No one else could make a commentator utter "Nadal never stood a chance." Unbelievable skills

I've always been a big Federer fan, but watching this, I finally realized why I appreciate HIS particular greatness more. Watch Nadal or Murray or Djokovic. When they're playing their best, they make great gets and hit amazing shots and are running themselves red in the face. Federer does all of that. But when he's playing like this it just looks effortless. There's an element of chess (strategy) in his play where he's 3-4 "moves" (shots) ahead and the final shot is just some little volley. There's a grace and fluidity that other players don't have.

God mode Federer is just normal Federer when he actually converts break points

As a huge fan of Nadal I have no problems in saying confidently that Federer is the best tennis player of all time

Federer's tennis is pure art.

Federer is the only person to have a 6-0 set on every surface against nadal and that to me is unbelievable

I will never see another player that showcases the game's beauty like only Roger Federer does.

The Fed we see against Blake in 2006 shows that Fed in his prime was the GOAT. No player has ever come close to this kind of ability.

Federer must be the only player that gets a smiley “thank you for crushing me“ from his opponents.

I could just watch him hit ground strokes all day. I've never seen a player make extremely hard shots look so effortless. The athletic ability is off the charts, a once in a lifetime kind of player. I will miss not seeing him at the majors. Hopefully he has a few more in him.

All of these matches are amazing, but for me, the craziest was 6-0 6-0 against Gaston Gaudio. Please remember, at this time, GG was a top 10 player, and this happened at the year end finals. Roger had gone 81-3. Read that again... 81 wins, and only 3 losses, so far in the year. His form was crazy.

2 things: 1. Roger was insanely fast - up there with Rafa and Novak - when he was in his mid-20s; 2. Roger is the greatest offensive tennis player ever. RESPECT from a Rafa (and general tennis) fan.

Those backhands against Blake were out of this world. Never seen Nadal or Djokovic produce anything similar, so consistent, so aggressive, so flawless. Like the commentator said: it was a privilege to watch this level of perfection, never seen before etcetc. There is only one GOAT.

Match against Blake is the most impressive imo. Blake played well but Federer was just untouchable that day

Pure perfection, absolute genius, ... How many times have you heard commentators saying the same about any other player

"He's got that reflex like a mangoose on amphetamine" must be the best quote in the history of sports announcers ever

Forget who ends up wining the most grandslams, if we are asking who is the greatest player ever, then it is Federer, hands down. Technically speaking, he is the best. I think he won 20 without breaking a sweat, I actually think he has underachieved in his career and should have won 30 he is that good.

Federer improvises better than anyone.

I miss fast courts ! Most of these magical performances happenned in Shanghai, it's not a coincidence...

We can argue nowadays about Nole and Rafa having a shot at 🐐, and I mean, there's a point in it and nobody would dismiss the greatness of the two players. But seeing prime Roger play is poetry. It's a work of art, is mystical and magical. Even if he'll end his career winning less than the other 2, nobody will make me change the idea that his purest form is the best tennis ever played.

Young Roger Federer must be the best thing I've ever seen

Dat backhands against James Blake, damn, wish he used those aggresive shots more often during his career

There may be many debates regarding the GOAT, but tbh, watching him especially in his prime does not leave any room for discussion at all....he simply glides across the court!

Someone should save this video for future generations

Forget about the stats and who has won the most tournaments. The reason why Federer is the GOAT is quite simple, he played the game on a completely different level to everyone else. His shot making was pure genius.

The most absurd thing about Federer’s match against Blake in 2006 was the fact that Blake actually played incredibly well, but Federer literally played perfectly. Even Djokovic or Nadal on their best days wouldn’t have been able to compete with that performance from Federer.

7:18 Rafa’s thinking “He play umbilleebably gud tuday, no?”

Roger Federer's backhand exists James Blake: What is life?

While this video shows Federer genius without a doubt, what is also glaringly obvious is the slowing down of surfaces in the 2010s versus the noughties. Look at the ball travel on European hard courts when RF played Blake or Agassi in Houston versus the painful to watch slugfests on concrete clay in matches against Nadal and Djokovkic. And people think Fed gets the surfaces he wants!

"You are witnessing sheer perfection on the tennis court." Indeed.

The thing that is amazing about Roger Federer is how "unimpressed" he is with himself. Very rare for a man of his ability.

Even as a Djokovic fan, but more importantly a tennis fan, Roger Federer is still God's greatest gift to the game. Yes my GOAT is Djokovic, but Roger is by far the most influential person for tennis. The fact that this guy just has sheer talent to still go on to R64 in slams at the age of 40 is absolutely incredible. Unpopular opinion, 2015 Fed was one of Fed's best attacking years and only fell short to peak Novak. If you ever read this comment please do watch the 2015 semi final between him and Andy Murray. It's a pleasure to the eye to witness such fine art.

When God goes God mode 😂😂

damn no matter how much you wanna hate on the OG, his game is straight pleasure for the eyes when he's feeling it

All these years I fried my chicken before every live match of Federer and set the dinner in front of the TV and had the greatest time of my life watching the most beautiful complete player on earth. A genius, an artist and a magician on the tennis court. Without him it is becoming tough for me to watch tennis though Nadal and Djokovic are playing at their best. I like both of them but.....

he is the most skilled player in the history, not strongest (physically and mentally) not the fastest but his skills....my god its something we will never see again

Balletic movement, razor - sharp decision making and shots to send you into a spin. Federer creates memories as well as records - I can't say that of any other current player! THANK YOU ROGER

if i were to choose 10 perfect backhands from Roger's whole career, I could easily pick all of them from his match against Blake. period :)

If only they hadn't slowed all the hard courts down, Federer's game was developed during the Sampras era, reach and pace over defense. He's clearly adapted (French open win) but if the courts were of his natural inclination he'd be even more winning.

Love Federer's single handed backhand.. such finesse..

The volley at 26:31 is honestly the best short-hop volley I've seen, from anyone, ever. Actually all of those three volleys against Zverev were masterful. Truly artistic.

This is why he's the G.O.A.T. 🐐 The others can't play like this, even on their very best days.

"like a mongoose on amphetamines" - how does one come up with this comparison...

When Roger is in god mode, he has displayed the highest level of tennis in history. For me his top 3 performances ever are: 1. Blake Masters Cup Final 2006 2. Nadal Indian Wells 2017 3. Djokovic RG 2011

2nd one vs Blake was the best IMO... I mean, it looked like Roger was playing video games.... Stunning shots!!

I'd say he was also in God mode against Djokovic at last year's ATP Finals RR. His serves had no response, and Djokovic had only one break point during the whole match!

When Roger is fit and confident he's the highest form of tennis.

I think Federer is the only player who has bageled the other top three players- Nadal, Djokovic and Murray.

It's just incredible that majestic back hand and just pure genius control he's the best ever without a doubt.

Roger is a genius at tennis. I adore seeing him play.

I don't know if it's the best backhand down the line ever, but it has to be one of the most beautiful one handed backhands in tennis history.

Greatness cannot be strictly defined by the numbers. Those who try to encapsulate greatness in that vacuum are sure to never understand true greatness. Roger was and is the definitive GOAT. He changed the game and ushered in the common era with grace and deadly accuracy. His impact is unmatched. His rivalries throughout his career ensured a dominance that no other era has or likely will eclipse. He pushed his peers to greater heights who, in turn, pushed him to an even greater stand. He is and always will be the standard that all players are measured by. His appeal and draw may only be matched by Nadal. His career and impact will never be repeated by any player. That's greatness. Roger Federer--the Greatest of All Time.

Roger Federer the GOAT had been in God mode his whole career 😂.

the whole cincinnati 2015 tournament could be in this video :)

Fed silently focuses and hits without fear. I joy to watch!

That first match against Murray at ATP Finals was for the first time ever I saw Roger playing live. It was wonderful performance but on the other hand I was little bit disappointed that he destroyed Murray so quickly - under an hour :D

Bible TV: 10 times God went Federer mode

26:33 man that roar after taking Zverev's serve just indescribably emotional and goose-bumping

He’s absolutely the best I have ever seen, ever.

Those 4 aces were amazing.

Federer was the best He is the best and He will be the best

Roger's timing in 2017, at least the first half of it, was unbelievable.

when feds in the zone, hes like no other player. Even novak and nadal admit that when he was in that zone he was unplayable. Whats so special about watching him play is just how easy he makes it look. no ones ever made the game look so easy , its actually quite amazing to watch.

"He's just toying with him now." ACCURATE. Also never get tired of that Indian Wells match v Nadal. A beauty.

Dear @TennisTv the title of the video should be: “10 times Federer was just Federer and god would be proud to play Tennis like him” 🙌🏼

This is like watching Leonardo making a painting.. if not better

For me federer god mode was aganist unbeatable djokovic at french open semis 2011,he was playing on another level that day

Roger will make you run around like crazy while he stands still like a brick and wins the point. Goat

Damn he didn't even lose a point

Weak era this weak era that... The only reason the current era isnt called "weak" is because this man continued to play till 38 despite all the injuries

Still just in awe at how easy he makes the game look, can hit the ball wherever he wants, however he wants

That Federer in the years 2004-2008 was so overpowered… great times

The Federer one handed backhand. Pure beauty! And a dying art!

Gave 4 different top 5 players (3 of them legends of the sport) a bagel in a Masters Cup/ATP Finals event. I think is fair enough to say there will never be another one like Roger.

Other guy: I'm in full control of this point...imma win it. Federer: lets see about that boi.

God mode Federer and no 2011 RG semi final against Djokovic? Sure, it wasn’t a crushing victory, but it was against top Djoko on Roger’s weakest surface. Nole was on fire, on a 43 win streak, on a mission to win his first Rolland Garros after defeating Nadal on clay in straight sets in the finals of Madrid and Rome. Nothing else but god mode could stop him. And Federer did it!

Nadal's reaction on match point of that Indian Wells masterclass is priceless (7:11). He was thinking what we all were. Absolutely unplayable.

Nadal can win 25, Djokovic can win 30 but there is only one G.O.A.T. Roger Federer

There's no other player who could match this level of game, except Nalbandian maybe. Fed mainly loses to Nadal or Djokovic because of too much unforced errors, but gamewise, his tennis is more dominant. It occurs to me also, he made quite less unforced errors in his early days.

How freaking fast was the court from the Blake match. It looks almost sped up

Two matches that really should have been here: Cincinnati R3 vs. Kevin Anderson in 2015 - 6-1, 6-1. Insane performance. Basel SF vs. David Goffin in 2017 - 6-1, 6-2. Never even seen Federer play faster than that.

He will stay in my heart forever..Love you Fed.

Still watching in 2023. RF FOREVER!

I don’t understand this video, Federer is God mode tennis anyway

Gaston Gaudio was honestly playing out of his mind!! It's unbelievable how one-sided the scoreboard looks. I guess that truly qualifies as god mode on Roger's part! Haha

Federer is the GOAT (for now) :) I hope that Federer will play forever.

I am glad hes continuing to play for so long, so that we can watch his genius in HD

Cmon we all know deep inside that federer is the best of all times, u can say rafa or djo but federer its just something else

This guy might have a bright future ahead

Truly unstoppable when he's playing like this.

We sure will miss him once he retires. What a legendary sportsman. Respect.

He was pure beast in his younger days

Fed from 03 to 07, was the greatest performance stretch from any tennis player in history, he changed tennis forever with that stretch, that stretch gave rise to nadal , djok

Whenever federer is at his best, he went to his prime mode

Roger federer is really god of Tennis.

How nice of Sir David Attenborough to comment on the Blake match

YEC is Fed's breeding ground for his best performances.

The 2006 Masters Cup match is my favorite match of all time. The amount of sheer, raw talent displayed in that match is so awesome to watch.

Thank you! I miss tennis so much these days!! Watching this for 30 minutes makes it easier!

Just imagine a match between 2006-07's Federer vs 2011's Djokovic...