The tennis legacies of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic are unlikely to ever be surpassed, as they have collectively secured a remarkable 66 Grand Slam titles.
Known as the ‘big three’, these players have been the face of the ATP Tour for nearly two decades, consistently winning the sport’s premier titles.
Federer captured his inaugural Major title at Wimbledon in 2003, while Djokovic most recently celebrated his Grand Slam victory at the US Open 20 years later.
Nadal’s stunning achievement of clinching an unmatched 14 French Open titles further solidifies his legacy, placing him alongside the illustrious ranks of his Swiss and Serbian counterparts in the tennis world.
The debate about who holds the title of the greatest of all time continues, with fans, players, and commentators presenting compelling cases for each of these tennis legends.
Bernard Tomic names Novak Djokovic as the ‘greatest of all time’ over Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer
In a recent appearance on the Changeover podcast, former world number 17 Bernard Tomic revealed his view on who he considers the greatest player in tennis history.
“When Novak [Djokovic] was in his prime, no one could compare to him,” Tomic stated. “When he was on his game, he would dominate Roger [Federer] 6-2, 6-2, and Rafael [Nadal] 6-2, 6-1. He was that exceptional. He is the greatest, and no one will come close to him.”
Reflecting on his encounters with other top players, Tomic noted he faced Djokovic five times, losing each match. He also recounted his limited play against Nadal and Federer, acknowledging their prowess.
Tomic has fought hard on the court but has faced challenges against the elite, particularly against Andy Murray, with a record of never winning a set against him.
Despite his struggles against top-tier competitors, Tomic has achieved some success, accumulating eight wins against top-ten players during his career, one of which was against a top-five opponent.
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