"He's more a lock to win the Calendar Grand Slam this year than ever before": Stubbs lauds Djokovic after record breaking Grand Slam triumph

Rennae Stubbs ensured that Novak Djokovic will be "undoubtedly" considered the greatest of all time if he wins the Calendar Grand Slam.

The former coach of Serena Williams resumed the discussion about the GOAT on her podcast and highlighted Djokovic's advantageous position to achieve the Calendar Slam and settle the debate about the greatest of all time.

'Nole' became the player with the most Grand Slam titles in history by winning the 2023 French Open, reaching a total of 23 titles and surpassing Rafael Nadal (22) and Roger Federer (20).

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"I think he's more a lock to win the Calendar Grand Slam this year than ever before was before and I know he came one match away from doing it last time but I thought the Olympics and all the extra hoola bulla with that, the vaccination all the shi* that was hitting," Rennae Stubbs said.

"I just think there was so much emotional stuff going on around him," she added. "I think he's a lock for a calendar Grand Slam as I've ever seen in a player and if he does it, just put away the books, he'll undoubtedly be the greatest player of all time."

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With titles in the first two Grand Slams of the year, 'Nole' is the favorite for Wimbledon, a tournament he has won seven times, including the last four editions. In the US Open, he will once again be a strong contender, although there will likely be other contenders such as Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev, who won the trophy in the American event in the last two years.

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23 grand slams is just incredible and solidifies @DjokerNole as the greatest tennis player in the men’s game we have ever seen. Ridiculous numbers.

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"I think this year him not playing a couple of tournaments has actually helped him physically," Rennae Stubbs said. "Like not playing the Indian Wells and Miami. He was able to just find his form at the French because he got enough matches under in his belt."

"Going into the French Open, he's been very adamant saying he only desires Grand Slams he doesn't care about the smaller tournaments and neither did Serena or Roger or Rafa after a certain amount of time," she added.

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Novak Djokovic defeated Casper Ruud in the men's singles final to capture Grand Slam title No. 23. Highlights of the day by @emirates #FlyBetter #RolandGarros

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