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“Five’s Better Than Three”– Iconic Athletes Roger Federer and Derek Jeter Once Took a Hilarious Dig at Golf Icon Tiger Woods

Published 01/21/2023, 10:00 AM EST

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Derek Jeter has never failed to mystify his fans, whether it be his performances on the ballpark or his appearance in creative endorsements. One such much-talked-about commercial that he starred in was Gillette.

It’s not just Jeter that makes the commercial a must-see. It’s the dynamic trio of Jeter alongside legendary athletes like Roger Federer and Tiger Woods. Notably, the three of them have left their mark on their respective sports. And let’s not forget Federer’s iconic dialogue that adds an extra layer of creativity to the mix.

Roger Federer’s iconic dialogue with Derek Jeter and Tiger Woods:

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Imagine three of the most accomplished and renowned athletes of all time coming together for a commercial. Baseball’s Derek Jeter, Tennis’ Roger Federer, and Golf’s Tiger Woods all in one frame, promoting Gillette’s new trimmer featuring five blades instead of the usual three, way back in their playing days.

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One of Federer’s iconic dialogue in the commercial is when he teases Woods, “You see, five’s better than three.” A nod to the numerous awards and championships they each held at the time. To which, Jeter adds with a clever quip, “Yeah, but in real sports,” causing all three to burst out laughing.

This commercial was a genius play by Gillette, adding their own creativity with the charm of the three iconic players was one hell of a move.

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The three had already achieved pinnacle by 2009:

The commercial was a clever play on the major awards, and accomplishments of the three featured athletes. By 2009, Derek Jeter had cemented his legacy in baseball, having won beyond impressive World Series rings five times. 

On the tennis court, Roger Federer was equally dominant, having won five consecutive US Open singles titles between 2004 and 2008, in addition to winning Wimbledon five times in a row from 2003 to 2007. He has now increased the number to 8 Wimbledon trophies. In golf, Tiger Woods had already made a name for himself, having won three Grand Slam titles.

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The commercial was a treat for sports fans everywhere and a reminder of the incredible accomplishments of these three icons. Gilette had another commercial where the three of them starred together. Read more about it here!

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Garima Verma

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Garima is an MLB writer at EssentiallySports. She has recently graduated as a Master's student in Media and Communications. She is an avid reader and an ardent cinema fan.
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Abhishek Kumar