Novak Djokovic will be undisputed tennis GOAT if he wins 'a few more slams', says Roger Federer's ex-coach Ivan Ljubicic

27.06.2023 - 12:57 eurosport.com

Novak Djokovic will be the undisputed tennis GOAT if he wins «a few more Slams», reckons Roger Federer's ex-coach Ivan Ljubicic.

Djokovic moved clear of Rafael Nadal onto 23 men's slams with his recent triumph at the French Open, and the Serbian could go two clear when he steps out at Wimbledon next month, as he aims to land a record-equalling eight title — tied with Federer.

Ad Nadal is not out of the 'GOAT race' yet, as the Spaniard attempts to come back from injury next year, but Ljubicic sees it «likely» that Djokovic will continue his dominance at the head of the game.

WimbledonHow to watch and live stream Wimbledon as Djokovic eyes record win3 HOURS AGO “I feel that Novak is the most successful already, but the word ‘greatest’ implies subjectivity and personal preference," Ljubicic began, <a class=«text-br-3-120 hover:underline active:underline» data-analytics-id=«textlink» target="_blank" rel=«noopener» data-testid=«atom-textlink» href=«https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/ljubicic-if-novak-wins-a-few-more-slams-goat-debate-becomes-meaningless-690748.html?sc_src=» https:>per Tennis Majors. «I think that’s good, to be honest – everybody has a preferred GOAT and let the discussion begin. “If we look at other sports, for example is there a (definitive) GOAT in football?

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