Federer opens about rivalry with Djokovic and Nadal

The Big Three is still dominating in the world of men's tennis, and Roger Federer spoke about his rivalry with Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

So far, the 'Big Three', Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal own 57 Grand Slam titles with the Swiss and Spaniard having 20 each and Djokovic 17. For other players, it is probably the most difficult era to play tennis in and hard to get their hands on a Grand Slam trophy.

Roger Federer opened up about the rivalry what was also supported by what Novak Djokovic stated earlier. Every great champion pushes the other one to even greater performances and that is the case also with the Big Three.

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“I think you always need somebody with who you can have a good rivalry with,” Federer said, as quoted on Tennis World USA. “With me and with Djokovic, thank God I had them, I think we get the best out of one another.”

“I’ve played so many thrilling matches with Roger Federer over the years,” Djokovic stated. “Every time I step on the court against him it’s thrilling, it’s very exciting because it kind of exceeds that match. It goes beyond the sport”.