Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic? Roger Federer drops massive statement over GOAT debate

Why You Are Reading This: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and vak Djokovic are kwn as ‘Big 3’ of tennis, courtesy of whopping . of 67 Grand Slam titles between m. Federer was first of Big 3 to register 20 major championships, while Nadal and Djokovic followed. While Nadal became first man to win 22 Grand Slam titles at French Open 2022, Djokovic became first tennis player on planet Earth to win 23 major championships at Roland Garros 2023.

3 Things You Need To Kw

• Roger Federer retired in 2022 with 20 Grand Slam titles to his name
• Rafael Nadal last appeared made his last appearance during Australian Open 2023
• vak Djokovic has won 11 grand slam titles after turning 30

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‘As long as Rafa is still playing’: Roger Federer opens up on ‘GOAT’ debate

From winning 12 Grand Slams till 2018, Serbian tennis star vak Djokovic has proved his case as one of greatest tennis players of all time in last five years. Having won 11 grand slams in his 30s, Djokovic certainly has peaked in his 30s while his younger opponents have struggled to compete.

During his recent appearance at Halle Open 2023, Federer weighed in his views on Djokovic’s dominance, while claiming he can t be considered greatest player as long as Nadal is playing.

“What he has achieved is absolutely gigantic. It could be sufficient. But I think as long as Rafa is still playing, too, you can't answer that definitively yet,” said Federer. With Nadal displaying impeccable consistency since 2005, debate on greatest player continues. After 19 years of his first grand slam win, Spaniard hasn’t registered a major title win only during 2015, 2016, and 2021 seasons. 

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He last appeared during Australian Open 2023 and has been out of action due to injury ever since. He is currently ranked . 134 in world, while Serb returned to top spot in rankings with his title win at French Open 2023. Djokovic, at 36, seems to be in his prime regardless of his and is frontrunner among 'Big 3' for most grand slam wins.