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Tennis – ATP Masters 1000 – Italian Open – Foro Italico, Rome, Italy – May 16, 2021 Spain’s Rafael Nadal shakes hands with Serbia’s Novak Djokovic after winning the final REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

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Tennis – ATP Masters 1000 – Italian Open – Foro Italico, Rome, Italy – May 16, 2021 Spain’s Rafael Nadal shakes hands with Serbia’s Novak Djokovic after winning the final REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
The G.O.A.T debate in tennis is one for the ages. Over the years, the ‘Big 3’, including Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic, have dominated the tennis scene. With 22, 20, and 24 grand slams respectively, these players caused havoc on the tennis courts. Their exceptional performances often led to the never-ending G.O.A.T debate among the fans. However, recently, Rafael Nadal came ahead and put this debate to bed once and for all. The Spanish player, who is often claimed to be the best in the world, went ahead to claim his rival as the best.
In an interesting revelation, Rafael Nadal went ahead to claim Novak Djokovic as the best player of all time while surrendering his crown.
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Rafael Nadal puts an end to the GOAT debate while crowning the winner
In the epic and never-ending debate about the ‘Greatest of All Time’ (GOAT) in tennis, Rafael Nadal, one of the sport’s legendary figures, has finally weighed in with a decisive statement. With the utmost respect for his long-term rival, Nadal concedes that Novak Djokovic currently holds the crown in the GOAT conversation.
Nadal emphasized the significance of numbers and statistics in making his assessment. He acknowledged that Djokovic’s remarkable achievements, including a staggering number of titles, surpass his own, leaving no room for debate. In an era where GOAT discussions have ignited passionate debates among fans and experts, Nadal’s admission adds a new layer of clarity to the ongoing rivalry among the ‘Big Three’ in tennis.
“I believe that numbers are numbers & statistics are statistics. In that sense, I think he has better numbers than mine & that is indisputable. I don’t drop any rings nor do I have an ego big enough to try to disguise a reality. This is the truth. The rest are tastes, inspiration, and sensations that one or the other may transmit to you, that you may like one or the other more. I think that with respect to titles, Djokovic is the best in history & there is nothing to discuss in that,” said Rafael Nadal while dethroning himself from the crown.
Rafa Nadal says Novak Djokovic is the best in history, with respect to numbers & titles:
“I believe that numbers are numbers & statistics are statistics. In that sense, I think he has better numbers than mine & that is indisputable. I don’t drop any rings nor do I have an ego… pic.twitter.com/ilzCUhKwg2
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) September 20, 2023
Thus, Rafael Nadal has joined the debate while acknowledging that Novak Djokovic has surpassed the titles and achievements to claim the top spot. However, he is not the only one who thinks this way. A long-time admirer of Roger Federer, Chris Evert, also sparked her opinion on the same while claiming that Novak Djokovic deserves respect for what he has done for the sport.
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Chris Evert lauds Novak Djokovic for his exceptional achievements
In a recent interview, Chris Evert appreciated the milestones that Novak Djokovic has achieved and said that he deserves respect. Evert, who is a Roger Federer admirer, claimed that Novak Djokovic is passing on the legacy established by Roger and Rafa.

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Sep 10, 2023; Flushing, NY, USA; (L-R) Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrate with the finalist and championship trophies, respectively, after their match in the men’s singles finalon day fourteen of the 2023 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
After his recent US Open triumph, she said that irrespective of the source of motivation; he is doing wonders and should be appreciated for it. Thus, Novak Djokovic has taken everyone by surprise throughout his career. As he still continues to dominate tennis courts, only time knows how many more records are yet to be broken by him.
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