No one's game...Not nadal...Not Djokovic.....Not Sampras......can match the level of beauty in every shot that Roger makes...He is THE ultimate artist.

I always said that Federer of the first 7 months of 2017, when he played freely and relaxed, is the best tennis player the world ever saw.

The power in every shot, the silence makes it scary. The finesse in every movement. Such art. For me, Roger the GOAT.

Joker might have the most slams, but no one was as magical on the court with the variety, power, and grace of Fed

This is demolition. And not against some 200 ranked player. Its fucking Rafa. What a performance!

doesn't sweat, doesn't grimace, doesn't scream, doesn't protest, doesn't use tricks, elegant both when he wins and when he loses! and how he plays.. that's enough! ROGER NR 1

Like Kyrgios once said: Federer can make you look like a fool out there on the court! That’s how good he is

The best male tennis player ever. This match shows it. When he was at his best, he was simply untouchable and he did it with such style and grace

Federer's movement is legendary. But I'm surprised at how hard he hit the ball. Those backhands came back fast. And somehow he did it without all that grunting. The silence makes it more sublime.

I believe Roger at his peak was better than any other player's peak level. Djokovic and Nadal come close but Federer becomes completely unplayable. Even Djokovic once said that Federer is the only player he's felt completely useless against when Fed was on form, like he had no chance of winning at all. This coming from a huge Djoker fan

Federer's 2017 brilliance is like a supernova, it was the last breath of the great star he once was, and it was one of the greatest brilliances ever seen in tennis.

Absolutely nobody has ever reached this level of perfection in tennis!

This is one of many examples of why Federer is truly the GOAT of this game! Absolutely sublime! 👏🏼

i will never forget this day. first time seeing federer at a match and he played almost perfect. what a legend

When he plays like this he's unbeatable

That was an unreal level of tennis, nobody beats Federer that day.

Haters will always try to diminish him because Rafa and Nole have more GS now. Don’t forget those who come after have always the advantage to know what landmark they have to achieve to become the stats’ GOAT. But everyone can’t help but thinking no one will ever be more incredible to watch than the Maestro himself. He’s for many the ultimate legend of this Sport

One of his best matches ever. A peRFect performance

I was in the Stadium that day. Never saw Federer play better . It was even more impressive live. His backhand got even more lethal than his trademark Drive.

It feels like Federer flying all over the court during this match. Unbelievable performance.

At his peak No one could catch him And beautiful shots Perfect movement Great footwork Backhand on fire 🔥 Federer

I am a Rafa fan, no wonder, but holy sh*t, when playing at this level, one has to recognize that he has been the smartest player in history, with unrivaled technique. Watching his facial expressions in slow motion reflects his state of focus, he is thinking 10x faster than his rivals.

The only tennis player who made me able to wake up in the middle of the night to watch his match (knowing that I'll need to wake up at 6 a.m. to work). I remember that match vividly, one of the best pure striking performance on a tennis court, I've ever seen ❤

The 2017 Sunshine Double, as epitomized by this match, was breathtaking. The highest level of tennis I have ever seen, and I've watched most of the slams and 1000's in the last 20 years. A privilege to have witnessed the Maestro perform his magic in person during that time.

I regret not being old enough to have seen one of Roger’s matches live.

I don’t care who has won or who will win more slams than roger, he is the greatest ever. Almost effortless and just oozed class his game was a thing of beauty

That's easily the highest level of Tennis game ever produced. That's some insane peak level no one can reach. That 2017 comeback year of Roger was something else. I so much wish he found this no fear, free flowing Tennis game much earlier when Djokovic unearthed his peak level.

When Fed came back it was like he'd temporarily forgotten all of his scars, and we forgot with him. When he was confident, every shot was available, and they could all be winners. The magic died in the wind at FO 2019, and Novak buried it with his relentless defense and consistency at Wimbledon. I'll always remember the Roger's brief return to glory. That he had good results against ND and RF this late in his career is testament to his greatness, through injury and rehab and rebuild. Anyone who's experienced injury and surgery knows that the hardest thing is regaining trust in your body, and confidence to stretch your limits athletically.

Watching Roger at work is pure art. His game is eye candy.

When Roger is at his best. Perfect serve, forehand, backhand, footwork all online. Even his buddy Rafa couldn't hold it.

This was perhaps one of the all time best tennis performances. RF 👑 🐐.

Bring back 2017. Miss Roger so much. The G.O.A.T.

Nobody in history beats Federer at his peak

"Tennis nearer the gods no mortal may approach"

The thing that I find most impressive about Federer at his best is that he could make even the greatest players look ordinary. I don't think there is any higher praise because Nadal and Novak etc are insanely special players in their own rights. Fed just has shots and vision like nobody ever ever!

Possibly the best tennis performance we have ever seen. Simply unplayable

Federer at his prime plays God level Tennis.

Aggression, artistry, creativity, precision all of unreachable levels. Some people play grindy errorless games that's great for stats. But some like Roger are made for showing how to imagine and play such excuisite shots and to imagine with such a mindset and gameplay he won so much and gave out such masterclasses. ❤❤❤

Unstoppable play from federer

Simply spectacular!!! as a Nadal's fan, I only can admire an inmens legend and the highest masterclass of Federer's style😮

Yep one of this best matches. When he plays like this it is the best tennis anybody can play...the way he played especially Nadal..total dominance. Would like him to play like this more against Djokovic

Having watched Alcaraz and Medvedev play at the US Open this week, I watch this forgetting how unbelievably surgical Federer was when he was touring. It's just insane. Everyone has their style but Federer just played in a whole different class. Hard to describe without getting specific.

Idk (and dont really care that much) if he is the all time GOAT of this sport, for me he 100% is, but i just loved his gameplay. He had some kind of grace, his movement, his shots, he was something else compared to what was then and now and probably the future. He was not just playing tennis and winning, he was also dancing and giving it color.

The most awesome aspect of Federer’s game was his shear power while making it look effortless. Pete Sampras was a close second with this aspect.

1:37 best backhand I have ever seen.

OMG. If we discover how to get old people young again, federer should be the first one. I would like to watch more of his brilliant performance and style.

Simply Unreal. The crowd screaming almost scared on those unbelievable backhand...it's something frightning....

An imaginary level, a very impressive performance, and the backhand hit was very special

Two of best baseline players ever… federer back hand is beuty ever !!!!

Crazy backhand returns. God mode on 🔥. Lucky to have witnessed many live matches like these of 🐐.

2017 one of the best last years for Federer!! Almost at the same level of 2006 and 2007 year!!! Amazing!!

Oh god! Watching this after the reign of himself in the tennis world is killing me. Me now recalling all the moment by his side in front of the TV screen from 2005 to 2020; all the joy, happiness, tears and disappointment just hit back my mind. Without him, i have not watching the tennis world for such a long time. All my passion, concentration on every shots on court have gone with his leave. The tennis world inside me is no longer beautiful as it was before and i believe it is the same to a huge number of people in the tennis world. He maybe not the best player to conquest the most titles but he is always the most lovable guy in the heart of tennis fan by his beautiful shots on court, elegance and dignity in his life. Too much nostagia of him. I really miss him, a lot!

The way Federer plays back hand is the best thing I have ever seen in Tennis . Nice Easy and Stylish🎾 . Ultimate GOAT. Undoubtedly The LEGEND 🐐 1:57

And the most incredible thing Is that he played this level effortlessly.

Fed's variety and ease of shot making is just on another level altogether. GOAT.

if only he could have stayed healthy. This was peak tennis, complete god level. The shots were deadly, accurate and beautiful.

No one else could bring the emotion like this. RF retired but he is the only one

It’s unbelivable that he played this Level often in 2005/06.

I’m so blessed to have been alive to appreciate such a supreme athlete, there will never be another like him

Roger playing aggressive like this is Roger at his best. This back to his vintage days playing Roddick where he just pasted shots. Great to see play like this this late in his career.

im such a Rafa fan, but this performance from Roger its just PERFECT.

This is magical. I so wish I had been into tennis in 2017! Federer was just in the zone that year.

His 2017 tennis was a revelation, especially for a man most considered to be the best ever all ready. It was jaw droppingly sublime and absolutely unplayable for the most part. He punched Nadals ticket 5 times that year. This performace in particular just shows you full on attacking aggresion, best ever to play the attacking game.

Just look how fast the courts were. Roger is unbeatable on faster courts.

Still remember that game. When Roger's backhand is at 100%, just pack your bags and go home.

No one ever made Rafa feel so powerless than what Roger did in this match clinic master class of how tennis could be played

After playing for so many yrs together Roger surprised Rafa with something perhaps he hasn’t seen all the while . Must ve been some level to cause Rafa appreciate him with a gesture suggesting ‘ mate u were too good ‘

I remember being in the stadium in Indian wells that evening. It was right after the Aus Open win .... this one was jaw dropping

Non giocava sempre così, ovviamente. Ma nessuno degli altri ha mai giocato così: servizio, volée, dritto, rovescio, anticipi, eleganza, tutto al massimo livello. Gli altri due sono come Messi e Cristiano Ronaldo, ma di Maradona ce n'è solo uno.

Perfect match, one of the best he ever played. Even more special as it was against Rafa. I always wished he played Nole in 2017.

What makes this 2017/2018 special is that young people that never got the chance to see Federer live at his best back in the day, got to see little glimpse of the old master from glory days, also chance to see the iconic rivalry once again.

I would have loved to see this Federer play Djokovic.

Unbelievable....no other words to define this level of tennis

Federer was ridiculously incredible that day. Some of his best tennis.

Roger Federer matches at his peak are a beauty to behold

The best tennis player ever, amazing skills and beautiful points. Greatness isn’t expressed in numbers.

Perfection does exist! He is the GOAT

this is amazing. so sad that every great player has to retire. childhood idol of mine and this match along with many others is just so crazy good

Even his facial expression when he hit the ball is relaxed.

When he's in form, perfection finds its definition.Played backhand with some magical power. Mind blowing performance. The elegence he introduced in court,no one will ever touch.

What a legend ! 🙏🏻🤩

That Last return on the end of the line 😱🤩😎🔥🔥

Federer during the first half of 2017 is the best player I have ever seen. I've seen Nadal, Djokovic in particular play fantastic matches. He was so dominant the other player had no chance. The only comparison is Nadal at a couple of the French Opens.

when he plays his best...that's the highest level of tennis nobody else comes close to...untouchable.the technique,the tactics the strategy....he is one of the kind

Greatly missed… what an era! Truly the golden era it was. Tennis will never be the same. Thank you, Roger for all the memories. And Rafa, Novak: Thank you too for the great battles and the stratospheric levels of tennis. Art. Grit. Fight.

geez. no matter which way Nadal hit, even when Federer nearly shanked the return, Federer still found a way to utilize the shank and attack.

Federer I think is the only player that I've ever seen that can make a Top 3 player look like a Top 200 player on more than one occasion. He's completely outclassed Djokovic and Nadal when his ultimate best is shown.

I was at this match, the backhand rips had a fierce sound on the court

does he have dynamite in his hands or am I missing something? 2017 Federer was out of this world, amazing style of play...

imagine how Rafa felt after that match. Roger was just unplayable, most of the rallies didn’t go past the 3rd shot, insane level from Roger

That season Roger was in beast mode!!!! Match b/w Roger and Nick was one of the greatest matches of all time in 3-sets

G.O.A.T . i miss him everyday. No one will be able to match his class. Absolutely perfect

Quote from Rafa....."If people think I'm a better player than Roger, then they know nothing about tennis". Love Nadal, but for me Roger is the most gifted player to hold a tennis racquet and will always be the GOAT. Get tired of whoever has the highest number of Grand Slams must be the greatest player ever. Sure, stats play a part, but for me don't paint the full picture. Did Maradona, Pele, etc score the most goals, or even Messi....no they didn't, yet many consider them to be the GOAT.

love this match!!! unbeatable!!! nice vid :)

Roger Federer has given tennis many new elements. He inspired many players who came after him to become better and better. Without him, tennis would never have reached this level. Nadal and Djokovic also wouldn't have become such good players if Roger Federer hadn't existed. What matters is not who wins how many trophies and grand slams, because this depends on many factors, but who reaches which level in their tennis career. I see Roger Federer at the front.

Roger thrives on being close to the base line and opening up the angles. Rafa's shots and serve were lacking so much depth on this day that anyone would have swatted these away but it falls to Roger's strength and so looks even more emphatic.

Greatest of All time

God mode!!

Difficult to explain how marvellous this is

he's a great blend of modern and old-school tennis