The Most Entertaining Federer vs Djokovic Match Ever (4K)

I'm just loving these rallies though, Rob. Win or lose, whoever it is, this is a clinic in tennis. I mean, this is fun to watch. And we welcome you to the 33rd installment of the Roger Federer-Novak Djokovic rivalry. It is finals day here at the BNP Paribas Open. That's going to be a key shot for Novak. Of course, that's where Roger is so impressive. Excellent shot from Djokovic to stay in the game. And Federer here in this BNP Paribas Open final. He's going to challenge it just to confirm. Early to be making a challenge though. He gets on this volley. Second set against Kevin Anderson the other night. But Djokovic is so good. Federer just seems to be getting on top of the ball so quickly. Told he's on the board. Pass and shot. Literally this match started, Federer was with his little shoulder. Shot! In fine form. If you walk into another match and it's 4-1 for another guy, it may not be the most fun match to watch. But when Federer's playing, he just looks so good. Well, Djokovic has settled down after the love-three deficit. That's what I mean. Defense to offense. It's a big game this one. The last game with the Old Boars, Roger's not going to get as much a zip off his serve with them. Federer holds. Pass! Federer has been doing that to him and getting a nice volley. Good hold for Djokovic. Wraps up the opening set just north of a half hour. An impressive start in Federer's pursuit of his fifth title here. He wins it 6-3. Game, Djokovic. Game, Djokovic. Djokovic blinks first. 13-15. These things take time. They don't just happen overnight. Yeah, Pierre looks like somebody you'd see in a James Bond film. Wow, guys. Don't mess with them. That's right. Djokovic's steadying the ship. He looks much better here in the second set. But Federer won the first 6-3. We're 2-3 here in the second. If he can make a million dollars winning in two sets. Djokovic. He's starting to find a little bit of range. His level here in the second set. 15-30. Chance to break free. It's tough. An excellent serve delivers his first set point. Final set to determine our champion. As Novak Djokovic withstands a red hot Roger Federer to start the match. And turns the tables in the second set. His left leg. Federer had a shot like that and hit it in the net. Not this time. Djokovic almost drills him with it. That's how you do it. I can't believe Roger played the shot. Djokovic has the chance to break. As you would say, Robbie, some line lickers in that point. That's Novak's calling card. Djokovic. Disbelief. Fans are pretty vocal during that ball toss. Second serve at break point. That's too good. That's the one I like. Federer's playing under those slides. He's got it. So Djokovic has grabbed control of the final set. Watch that away. And Djokovic holds. So he's halfway to winning this. Well, this is a Federer special. Dead even. Winners and unforced errors. That's unusual. You see that stat lined up like that. Perfect to second serve as you can hit. The problem for Federer is he's got to find a way to break. That exchange. For that second serve. Federer special. So it all comes down to the next game. Djokovic will serve for the title here at Indian Wells. Missed it. Djokovic saves. For the second straight day Djokovic does not close out a match serving. And Federer has been given new life. Played a final set tie break. Was when Djokovic beat Federer in the Montreal final in 2007. Which was his first ATP Masters 1000 title. Fails to hold his opening service. It's been a good start for Djokovic. Have to say Federer is in trouble now. Such a smart shot from Djokovic to start that point. Novak Djokovic is the champion of the BNP Paribas Open. A final set tie break. Between these heavyweights. And it's Djokovic who wins his third title here. His 17th ATP Masters 1000 title. And his maiden title in 2014.