British comedian Josh Berry delivered a sidesplitting performance in a recent video where he expertly impersonated the tennis Big Four: Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Andy Murray. Berry showcased his remarkable talent for capturing their distinctive personalities, humorously exaggerating their traits.
This comical act took place during the Davis Cup Finals Group Stage held in Manchester, where Berry was invited to mimic these tennis legends.
Berry began with a parody of the 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer. Embracing Federer’s widespread popularity and amiable reputation, the mock Federer confidently asserted himself as the greatest player in history, emphasizing his affable nature and on-court charm.
Next on Berry’s list was Novak Djokovic, who recently secured his 24th Grand Slam title at the US Open. In a tongue-in-cheek fashion, Berry portrayed Djokovic as someone who would continue playing indefinitely, even across the universe. The fictitious Djokovic humorously attributed his longevity to a vegan diet, vowing to win tennis matches on other planets and galaxies.
Berry then shifted his focus to Andy Murray, known for his reserved demeanor. With subdued excitement and a hint of melancholy, the mock Murray expressed his enthusiasm for representing Great Britain, adding a touch of humor to his typically understated character.
Josh Berry’s entertaining impressions provide a comedic twist to the well-known personas of these tennis icons, delivering laughter to tennis fans worldwide.
🤣 @JoshBerryComedy’s impressions are spot on 🤣
A catch-up with @rogerfederer, @RafaelNadal, @DjokerNole & the Murray brothers 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/NDjVHTK4x7
— LTA (@the_LTA) September 27, 2023
Novak Djokovic in 2023
Currently ranked no.1, Novak played his last match on the 15th of September when he defeated world no.25 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3 6-4 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
Currently, during this season Novak has managed to achieve a compiled 46-5 match record. Novak clinched 5 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open, French Open, Cincinnati and U.S. Open. The Serbian was the runner-up in Wimbledon.
Roger Federer in 2023
Currently ranked no.97, the Swiss played his last match on the 7th of July 2021 when he lost to world no.17 Hubert Hurkacz 6-3 7-6(4) 6-0 in the quarter in Wimbledon (draw).
During this season the Swiss achieved a compiled 9-4 record.
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer clashed against each other 50 times. Their actual record is 27-23 for Djokovic. The last time they played each other, Novak Djokovic won 7-6(1) 6-4 6-3 in the semifinal in Melbourne (Australian Open) in January 2020.
Here the video highlights.
Rafael Nadal in 2023
Ranked world no.240, Rafael played his last match on the 18th of January when he lost to world no.39 Mackenzie Mcdonald 6-4 6-4 7-5 in the 2nd round in the Australian Open (draw).
Presently, during this year the Spaniard has a 1-3 win-loss record.
Andy Murray in 2023
Now ranked no.40, Murray played his last match on the 28th of September when he capitulated to world no.12 Alex De Minaur 6-3 5-7 7-6(6) in the 1st round in Beijing (draw).
This year the Brit has a 30-15 record. The Brit clinched 3 titles in 2023 in the Aix En Provence Challenger, the Surbiton Challenger and the Nottingham Challenger. The Brit was the runner-up in Doha.
Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray played each other 24 times. The head to head is 17-7 for Nadal. Before, the last time they played, Andy Murray won 7-5 6-4 in the semifinal in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) in May 2016.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray |
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