“What is Federer doing on the front page,” Nikola Pilic lashes out on ‘biased’ Western media for ignoring Novak Djokovic’s historic 2023 ATP Finals title
Nikola Pilic feels that Roger Federer had no right to be on that front page on very day when Novak Djokovic created history after beating Jannik Sinner in ATP Finals.
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(L-R)Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. (credits: The Independent, Business Insider)
Croatian former tennis player Nikola Pilic has been a true fan of the brand of tennis that Novak Djokovic plays. But Pilic goit furious when one of the German magazines published a picture of his longtime rival Roger Federer on the front page the very next day that Djokovic lifted his seventh ATP Finals title.
Pilic felt that Federer had no right to be on that front page that very day when hours earlier the Serbian had made history by beating Jannik Sinner in the finals. Pilic also bashed the Western media for their lack of respect towards the Serbian who had already put an end to the GOAT debate long ago. Pilic said:
The Western press belittles Novak's every success and they don't want to accept that he is the GOAT, and that is already a finished story.
Today I received a German magazine, and on the cover is Federer in a tuxedo. What is Federer doing on the front page the day after the tournament in Turin?"
Pilic feels that Federer has achieved a lot of success and recognition for his golden and illustrious career saying that it is a thing of the past now. The media are not acting correctly towards Djokovic despite his tremendous performance and the number of accolades in recent times, Pilic said.
Roger Federer is way behind as Novak Djokovic aiming for the Golden Slam in 2024
Though Djokovic has surpassed every single male tennis player in terms of personal landmarks. He started 400 weeks as world number 1 in the ATP rankings Monday and wants to make sure his record remains unbroken for a long time. Djokovic said:
It's a pretty good achievement, 400 weeks at No. 1. It's never been done in history. Someone will eventually break it, but hopefully, it stays there for a long time.
Novak has won almoat everything but an Olympic medal. He made it clear what are his goals for 2024, an Olympic Gold and all Grand Slams. He was close to creating history in 2021 as well but lost to Zverev in Tokyo Olympic semifinal and Daniil Medvedev denied him a calendar slam at US Open 2021.
Well, you can win four Slams and Olympic gold. I have always the highest ambitions and goals. That's not going to be different for the next year, that's for sureNovak Djokovic said after winning ATP Finals 2023
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer have produced one of the most recognized and sought-after encounters in the history of the sport. With the rivalry beginning way back in the year 2006 to their last match coming in the 2020 Australian Open, the tennis legends faced off each other faced each other over 50 times. Djokovic emerged victorious 27 times compared to 23, wins for Federer.
A glimpse at the records of Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer titles throughout their careers up till 21 November 2023.
| Tournament | Djokovic | Federer |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | 10 | 6 |
| French Open | 3 | 1 |
| Wimbledon | 7 | 8 |
| US Open | 4 | 5 |
| Indian Wells Masters | 5 | 5 |
| Miami Open | 6 | 4 |
| Monte-Carlo Masters | 2 | 0 |
| German Open & Madrid Open | 3 | 6 |
| Italian Open | 6 | 0 |
| Canadian Open | 4 | 2 |
| Cincinnati Masters | 3 | 7 |
| Madrid Open & Shanghai Masters | 4 | 3 |
| Paris Masters | 7 | 1 |
| ATP FInals | 7 | 6 |
| Total Count | 71 | 54 |
In case you missed it:
- “4 Slams and Olympics Gold,” Novak Djokovic declares his ambition for 2024 season after winning 3 Grand Slam titles along with the 2023 ATP Finals
- Jannik Sinner not winning Grand Slams and becoming World No. 1 would be a SURPRISE says Novak Djokovic predicting big things for the Italian
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