing just about the best he could (winners galore from both players)

Djokovic-Del Potro? Del Po was certainly playing the best he could but Djokovic was not, which is why he only barely survived (Lots of UE's)

 

[RF20Lennon]

Come to think of it God Mode Fed hasn't really collided against God Mode others much.

Rome 2006 is one I can think of
WTF 2011 against Nadal but Nadal wasn't Godmode

Fed's God mode matches have usually been one sided for the most part.

What about Djoker vs. Rafa Aussie 2012? or this years French?

 

[ruerooo]

Great thread!

Brings back memories.

Two former #1s, last name starting with "F" -
Federer - Ferrero Dubai 2005

Who else watched this with me going :shock: ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEke8TN-6as

 

[ruerooo]

Federer v. Gonzalez - Shanghai 2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4XSukcNpOA

Crazy high level of tennis.

Just watch points like that starting at 6:42. There are many of them like this throughout.

I'm not sure which was crazier high ; that or this

Federer v. Gonzalez - AO 2007

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB4LuA81YuE

 

[Morj]

Come to think of it God Mode Fed hasn't really collided against God Mode others much.

Rome 2006 is one I can think of
WTF 2011 against Nadal but Nadal wasn't Godmode

Fed's God mode matches have usually been one sided for the most part.

What about Djoker vs. Rafa Aussie 2012? or this years French?

Djoker's level at Aussie 2012 was very high, but still not as high as it had been throughout 2011.

In the same way, Nadal plays better HC tennis today than he did at the Aussie 2012 so i'd argue that neither of them were at their best in that match.

That match was more a clash of wills, endurance, etc than ridiculously high level tennis.

 

[Tenez101]

Djoker's level at Aussie 2012 was very high, but still not as high as it had been throughout 2011.

In the same way, Nadal plays better HC tennis today than he did at the Aussie 2012 so i'd argue that neither of them were at their best in that match.

That match was more a clash of wills, endurance, etc than ridiculously high level tennis.

I disagree slightly. Nadal was in some of the best hardcourt form of his life (taking out Fed comfortably in the semis), but Djokovic managed to weather the storm and exploit the mental edge he had over Nadal at that time.

 

[Incognito]

Sorry but this trumps all. Behold what attacking tennis is all about:

Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxBRB26GqBA

Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Su8jYv9zF1U

Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-tnNutBrSI

 

[monfed]

AO 05 SF
Rome 05 final(was Coria in god mode?)
Rome 06 final
AO 09(the first 4 sets minus Fed's choking, only ground game)
Dasco Nadal AO 09 SF
Maybe RG 11 SF(first set)