“Djokovic gives the most,” Holger Rune admits to Novak Djokovic superiority in a shocking Roger Federer – Rafael Nadal comparison

Holger Rune reveals the invaluable advice he has received from tennis great Novak Djokovic.

“Djokovic gives the most,” Holger Rune admits to Novak Djokovic superiority in a shocking Roger Federer – Rafael Nadal comparison

(L-R) Holger Rune, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. (credits: tennisnet.com, The Hindustan Times)

Holger Rune recently revealed that most of the valuable advice he has received from top tennis players has come from Novak Djokovic. In this regard, the Danish star believes that the 24-time Grand Slam champion is the most valuable guy among the Big Three.

Rune has always spoken about how the likes of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal have shaped tennis over the last decade. 

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For context, the Big Three, consisting of Nadal, Federer, and Djokovic, won most of the major titles for two decades, with high competitiveness, each winning more than 50 career titles.

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Holger Rune, who has been struggling to get back to his 2022 form, recently opened up about how the advice from Djokovic from the 2021 US Open put him into thinking about his love for tennis. He added that he desired to have a session with World No. 1, but even though it never materialized, his words of wisdom were important.

When I first trained with him, Djokovic asked me whether I liked the way I play tennis. And I did said. And he said, 'Well, that's important.' At the time I thought that was a bit strange, but later I thought about it, and it's very important that you like your tennis. It's not just possible about playing tactically or doing what the coach tells you to do, but also about playing your own tennis. The tennis that makes you happy.
Explained Rune.
Djokovic said many good things to me. It's funny because it's always Federer and Nadal who are named as the good guys, but when it comes to future generations, I think Djokovic gives the most.
Continuing further, he added

With that being said, there is no denying that Novak Djokovic has been a big motivation for young players.

Breaking many records and extending his record of wins and titles, including millions of dollars in prize money and sponsors, only proves how determined the 36-year-old legend is.

Perhaps Rune, 21, would also learn several good things from the tennis great himself that would eventually help him bounce back for the upcoming tournaments and especially for the remaining Grand Slam titles.

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer: The big three of tennis

The GOAT debate between Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal will continue to live on for decades.

Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic
(L-R) Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic at a tennis event together (credits: express.co.uk)

Being idols to hundreds of players and thousands of fans all over the world, they were considered true legends of the game.

The Big Three have spent a total of 929 weeks at the World No. 1 ranking, which is equivalent to 17 and a half years. They have also finished the season as the year-end No. 1 player from 2004 to 2023, except for 2016 and 2022.

Last year, Novak Djokovic’s Nitto ATP Finals title in Turin moved him to 70 “Big Titles,” which includes 24 Grand Slam titles, 8 ATP Finals, and 38 ATP Masters 1000. Interestingly enough, Rafael Nadal sits comfortably at 58 titles, and Federer is third with 54.

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