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Is Federer really the goat?
Roger Federer is not the GOAT. He wasn’t the Greatest Men’s player of all time before Rafael Nadal has tied him on 20 Grand Slams last year and he isn’t now. Nor has he been for a long time.
Why is Federer considered the goat?
#2 – Federer has the most wins over top-10 ranked players in the Open Era and is the first player ever to reach 200 top-10 wins. This stat proves that Federer has what it takes to beat the best of the best.
What is Federer known for?
Roger Federer, (born August 8, 1981, Basel, Switzerland), Swiss tennis player who dominated the sport in the early 21st century with his exceptional all-around game. His total of 20 career men’s singles Grand Slam championships (a feat later matched by Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic) is the most in tennis history.
What is Rafael Nadal’s record against Roger Federer?
Nadal has gone 24-16 against Federer, including a 14-2 record on clay. Djokovic has fared better than Federer on Nadal’s favorite surface, going 8-19 against him on clay and using Friday’s match to avenge his loss in the 2020 French Open final. On other surfaces, Djokovic has a 22-9 lead.
When was the last time Roger Federer won a major title?
Federer’s last major title came at the 2018 Australian Open. Federer and Nadal have teamed up to compete for Team Europe in the Laver Cup in recent years. 24-16: Nadal holds a commanding lead in his head-to-head rivalry with Federer, but he’s lost seven of their last eight matches.
How many grand slams has Rafael Nadal won?
Nadal and Federer are tied for the all-time lead with 20 Grand Slam titles, with Djokovic close behind with 18 ahead of Sunday’s final. Nadal also has a slight edge in his match winning percentage at majors—87.7\% through Friday, versus 87.2\% for Djokovic and 86\% for Federer. But Grand Slams are not the only way to measure their success.
Is Novak Djokovic a better player than Rafael Nadal?
Djokovic has the advantage with his current ranking (No. 1, ahead of the No. 3 Nadal and the No. 8 Federer) and with his rankings history, having spent a record 324 weeks at No. 1.