“Like the Michal Jordan of tennis,” Nick Kyrgios sides with Roger Federer as he rules ‘GOAT’ Novak Djokovic out of the ‘nicest to watch’ equation

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer have been two of the most potent players in the history of the sport of tennis. The way they approached the game and the legacy they have left behind are second to none. 

And because of the fiery on-court rivalry, there have been various comparisons and statistical analyses between the two over the years. So as to see who is the greatest among the two.

The Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios provided his perspective regarding the same and surprisingly ruled out his ‘brother’ Novak Djokovic out of the picture for the ‘nicest to watch’ equation.

In his commentary stint with Eurosport, Kyrgios was asked whether the Serb is the most complete player among the ‘Big Three’.

Without a doubt.

To which the Australian said

Moreover, the former World No. 13 had enough praise for Nole’s backhand. And even called it one of the best backhands in the court. 

However, interestingly enough, Kyrgios made a distinction between the most complete player and the player he would go to watch. 

I mean the greatest of all time is definitely Novak, but that doesn’t mean - if I said who would I want to go out there and want to watch, Roger Federer is the nicest to watch. He’s the most talented, makes the game look effortless, like the Michael Jordan of tennis.

Regarding which Kyrgios said

Nick Kyrgios makes a sharp distinction between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal

With Roger Federer retiring from the game, Rafael Nadal and Djokovic are the only two among the ‘Big Three’. 

Kyrgios has also pointed out the distinction between the playing styles of the Serb and the Spaniard. According to Kyrgios, Djokovic’s game is suitable for all surfaces, while Rafa is only dominant on one surface. 

The Serb reached the second week of the Australian Open, beating Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the third round. He will be up against Adrian Mannarino in the fourth round of the tournament. On the other hand, the Spaniard is set to resume his training in the coming weeks after the muscle tear.

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