After Numerous Intense Battles Against the BIG 3, Stefanos Tsitsipas Finally Delivers His Verdict on the GOAT Debate- ‘It’s Pretty Clear’

The GOAT debate in any sport is almost perpetual. However, there seems to be no consensus as to who deserves the title. Even though Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic have been dominating the sport for more than a decade, their claim to the top spot remains controversial. Stefanos Tsitsipas has faced off against the “Big 3” on numerous occasions. In an exclusive interview, the tennis ace voiced his thoughts on the argument.

Stefanos Tsitsipas measurement for deciding who holds the title “the greatest” in tennis is more than just facts and numbers. He takes into account the way a player’s career has impacted both the sport and the audience. Both Federer and Nadal have left their imprints deeply embedded, inspiring countless individuals to pick up a racket.

Greek tennis ace Stefanos Tsitsipas praises Federer and Nadal in an exclusive interview

Stefanos Tsitsipas has had numerous intense battles against the Big Three of tennis. He believes that it is “pretty clear” who the greatest player is. In an interview with MARCA ahead of his debut at the Mutua Madrid Open, Tsitsipas was asked about his thoughts on the debate.

He stated that while it is difficult to compare players from different eras, he believes that Federer is the greatest of all time. Tsitsipas cited Federer’s records, longevity, and impact on the sport as reasons for his belief. Tsitsipas stated that the GOAT debate is not just about numbers and records, but also about the impact that the player has on the sport and the fans. The Greek stated, “For me, the GOAT is the person who has brought the most people to the sport, who has attracted the most people to the sport, who has inspired lots of people to do something with their life.”

Tsitsipas also added, ” The person that has brought joy to other people through his craft and through what he does. I think, in this case, it’s pretty clear that Roger Federer has had a huge impact on that, and so has Rafael Nadal.”

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He acknowledged that Nadal and Djokovic are great players in their own right. However, the Greek still considers the legendary Swiss Maestro to be the best.

Greek ace has voiced his support for the Swiss Maestro after having picked Djokovic earlier

In an exclusive interview, Tsitsipas shared his thoughts on the long-standing GOAT debate. He had previously labeled Djokovic as the greatest but changed his opinion in a recent interview. The tennis ace stated that he now believes Federer should be at the top of the list due to his ability to attract people to the sport. He concluded by adding Nadal as his second choice, stating that if he had to choose one player, it would be Federer.

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As the next generation of players emerges, the GOAT debate is likely to continue for years to come. Will a new player emerge to challenge the dominance of the Big Three? Will one of them continue to break records and cement their place as the greatest of all time? Let us know what you think in the comments below.