Novak Djokovic ‘is the best in history’ according to Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic has equaled and surpassed Rafael Nadal’s Grand Slam record this year, with the Spaniard admitting his rival is statistically the “best of all time”.
Djokovic won his 24th major title at the US Open, beating Nadal, who actually led the men’s singles race when he suffered a hip injury in a second-round exit at this year’s Australian Open, by two majors. exceeded.
24 – Novak Djokovic has now won the joint-most Grand Slam titles in tennis history, equalling Margaret Court (24). Special. #USOpen #USOpen2023 | @usopen @atptour pic.twitter.com/PZEmaPPy7O
– OptaAce (@OptaAce) 10. 2023 Jan 9
In an interview with Spanish newspaper As, Nadal admitted that Djokovic is “definitely” better when it comes to numbers. “I believe that numbers are numbers and statistics are statistics. What does that mean? So I think he (Djokovic) has better numbers.” Better than me, that’s undeniable. ”
The 37-year-old continued: The rest is preference, inspiration, feeling, and what can give you to like one or the other more. I think Djokovic is the best of all time when it comes to titles, there’s no debate about that.
“As always, everyone can look at this story however they like and say that I suffered a lot of injuries. Was it unlucky that it happened? He got it again, but it was part of the sport in a way. I congratulate him on everything he achieved, but by doing so I don’t feel any frustration.”
Djokovic battled Alcaraz for No. 1 in the rankings throughout 2023, with the 20-year-old suffering the Serbian’s only loss at this year’s major tournament in the Wimbledon final.
And Nadal hinted that Alcaraz and Djokovic are much better than the rest of the players on tour. “He (Alcaraz) was world number one until recently. He’s still very young at the moment, but Djokovic is practically my only rival for him.”
Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal
An age-old debate in men’s tennis is who is the GOAT, and we at Tennishead wanted to compare the numbers Nadal is talking about between him and Djokovic.
Novak Djokovic
Career-high: No.1 (392 weeks*)
ATP titles: 96
Grand Slam titles: 24
ATP Masters 1000 titles: 39
Olympic Medals: 1 (Individual Bronze – 2008)
ATP Final Title: 6 (2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2022)
Davis Cup titles: 1 (2010)
*Currently the ATP No.1
Rafael Nadal
Career-high: No.1 (209 weeks)
ATP titles: 92
Grand Slam titles: 22
ATP Masters 1000 titles: 36
Olympic medals: 2 (singles gold – 2008, doubles gold – 2016)
ATP Finals Titles: 0 (Best Results: Finals – 2010 and 2013)
Davis Cup Wins: 5 (2004, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2019)
Head-to-head
Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal: 30-29
Last match: Nadal defeated Djokovic 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6(4) (Roland Garros 2022 quarterfinals)
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