‘Djokovic S**ts on Federer What Is This’- Sporting World Turns Wild as Roger Federer Enjoys Ridiculous Privilege in an Elite Athlete List
Over the years, Roger Federer has been the face of men’s tennis. The ace tennis star retired alongside Rafael Nadal after his Laver Cup doubles match. When Federer retired, he has 20 Grand Slam titles to his credit. He sits third with 22 titles each behind Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.
With the other two still active and Djokovic particularly in red-hot form, it seems highly likely that the Serb will soon claim the top spot. However, many tennis experts still believe that Federer is the greatest of all time, despite the records suggesting otherwise. A similar thought echoed in the Telegraph Sports Twitter post. Here’s what happened next.
Fans react as Roger Federer earns the GOAT title
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In a recent Telegraph Sports Twitter post, we can see the images of the tallest male athletes from different sports. It features Lionel Messi and Lewis Hamilton along with Roger Federer, Tiger Woods and other prominent athletes.
However, the majority of tennis fans still argue among themselves about the ultimate GOAT of tennis. With the Big Three, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic competing head-to-head, it’s hard to pinpoint. Here’s how fans reacted to the post.
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There is no doubt that Federer is one of the greats. However, it would be unfair to compare tennis players from different generations based on their performances. Federer came onto the scene a bit early and also faced the greats of the previous generation.
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On the other hand, Nadal and Djokovic have a great rivalry with each other and with Federer. If we look at the overall record and current form, it seems Djokovic is ready to take the crown. However, can the number of Grand Slam titles be the only parameter to judge them? It’s again a contentious issue. However, Grand Slam has its own value as it includes the best tennis players in the world.
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It seems almost impossible to declare any of these three as a GOAT. Three of them differ in their strengths and weaknesses and have excelled on different surfaces. What do you think of the GOAT debate? Let us know in the comments section.