What Are Tennis Legends Really Thinking About Novak Djokovic?

[@2Phast4Rocket]

The fact that Nadal could not get a set on Nole on hardcourt for 10 years is probably why we hear these comments from Nadal.

[@huzcer]

it all goes back to before that in 2011 - Nadal was coming off his best ever season then Djokovic goes and beats him in 7 matches in a row, all finals, including 3 Grand Slam Finals. It took Federer 7 whole years to get 7 wins against Nadal during Federer's "prime" era 2004-2010. Djokovic just destroyed Nadal completely there and Nadal never got over it and after that never again consistently challenged on hardcourt or grass.

[@RichardABradley-ze9qn]

Nadal also avoids him like the plague except on clay: In the past 10 years sets H2H on clay (12 meetings): Nadal: 20 Djokovic: 15 In the past 10 years sets on hard courts (ONLY 9 meetings): Djokovic: 19 Nadal: 0 Last time Nadal faced Djokovic on a hard court was in early January, nearly 4 years ago.

[@scottwarren4998]

@@RichardABradley-ze9qn that is true. but your point doesn't matter since Nadal is allowed to do so.

[@lynxlecher9547]

@@RichardABradley-ze9qn That's because he is a plague.. A cheater.

[@jameswalker6864]

Djokovitch avoids Nadal like plague at the US Open. Nadal leads the H2H over Novak 2-1 at the US Open, and Novak skipped the 2017 USO to avoid facing an in-form Nadal and then tanked to Oldwrinka at the USO 2019 in fear of facing Nadal.

[@AC852HK]

true fact that back in 2007-2010 Nadal Djokovic was kind of friends but everything happen when Rafa keeps losing to Nole Since 2011 , handshakes gets colder and colder

[@dzailibu]

Typical behavior of a narcissist

[@CopR8r]

Djoko always warm or neutral handshake though only Nadal grew cold at the net, because he really started to loose. Nadal sore loser

[@deelak2329]

This is so true. if you ever watch a compilation of their matches and you get to the you see the insane shift in handshakes and coldness."

[@CopR8r]

@@deelak2329 yes, Novak and Rafa were friends as long as Rafa was winning when Novak started winning, it was over and rafa was not nice anymore Novak stayed friendly and respectful as he is today although we can say he might be bothered by rafa's constant salty remarks nowadays

[@deelak2329]

@@CopR8r exactly

[@constructionnetwork6858]

Absolutely Novak lives rent free in Nadal`s head. The interviewer asked a PERSONAL question, and Nadal answered pointing the finger at Nole... LOL

[@klaudija33]

Yes, and 3 fingers Nadal pointed to himself!

[@constructionnetwork6858]

Not sure I understand your English... Where did you learn it?@@klaudija33

[@klaudija33]

@@constructionnetwork6858 At school, where else!

[@klaudija33]

@@constructionnetwork6858 I ment when you poiting with one finger away from you, 3 fingers are pointing back to you, so what are you saying about others you are actually saying about himself. Are we clear now?

[@SIMOLAMBOTZ]

Nadal keeps on playing after all the injuries, but it's Novak who's the record chaser (as if it were a bad thing)? Come on Rafa. By the way Nole withdrew from Slams to defend his freedom of choice.

[@dragomir22]

fake and little nadal

[@StephenWitharose]

Nadal was all about records until he lost them all to Novak.

[@dakshdvivedi2727]

Rafa was all about records and novak easily snubbed 2 grand slams because of withdrawal. Nothing more to say and the debate Is over. GOAT novak

[@a_l_e_k_sandra]

You are all record chasers, but Novak is the record breaker 😂 🎾👑🇷🇸

[@MrDarre86]

🫱👏💪

[@djolemadzarevic]

... and holder 😊

[@GM4mp035]

Perfectly said❤

[@abl1699]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@davidsolano5513]

And a jerk

[@huzcer]

Don't forget what the long-reigning pre-Big-3 GOAT Sampras said even 2 years ago - Djokovic, "he is the greatest of all time". Certainly a voice that counts more than most out there.

[@scottwarren4998]

Oh really? I hope you arent a left-wing person. If you are, then every person is worth the same, but clearly not according to you in this matter. This would place you as a hypocrite.

[@ivica974]

​@@scottwarren4998 If you thing your and Sampras voice in the debate is equal that is delusional. And, "every person is worth the same" is core of communism.

[@scottwarren4998]

@@ivica974 yep, i know that, friend.

[@huzcer]

@@scottwarren4998 EVERYONE knows it and Sampras has clearly said it.. The contest is over and Secondal and Thirderer are also-rans.

[@GeoffreyZuniga-tg6ci]

Nadal is absolutely right, Djokovic, because he is not loved and admired as much as Nadal and Federer, he wants to conquer all the records.

[@claritywithkj2509]

I've been a Novak fan, dare I say Superfan, for a decade bc I just respect that he speaks the truth. He's a wolf amongst sheep that are too afraid to stand out or stand apart, for that he's been vilified, so to see his journey and that he is at the top of the mountain, is just incredible. I've always believed him to be the GOAT and now having the statistical evidence makes it even sweeter! Thanks for this video

[@TheseHoesAreLoyal]

I'm a Novak fan as well. To be brutally honest, his on-court antics aren't the best when in comparison with Fed and Nadal's. But still, he makes up for that with heaps of positive energy and honest humility during on-court and off-court press conferences with the most delicate and accurate choices of words and expressions like Federer, despite English not being his first language - even John McEnroe said Djoko makes the best speeches and interview responses, almost that of a politician. It speaks volumes of how much hard work he put in not just tennis but also communication, you can tell that his English got so much better as he aged. The same cannot be said about Rafa. It's sad that so many Fed and Nadal worshipping fans are the first to berate or criticize Novak for even the smallest blunders, forgetting that the big 3 are all humans. They only see the negative sides of Djokovic which are unfortunately his honest expressions of frustration on the court when things don't go his way. They fail to see his humane side. If Djokovic's nationality was that of a Western European or North/South American continent, people might have viewed him differently. To think that he rejected the offer to be granted the British nationality and passport with more income, but to instead remain a Serbian with dignity, speaks volumes about how great of a man he is before a tennis player.

[@SainyaHokage]

-He's a wolf amongst sheep- No. He is a wolf in sheep's clothing. Here... I corrected it for you. No need to thank me.

[@TheseHoesAreLoyal]

@@SainyaHokage Of course, no need to thank a pathetic weaboo with the username "SainyaHokage" who's bitter because of Goatkovic who lives inside his head rent-free 24/7. 👏

[@Fiero425]

fiero4251.blogspot.com/2016/08/fan-page-novak-nole-djokovic.html?m=1

[@gregg9694]

Oh I wish the I corrected it for you comments would finally phase out

[@Tmikelito111]

Rafa is SORE loser . If you rewind all matches he lost he never properly shake hands and respect the winner , always had a grim face and avoid any conversation on the net . On the contrary Nole when he loses , always show respect , and genuinely gave credit for opponent after the match . Rafa still cannot accept the fact that Nole is simple better tennis player . Hat off to Roger who realize that long time ago and put his ego aside .To be complete true champion one has to have high morals as well as human virtues , not just hitting the ball with a racket , that's why Nole is so unique .

[@tomsd8656]

I think the unique players are those like McEnroe, Federer. They played very differently but were able to win a lot. That's unusual. If you look at Djokovic and Lendl, you'd expect they dominate the opponent because their games are just very solid with no apparent weakness. They are also very fit.

[@xdxxxxddd]

the sore loser has a positive record agains Novak in slams!!

[@adarshminj2543]

typical spanish behavior

[@ancilmarcantel6060]

​@@xdxxxxdddNovak holds the lead 30-29 may only be one but he still possess it

[@xdxxxxddd]

@@ancilmarcantel6060 read my comment again carefully

[@user-cq5ki9py6u]

Rafa is a faker. To be a record chaser and to have these records, you have to be the best, the GOAT, as simple as that. Can anyone tell me who has all, or almost all the records in a sport and not be the best in that sport? Please, this is ridiculous. Like it or not Nole is the Greatest without a doubt. Rafa is just envy of Nole's records.

[@rezaurawwal]

Yup simple logic…Completely true

[@Ashish-tj1yp]

True, absolutely true. The goat debate still exists is kind of silly. I believe its not because of novak the tennis champion, it's because of Novak as a person. People don't like him i d k why

[@treatseaweed]

Absolutely true

[@markaven5249]

Pete Sampras is the greatest, serve and volley era took higher IQ, faster courts, heavier racquets with insane shot making.

[@dakshdvivedi2727]

Xactly, he is jealous

[@keithhayes844]

Nadal has been doing that “Aw, shucks, I’m just a regular guy and I don’t care about records” shtick ever since he hit the tour. He was chasing Federer’s records like a maniac for ten years, and Federer never felt the need to make those kind of petty, backhanded remarks. If Djokovic hadn’t sat out two majors for refusing an arguably unnecessary shot, he might have 26 majors right now compared to Rafa’s 20. Let’s not forget Djokovic had the highest ATP point total in history at that time, and he was heavily favored to win both majors he was forced to skip. Nadal hadn’t beaten Djokovic on a hard court in ten years, and he miraculously won the Australian and US Opens while Djokovic was out. I actually think it’s funny that Rafa spent so many years chasing Federer’s record, and when he finally caught Federer, Djokovic caught him, too. The only time Rafa actually held the record was when Djokovic was barred from playing-and as soon as Djokovic could play again, he immediately caught Rafa and surpassed him. Now that Djokovic stands alone at the top, Rafa doesn’t care about records.

[@ecor150]

The (h!n@ V!ru$ definitely helped Nadal get from 20 to 22. So he better be thanking China for that.

[@Sharp_Instincts]

You also need to include that Wimbledon was canceled due to Covid as another Slam that Novak probably wins, Then there is the US Open's insistence on putting in Old Men and Women as linespeople who are too slow to get out of the way of at best a 20 mph ball and then get Novak disqualified, thankfully they now switched to Hawkeye technology. On Rafa's 13th French Open, he played early on Friday semifinal, where Novak had to play 2 sets on Friday with on-and-off rain delays and then 3 long sets against Tsitsitpas on Saturday. Rafa's win on Sunday was due to Novak's fatigue, but Novak was too classy to mention that in the post game interviews.

[@CopR8r]

well said ! I believe all the frustration and denial that gets out of his his mouth is Nadal own way of accepting Defeat against Novak He struggles to accept having lost against the serb, so much that its impossible for him not to throw a barb at Djokovic

[@sppecials606]

Of course no one believes Rafa's story apart from spaniards.

[@Garro2]

Rafa did not win a US Open that Djokovic skipped...unless you are referring to 2017. I agree with the rest though :) This behavior is a bit disappointing from Rafa. And he obviously does care about the record or else he wouldn't be making comments like this.

[@pitwayable]

Novak has made tennis become a very long, high intensity chess game. He has everything in the tennis arsenal and changes his tactics throughout a match. A lot of players can play as good as him for games and sets, but most will lose after 3, 4 hours of play. Even if he loses, he continually rethinks and comes back a better player the next time.

[@martingomez5522]

Rafa is quite judgemental. He lacks grace and can't understand how someone growing up with less resources accomplished more.

[@dandaluna]

This right here! No one can say that he isn't the best on clay, but personally, I always thought he was a spoiled brat who came from money and will never, ever understand the struggle, the odds and accomplishments from Novak.

[@willwahl9225]

​@@dandaluna Interesting point as well. Novak must have been quite privileged himself for being able to leave his country and train everyday. I believe that makes him more privileged than 99% of all players. So in a way there is a similarity between these two. I do respect anyone who has come from very little to achieve this career. It shows an amazing will and strength to pull it off. Goes to show when it comes to his mental strength.

[@astrahcat1212]

​@@willwahl9225He was especially privileged factoring he came from a poorer country like Serbia

[@a2casius]

Nole has nothing to prove to anybody but Himself. And that's what he's chasing. New boundaries to cross. He has the ability of reinventing himself unlike others and that's what sets him apart when it comes to pushing those boundaries. He has unlocked his inner self and that's what freaks everyone out.

[@OgnjenVujadinovic-en7my]

I think it is totally crazy to discuss who is the best tennis player when Djokovic is better in all parameters than his closest rivals, the most Slams won, a positive score against both Nadal and Federer

[@huzcer]

it's called "moving the goatposts" - it's obviously pathetic tho I agree. when Federer was ahead it was all about slams, weeks at number 1....

[@ileanasantamaria2364]

Moving the goatposts - you win the internet@@huzcer

[@huzcer]

Ever since Djokovic beat peak Nadal 7 times in a row in just 10 months, all matches finals, including 3 slam finals (Nadal coming off his best season of all in 2010 and made 5 slam finals in a row from FO 2011) which was from Indian Wells 2011 to the AO 2012 Nadal has been a bitter twist vis-a-vis Djokovic. Federer in his so-called prime period had only 7 wins in 7 whole years against Nadal (2004-10) and 14 losses.

[@ppv1780]

Peak Nadal 2011 ? Don’t u have a brain in there ?

[@DVDKC]

Federer played so much better in 2015/2017... and even 2019 Wimbledon, his level was non sense. Nadal and Djokovic were just slightly better, people thinks Federer wasn't at his prime because "only top 3". Stats has shown Federer improved his serve (already good), his backhand since 2017 was incredible, and his baseline game was way better, hitting the ball earlier... Unfortenately, Federer playstyle has higher risk, and against the best defensive players all time, they walled him.

[@MagicMiso]

​@@ppv1780 he is right peak nadal is 2011

[@ppv1780]

@@MagicMiso lol. Funny clown.

[@huzcer]

@@DVDKC Federer never "fixed" his topspin backhand which is a key high frequency shot obviously. It was not reliable enough to beat Nadal on clay or Djokovic in general. Whether Federer was mis-hitting it or ceding position by running around it, that's what really cost him. Even on match point in 2019 Wimbledon we see Federer not trusting his own backhand as he runs around Djokovic's return at 40 : 15 to hit a forehand and hits it wide. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iobMnH2fZbabntk

[@mrbranch]

Not a NOLE fan but the records speak for itself and personally he's the GOAT. Great respect for what he has achieved.

[@abl1699]

Correct

[@ivanarsenijevic]

So, Roger Federer said he does not remember who was the first player ever to win 20 grand slams? Really?

[@moaningpheromones]

Maybe his headband was too tight.

[@dakshdvivedi2727]

Maybe he was on a high note🍻

[@masterofdisaster9194]

I am a huge Federer fan due to his style of play and for a long time considered him the greatest but over time it’s undeniable that Novak is the GOAT.

[@Mark-kq6ch]

In part because of Roger's big chokes (over 15 times losing when having match points), but I give most of the credit to Djokovic.

[@AC-wl7ve]

roger is the most purely gifted player ever (and probably forever) but he didnt have the fight of rafa and the athletic ability and mentality of joker. it hard to argue with the numbers, joker is the goat.

[@Daniel26448]

As I always say Federer is the best to watch but Djoka is the GOAT

[@dakshdvivedi2727]

Same here. In my childhood i grew up considering Federer as the greatest but in the past decade it is clear that Novak is the real GOAT. There is no debate at all

[@shiftt.]

Sinner's achievements in 2023 are so far from Nole's, he still has to prove a consistent excellent performance on every slam, like Carlos has shown and Medvedev to a lesser extent.

[@HeavyTopspin]

The big assumption is that Sinner would even manage to face him in the majors. Sure, if Jannik suddenly upped his game to the point where he was the one knocking Novak out of every tournament that would be one thing, but where he is now... he was 2-2 vs. Novak this year, but the losses came in the two most important matches.

[@arfatkhan8723]

I remember watching djokovic live at Wimbledon in a final with Federer in 2014. I was the only person rooting for djokovic amongst a sea of federer fans. I kept getting booed when I clapped for djokovic. I knew when he was 19 that he was special. He just had that x factor. He will finish with 26 GS. This record will stand for a very very long time. He has etched himself in tennis history as the greatest ever.

[@dowakinsanguedidrago9374]

1000 slam

[@leshlesh625]

30 slams

[@Bojanthekid]

​@leshlesh625 After rhat beatdown in the semis 26 is possible

[@minhtrinh5981]

I appreciate that you chose my comment in the Rafael Nadal section, having watched your videos for months and really like your contents. Shout out to Goatkovic since it was one of his videos that I commented

[@Shiljamannn]

The greatest thing about Novak is that in whole of his prime ever since 2011 he was finding new ways to win against the opponent. Earlier he was mostly outlasting opponents and had some flaws here and there. As years went by he fixed so many aspects like smash, serve, volley, drop shots, forehand. Also looks like he is the smartest player out there with his "death by a thousand cuts" style, and it's like he is playing chess games with opponents and is taking them to the ride they've never been on...

[@maralandara]

Divno rečeno!

[@deelak2329]

I would never ever ever have guessed that Roger would be the one to be more kind, honest and humble towards Djokovic than Rafa. Novak used to be much closer with Rafa until ofcoarse, he started whipping him all the time

[@huzcer]

I'm not sure that's completely true. Federer has certainly reconciled to some extent with Djokovic after retiring and no longer being a player and Djokovic turning up to his Laver Cup gig and if asked a question in an interview is not going to say anything bad about Djokovic. But equally he will take 10 seconds to tweet out congrats to Nadal or even Coco Gauff after her US Open win (whom he barely knows compared to Djokovic, the guy who he has played the most matches against of any player) but can't find that 10 seconds of time to do the same for Djokovic when he breaks an all-time ATP slam record!

[@2Phast4Rocket]

@@huzcer I mean, he thinks the 24 GS is pure luck

[@CopR8r]

@@huzcer yes, and Federer still hasnt properly congratulated Nole for his 23th Slam, he's just saying, to the interviewer, that the big 3 is amazing for going over 20 slams (could also be the case for the 24th slam i dont remember excatly) not that I mind, I advocate for liberty in thinking and positioning. but then let's stop say that federer is especially nice to Novak, untrue

[@huzcer]

@@CopR8r Correct. And Fed is after all the guy who did actually say, just as he was forever losing his slam lead in June 2021 - "it seems it's all about grand slam titles nowadays and I don't like that". After spending 20 years trying to win as many slams as possible and milking the applause that is beyond hypocritical and ridiculous.

[@CopR8r]

@@huzcer you right he did say that, what a clown. fascinating oh man... between the 2 of them, the overhyped, overglorified Fedal is a really sad show, full of negativity and antisportmanship when you think about it

[@federicotown8052]

He is the GOAT Novak no doubt about that !

[@OgnjenVujadinovic-en7my]

Najviše osvojenih Mastersa 1000 najviše završnih Mastersa najduže je na mestu br 1 i do kraja karijere osvojiće još titula i oboriti sve rekorde koje do sada nije a nema ih puno!!!Idemo Noleee ti si ponos Srbije ❤💪👏🤜🤛

[@lakiog1938]

​@@DIVLJIVUK ustaša

[@DIVLJIVUK]

@@lakiog1938 SVE SRBI SAMO SERU = CCCC

[@lakiog1938]

@@DIVLJIVUK usro si se boli duša što smo bolji haha

[@DIVLJIVUK]

@lakiog1938 you started all this by calling me a ustaša!! If you can dish it out then you should take it!!!

[@lakiog1938]

@@DIVLJIVUK što na engleskom 😂😂

[@jonathanrandall4140]

After Rafa threw Nole under the bus at the 2022 AO regarding his vaccination status, I don't think they'll ever be close friends

[@asamurphy1481]

I was drawn to tennis by watching Rafa, which makes hearing his comment’s extremely disappointing. I didn’t realize it was negative to want to hold oneself to a higher standard, to try and see how good you can get in the sport and acquire records along the way. Who wouldn’t want to be obsessed with doing something you loved. Federer was obsessed, and was never quiet about his love for tennis, but that’s okay right? Finding myself having to now separate Rafa as a person and Rafa the player who’s 2013 harcourt play style had me watching every highlight on this platform Since his retirement Federer has only praised Djokovic and shared respect, it seems like he’s wanting a better relationship and I hope that happens. Maybe not so much with Rafa

[@asamurphy1481]

Don’t know if it needs to be said, but this is coming from someone who is a fan of all 3, no honest favorite.

[@huzcer]

Nadal never got over 2011 and I suppose, not many would get over that absolute destruction of coming off your best ever season and then being beaten 7 matches in a row, all finals, including 3 slam finals. It took Federer 7 years to get 7 wins against Nadal and Djokovic did it in 10 months.

[@teddydanao1471]

Rafa considered Roger as his rival and focused on chasing Roger's record so he could be the GOAT. The thing is, he kept chasing Roger without looking at his rear that someone was about to surpass him and Roger. The greatest mistake of Rafa is by not looking at his rear. That is why he doesn't acknowledged Nole as his greatest rival because of their head-to-head record.

[@jeanguerrero8305]

Being a GOAT is by the numbers. By stats….Novak is far ahead of FeDal. Yes, Novak is ambitious and plan to break record that FeDal made for themselves. I appreciate his contributions in Tennis. I love how he play, I love that he brings honor and pride for his country. He shares his blessings to lower rank players.

[@jasminamateljan8874]

Que buen video,lleno de hechos.Felicidades al presentador,que lindo ver a algun periodista hablar tan bien de Nole,no los clasicos parcializados de siempre. Exitos! 👏

[@DuchDoby]

Nadal allways was and will be sore loser.

[@user-wd7ue1wd6r]

Definitely rafa has shown his gripe side quite a many times

[@anneryan2563]

Rafa probably thought he had won the Goat race in 2022 when Novak was deported and got an automatic ban from Australia for 3 years , Djokovic was willing to sacrifice his Career for his principles which must of been heart breaking for him. We all know he could have faked a Cert if he wanted to but he did not. How the worm has turned in 2023. Novak the goat on and off the court!

[@sevi7301]

What speaks for federer is that in his career since 2002 when he reached top level he was rivaling with 17 other grand slam winners through out his career, while for djokovic, since he reached top level in 2006/07 he was on tour with 9 other grand slam winners, so you could say federer in his prime had more really though opponents than djokovic in his prime.

[@rishavmydarling]

Completely opposite hahahahahahahha

[@sureshshankarakrishnan9713]

Novak has the stats, but then someone will say look at peak season, peak performance and peak performance against their respective competition. Here again, Novak has done well, i.e against the fellow Big Three in "their prime", and against other competition (yes competition was tough). And Novak had "other factors which are numerous and a big topic in itself" stacked against him - and he overcame those odds too !!! I am a big Federer fan, but I have no problem in saying this. Stylistic evaluation is another topic and can be subjective - and that is fine. More often than not each fan base cannot look past their bias/prejudice towards their favorite player.

[@marianantu7339]

Their prime... this is nonsense , how nole at 36 years old its still so good? When we speak about GOAT prime doesn' t matter, we looking at entire carrier and federer its retired and has acomplished less that nole, and nadal has 1 moore year than novak i think so look to stats , injuries or age are not an argument

[@LaraDorren1]

Nadal is probably a bit salty that he was eternal no2 during Federer era and then when it seemed it’s finally his time with Fed hitting 30, Djoker came into his prime.

[@huzcer]

Nadal has the all-time record for most weeks at number 2. Secondal in more ways than one.

[@muhammadazzam7545]

FACTS.

[@gastheweebs]

​@@huzcervirgin Nadal hater

[@sureshshankarakrishnan9713]

Nadal's statements reveal a "sour grapes" story. It reflects actually what is in Nadal's mind. Nadal wanted to break records (which is absolutely fine), but then he thinks Novak just wants to break records !!! Novak admits openly to want to break records (which is again fine)......Nadal is just being "sour" !

[@groethej]

Nadal has always been a two faced hypocrite. And he proved this again by doing everything he can to start his 'comeback' at the Australian Open. I thought he didn't care...yeah right! Novak has always been honest and upfront with his legacy aspirations. With that said, he's also demonstrated without a shadow of a doubt, that Slams are not the most important thing in his life. I mean, he sacrificed at least another three by not taking the vaccine and being banned from all tournaments for a year. I guess for other players, this was the only way Novak could be defeated and opened the door for Nadal, and Alkaraz get a hard court Slam under their belt that would've been unlikely if Novak was playing. So, Nadal should be thanking him for the rare opportunity.

[@amirphoenix2327]

Would of Wimbledon been unlikely for Alcaraz if Novak played, oh wait...

[@proudmoroccan8164]

Novak Djokovic is the Greatest Tennis Player of all time. I hope he wins more titles in the future.

[@user-wd7ue1wd6r]

Rafa 😢 Goat debate changed rafa unfortunately. He got a lot desperate and obsessed about beating Novak

[@guittadabe5214]

All Rafa has done is lose the respect of many of his fans.

[@milanstefanovic3854]

Nole is just a record chaser? Yeah. Nadal, Federer and others just play to please people.. Nothing to do with money, records and popularity. ROFL

[@mflibertine]

THANK YOU! You are so right. Nadal is devastated about Novak now being the GOAT. Nadal pretends that he does not care about records but he absolutely does. He is just not honest about it. Now that he knows he will never reach Novak's records, he says what implies "I could have done what Novak did if I really wanted to.... I didn't want to and that's why I never reached that but it doesn't matter to me!!!" Nadal is lying through his teeth..... such a pretentious guys... Also Novak always spoke the truth and defended younger vulnerable players and Nadal has never done that. When Nadal summoned Sonego to the net to tell him off and give him a preaching lesson like he's speaking to a child.... No one made a fuss about it and was probably the most disrespectful thing done by any player.... if Novak did that.... We would not hear the end of it, ha!?? Nadal is a bitter dishonest guys and that's the plain truth .... Than you again

[@krishnarajahariharan1470]

I lost all respect for Nadal. He is salty and a big hypocrite.

[@trishaanarayan2873]

I am super Nova fan ❤ He has proven himself again again. 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼 People who do not like him have been challenged all the time and they are just salty. You go Nova 👍🏼👏🏼🎉

[@васявасечкин-и8п]

Все рекорды и достижения блекнут перед его смелостью , когда он отказался колоть Ковид 19 , который нес угрозу жизни всем народам как тотальная безоговорочная вакцинация, не имеющая научного показания. За этот поступок он уже стал великим. Из всех влиятельных и знаменитых спортсменов , никому не хватили смелости бросить вызов мировой системе принуждения.

[@СветланаМельникова-о6ч]

Всё написали о Новаке уважительно и по правде. Спасибо и вам добра.👏

[@RO-nh1ef]

His integrity and character speaks for it self. Greetings from a former Rafa fan.

[@MsANGLEPOISE]

man.. I don't read russian. can you post a translation?

[@nevenak344]

❤❤❤

[@jonm2522]

At the end of the day people will remember how many slams you've achieved, 20 years agao I thought no one will come close to my idol Sampras winning 14 slams and 3 of the top tennis players have passed that.

[@BigLadGreen]

Living in his head rent free. Edit: I literally wrote this comment before the guy said it in the video.

[@borismajstorovic4129]

The thing is, as crazy as Rafa and Roger are good in tenis, they dont have that personality Djokovic has, I dont wanna separate their talent and say one is better then others although I favour Djokovic personally for obvious countryman reasons, but lock them in one room together and Djokovic will always be ALPHA there, any time, any day of the year. Its just that mental strenght which pushes him to get better than even the best ones. Hes mentality Master like no one else equal maybe only to Michael Jordan.

[@gregg9694]

No ask the greatest no question. But, best personality? I think most would say Federer

[@Mark-kq6ch]

I agree completely. Because I think Federer was all around the best player but Djokovic is the best competitor.

[@borismajstorovic4129]

Federer plays most beautiful tennis but Djokovic is most dominant, Rafa as good he lacks some skills those two have.@@Mark-kq6ch

[@alexmay2825]

In spite of all his records in tennis, Novak's greatest achievement is having stood firmly against the most malicious tyranny of all times.

[@KRISTIANSMILJANIC]

“Most malicious tyranny of all time”, you have to be a special type of privileged and delusional in order to have this opinion

[@GM4mp035]

Yes and that will forever be writing in the history books along side is tennis achievements

[@unlimitedcosmicspeed]

Ambition and goals have motivated and fueled Novak. Thats what has propelled his career. Thats why he is the most successful.

[@Christo01]

and then we pushed each other to 20 i dont remember who was first,- Roger Federer. LOOOOOL

[@moaningpheromones]

probably gets all the twins mixed up too.

[@jonathanrandall4140]

KZbin needed a solid tennis investigative reporting channel. This is it, people! Love the content. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share.

[@gilacase2545]

Wishing Novak four more grand slams in 2024 God bless you djokovic you're the BEST. ❤❤

[@Hanya1962]

Novak Djokovic Is the GOAD!!!! the beat and a great wounderful Humain person!!!!

[@boombang857]

Ah, yes, as if those records are low-hanging fruit you can pluck while lounging on your couch, right? Newsflash: those records don't come with a remote control! Let's not forget Djokovic's vaccination stance, which actually put a brake on his record chase. Talk about commitment to principles over personal gain - he literally said 'no thanks' to potential trophies for it! Just wow. :)

[@blabla-fw9ix]

Yep but the guy who killed the nerves in his foot for that FO 2022 title doesn't care about records am I right ...........🤨

[@lcrosbylola]

In my opinion some people don’t like Novak because he admits he wants to break records and be the best and I don’t think there’s anything wrong with saying that! I think every person who plays a sport wants to be the very best but their afraid too say it because it might not come true but Novak isn’t afraid too say what he’s striving for and I think it’s great! He loves the competition, he loves tennis, he works so hard too be the best he can be and he still makes time for his family and his foundation which is outstanding! I honestly don’t understand why some people don’t like him unless they just can’t stand the fact that he’s better than their favorite player which is ridiculous! Novak is my absolute all time favorite player but I like a lot of other players too. I absolutely think he’s the GOAT. I cherish every time I can watch him play and I hope he’ll be playing for more years to come.

[@sorgic435]

No need to discuss this anymore, Novak did it during Nadal/Rogers Peaks and beat them both. GOAT

[@mare712]

This just shows that Novak is GOAT beyond any discussion, not only tennistickly speaking.....

[@leleprtk]

Nadal doesn’t seem to know himself, and seems like he’s trying to convince himself of a personality he doesn’t have. His wife was in the hospital while he was playing with basically one foot remaining. Who’s obsessive?

[@KushagraaDubeyy]

Where did him saying Novak would’ve been frustrated if he didn’t get the records means that Novak is bad and Rafa is good? He simply defined different states of mind between him and Novak. Rafa has repeatedly maintained even when he had more slams than Djokovic that he doesn’t live in the tension if his neighbour has a better car or more money, he is simply reiterating the same using Novak’s state of mind. Rafa is a competitive athlete but not to the extent that he wouldn’t be happy if he finished second but everyone knows Novak definitely wouldn’t have been happy to ever finish second, Novak himself has said that so many times so where’s the issue? It’s a classic case of over dramatic reactions by his fan base which only proves how much grounded they have been/are. There’s a reason (and it’s not that the world is against Novak) that despite being the GOAT most people don’t get the genuine warmth from Novak as they do from Nadal and Federer and just because you can’t digest that being his fan doesn’t mean everything and everyone is out to get Novak. Don’t let your own tainted opinions interpret things in ways that weren’t even intended.

[@klaudija33]

Ha ha, Novak is a great mirror for Rafael; Rafael perfectly described himself.

[@GhostofGerulaitis]

I'm not a Djokovic fan. I don't like his style of play, to be quite honest, even though it's clearly working for him (definitely the GOAT). However, I love and admire Nole's efforts to help poorer, lower-ranked, and global south players. I hope he will be successful in democratizing tennis via the PTPA. After it's all said and done, this may Djokovic's true legacy: creating new avenues for marginalized men and women to compete in professional tennis.

[@rosaliewright4226]

I am so glad that you addressed this. It comes with the man. It comes with what he experienced as a kid. So glad you brought this out.

[@SlavkoStorm]

I don't know about him, but I wouldn't make friendship with people who obviously don't like me.

[@70bnr]

Everybody has a beef with Novak, Novak has never had a beef with anyone.

[@Javier-ox8ui]

One of the greatest to ever do it 🔥 go Nole

[@MichaelCosta74782]

This fall Djoko was interviewed in a french show and he says that he respect Nadal as a player and he add that they are not the best friends outside the court...I'm sure Djoko love your t-shirt lolllllllll

[@MrDizzy78]

All sets played: Federer vs Djokovic, 74-73

[@Z2190z]

Maybe Djoko is the greatest now (let's be real there is no competition) but certainly Federer is the greatest of all times. Along with the major cups Federer won in difficult and competiant tours, he made tennis looks much better, pushed to make the money prizes more worthy, advertised tennis in the best way possible and attracted a lot of people to watch tennis (with some of his magic). And, we all know that between the three legends, most of the tennis fans will be cheering for Roger every single match.

[@PabloEscobar-qo1wn]

Greatest fair and objective video of tennis. Well done!!!

[@Coa_Kralj_Coa_The_King]

Roger at the end admits that he was arrogant, filled with his ego, which didn’t allow him to give Novak respect which he deserved from beginning… But he show the class at the end! Even before saying that 👏👏👏

[@manavpatra4808]

I can only say this about the BIG 3: When it comes to Artistic talent and floating like a Butterfly on the court... Federer's the Boss! When it comes to total Respect for the game while on court... Rafa's the best (no rackets smashed)! Yet.... When it comes to Stats and the best player on court... Novak's the GOAT!

[@federicotown8052]

Nole will win more Grand Slams

[@TJRDoss]

Novak has two mansions. One is in Nadal's head and another one is in Federer's.

[@milosdivnic1553]

nadal is not a tennis legend, he is a clay legend

[@blabla-fw9ix]

I am a Novak fan , a Serbian and my name is also Milos so I would assume you are Serbian as well but I will comment in English as this is an English video . That is just nonsense , even without clay he has 8 slams and 10 masters 1000 on hc , that alone would put him in top 15 players of all time by itself . Is he greater than Novak ? No , no he is not . But there is no need to diminish Nadal's legendary status as a tennis player which he absolutely is .

[@vultur311]

It is not even important what they think of the GOAT... Its actually important what he thinks of them

[@dandaluna]

Hahaha that would be something that Zlatan would say!

[@travisjazzbo3490]

Novak Djokovic is the GOAT and his obsession with winning, while also having principles he stands by and gave up some major wins no doubt, speaks volumes about him. I saw him in an interview recently and was very impressed with him and my understanding is that he donates a lot to help younger players who don't have the chance to make very much money but show potential so he can help them spend more time coming up.

[@sgotTube]

Don't wanna bother you, but the Italian tennis legend (6:53) is written PANATTA and not PANNATA...It's also misspelled in the subtitles every time he's mentioned. But at least you pronounced his last name pretty well. Great video anyways!

[@astrahcat1212]

McEnroe, Sampras, Federer, Novak are the greatest of their respective eras given the changes in tennis, but what's annoying is people who will argue Novak would have still been number 1 in the 90s. It's kind of anti-tennis in a way, many 20 somethings think tennis started in the year 2015, but tennis with wooden racquets is still tennis, a different tennis 'classic tennis' for sure, but it's still tennis.

[@watchmo2353]

Great video and you’re balanced and fair.im a fan after today

[@RSimoes10]

I don't see absolutely nothing wrong with anything Nadal has said. I can't see the point of this video, tbh. And no, Novak is NOT the greatest of all time, as there isn't such a thing. Connors has more titles than anyone, Federer was number 1 for four years in a row, Laver won the calendar slam twice, and Nadal is the best clay player ever - clay being arguably the best and definitely the most demanding surface of the three. It's impossible to point to a GOAT, there can't be such a thing. But if people insist, let's say it's Marcelo Rios, the most skilful of them all.

[@jonaschilonga81]

True, Roger has great respect for Novak than what Rafa has for Novak. In any case what's wrong with chasing records. It's his own business and set goal, period. Rafa should equally set his and no one should hold him for that in a negative way, the way he looked it appear in the case of Novak. He should simply strive to beat Novak's records if that will help him be happy, imo.

[@rootdoc1997]

Djokovic is the best tennis tennis player ever and possibly the best athlete ever to exist. Remember this is an individual sport and he is not propped up by teammates

[@Topo-yq3uh]

As a Nadal fan. At this point Novak is the GOAT. WE can't make no excuses no more

[@uncletony6210]

Golly, Rafa really hates Novak.

[@arkine11]

At first I thought the Nadal quotes were just misinterpreted or taken out of context, but as more and more native Spanish speaking people said they were entirely accurate, and he made more and more of these comments this year, it's hard not to say he's salty. He is by far more obsessed with being the GOAT, playing on the foot that was essentially dying just to win another title, while Djokovic was willing to miss multiple slams just to stick by his principles, and he almost retired in 2018 to avoid getting the elbow surgery. If anything, Djokovic is more obsessed with his holistic approach to health than he is to tennis, and it's cost him multiple opportunities at more titles, but at least he says what he means and means what he says, whereas Nadal often seems to by lying about his feelings!

[@gothelvis3541]

Ronaldo goes to sleep and has nightmares of Messi. Nadal goes to sleep and has nightmares of Djokovic

[@watchmo2353]

Rick Macci was the most accurate in his assessment.i feel im the biggest RF fan and always will be however much respect to ND and I do think he is the GOAT,RF in second and NaDull in 3rd.NaDull hasn’t played with best sportsmanship in my opinion ,but wasting time to upset his opponents rhythm against the time rule,and his extended breaks in between his career to repair or wait out the roids to leave his system,has made me make this choice in 3rd even though his record against RF is superior,he did a lot wrong to gain his success !

[@maryleewestenhouse1325]

For Nadal to say Djokovic is just seeking records, shows apparant jealously of Djokovic's success and knows he won't be matching the same. I have no respect for Nadal or his unkind remarks about fellow players. Positivity shows better than negativity!

[@adampetrovician]

Thank you for this beautiful video. Amazing work.

[@JP-zb3vp]

Like so many others, I was a huge Federer fan and didn't care too much for Djokovic. However, it is undeniable that Novak is the GOAT. His evolution as a tennis great and as a human being has been a great joy to watch. What an inspiration he is. Here we go #25!!

[@milotxh]

They all chase trophies and djokovic is the best on winning.

[@bobgeorges]

Wow! Did my comment became viral? 🙃Thank you for this video. Stay on the right side of history. 🙏

[@SashKaLakers]

Rafa fan here. I’ve grown appreciating Novak lately. Not a hater. Always knew he was there, one of the best ever. Hope you’re happy gloating in his glory as the best ever that used to call for medical time-outs when things weren’t going according to his plan. Cheers bro.

[@Tommy-xt6st]

Don't know why Nadal and Federer are more popular, have more fans, and more supports from premium brands. Perhaps Djokovic temperament on court, such as throwing racquets (got disqualified at the US Open), mocking young players like Shelton after beating him, has something to do with it?

[@Djmorton-go5mt]

"hes a record chaser" - God forbid a man wants to win more than everyone else. If that's how you feel about Djokovic you definitely are desperate to find a reason to dislike him.

[@swathinimmagadda5969]

I could be wrong but the saltiness seems to be related to Djoker’s time at the players association - maybe he did some stuff behind scenes that tried to switch things to his advantage (or perceived advantage from Rafa’s perspective. In my view, Federer still the best and the key stat for me is the number of weeks a player has been featuring in the Top 10 - Federer is at the top and still about 150 weeks ahead of Djoker. If Djoker can hold onto a top 10 position until mid 2027 then perhaps I would reconsider.

[@dandaluna]

You know what Novak did there? He fought for better prize money for lower ranking players and guess what? Rafa voted against it. He came from money and will never understand the struggles of players with no money and sponsors and that's exactly what makes them so different.

[@bobbymoore6013]

Novak is obsessed; his comments have made that clear over the years, and Rafa is only pointing that out. I don't have any problem with that amount of ambition at all, but what I do feel is that with him, it is a lot about his insecurity and need to prove he is better than Roger or Rafa, but certainly, that has fueled him to chase after the records, so kudos. Roger and Rafa aren't bothered and know their place in tennis history and that records are only part of the ultimate legacy and impact in the sport.

[@watchmo2353]

Herman also said it perfectly at the end.

[@246madridista6]

😂😂 tbh yall are extremely sensitive, Rafa didn't say anything out of pocket yall just putting yall own spin on things. Get a life

[@Openh-q7b]

Ma Novak je Legenda. Ostalo su samo pričice.....😊❤ bravo za NOLETA 😊