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Is Novak Djokovic the Greatest of All-Time (GOAT)?

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Is Novak Djokovic the greatest of all time (GOAT) in tennis? If you look at his accomplishments, the answer should be obvious and yet it still seems to be up for debate.

The Serbian star holds 24 grand slam singles titles and needs one more to be clear of Margaret Court, but if he gets to 25, will his critics finally be able to concede that he is the greatest? Don’t count on it.

Roger Federer | Biography, Championships, & Facts | Britannica

Tennis fans who’ve been spoiled by the unparalleled success of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Djokovic – the so-called Big 3 of the men’s game – over the last 20 years are split, and they are fiercely loyal to the man they each perceive to be the GOAT.

Federer was the original. His Swiss swagger made him virtually untouchable early in his career, effortlessly dismantling the legacy of Pete Sampras’s 14 grand slam singles titles and seducing fans with his elegance on the court and his charm off it.

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Australian Open draw: Novak Djokovic handed monster route as Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper learn fate

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Novak Djokovic could play Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open and may also have to face World No 2 Alexander Zverev and World No 1 Jannik Sinner if he is to win a 25th grand slam title in Melbourne.

Novak Djokovic could blow Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu out the water at 'Saudi Slam' - Tennis News

The 37-year-old, who will be coached by Andy Murray at the opening grand slam of the season, is seeded seventh for the tournament he has won 10 times and was drawn in the same quarter as World No 3 Alcaraz

Djokovic and Alcaraz, 21, have faced each other in three grand slam finals as well as the Olympics final, won by the Serbian last year, with Zverev a possible opponent in the semis and defending champion Sinner on the opposite side of the draw.

Emma Raducanu was the only British player to draw a seed, meanwhile, as the former US Open champion takes on No 26 Ekaterina Alexandrova. British No 1 Katie Boulter, who is seeded 22nd, faces Rebecca Marino of Canada in her opening round.

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Not MS Dhoni! Neeraj Chopra Namedrops Two International Athletes Over ‘Long Hair’ Discussion

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Roger Federer

Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra met Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer a few months back. Both athletes showed immense respect, spoke highly of each other, exchanged souvenirs and interacted nicely.

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Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has revealed that he is slowly losing the long hair that was once his signature style. While the likes of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal had long hair during their playing days, it is very hard to maintain it. Chopra had met Federer last year, both being brand ambassadors of Switzerland Tourism, in a meeting arranged by the organisation.
Both Chopra and Federer showed immense respect and spoke highly of each other. The latter gifted one of his signed jerseys to Chopra, while the Indian athlete gave one of his Asian Games jerseys to the tennis star.
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Why Novak Djokovic celebrated Christmas with his family in Melbourne – on January 7

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Tennis superstar and devout Orthodox Christian Novak Djokovic celebrated Christmas with his family in Melbourne on Tuesday as he gears up for the 2025 Australian Open.

While most Christians celebrate Christmas Day on December 25, many of the Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus on January 7. Australian Open: Novak Djokovic still has 'trauma' over Melbourne Covid deportation - BBC Sport

Djokovic, who is aiming to claim his 25th career Grand Slam – and incredibly, his 11th title at Melbourne Park when the tournament begins on Sunday – posted shots of his Christmas celebration to social media.

Peace of God, Christ is born! Merry Christmas,’ he captioned the pics.

The first shot featured himself and wife Jelena in front of a Christmas tree. The second was similar, but included his two children, Stefan and Tara.

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Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz lead USA over Poland to United Cup title

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Coco Gauff overpowered Iga Swiatek on Sunday to help the USA win the mixed teams United Cup title by beating Poland in the final.

World No. 4 Taylor Fritz sealed the USA’s second title in the 18-team competition after edging Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (4) in the men’s singles at Sydney’s Ken Rosewall Arena.

Taylor Fritz & Coco Gauff have high hopes for United Cup | United Cup | Tennis

The Americans added to their triumph in the inaugural tournament in 2023, while Poland fell agonizingly short for the second straight year.

All eyes were on the blockbuster women’s singles match, with Gauff and Swiatek having enjoyed unblemished records through to the final.

World number three Gauff had only won two of her previous 13 matches against Swiatek, but claimed a confidence boosting victory at the season-ending Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals.

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WTA Rankings: Aryna Sabalenka builds healthy lead over Iga Swiatek; Naomi Osaka +7, Emma Raducanu -4

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Three-time Grand Slam winner Sabalenka started her 12th consecutive week at the top of the rankings on Monday to move to 20 weeks in total, putting her joint-20th with Belgian great Clijsters.

She is assured of remaining top for at least another two weeks and next week she will move level with Tracy Austin and Maria Sharapova on 21 weeks in 18th place before edging ahead of them a week later. Naomi Osaka in 17th place on 25 weeks will be her target after that.

For the same reason Sharapova spent years out-earning Serena while Serena was the best" - Tennis fans debate over Naomi Osaka and Emma Raducanu 'getting more reception' than Iga Swiatek and Elena

Sabalenka strengthened her lead over Swiatek after she won the Brisbane International – her 18th career title – while her Polish rival lost in the final of the United Cup.

The Belarusian is now 1,536 points ahead, but that is not enough to ensure she remains at No 1 after the Australian Open as she will defend 2,000 points while Swiatek will drop only 130 points

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Bublik Criticizes End of Careers for Nadal and Murray, Claims Circuit Has Become a Circus

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Adelaide (Australia) – One of the most outspoken and unfiltered characters on the circuit, Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik didn’t hold back in criticizing the career endings of former world number ones Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray. According to him, the Spanish and British players have dragged their careers on for too long, turning their final moments on the tour into something resembling a circus.

Rafa Nadal says Andy Murray is right to think about calling time on career | Tennis News | Sky Sports

“I want to exit on a high note. Of course, I’m not Rafa; my legacy will be much smaller, if it can even be called that. What happened with Andy and Rafa was a circus. I can’t describe it any other way,” Bublik stated in an interview with Russian outlet Match TV.

“They achieved everything, even we players look at them in awe in the locker room, but then you see one of them bald and old. It’s clear that they are not the same anymore and never will be. In my opinion, that’s quite sad, not a circus. It would probably be more accurate to say that. Although Rafa still managed to exit on his own terms,” the Kazakh commented.

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Gauff beats Swiatek to inspire team USA to United Cup triumph

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Coco Gauff

Coco Gauff roared past Iga Swiatek to inspire team USA Sunday before Taylor Fritz sealed the United Cup title with victory over Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in Sydney.

Coco Gauff beats Iga Swiatek for second time in a row ahead of ...

Gauff opened with a statement 6-4, 6-4 win over Swiatek in 1hr 51min of hard-hitting tennis to fire a warning shot ahead of the Australian Open.

Big-serving Fritz then battled through against Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (7/4) to spark wild celebrations as the Americans won the mixed-teams cup for the second time in three years after winning the inaugural event in 2023.

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15 Best Tennis Players of All Time

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Roger Federer

With a handful of Netflix docuseries leading the way, tennis is once again becoming one of the most popular sports in pop culture. One of those sports that transcend borders, it’s impossible not to get gripped with the unique mano-a-mano action.

Most importantly, tennis is for everyone, from celebrities in the stands at Wimbledon to the humble spot on the couch where you spend your summer watching the United Cup and Australian Open. Even when you’re not certain of the rules, it’s easy to follow and entertaining enough to keep your eyes glued to the match.

Roger Federer | Biography, Championships, & Facts | Britannica

Tennis is also one of the sports with the most well-known players, and names like Rod Laver, Novak Djokovic, and Serena Williams are instantly recognisable.

We’re here to provide a rundown of the greatest tennis players of all time based on standout achievements, influence, legacy, and most importantly, the number of majors they’ve won, which is how we’ve ranked our list. Without further ado, let’s check it out!

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Why Andy Murray could be Novak Djokovic’s secret weapon in his bid for Aussie glory, writes DAN EVANS

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I was as excited as everyone else to hear the news that Andy Murray will be coaching Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. It makes sense for Andy – three weeks in the Aussie summer when the weather back home is rubbish for golf!

As for Novak, he’s not stupid, he hasn’t just picked him because it’s going to make the headlines – Andy is going to be a great coach.

Novak Djokovic appoints Andy Murray as coach for Australian Open | Tennis News | Sky Sports

He’s pretty obsessive about everything he does – including his golf – and this will be no exception. He loves the stats as well and obviously has an incredible work ethic.

Talking to Andy about the game is totally different to anyone else: his level of tactical insight and his attitude. I remember before one Davis Cup match a few of us were talking about the tie and we said, ‘Yeah Andy will beat this guy’. Andy got wind of it and wasn’t happy. He said, ‘No, this guy is dangerous and this is how he can beat me,’ and then he breaks down the guy’s game.

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