Novak Djokovic is the best in history claims Carlos Alcaraz’s coach praising Nole’s unmatched dedication

Juan Carlos Ferrero talked about how Novak Djokovic has gained the advantage in the GOAT debate over Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Novak Djokovic is the best in history claims Carlos Alcaraz’s coach praising Nole’s unmatched dedication

(L-R)Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. (credits: Forbes)

With the brand of tennis Novak Djokovic has been playing through the years, he has earned himself a lot of well-wishers and followers in the world. Top tennis prospect Carlos Alcaraz has been a pivotal character at the helm of tennis in recent times. His coach Juan Carlos Ferrero has recently given his views on Djokovic’s place in the history of the sport.

Ferrero talked about how Djokovic should now be more in debate with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal regarding the GOAT debate. He added that Novak’s records speak volumes about his domination and contribution to the sport. He said, 

“With Djokovic's numbers, there is no debate. You may like Rafa more, you may like Roger’s style more, but in terms of numbers the best in history is Novak."
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Speaking further, Ferrero said,

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"I’m not surprised by his Grand Slam success. He is a player who lives for tennis & achieving results at the highest level. Everything he does is to be physically perfect. From food, to rest... To be very good at something you have to excel a lot in certain things. It is very difficult, today, to want to have a life parallel to training & professionalism.. to dedicate just enough to tennis. It has to be the other way around. Djokovic, in that, is the best.”

Novak Djokovic’s numbers compared to his rivals

While many tennis fans would bring up the names of tennis legends such as John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, and so many others, there lies a soft corner in the hearts of every single tennis fanatic for the ‘Big-3’. To have dominated the sport for three decades, the trio has set an example of determination, consistency, and perseverance.

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. (credits: Eurosport)

While the GOAT debate keeps on longing, Djokovic keeps winning titles despite his rivals having already reached the end of the road. The following are stats of the ‘Big-3’ in the realm of tennis.

In terms of head-to-head records:

Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal: Djokovic leads 30-29

Rafael Nadal vs Roger Federer: Nadal leads 24-16

Roger Federer vs Novak Djokovic: Djokovic leads 27-23

Overall titles:

Novak Djokovic: 97 titles(24 Grand Slams)

Rafael Nadal: 92 titles(22 Grand Slams)

Roger Federer: 103 titles(20 Grand Slams)

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