Published 17:09 IST, May 13th 2020

Mike Tyson picks Roger Federer over Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic as 'GOAT of Tennis'

Mike Tyson said that it is fantastic to see Federer play at this level and he is amazed at how he manages to remain competitive at the age of 38.

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Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and vak Djokovic have been untouchable ever since y have reached pinnacle of sport. 'Big Three', as y are referred to, have been a dominant force on court and still continue to do so despite emergence of some exciting players on ATP circuit. 

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Apart from dominating  tennis world, all three players have been often dragged into debate as to who is 'Greatest of All Time' (GOAT). 'GOAT' debate in men’s tennis have left fans divided with ir opinions. Recently, legendary boxer Mike Tyson shared his thoughts on who he thinks is 'GOAT' between ‘Big 3’.

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Mike Tyson picks Roger Federer as GOAT of tennis

According to a report in Essentially Sports, ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson has picked Roger Federer as greatest of all-time. former heavyweight champion said that it is fantastic to see him play at this level and he is amazed at how Federer still mans to play at his best despite being 38.

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Mike Tyson picks vak Djokovic as his favourite player 

Although Tyson considers Roger Federer as GOAT, he picked vak Djokovic as his favourite player currently. Mike Tyson called Djokovic a true fighter and is his favourite because of way in which  Serbian has come back from injuries and beaten likes of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer remarkably.

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Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and vak Djokovic Grand Slam record 

trio has till date shared 56 of last 67 Grand Slams titles among mselves. However, among three, Roger Federer leads  way with 20 Grand Slam titles and is closely followed by his nemesis Rafael Nadal, who has 19 Grand Slam titles to his name. vak Djokovic is third on  list with 17 Grand Slam titles to his name 

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17:09 IST, May 13th 2020