The Debate Continues: Federer or Djokovic, Who is the Greatest Tennis Player of All Time?

After winning his twenty-fourth Grand Slam, Novak Djokovic He positioned himself at the center of the scene: is he the best tennis player of all time? Stefanos Tsitsipas He got into the debate and analyzed that concept, but also that of the “greatest”; So he chose between the Serbian and Roger Federer.

Federer or Djokovic, who is the GOAT?

During the first decade of this century and with flashes in subsequent years, Roger Federer He positioned himself as one of the best tennis players in history – if not the best. He was even the first to reach 20 tournaments in Grand Slamat 310 weeks as number one in the world, with memorable points, shocking victories and a hegemony so marked that it seemed insurmountable from a numerical point of view.

Ahead of Roger Federer’s final doubles match alongside Rafael Nadal, the Swiss and Spaniard trained with Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray at the O2 in London.

but it appeared Rafael Nadal, a competitive animal, which has already accumulated 22 Majors and is still active; Due to his physical problems, the Spaniard has already warned that it seems difficult to win a major again, but he does aspire to return to the slopes.

Finally it is Novak Djokovic, which shatters any record that is put in front of it. Not only has he already won 24 Grand Slam tournaments, but he is the absolute owner of the Masters 1000 and the record for most weeks as number one on the planet. Even at 36 years old, he maintains an enviable physical condition and everything indicates that he will continue winning important championships.

So the debate about who is the best tennis player in history remains open, but with one more edge; who is the greatest At least that aspect was left on the table by Stéfanos Tsitsipas.

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Tsitsipas chose the best in history

In an interview for the Greek media Kathimerini, Stefanos Tsitsipas He entered into the debate about the best in the history of tennis. When referring to GOAT (Greatest of All Times), the 25-year-old tennis player made a category difference and explained: “If you look at the numbers, there is no doubt that Djokovic is the best. However, if the criterion is who has inspired the world the most and who has had the greatest impact, it is undoubtedly Federer, by a wide margin. The finesse and beauty that he brought to tennis, the magic that he made on the court… I don’t think there is anyone who can ever match him.”

At the same time, the number five in the ATP ranking analyzed Nole’s personality: “It gives the impression that he is never happy, that is his character. It seems like she always has to prove something to someone, I don’t know what or to whom. She seems like she’s always looking for revenge, her eyes shine.”

Finally, he also highlighted traits of that personality and character. “I remember the match against Alcaraz in Cincinnati, I never thought that Alcaraz would lose that match and Djokovic found a way to win it,” he said.

2023-09-21 18:40:48
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