Although Novak Djokovic asserts that he cannot declare himself to be the best tennis player of all time, he is undoubtedly proud of his accomplishments.
Djokovic has spent practically his entire career vying with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for all of men’s tennis’ major records.
The Serbian holds the majority of those records, thus there’s no denying that he is the greatest player to have ever played the game in terms of statistics.
Still, there is disagreement in the debate, with many arguing for others based on historical disparities and other subjective grounds.
That discussion, however, is one that Djokovic finds difficult to engage in.
When asked whether he believes he is the best player of all time, Djokovic responded, “We can suggest three answers,” to L’Equipe.
The first is, ‘I am the greatest.’ If we believe it, some people will say, “He’s so cocky!” He shows no regard for other people.
Saying, “I don’t think I’m the greatest,” is a second alternative response that demonstrates my extreme humility.
The third is, “I respect all eras and viewpoints, but I am happy of who I am and what I have accomplished. I will leave the GOAT discussion to the others.
“The third is how I respond.”
Can Novak Djokovic set new records?
It’s even more amazing considering the era in which he has played that Novak Djokovic already holds almost every record in men’s tennis.
He is the player with the most Grand Slam victories, Masters victories, and weeks at the top of the global rankings in history. The figures are really unsettling.
Even worse, though, is the fact that he is still at the top, appears better than ever, and is far from prepared to give up just yet.
Tom Brady, who has had such a fantastic career and longevity, is a terrific model of a champion in his sport, according to Djokovic.
“To ensure that he can have a successful, long-lasting career, he has dedicated a significant amount of time and energy to self-care, recovery, and covering nearly every aspect of his body and mind.”
“I have a personal relationship with him and have gained a lot of knowledge from him and his example. Ideally, my career will allow me to work until I am forty years old or beyond, but we shall see.”
It’s unlikely that anyone will be able to surpass Djokovic’s finishing records if he continues to play into his 40s, as Roger Federer did.