Novak Djokovic has equaled Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer’s slam record after winning his 20th major in Wimbledon.
The debate about who is the so-called GOAT keeps on intensifying. Many think that the greatest of all time is the tennis player who has won most majors. However, it is impossible to compare players of different eras.
Djokovic the GOAT
When asked about who the GOAT is, Novak Djokovic had a very good reply to say that he doesn’t want to be part of this kind of discussion. Djokovic commented:
“I don’t want to be part of the debate. I don’t want to compare myself with anybody. I have my own part and my own journey. I don’t want to spend time and energy thinking about what if happens. I’m just focusing on the next match.
I know history is on the line. I’m privileged and motivated to be in this position, but let’s talk about the history if everything goes well here after I finish the tournament.”
Djokovic and the gold
Novak Djokovic is now in Tokyo, where he is about to start his campaign, hoping to win the gold medal in singles. He is also expected to play mixed doubles with Nina Stojanovic.
Novak Djokovic in 2021
Currently the world no.1, Novak played his last match on the 11th of July when he defeated world no.8 Matteo Berrettini 6-7(4) 6-4 6-4 6-3 in the final in Wimbledon to win his 85th career title.
Presently, during this year the Serbian achieved an overall 34-3 record. Novak clinched 4 titles in 2021 at the Australian Open, in Belgrade, at the French Open and in Wimbledon. The Serbian got to the final in Rome.
Rafael Nadal in 2021
At the moment ranked no.3, Nadal played his last match on the 11th of June when he capitulated to world no.1 Novak Djokovic 3-6 6-3 7-6(4) 6-2 in the semifinal in French Open (draw).
During this season Rafael has achieved a compiled 23-4 record. The Spaniard conquered 2 titles in 2021 in Barcelona and in Rome.
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal squared off 58 times. Their current record is 30-28 for Djokovic. Previously, the last time when they squared off, Novak Djokovic won 3-6 6-3 7-6(4) 6-2 in the semifinal in Paris (French Open) on the 11th of June 2021.
You can watch the highlights in the following video.
Roger Federer in 2021
Now the world no.9, the Swiss played his last match on the 7th of July when he capitulated to world no.12 Hubert Hurkacz 6-3 7-6(4) 6-0 in the quarter in Wimbledon (draw).
During this season Federer has a 9-4 match record.
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