Federer, Djokovic or Nadal? Who tennis stars who faced all three think is the No1 ever
dailyrecord.co.ukTennis fans have been spoilt with a golden age of the sport, witnessing an era that has consistently smashed records.The retirement of Andy Murray has prompted tributes to his illustrious career, which saw him occasionally outshine the 'Big Three': Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic.
For a time, Murray's brilliance expanded the elite group to a 'Big Four', although injuries ultimately hampered the two-time Wimbledon winner.
In 2023, Murray acknowledged each rival's dominance: Nadal's reign on clay, Djokovic's hard-court mastery, and both Federer and Djokovic's grass-court prowess. "What all those guys have achieved is amazing," Murray said. "If you just go on Grand Slam titles, then you'd have to give that to Novak but for me, it's just slightly more nuanced than that." The question remains: who do other players, who have faced the Big Three, think is the GOAT? READ MORE: Jack Draper follows in tennis idol Andy Murray's footsteps by reaching US Open semi-finals READ MORE: Charlie Robertson channeling Andy Murray in Junior US Open bid as he explains why Scots hero is his phone background Former world No.
4 Tomas Berdych, often cited as one of the finest players never to clinch a major title, holds a view that the title of the greatest transcends mere numbers, despite Djokovic's impressive Grand Slam count."Those who want to compare the best by numbers will find arguments for different options," Berdych said. "The number of Grand Slams may be the most objective measure, but there are athletes who have left a great mark."I think Roger will leave a bigger mark than Djokovic.
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