Patrick Mouratoglou reveals one key reason why people refuse to acclaim the GOAT status of Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic is ahead of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in almost every category.

Patrick Mouratoglou reveals one key reason why people refuse to acclaim the GOAT status of Novak Djokovic

Patrick Mouratoglou and Novak Djokovic (via X)

Former coach of Serena Williams, Patrick Mouratoglou, has analyzed the GOAT debate involving Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer. The well-known coach believes that the Serb is the strongest of the three, but people hesitate to acknowledge it due to the popularity of the other two.

Mouratoglou claims that when Federer and Nadal dominated, the world was captivated and believed they were unbeatable. However, when Djokovic began dominating in the same way, he did not receive the same admiration.

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I remember when Novak first came on tour and Rafa and Roger were winning everything. All the other guys thought those two were unbeatable, and then this young Serbian guy comes on the screen and he’s about to play Federer in one of the early rounds of a Grand Slam. He was interviewed before the match and Novak said, ‘I’m going to beat him.’ Mentally, Novak is the strongest of the three. People don’t like it when people say he’s the best because the other two are more highly regarded than Novak, but it’s undeniable now. He’s the greatest of all time. When you look at Novak’s game and compare it to Roger and Rafa’s, you wonder how this guy with that game can have a better record than the other two, but it’s because he’s the best of all time mentally.

Patrick Mouratoglou said in an interview to Tennis365

Djokovic has built a reputation as a showstopper for both Federer and Nadal fans. He started dominating the sport in 2011, winning three Grand Slams and finishing the season as World No. 1 for the first time.

He has maintained that competitive spirit in 2025, following the retirement of both of his great rivals. His longevity is remarkable, and he is now determined to create strong competition for rising stars like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

Novak Djokovic nears 100th ATP title record

Novak Djokovic is close to making history as he aims for his 100th ATP title. He will face Jakub Mensik in the Miami Open final on Sunday. If he wins, he will become the oldest Masters 1000 champion. This is just one of many records held by the 24-time Grand Slam winner.

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Novak Djokovic (Image via X/Wolfy)

Djokovic has won the most Masters 1000 titles in history. He is the only player to achieve the Career Golden Masters. He is also the oldest men’s player to reach a Masters 1000 final. His achievements make him one of the greatest players of all time.

The Hamburg tournament had the lowest number of Djokovic’s wins before it changed to the Madrid Open in 2009. He played in Hamburg three times but never won. In Madrid, he won titles in 2012, 2016, and 2019. He also reached the semi-finals three times but missed several editions of the event.

The Monte-Carlo Masters was a tough challenge for Djokovic. It took him seven tries to win his first title there in 2013. He beat Rafael Nadal in the final after reaching two previous finals. However, he has won the event only twice and has struggled in recent years.

Novak Djokovic dominates in front of Lionel Messi

Former World No.1 Novak Djokovic played a great match to reach the Miami Open final. He defeated Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets while football star Lionel Messi watched from the stands. The 24-time Grand Slam champion needed only 69 minutes to win 6-2, 6-3.

Novak Djokovic and Lionel Messi
Novak Djokovic and Lionel Messi (via X)

Djokovic, 37, is aiming for his 100th career title and a record seventh win in Miami. This is his first title run since working with Andy Murray as his coach. He lost his first service game but quickly took control. With only two unforced errors, he won the first set in 30 minutes.

The second set was comfortable for Djokovic. He barely missed any first serves and stayed in control. This win puts him in his eighth Miami final and his first Masters 1000 final since Shanghai in October. He won his first Miami title in 2007 at just 19 years old.

In the other semi-final, Jakub Mensik defeated Taylor Fritz in a tough match. Mensik hit 25 aces and won 7-6 (4), 4-6, 7-6 (4) after almost two and a half hours. Fritz broke serve in the second set but made mistakes in the tie-breaks. Mensik will now play his first ATP Masters 1000 final against his childhood idol, Djokovic.