Andre Agassi vs Yevgeny Kafelnikov 2000 Australian Open Final Highlights 

No point in arguing that Yevgeny Kafelnikov was undoubtedly one of the most talented players of his era. 10 years in ATP top 10, 5 years in top 5, former world no.1, davis cup winner, , 2 grand slams on 2 different surfaces, 4 doubles grand slams, , Olympic gold medalist as well

23 years ago I set the alarm clock and watched this match live at arround 2am. I remember I was blown away by the shot making quality in the first set... this is undoubtedly one of the matches that pushed tennis to its modern standards.

This match is a great example of why Agassi won so much. Kafelnikov got off to a hot start, but when you are playing against Agassi - especially in the heat - he can just wear you down throughout the match... In the last few games Kafelnikov looked exhausted and Andre looked like he could play another few hours if he had to. He really played so much differently in these best years of his career than when he was younger. His fitness and ability to grind took so much of the pressure of his game to outhit these younger players. He could take guy's legs away and make the match all about fitness. It worked so well for him!

What an incredible match!! Still amazing 20+ years later!

Ver jugar a Kafelnikov es disfrutar. Tenía una forma de jugar muy bonita, y un revés precioso. Un gran jugador inolvidable

Two of the best tempo baseline players ever. Look how early and hard they hit the ball.

That down the line backhand from kafelnikov is like a hot knife cutting butter LOL

Two of the best two-handed backhands on display.

A VHS tape recording of this match was the main thing that improved my tennis as a beginner. With no internet access and no coaches, this was the first and only tennis video I had access to for years. So I rewatched it countless times. After only one year, I was beating guys who'd played 10+ years. Memories!

You don't see tennis like this no more. Superb play from both.

One of the best played matches I ever seen in that time !

Kafelnikov played amazing the firs set!!! He got tired it’s a shame because he was playing incredible but Agassi was in another level that day that’s why he was the “punisher” I wonder if they have played at night what the outcome could be

Jesus Christ Kafelnikov's backhand down the line was a sniper.

Thanks for the video. I was a teen in the mid 90's to early 2000's and have fond memories of tennis from that time. Two of my favourites from the era right here.

I’ve seen tennis in the 90’s and that 1st set was the best set of tennis I saw Kafelnikov play in his career. Mind you he won 2 Grand Slam titles.

Wow! I don't think I have ever seen the ball hit harder! It was almost insane how fast the ball was going back and forth.

I've watched this game... I remember being astounished by the speed of their strokes, it was amazing... seeing this now is a testimony of what level the big three brought tennis to... Absolutely insane

Agassi was out of this world

I think that Agassi was in his 30s and late in the career more successful than before because he was more disciplined

3:52 umm what!?! just sensational/incredible from both overall!

Nice quality and nice highlights, thank you

The problem for Kafelnikov wasn't his game, it was the fact that he played too many tournaments, and he paid for it in the end, he ended up retiring at 29. Should have won more slams but his full schedule hardly gave him respite before the slams.

I saw this game also live on TV.. what a game.. Kafelnikov got tired, he was outstanding in the fist set.. later on Agassi took the game to his hand and played very very good… was nice to see it back after 24 years…

First man to make four Grand Slam finals in a row since Rod Laver: Agassi 1999-2000. Astonishing feat.

6:24 the manliest, dick-measuringest rally ever, between two dudes who had the best two-handed backhands in the world. of course agassi won XD

Kafelnikov played excellent tennis hit many aces and had more winners but Agassi was excellent+ exceptional 👍. Great tennis

Omg kafelnkov at her best was a beast

YK was on 🔥 in this match! He hit twice as many winners as AA. HOW did Agassi manage to win this match???

Excellent quality video bro

I remember watching this match and thinking Agassi would probably lose after the first 20 minutes. But, he turned it around.

Post Sampras and Agassi , he was world No.3 of that era. Kuerten and Rafter are my favourites too, but they were clay court specialist and Hard court specialists. Only Hewitt managed to win 2 grand slams in 2 different surfaces apart from Kafelnikov.

So incredible!!

Check Yevi at 1996 vs Sampras, Kafelnikov is such an example of overplaying and lack of knowledge. Magnus Norman clearly stated how wrong this generation was about training and the lack of rest.Todayy players work so much more on mobility and strength, in 1996 yevi was the perfect player, tall, strong, thin and mobile. He should have won so much more.

Gorgeous frame rate!

Looking at these highlights you’d think Kafelnikov won comfortably. Nothing like the real match.

Ball striking just doesn't get better between two players

Watching this back now, I am surprised how good YK was at times. Both Kafelnikov and Davydenko were great at times but could equally lose to a weak opposition when they had a bad day.

What a match ❤❤❤ Agassi the best ever❤❤

Two legends Agassi is the reason I love Tennis Lol I thought Tennis will become more faster and powerful? It’s 2022 and more modest 🤷‍♂️

Andre won the last 4 grand slams of his life from ranking 146 to number 1 again because he has Steffi in his life! The feeling of being love with a person that he fells for really push him to succeed! Behind a successful man, there is GREAT woman not just a woman! Who could push him to be self motivated and determined to be back on the top! Steffi Graf! No doubt about it! They are a match that made from heaven!❤❤

Great match from Agassi!

Camera always pans back to Agassi even after Kafelnikov hits winner?

Bravo Andre!!!

Power wow

06:15 🤩

第一セットの調子が続かなかったのは残念だったがkafelnikovのバックハンドは私の理想

ハイレベルな打ち合い‼️この2人ならば、2020年代でも充分他の選手にも勝てる😃✨✨🎾😃☀️

Pre Poly String dominating the market (not sure if they are suing them here due to post 97 guga).

Strangely Yevgeny Kafelnikov never utilised his height to his advantage while serving. He need to jump a big more n it could have been a big serve as his weapon. Sad otherwise Kafelnikov+ big serve= invincible

6:20 Is this ping pong?? 😳😳 you don't even see such pace nowadays, what the hell

I miss the green courts.

Andre Agassi is American Hero

What racket is Kafelinikov using? What brand?

Агасси эт легенда.

20:02 "My name is Andre and I hate tennis".

Most of points of Kafelnikov in this video

Родной русский мат слышно от Кафельникова,когда у него не получалось😅

ancient medvedev

06:16 ¿table tennis? Jeje

Kafelnikov could have won more AO if not for Agassi 95,2000

Highlights or Kafelnokof winners? He lost

Rafter won 2 USO, and wasn't a big performer on any other surface. He played extremely well on grass too, but ran into Sampras and others. Kuerten never proceeded beyond the QF of any tournament except French open.

Funny watching now how subdued Agassi was after winning, if you did not know better you would think he just won any match not a GS final.

Where was Pete? Let me guess; the most poorly conditioned Champion of the last 50yrs got beat because Australia is hot and he gets tired, yes?

2人ともいかれてる。ドーピングやってんじゃねえ？こんなストロークの打ち合い出来る訳ねえ。

Kafelnikov thought he would beat Agassi just by being taller and stronger. But his drives are so predictable, it's a joke

had Agassi been 2 inches taller, he would've won 36 majors

What Nadal Federer & Dojkovic have achieved would never be achieved again. They have clearly broken the myth that players can't win Grand Slam after 30.