Who do tennis players think is the goat?

20-time singles Slam champion Novak Djokovic is widely regarded by pundits and followers as the greatest player of all time (GOAT).

Who is considered the goat of tennis?

That measurement would crown Djokovic, with a massive 373 weeks at the top of the ATP singles rankings, a huge gap of 63 ahead of next best Federer. USA's Pete Sampras (286), Ivan Lendl from the former Czechoslovakia (270) and Sampras' compatriot Jimmy Connors on 268 make up the top five in this category.

Is Djokovic or Nadal the GOAT?

1? Djokovic leads at 373, with Federer at 310 and Nadal at 209. McEnroe broke it down by surface, giving each man GOAT status on one. “The greatest grass court player of all time is Roger, the greatest hard court player is Novak and the greatest clay court player is Rafa,” he said.

Is Nadal considered the goat?

Rafael Nadal insists being considered the greatest player of all time (GOAT) and holding various records “takes a backseat” when it comes to his legacy as he wants people to have a “good human memory” of him.

Is Federer The Goat of tennis?

The 20-time Grand Slam winner has broken numerous records throughout his career, and many believe that he is the 'GOAT'. According to our readers, 57.7 per cent of people believe that Federer is 'definitely' the greatest player to ever grace the court.

ATP Players Choose Who the GOAT of Tennis is

Is Djokovic or Federer better?

Comparison of Grand Slam titles

Djokovic has won 21 Grand Slam titles to Federer's 20. Djokovic has the all-time record of 12 hardcourt Grand Slam titles (Australian Open and US Open), one more than Federer. Federer has the all-time Wimbledon record of 8 titles, one more than Djokovic. Bold indicates outright record.

Can Djokovic be the goat?

20-time singles Slam champion Novak Djokovic is widely regarded by pundits and followers as the greatest player of all time (GOAT).

Who is the big three tennis goat?

The Big Three is a common nickname in tennis for the trio of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, each considered to be among the greatest players of all-time.

Who is the greatest male tennis player of all time?

Arguably the best tennis player of all time, Roger Federer has done it all. In a 23 year career spanning four decades, the Swiss spent a combined 310 weeks at world no. 1 and holds the longest streak at world no 1.

Who defeated Djokovic the most?

The two have faced each other 59 times, including in all four major finals, with Djokovic leading 30–29 overall. Djokovic leads 15–13 in finals of all levels, while Nadal leads 11–7 at the majors.

Why is Federer always the goat?

Although his 20 Grand Slam titles place him third behind Rafael Nadal (22) and Novak Djokovic (21), Cannizzaro insisted that Federer is “the GOAT for the entire package that he was as a player and a human being” because “he was flawless at both”. The game's greats have also positioned him at the top of the tree.

What is goat Serena Williams?

With a career spanning over 27 years and with 23 Grand Slam singles titles, Serena Williams can be considered the Greatest of All Time.

Who is the greatest goat in tennis?

Serena Williams

Arguably the all-time GOAT, Serena Williams currently holds 23 grand slam titles, second only to the great Margaret Court.

Who is the most loved tennis player?

Who is better Roger or Rafael?

The tennis rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal is considered one of the greatest in the history of the sport. Federer and Nadal played each other 40 times, with Nadal leading 24–16 overall, including 14–10 in finals.

Why is Rafa a goat?

Nadal's Records

Each of the Big 3 holds a basket of records, milestones and achievements that will ultimately put their greatness into context. Nadal's 14 French Open titles is the runaway record for most at Roland Garros and the most of any one Grand Slam. He's also the oldest man to take home the trophy in Paris.

Why is Nadal called goat?

Iga Swiatek has described Rafael Nadal as the 'greatest of all time' ahead of his long-time rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. The conversation is often brought up in the tennis world, with the sport's current 'big three' boasting a combined 61 Grand Slam singles titles between them.

Who is the most hard working tennis player?

Dominic Thiem, the Hardest-Working Man in Tennis.

What is the most watched tennis match ever?

Does Djokovic dislike Federer?

It's no secret that Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic don't like each other and they don't see eye to eye. The two tennis superstars have been engaged in a well-publicized rivalry for years, and it doesn't seem like it's going to end anytime soon.

Is Novak better than Nadal and Federer?

Novak Djokovic is a better player than Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, and this season has proved it. In winning almost 96 percent of his matches, and losing only one from 11 meetings with Nadal and Federer, Novak Djokovic has proved it.

Is Federer better than Nadal?

On clay, Nadal comfortably dominates the head-to-head with a 14-2 record while Federer leads 3-1 on grass and 11-9 on hard courts. Roger Federer's only two wins against Rafael Nadal on clay courts came at the 2007 Hamburg Masters and the 2009 Madrid Open, both in finals.

Who has defeated Federer the most?

The duo have squared off against each other a massive 50 times, which is the second-biggest rivalry in men's tennis after Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal's 59-match battle. Out of the 50 times that Federer has played Djokovic, the Swiss maestro has won 23 clashes while losing on 27 occasions.