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A Twitter user has done a numerical comparison of Djokovic, Nadal and Federer – and the results are conclusive

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A Novak Djokovic superfan has done a numerical comparison between the Big Three of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer and there is a clear winner in terms of the greatest player of all time when it comes to the overall statistics.

@Yolitatennis has been keeping a spreadsheet for a couple of years now and the latest figures once again make for pretty reading if you are a Djokovic fan.

The Serbian won his 40th ATP Masters 1000 title on Sunday when he defeated Grigor Dimitrov in the final of the Paris Masters with the trophy also taking him to 97 career titles – just six behind Federer and 12 adrift of Jimmy Connors’ overall Open Era record of 109.

But Djokovic’s latest singles title moved him to 70 “Big Titles” (Grand Slams, ATP Finals and ATP Masters 1000), well clear of his two rivals as Nadal is on 58 titles and Federer on 54.

Their tallies are broken down as follows:

Novak Djokovic Big Titles
24 – Grand Slams
6 – ATP Finals
40 – ATP Masters 1000

Rafael Nadal Big Titles
22 – Grand Slams
0 – ATP Finals
36 – ATP Masters 1000

Roger Federer Big Titles
20 – Grand Slams
6 – ATP Finals
28 – ATP Masters 1000

Total ranking points earned are also taken into consideration and it is adjusted to the current format as before 2009 a different system was used. Djokovic started his 398th week at No 1 on Monday and his total ranking points are 166,864 with Federer second in this particular category with 164,384 and Nadal with 148,997.

Other categories include Win-Loss Percentage with Djokovic on 83.68%, Nadal on 82.92% and Federer on 81.98% for “general wins” and Big Five Wins (Djokovic on 57 against Big Three, Nadal on 53 and Federer on 39).

Djokovic also leads the Streaks classification for Big Titles (Grand Slams, ATP Finals, ATP Masters, Big Titles, Weeks at No 1) and Other Achievements.

The Other Achievement list includes the Career Grand Slam with Djokovic achieving the feat three times, Nadal twice and Federer once. Djokovic is the only player with a Career Masters as he has won all nine ATP Masters 1000 titles twice over the course of his career with his two rivals on zero. Djokovic has also twice done the “Big Titles Sweep”.

However, Nadal leads the way with the most Olympic medals as he has two gold medals to his name (one in singles and one in doubles) while Federer has one gold medal in doubles and Djokovic has one bronze medal in singles.

There is one clear winner for numerical comparisons and it is Djokovic.

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‘I Never Said…’ – 7 Days After Dropping Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal Bombshell, Jimmy Connors Clears the Air With His Novak Djokovic Opinion

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Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic

The modern era in men’s tennis has largely been shaped by 3 men – Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. The Big 3 of tennis, as the triumvirate is famously called, has dominated the sport in unrivaled fashion – winning a whopping 65 grand slam titles between them. Unsurprisingly, the G.O.A.T debate in tennis has revolved around these three for the past 2 decades. Fandoms have been divided and tennis pundits have had varying opinions regarding their choice for the greatest. When Jimmy Connors, the American tennis legend, gave his verdict on the debate, it caused quite a stir.

Connors put Novak Djokovic ahead in the G.O.A.T race snubbing Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the process, during an episode of his podcast last week. In its latest episode, he seemed to clarify his stance from last week.

Jimmy Connors clarifies his stance a week after hailing Novak Djokovic at the expense of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

Eight-time grand slam champion Jimmy Connors claimed that Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are ‘not even the greatest of all time in their own era’. He hailed the 23-time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic as the top guy in men’s tennis, during last week’s episode of Advantage Connors – a podcast of Jimmy Connors and his son Bret Connors. As a result, he had to face a lot of flak from the fans of Federer and Nadal after the episode was aired 7 days back.

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

In the podcast’s latest episode, Jimmy alluded to this fiasco and tried to clarify what he actually meant by those comments from last week. “I never said this, that Federer and Nadal aren’t the great players that they are. I just said there’s a new guy at the top of the heap, that’s all. Yeah, you know, and he’s won the most grand slams at the moment,” he said.

According to him, the bar for measuring the greatness of a player, for a long while now, has been the number of grand slams won and Novak Djokovic edges past both Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in this respect.

The saga of famous personalities gushing over the legendary Serb has not just stayed limited to tennis. A few months back, legendary snooker player Ronnie O’Sullivan expressed his huge admiration for Djokovic. What exactly did he have to say about the 10-time Australian Open champion?

Djokovic is one of the greatest athletes in the eyes of snooker great Ronnie O’Sullivan

In an interview with Eurosport back in April this year, legendary snooker champion Ronnie O’Sullivan mentioned how Novak Djokovic serves as a role model for athletes from various sporting disciplines.

While hailing the achievements of all the members of the Big 3, O’Sullivan pointed out how Djokovic stands out from the others. “For me, he will be the king of all. Whether you are a footballer, golfer or hockey player – everyone looks at Djokovic. He is one of the greatest athletes of all time,” he said.

With Roger Federer retired and Rafael Nadal hinting at a possible farewell run next season, Novak Djokovic is still dominating the tennis court, statistically surpassing his 2 great rivals in most departments of the sport. The G.O.A.T debate may always remain a matter of huge contention, but there’s no denying the fact that the impact of these 3 behemoths will linger on for ages to come.

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Despite Idolizing Roger Federer, Swiss Tennis Prodigy Has Vital Rafael Nadal Lesson to Learn as Coach Gets Real About His ATP Future

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Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

In the world of Swiss tennis, names like Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka have long reigned as symbols of excellence and inspiration. As the young and talented Dominic Stricker emerges onto the scene, he finds himself following in the footsteps of these illustrious compatriots. At just 20 years old, Stricker’s exceptional form has catapulted him to the forefront of the tennis world, sparking hopes that he may become the next Swiss star. However, in a recent podcast, his coach, Sven Swinnen, revealed an intriguing twist in the tale.

Despite being an ardent Roger Federer fan, Stricker aspires to incorporate certain qualities of Rafael Nadal into his game. This revelation adds a fascinating layer to the rising star’s journey, hinting at a blend of two tennis legends’ attributes that may shape his future.

Dominic Stricker’s coach reveals one Nadal habit Dominic wants in himself

With every passing match, Dominic Stricker showcases his immense talent and determination, firmly establishing himself as a rising sensation in Swiss tennis. The 20-year-old prodigy’s performances have drawn comparisons to the likes of Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka, igniting hopes that he could be the next big thing from Switzerland.

“Everybody talks always about his intensity, his fighting spirit, but what he can do with the ball is really also amazing and that’s maybe for Dominic, also good to see who also has a good hand. But he sees also (that) if you have a good hand and you’re talented, you need to really work hard to make it so that would be something from Rafa,” said Sven in the podcast highlighting that one quality which Dominic desires in himself.

Roger Federe

In the podcast, Dominic Stricker’s coach, Sven Swinnen, who himself grew up watching Federer, expressed appreciation for the young player’s dedication to learning from the best. While Stricker is undeniably a Federer fan, it is revealed that he also admires certain qualities of Rafael Nadal, another legendary figure in the sport.

This intriguing revelation opens up a world of possibilities for the young star, hinting at a unique blend of attributes from two tennis greats that may shape his path to stardom.

How could that ‘one’ Rafael Nadal quality help Stricker win silverware?

As Dominic Stricker sets his sights on tennis greatness, he finds inspiration in the tenacity and fighting spirit of Rafael Nadal. Despite having a natural talent and a good hand for the game, Stricker understands that hard work and relentless effort are vital ingredients for success. In Nadal, he sees a shining example of unwavering determination and resilience, qualities that have helped the Spanish legend secure an astonishing 22 Grand Slam titles.

Despite facing setbacks and injuries, Nadal’s indomitable spirit never wavered, and this is a lesson that Stricker aims to take to heart. The young Swiss player understands that talent alone is not enough; the willingness to persevere and push beyond one’s limits truly elevates an athlete to the pinnacle of success.

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