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“Nadal & Djokovic aren’t even close to the talent of Federer” Current ATP star gives definitive GOAT answer


Nick Kyrgios says that for him Roger Federer is the greatest of all time even though during this era with Novak Djokovic & Rafa Nadal he’s not the greatest

Kyrgios had just won his first round at the 2021 Australian Open when he was asked in his post match press conference who he thought had the most skill sets of the great three players, Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

Kyrgios said, ” All great in their own way. I don’t think we’ve ever seen someone so dominant in their time period as Novak Djokovic. He went on that 60 match winning streak. But in my opinion I believe Roger is the greatest of all time. With his skill set, the way he plays the game I think it’s pure. I actually think talent wise Nadal and Djokovic aren’t even close (to Federer). The way Federer plays with his hands, his serving, his volleys… Untouchable. Rafa, you’ll never see someone so dominant on one surface ever. The best clay courter of all time. It’s funny because I think Roger’s the greatest of all time but not the greatest of his era. His head to head against Rafa is not great. Me personally iIve played them all and I actually think Andy (Murray) was tougher than Novak to play.”

Nick Kyrgios now plays French 29th seed Ugo Humbert in the second round of the 2021 Australian Open

 


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