Andy Murray Ranks Roger Federer the Best Amongst the Big 4 in ‘This’ Category

Swiss icon Roger Federer has seen Andy Murray cry multiple times after Grand Slam finals.

Andy Murray Ranks Roger Federer the Best Amongst the Big 4 in ‘This’ Category

Andy Murray and Roger Federer (via Sky Sports)

Andy Murray has ranked Roger Federer the best amongst the Big 4 members in terms of crying. The British icon puts himself second in this category. However, he admits that he has barely seen Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic cry.

Three members of the Big 4 have officially retired from the game. Djokovic remains the only active member as the Serb is reported to be setting his sights on the LA Olympics in 2028. Murray told British GQ:

I think Federer is the best. Then it’s me. It’s a pretty tough question, because you don’t really see Rafa or Novak cry that much. I’d probably say Novak, then Rafa. I’ve probably seen Novak break down a bit more.

Regardless of how the fans look at it, Federer has seen Murray cry multiple times after Grand Slam finals. The first came after the 2010 Australian Open final, in which Murray created that legendary quote of ‘I can cry like Roger, it’s a shame I can’t play like him.’

The second was after the Wimbledon 2012 final, where Murray and the entire Great Britain dissolved into tears. Federer won the final in four sets to deny Murray his first Grand Slam title for the third time. The British tennis legend would eventually break his Grand Slam curse later in the year at the US Open against Djokovic.

Roger Federer leads the race on grass

Grass-court tennis in 2025 is in full swing, with top stars like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner back in action. While they are rising talents, they still have a long way to go to match the grass-court records set by past legends. The surface was once more common across the tennis calendar, giving earlier players more chances to compete and win on grass.

Roger Federer
Roger Federer (Image via Tennis Majors)

Back in the early years of the Open Era, tournaments like the Australian Open and the US Open were held on grass. The Australian Open remained on grass until 1987, and the US Open did so until 1974. This helped players from the 1970s and earlier eras to accumulate more wins on the surface. As a result, most players high on the all-time grass-court wins list played decades ago.

Boris Becker sits in 15th place with 116 grass-court wins. Just ahead are Roscoe Tanner (118), Andy Murray (119), and Novak Djokovic (120). John McEnroe follows with 121, while Arthur Ashe and Lleyton Hewitt lead into the top 10. The top six feature John Alexander, Tony Roche, and Ken Rosewall, with Rosewall earning 139 wins.

Rounding out the top five, Phil Dent has 145 wins, Stan Smith holds 148, and John Newcombe claimed 164. Jimmy Connors is second with 178 wins. At the top is Roger Federer, who won 192 matches on grass, including a record 105 at Wimbledon, where he captured eight titles. Federer’s dominance on grass remains unmatched in the Open Era.

Carlos Alcaraz’s grass win percentage compared to Roger Federer

Carlos Alcaraz has firmly established himself as the new star of Centre Court, having won Wimbledon two years in a row. As the 2025 tournament approaches, many are questioning who, if anyone, can prevent him from claiming the title once more. Known for his dynamic and thrilling playing style, Alcaraz has become a standout name in tennis.

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Carlos Alcaraz and Roger Federer (image via Laver Cup)

Despite his flair, it’s not just style that defines him—he backs it up with consistent success. With five Grand Slam titles already, his results on grass are particularly impressive. He holds the highest grass-court win percentage in the Open Era at 89%. This puts him ahead of legends like Roger Federer (87%), John McEnroe and Novak Djokovic (86%), and Rod Laver (85%).

Alcaraz has only lost three matches on grass in his career so far. On clay, he has a strong 81% win rate with 165 wins and 37 losses. On outdoor hard courts, his win rate is slightly lower at 77%, showing that grass has quickly become one of his most dominant surfaces.

Winning Wimbledon even once is a major achievement. Doing it twice by age 22 makes Alcaraz part of an elite group. He already matches Andy Murray, Stefan Edberg, and Rafael Nadal in Wimbledon titles. A third win would put him level with John McEnroe and Boris Becker, and bring him closer to the records of Pete Sampras, Novak Djokovic, Bjorn Borg, and Roger Federer.

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