“I’m always happy when I return to Australia!” 😊 Novak Djokovic has landed in Perth for the start of his 2024 season at the #UnitedCup! 🏆
"We can suggest three answers...": Novak Djokovic gives interesting points to quell GOAT debate
Tennis NewsFriday, 29 December 2023 at 17:30
The GOAT debate is often a fixture of tennis especially given that in the Open Era, there have been multiple players loved by a myriad of fans and ordinarily one stands out among the rest. But for Novak Djokovic, he admits it isn't on him to decide whether he is.
Djokovic who touched down in Perth ahead of starting his 2024 season with a rare pre Grand Slam outing at the United Cup was quizzed on it and the 24-time Grand Slam champion who has dominated the sport over the last five years gave a sharp and thoughtful three point answer before giving his own take.
He said from an arrogance point of view, he would say that. But also that he can show off he is humble by not saying he is the GOAT before actually giving his viewpoint that he respects other eras and opinions and will leave it to others to decide as ever.
Read also
It is a debate which has been banded around by those in the sport for a long time with each player having a different perspective, but Djokovic has always remained of the viewpoint that is up to others to have opinions and not him. “We can suggest three answers,” Djokovic told L’Equipe when asked if he is the GOAT.
“The first: ‘I am the best.’ If we think that, some will say: ‘he is arrogant! He does not respect the others’. The second answer is to say: ‘I don’t think I’m the greatest,’ showing off that I’m totally humble, which is possible.
“And the third: ‘I am who I am, I am proud of what I have accomplished, but I respect other eras and all opinions and I leave the GOAT debate to the others.’ The third is my answer.”
claps 0visitors 95
Just In
Popular News
Latest Comments
- Renee Stubbs, stop the race baiting, you snow flake. Nothing badosa said was racist, and Paula, don't knee-jerk apologize for nothing.tennistim23-12-2024
- Rybakina is back!!
mandoist21-12-2024 - She sems to have a turbulent relationship with The Truth. Not even smartenough to make an excuse like "I severely twisted my ankle yesterday" -- then be seen shopping in some city next day while "recuperating"!mandoist21-12-2024
- Why do you even publish this TwatCaster's PATHETIC stunt for attention? There's plenty of reasons why imbeciles like him are 'talking' and people like Iga Swiatek are 'walking the walk'. Tennisuptodate should be above this tripe.mandoist16-12-2024
- If and when Political Correctness and gullible hearts over-rule BIOLOGY, the Human world begins its already seeming decline.mandoist15-12-2024
- The new generation has arrived and these guys need to do it with the left overs.
AceOfBase13-12-2024 - Every young, inexperiend CEO has "better" ideas (and friends to hire).mandoist12-12-2024
- What a load of nonsense. Emotional stress definitely didn’t cause her wrist or ankle injuries.Lyca10-12-2024
- Taylor Fritz 🎾 – the surprising third for many. 🎄 A great Christmas tree quiz question! 🎅✨MrAndreeva10-12-2024
- Simona Halep taking the axe out 🪓😮💨MrAndreeva08-12-2024
