The tennis legend John McEnroe has chosen his favorite before the Australian Open final. Novak Djokovic is the overwhelming favorite, and he is ready to win his 22nd Grand Slam title and retake the number one spot. The American tennis legend shed some light on how he believes the GOAT debate has grown between Rafael Nadal and the Serbian tennis player.

After a break year, the 21-time Grand Slam champion is ready to play the Australian Open final against Stefanos Tsitsipas. While on the other hand, the Spaniard has already claimed his 22nd major victory last year. However, this victory can ignite the GOAT debate after both of them achieve the same feat.

John McEnroe chooses his favorite between Novak Djokovic and Nadal

In a recent conversation with Eurosport, John McEnroe talked about the possibility of Djokovic winning the 2023 Australian Open. According to the 7x Grand Slam champion, the current world number five has his eyes firmly fixed to overcome Rafa and become the greatest of all time. As Roger Federer is out of the goat competition now, the major record battle is between Djokovic and Nadal.

He said, “They’re both extraordinary in terms of their hunger, doing whatever it takes to win. So, the jury’s still out but now, I would call Novak the slight favorite. He will probably end up with two more at least.” Not only that, seeing the Spaniard’s health status and the way he ended his Australian Open journey, it’s a big question whether the Spaniard will play the French Open or not. Considering this, McEnroe has chosen his favorite.

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Additionally, he also believes that young tennis players will provide tough competition to both tennis legends. However, the 7 time Grand Slam champion firmly believes that it will be an easy job for the Serbian tennis player to win the final against the 24-year-old Greek tennis player. Notably, even before the Australian Open started, the American former American tennis player said something regarding the GOAT debate.

When McEnroe talked about Djokovic’s hunger to become GOAT 

According to the former world number one, Djokovic is particularly hungry about holding on to more Grand Slam titles and breaking the 22-time Grand Slam Champions major record.

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Not only that, the Serbian tennis player has a clear focus on becoming the GOAT. The way he has stood up and reached the Australian Open finals certainly makes him the top runner in the goat debate. He also has the upper hand because of his fitness and health.

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