Your top 5 Federer matches???

[JRAJ1988]

Youtube vids would be preferable. Hasn't anyone ever done a "best of Fed" thread? Here are my top 5 Fed matches in which he came out victorious:

1.

- My favorite, to me it was the start of Federer's renaissance to the top of the rankings in 2012.

2.

- Underrated match and a ballsy comeback.

3.

- Federer's breakthrough match, underrated as Sampras was the defending champion. Federer played really well and this was the "passing of the torch".

4.

- As good if not better in terms of quality than their Wimbledon 2008/Australian Open 2009 encounters.

5.

- This match nearly ended Federer's dreams of the French Open in 2009, Haas was within a whisker of going 5-3 in the 3rd set. A brave comeback and his match vs Del Potro shown his wasn't going to let go of the career slam dream.

 

[Maestroesque]

1.Fed vs Djokovic Wimbledon 2012
2.Fed vs Murray Wimbledon 2012- that drop shot to win the set was amazing
3.Fed vs Del Potro Olypmics 2012
4.Fed vs Cilic Wimbledon 2015
5.Fed vs wawrinka wtf 2015

As you can see I'm a big fan of Wimbledon

 

[Noleberic123]

1. RG 11 semi
2. Wimby 07 final
3. Aus open 07 semi
4. Wimby 15 semi
5. Aus Open 2010 final
6. USO 04 final
7. Shanghai 2014 semi

Not necessarily the best but my favourites. Also they aren't in order.

 

[Noleberic123]

I should have added the 2012 Wimby SFs and F.

Thanks @Maestroesque

 

[ABCD]

1) Fed vs Djokovic RG 2011
2) Fed vs Djokovic W2012
3) Fed vs Djokovic Dubai 2015
4) Fed vs Djokovic Shanghai 2014
5) Fed vs Djokovic AO 2016

My favourite Federer's point is:

 

[NatF]

Some favourites all for different reasons, not in order.

1. French Open Final 2009 - Loved the way Roger seized his chance here. That tiebreak in the second set was just crazy clutch and the emotion at the end...just hugely satisfying to watch as a fan.

2. Tennis Masters Cup 2003 - "Ice in the veins" high quality match and the emergence of peak Federer. Great shotmaking and clutchness to seal the match.

3. USO 2005 SF & F - Cheating a bit here including both for the same reason. Neither of these matches would be in Federer's top draw in terms of quality but I just really enjoy them. I like the explosiveness of Federer and the intensity of those middle two sets in both. But it is somewhat of an odd choice.

4. Wimbledon 2007 - Great final against Nadal, tons if shotmaking and an awesome level. That rally to break in the fifth is one of my all time favourites.

5. Olympics 2012 - Epic match. Federer held serve to stay in the match an ungodly amount of times. The emotion and determination make it a special match for me.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

2009 French Open final - very convincing performance after a couple of scares, finally completed the Career Grand Slam

2009 Wimbledon final - record breaking moment after a dramatic win over really tough Roddick

2004 US Open final -

2012 Wimbledon final - one last dance, enjoyable final, under the roof as well, broke Pete's weeks at #1 record

2007 Wimbledon final - high quality final with really nice shotmaking, extremely enjoyable 5th set

 

[nowhereman]

My favorites
1. 2003 Wimbledon final - first slam, obviously
2. 2009 RG final - completed the set after so many tries and tied Pete with 14
3. 2001 Wimbeldon R4 - his official breakthrough match
4. 2007 Wimbledon final - high level from both to produce a very enjoyable and high quality final, tied Borg with the 5 in a row, and also probably my favorite Fedal match
2004 USO final - steamrolled Hewitt for his first USO title in what was one of his finest performances ever

 

[TupeloDanger]

Who cares? They're all exactly the same anyway.

Oh wait, that's not him, that's every other player in the ATP.

 

[metsman]

Levelwise:

1. 03 Wimby semi
2. 04 TMC final
3. 03 Wimby final
4. 03 TMC final
5. 04 USO final

Most important/gutsy victories

1. 07 Wimbledon final
2. 09 FO semi(4R too obviously)
3. 04 USO quarters
4. 03 TMC RR vs Agassi
5. 09 Wimby final
Honorable mention: 08 USO R16 against Andreev, 12 Wimby 3R

Favorite Federer tournaments:
1. 09 FO
2. 08 USO
3. 03 Wimby
4. 12 Wimby
5. 04 TMC

 

[mike danny]

Levelwise:

1. 03 Wimby semi
2. 04 TMC final
3. 03 Wimby final
4. 03 TMC final
5. 04 USO final

Most important/gutsy victories

1. 07 Wimbledon final
2. 09 FO semi(4R too obviously)
3. 04 USO quarters
4. 03 TMC RR vs Agassi
5. 09 Wimby final
Honorable mention: 08 USO R16 against Andreev, 12 Wimby 3R

Favorite Federer tournaments:
1. 09 FO
2. 08 USO
3. 03 Wimby
4. 12 Wimby
5. 04 TMC

At favorite Federer tournaments I would also add WTF 2010.

Fed was a bit past his prime at that time but he rolled back the years in effortlessly dispatching Ferrer,Murray,Soderling,Djokovic and Nadal. Pretty much a peak tournament for him, to me on par or even better than TMC 2004.

 

[mike danny]

Top 5 favorite matches against top 5 players based on level of play:

USO 2004 final against Hewitt
FO 2011 SF against Djokovic
Wimb 2015 SF against Murray
WTF 2011 RR against Nadal
Shanghai 2014 SF against Djokovic

 

[kandamrgam]

Top 5 favorite matches against top 5 players based on level of play:

USO 2004 final against Hewitt
FO 2011 SF against Djokovic
Wimb 2015 SF against Murray
WTF 2011 RR against Nadal
Shanghai 2014 SF against Djokovic

That UO 2004 match and one against Nadal at WTF were really poor performances from his opponents. I can understand why you would chose those matches because I have seen his extreme level in those matches but it's a lot different when you are facing similar level of resistance from your opponent. Something interesting, I was having an argument with a reasonable Fed fan friend of mine who said Nadal was totally outclassed by Fed that day and Nadal's level was very high, which I couldnt agree with and we decided to rewatch the match together on youtube. We were both watching the same match, together, and he found Nadal's level reasonably high while I found it pretty poor. It's astonishing how much our perceptions can vary.

Fed put on a clinic in that WC 2015 SF match, Murray was totally outclassed. It should be academic stuff for generations to learn

 

[TheMaestro1990]

My favourite matches:

Federer - Djokovic RG 2011
Federer - Nadal London 2011
Federer - Murray Wimbledon 2012
Federer - Söderling US Open 2009
Federer - Roddick AO 2007

Honorable mentions:

Federer - Gonzalez AO 2007
Federer - Djokovic London 2010
Federer - Nadal London 2010
Federer - Agassi AO 2005
Federer - Suzuki AO 2005
Federer - Djokovic Wimbledon 2012
Federer - Söderling RG 2009
Federer - Haas RG 2009
Federer - Monaco US Open 2011
Federer - Tomic AO 2012
Federer - Santoro US Open 2005
Federer - Roddick Wimbledon 2009

etc etc etc etc

 

[The Green Mile]

My favourite matches:

Federer - Djokovic RG 2011
Federer - Nadal London 2011
Federer - Murray Wimbledon 2012
Federer - Söderling US Open 2009
Federer - Roddick AO 2007

Honorable mentions:

Federer - Gonzalez AO 2007
Federer - Djokovic London 2010
Federer - Nadal London 2010
Federer - Agassi AO 2005
Federer - Suzuki AO 2005
Federer - Djokovic Wimbledon 2012
Federer - Söderling RG 2009
Federer - Haas RG 2009
Federer - Monaco US Open 2011
Federer - Tomic AO 2012
Federer - Santoro US Open 2005
Federer - Roddick Wimbledon 2009

etc etc etc etc

All wins lol. Not that there isn't anything wrong with that. It's difficult for me to choose just 5.

 

[TheMaestro1990]

All wins lol. Not that there isn't anything wrong with that. It's difficult for me to choose just 5.

All wins, yeah! I have to admit that I've enjoyed the tennis in a lot of the matches he lost. For example he played absolutely incredible the first two sets against Nadal at the AO 2012.

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

That UO 2004 match and one against Nadal at WTF were really poor performances from his opponents. I can understand why you would chose those matches because I have seen his extreme level in those matches but it's a lot different when you are facing similar level of resistance from your opponent. Something interesting, I was having an argument with a reasonable Fed fan friend of mine who said Nadal was totally outclassed by Fed that day and Nadal's level was very high, which I couldnt agree with and we decided to rewatch the match together on youtube. We were both watching the same match, together, and he found Nadal's level reasonably high while I found it pretty poor. It's astonishing how much our perceptions can vary.

Fed put on a clinic in that WC 2015 SF match, Murray was totally outclassed. It should be academic stuff for generations to learn

I don't see how it can make sense to say that Nadal's level there was high by his standards. He wasn't in full 2015dal mode, though. I'd classify it as below average for him, but it still took a very high level to pummel him like that. Fed was uncharacteristically supreme on both FH and BH that day.
In absolute terms, RG '15 QF was the same, but since Nadal's average level is much higher on clay than anywhere else, it shows how further down from average he was at the time than even during some of his previous beatdowns.
Waiting for Nadal to resurrect next season...

 

[The Green Mile]

There wasn't much Nadal could do that day against Fed at WTF 2011. Fed served amazing, keep rallies short, and dictated play from the get go. Backhand was extremely solid. No lapses at all. Constantly rushing Rafa through out. Obviously Rafa wasn't at his best, but Fed had a lot to do with that. Reminds me of the 1st set of Dubai 2006. 6/2 score there didn't do Fed justice. He was ridiculously good.

 

[NoleFam]

Are we only listing the ones he's won? I will break the trend in no particular order.

1. RG 2011 SF
2. USO 2011 SF
3. Wimbledon 2008 F
4. AO 2009 F
5. Wimbledon 2007 F
6. Wimbledon 2014 F

 

[NatF]

Are we only listing the ones he's won? I will break the trend in no particular order.

1. RG 2011 SF
2. USO 2011 SF
3. Wimbledon 2008 F
4. AO 2009 F
5. Wimbledon 2007 F
6. Wimbledon 2014 F

How did you pick these?

 

[Krish872007]

The usual suspects:

RG 2011 SF, Wimbledon 2007 Final, US Open 2004 Final, Wimbledon 2005 SF/Final - lot of others as wel

 

[NoleFam]

How did you pick these?

I don't know. Those are just the first 6 that were high quality and epic that came to mind.

 

[CYGS]

Djokerer AO 2016
Djokerer USO 2015
Djokerer W 2014
Djokerer WTF 2012
Djokerer USO 2011

 

[Flash O'Groove]

Rome 2006 final
RG 2011 Semi-final
USO 2004 final
WTF 2010 final
Wimbledon 2005 SF

 

[stiggytennis]

1.Fed vs Murray AO '10
2.Fed vs Nole RG '11
3.Fed vs Nole Cincy '12
4.Fed vs Nadal Madrid '09
5.Fed vs Nadal Wimby '06


6.Fed vs Nole Wimby '17

 

[maxxy777]

The one when he broke Sampras record of having most slams.

 

[Steve0904]

I'm going to surprise you all here with a bit of a "forgotten" match, but I love it.

 

[edberg volleys]

Djokerer AO 2016
Djokerer USO 2015
Djokerer W 2014
Djokerer WTF 2012
Djokerer USO 2011

I agree. That's the most objective analysis I have EVER seen. Gotta start to follow you, Sir.

 

[kandamrgam]

There wasn't much Nadal could do that day against Fed at WTF 2011. Fed served amazing, keep rallies short, and dictated play from the get go. Backhand was extremely solid. No lapses at all. Constantly rushing Rafa through out. Obviously Rafa wasn't at his best, but Fed had a lot to do with that. Reminds me of the 1st set of Dubai 2006. 6/2 score there didn't do Fed justice. He was ridiculously good.

It wasn't just that Nadal was below par but he was way below par. Too passive, played enough short balls. He hit 4 winners and 7 errors overall in a 2 set match. Nadal would have anyway lost in any form..

I don't see how it can make sense to say that Nadal's level there was high by his standards. He wasn't in full 2015dal mode, though. I'd classify it as below average for him, but it still took a very high level to pummel him like that. Fed was uncharacteristically supreme on both FH and BH that day.
In absolute terms, RG '15 QF was the same, but since Nadal's average level is much higher on clay than anywhere else, it shows how further down from average he was at the time than even during some of his previous beatdowns.
Waiting for Nadal to resurrect next season...

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[Poisoned Slice]

The US Open match against Agassi when the wind was blowing hard. That lovely hair in motion. Petch was mesmerized and so was I, quite frankly.

Australian Open 2005 vs Safin.

Nalbandian at the Masters Cup 2005 final. I go back to this match on youtube now and again.

French Open 2011 vs Djokovic. Finger poke (point) of doom. Whatcha gonna do when Federer points his finger at you, Jack???

US Open 2004 vs Hewitt. Maybe the ultimate god mode performance, but then, Hewitt was the opponent, so I don't know.

Tomorrow, I could select another five. Don't hold me to this. So many options.

 

[NatF]

The US Open match against Agassi when the wind was blowing hard. That lovely hair in motion. Petch was mesmerized and so was I, quite frankly.

Australian Open 2005 vs Safin.

Nalbandian at the Masters Cup 2005 final. I go back to this match on youtube now and again.

French Open 2011 vs Djokovic. Finger poke (point) of doom. Whatcha gonna do when Federer points his finger at you, Jack???

US Open 2004 vs Hewitt. Maybe the ultimate god mode performance, but then, Hewitt was the opponent, so I don't know.

Tomorrow, I could select another five. Don't hold me to this. So many options.

Don't let Sabratha see

 

[edberg volleys]

delete, lol

 

[Djokovic2011]

Don't let Sabratha see

Imagine his reaction if I said Ferrer was more of a challenge to Djokovic in god mode at the '13 AO. Then the sh1t really would hit the fan.

 

[NatF]

Imagine his reaction if I said Ferrer was more of a challenge to Djokovic in god mode at the '13 AO. Then the sh1t really would hit the fan.

I might have to start then though

 

[mike danny]

The US Open match against Agassi when the wind was blowing hard. That lovely hair in motion. Petch was mesmerized and so was I, quite frankly.

Australian Open 2005 vs Safin.

Nalbandian at the Masters Cup 2005 final. I go back to this match on youtube now and again.

French Open 2011 vs Djokovic. Finger poke (point) of doom. Whatcha gonna do when Federer points his finger at you, Jack???

US Open 2004 vs Hewitt. Maybe the ultimate god mode performance, but then, Hewitt was the opponent, so I don't know.

Tomorrow, I could select another five. Don't hold me to this. So many options.

Hewitt was a 2 time slam champion, former no.1 and former USO champion. Demolishing a guy like that is no small feat.

It's not like he played a guy like Nieminen in the final.

 

[xFedal]

I'm going to surprise you all here with a bit of a "forgotten" match, but I love it.

How many winners and errors?

 

[NatF]

Hewitt was a 2 time slam champion, former no.1 and former USO champion. Demolishing a guy like that is no small feat.

It's not like he played a guy like Nieminen in the final.

Hewitt was on a big win streak as well and hadn't dropped a set. For Federer to take the racquet out of his hands like that was massive.

How many winners and errors?

Federer had W 96 UE 64, Tipsarevic had W 52 UE 47

 

[xFedal]

Federer Vs Nalbandian 2005 WTF Carpet Final......
Federer vs Aggasi 2003 WTF Final
Federer vs Safin 2005 Australian Open
Federer vs Nadal 2007 & 08 Wimbledon
Federer vs Nadal Australian Open 2009

 

[xFedal]

Hewitt was on a big win streak as well and hadn't dropped a set. For Federer to take the racquet out of his hands like that was massive.



Federer had W 96 UE 64, Tipsarevic had W 52 UE 47

He hit more winners here than he did against Safin and Nalby in 2005