Former world No 1 Andy Roddick has entered the tennis GOAT debate, firmly advocating for Novak Djokovic’s unparalleled resume over that of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, calling any other choice “insane.”
Roddick, the 2003 US Open champion, emphasized Djokovic’s remarkable achievements, including his record-breaking 24 Grand Slam titles, surpassing Nadal and Federer’s tallies of 22 and 20, respectively. Djokovic also holds numerous other records, such as most weeks at No. 1, ATP year-end No. 1 finishes, and Masters 1000 titles.
In a recent episode of his Served podcast, Roddick highlighted Djokovic’s dominance and described his style as that of a “surgeon,” meticulously dismantling opponents with strategic precision. He contrasted Djokovic’s subtlety with the more overt brilliance of Federer’s game and the raw power of Nadal’s style.
Roddick stressed that while preferences for playing style may vary among fans, Djokovic’s statistical superiority leaves no room for doubt regarding his status in tennis history. He emphasized that arguments against Djokovic’s numbers are unfounded and reflect a disregard for objective facts.
In closing, Roddick acknowledged the complexity of the GOAT debate but underscored that Djokovic’s unparalleled accomplishments demand recognition and respect, regardless of personal preferences or biases.