Federer: 'Djokovic could have been the GOAT'

According to legend Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic is likely the best tennis player of all time with a record of 23 Grand Slams, but Rafael Nadal has not been crossed out.

Federer has just returned to the Halle Open, where he has won 10 times. The Swiss tennis player was introduced on the court by the organizers with the song Simply The Best in the background, then answered a series of questions about tennis.

When asked about his status as the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) in tennis, Federer did not mention himself. He said: "Djokovic has 23 Grand Slams and that might be enough to be the GOAT. But as long as Nadal is still playing, that is not a conclusion."

Djokovic is superior in the number of major titles among the Big 3. Photo: ATP — Djokovic is superior in the number of major titles among the "Big 3". Photo: *ATP*

Djokovic holds a record of 23 Grand Slams after winning Roland Garros on June 11. The Serbian tennis player has one more title than Rafael Nadal, in the context that the "King of Clay" will be out until the end of the season due to injury and may retire in 2024.

Federer also said that Djokovic winning Roland Garros at the age of 36 cannot be compared to Boris Becker winning Wimbledon at the age of 17. Federer himself won the Australian Open at the age of 37 in 2019.

"I don't miss tennis," Federer said of his experience nearly a year after retiring. "I take care of my family differently because I have a lot of time now. I go skiing with the kids, do housework. I check the results of tennis tournaments every three or four days."

Besides his family, Federer is busy with business and charity projects. He has just returned from South Africa after a charity trip to build a school for children. The 41-year-old legend revealed that his knee injury has not yet recovered, preventing him from playing exhibition matches despite receiving many invitations.

"I still train four or five times a week," Federer added. "If my body allows it, I would like to play some exhibition matches. I'm not ready to be a commentator or anything like that. Maybe I never will."

Vy Anh

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