Which Federer win elated you most

[roysid]

Obviously for Federer fans..as u must get elated

 

[mike danny]

NUFF SAID, NO EXCUSES.

 

[roysid]

For me, nothing beats FO 2009. Asthis completes the career grand slam.

After painful losses at FO every year, deserves a chance where he could claim a win.

Second for me is AO 17. Had doubts whether he can win slam after so may losses from 14-16. Plus he was 35.5 yrs old. Plus he was down a break in 5th set against his nemesis Nadal.

And third would be W 2007. Afive set win over Nadal to win Wimbledon 5 peat is superb

 

[Adam Copeland]

AO2017 is by far the most satisfying win of Federer

You have to be a true fan from within to have followed Fedal rivalry right from the beginning to actually feel this

Others cannot feel it.

 

[TheNachoMan]

That win against De Minaur for his 10th Basel title. Doesn’t get better than that

 

[zuluzazu]

That win against De Minaur for his 10th Basel title. Doesn’t get better than that

What about his legendary win against Goffin for his 10th Halle title?

 

[Krish0608]

The one for all the marbles.

 

[MissileBackHand99]

French Open 2009. Loved seeing Fed get the Career Slam...Also ending Novak's 43-match win streak at the 2011 FO semis

An underrated win for me for Fed was him winning the Sunshine Double in 2017

 

[Checkmate]

The arrival of neo-backhand

 

[Nole_King]

Come to think of it. AO probably provided the most euphoric win for both Federer and Nadal fans

 

[gjm127]

AO17 because it was against his arch nemisis and after all the tough losses years/losses of 13-16... Coming back after surgery, and having to play so many 5-setters on the way to the final + reviving his backhand... At 35.5 years old. It was the fairytale that he deserved, the fairytale his fans deserved.

 

[darthrafa]

ao17
at such age
his long time rival
last gs
long injury come back
technique and elegance
good look outfit
djoker eliminated without excuse
all these make fed my GOAT

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Gotta be RG. If he didnt win it that year he never would have at all

 

[TearTheRoofOff]

Fed won something?

 

[TheNachoMan]

Fed won something?

Only back in the Greek Era
@King No1e

 

[Russeljones]

I really suffered through FO 2009.

 

[TearTheRoofOff]

I really suffered through FO 2009.

'Twas an exemplary effort from the Swiss Maestro, no doubt. 'Tis a shame two dudes from the very next batch managed to DCGS it into part of his now supporting role.

 

[Thetouch]

Honestly I can barely remember Roger's early victories except for both US Open matches against Agassi. I remember his win over Roddick in 2009 but I thought Roddick just blew it. His most memorable victories to me are his most recent ones like the AO 17 and 18 and then Wimbledon 2012 comes into my mind. I generally feel like his best matches were the ones when he didn't end up winning the slams, like the semi final against Djokovic at the FO 2011 or those matches he won against Stan in Wimbledon and US Open.

 

[King No1e]

I can't recall ever rooting for Federer during a match, so I'll assume this thread isn't addressed to me

 

[GhostOfNKDM]

All of 'em.

 

[ForehandRF]

I really suffered through FO 2009.

Especially during the Delpo match.Nadal was already out and Fed could have lost that one; that was a pretty stressful match

 

[ForehandRF]

It's tough to choose just one but had he lost Wimbledon 2007 or RG 2009 that would have been disastrous for him

 

[Krish872007]

AO 2017 and Wimbledon 2007 - was in attendance for both matches so the atmosphere was legit.

 

[Lleytonstation]

AO17. Seen all but one. Nothin better.

 

[Zara]

AO17. Seen all but one. Nothin better.

What about 40-15? Surely that would been the greatest?

 

[MurraysMetalHip]

FO 2009. I had a particular dislike of Fred at the time, but that performance, and what it meant, caused me to stand up and applaud at the telly.

 

[Lleytonstation]

What about 40-15? Surely that would been the greatest?

Not a huge fan of ties. Like kissing @Nole Slam

 

[Zara]

Not a huge fan of ties. Like kissing @Nole Slam

I wanted to reply with a predictable meme but I opted out at the last minute.

 

[augustobt]

AO17 because it was against his arch nemisis and after all the tough losses years/losses of 13-16... Coming back after surgery, and having to play so many 5-setters on the way to the final + reviving his backhand... At 35.5 years old. It was the fairytale that he deserved, the fairytale his fans deserved.

AND to avenge that 2009 Final, that is one of the most painful losses that I've witnessed - specially because the level of that match was simply superb.

 

[gjm127]

AND to avenge that 2009 Final, that is one of the most painful losses that I've witnessed - specially because the level of that match was simply superb.

The skill level displayed during that match has not been reached since then IMO. But Fed mentally crashed in the 5th, really unfortunate. Had he kept his composure, it would definitely have been called one of the best matches of all time, if not the best.

 

[wangs78]

AO17. After all the pain and anguish of 5th set losses in Slam finals and semifinals to Nadal and Novak, after countless missed break point opportunities, after an injury that some said would end his career, after a mid-career switch away from his legendary 90 square inch racquet, after the humiliation of a lopsided H2H against his archrival, after nearly blowing it in the 5th set yet again, yes, 2017 AO provided redemption that felt oh so good.

If only he had closed it out at Wimby 2019. He would have had a fairy tale triumph against each of his two archrivals, both at an age heretofore considered ancient in modern tennis. But it wasn’t to be, and as Roger likes to say, “You can’t win them all”.

 

[ForehandRF]

AO17. After all the pain and anguish of 5th set losses in Slam finals and semifinals to Nadal and Novak, after countless missed break point opportunities, after an injury that some said would end his career, after a mid-career switch away from his legendary 90 square inch racquet, after the humiliation of a lopsided H2H against his archrival, after nearly blowing it in the 5th set yet again, yes, 2017 AO provided redemption that felt oh so good.

If only he had closed it out at Wimby 2019. He would have had a fairy tale triumph against each of his two archrivals, both at an age heretofore considered ancient in modern tennis. But it wasn’t to be, and as Roger likes to say, “You can’t win them all”.

Well thankfully he never had 40-15s in slams against Nadal too

 

[aldeayeah]

That one the guy with the elegant strokes won.

 

[Daniel Andrade]

I think there's nothing better than AO 2017, that neo backhand was definitely something

 

[BeatlesFan]

Nothing will ever come close to this.

 

[Viper]

2017.

If it was a movie it would open with the "God, it's killing me," speech. Defeat after defeat by his closest rival. A career comeback seen as a novelty. Down a break in the 5th. You can't replicate the drama.

I drank champagne, smoked cigars, and wore only a bathrobe all damn day.

 

[Daniel Andrade]

Nothing will ever come close to this.

and the match point was epic!

 

[Lleytonstation]

I wanted to reply with a predictable meme but I opted out at the last minute.

Smart move.

 

[MeatTornado]

I wasn't a ride or die fan until his 30s so it's AO 17 by a mile for me.

 

[Zara]

Smart move.

Well, I couldn't tell what you're referring to and didn't want to look like a fool even with a Spencer gif.

 

[TennisLBC]

Federer winning Davis Cup for Switzerland.

 

[ultimathule]

His first Wimbledon when he bawled. Almost made me cry.

 

[Steffi-forever]

2008 US Open was also a sweet win. First slam in a year, right after losing his #1 ranking and suffering humiliation at the FO and losing his crown at Wimbledon against Nadal. That title saved his season!

 

[jacob22]

I wasn't a ride or die fan until his 30s so it's AO 17 by a mile for me.

Me too. I hated Roger when he was beating up on Roddick.

 

[BGod]

2017 because it was against Nadal and because I thought Federer was retired at the time. I was shocked he came back in the draw and he was seeded #17 like Sampras in 2002. Life is a lie of course and he wins it despite grueling matches against Nishikori, Wawrinka and finally his ultimate nemesis.

 

[Lleytonstation]

Well, I couldn't tell what you're referring to and didn't want to look like a fool even with a Spencer gif.

Oh no no no give me gif give me gif give me gif.

 

[The Fedfather]

AO 2017 is forever iconic. Last Slam won in 2012, coming back after surgery at 35 years old and being ranked #17. Almost no one was expecting anything more than an early-round exit because no one knew that Federer was coming back with a reinvented game. The run to the final was great in itself, but defeating Rafa the way he did was truly special. Turned the tables on Nadal's practiced tactic against him and then in the 5th set he finally, finally broke out of the mental chokehold to win in style. It's was movie-like.

Roger's celebration - the jump and when he kneeled on the court - was pure elation and sure, as a fan you feel that too. It was quite overwhelming, the Bel18ve finally happening. I think the TTW servers broke down that day.

 

[Zara]

Oh no no no give me gif give me gif give me gif.

So needy

 

[Bertie B]

US OPEN 2004, was the most satisfying Federer victory.

 

[Fintft]

His attacking style, always. And floating like a ballerina.