Aljaz Bedene backs Djokovic as GOAT: "Roger Federer had the greatest influence on tennis but the best, in terms of results, will definitely be Novak Djokovic"

Aljaz Bedene thinks that Novak Djokovic has had the greatest results in tennis even if Federer had the biggest impact.

Former Slovenian player Aljaz Bedene weighed in on the GOAT debate admitting that for him Novak Djokovic is the greatest of all time. It's a question that will never get a proper response because it's mostly subjective with Bedene pointing out some facts:

"Let's not close our eyes, Roger had the greatest influence on tennis. The best, in terms of results, will definitely be Djokovic. I am of the opinion that after the retirement of all the members of the elite trio, the Serb will have the largest number of Grand Slams, Masters, maybe even the number of tournaments. I have played with all three at least twice, “Nole” has the hardest ball, he is perfect."

It's a very appropriate way of looking at things as it's hard to imagine any player having more popularity and global impact than Federer and yet his career will not be able to compare to the other two in terms of sheer numbers.

The statistical advantage will get bigger with Federer now retired from the sport.