Who is the greatest in history? Who is the best ever? Two very similar questions that have strangely spread like wildfire in the tennis world at times Novak Djokovic He advanced to Grand Slam titles in Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer.
Many specialists have noted that maybe Serbian is not, for most, the greatest, although it is the best. Understanding the first concept as a figure that goes beyond what happened on the court, because of charisma, love from fans, values or weight in this sport. Considering the best by going beyond the aspects related to the competition.
Numbers begin to become meridians. Novak Djokovic defeated Daniel Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (4) and 6-3 to become US Open champion for the fourth time. And, a relevant fact, that reached 24 Grand Slam titles, putting himself on the same level as the Australian Margaret Court, whom he will try to beat next season.
He was left behind nadal (22), out due to a serious hip injury, and Federerwho retired with 20. Also, Serena Williams (23) or Steffi Graf (22).
This season he reached the finals of all four Grand Slams, alone Carlos Alcaraz was able to snatch Wimbledon from him, preventing Djokovic’s absolute favorite in 2021, when Medvedev He did beat him in the US Open final.
Of his 96 professional crowns he is close to 109 of Jimmy Connors and the 103 of Federer. Although his goal has become selective at 36 years old, focus on the Grand Slams. There are three in this category out of their four tournaments won this year.
This Monday he reclaimed the world number one, extending his record to 390 weeks.
He is missing the Olympic gold and several other records, but he is compiling the best record in the history of tennis.
Whether it’s worth being the greatest is up for debate. The overall impression within this sport has elements that place it behind a Federer yes nadalalthough his theft continued to increase.
And what do you think?
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Source: La Verdad
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