Novak Djokovic's ex-coach says he has best qualities of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer – 'A mixture of both'

Novak Djokovic has the «complete game» of Roger Federer and the «tenacity» of Rafael Nadal, says the Serbian's former coach Marian Vajda. Vajda coached Djokovic from 2006-2017 and from 2018-2022, with the pair winning a total of 20 Grand Slams together. Ad Talking to Argentinean outlet Ole, Vajda spoke on the 'Big Three' that have dominated the men's game — Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal — and what they have brought to professional tennis.

TennisHow Alcaraz's return is set to shake up ATP Tour as he battles Djokovic09/02/2023 AT 11:27 “Each one has their own [characteristics], but Novak is a mixture of both," Vajda said. «He has the complete game of Roger and the tenacity of Nadal, and that combination is deadly.” Vadja claimed that although the three have very different styles of play, their mentality is what allows them to maintain their high level. “When it comes to tennis, everyone has their surface: Rafa loves clay, Roger hard courts, Nole grass.

They have different styles and strategies of how to face the tournaments,» Vajda said. “They always play well, and the objectives are the same: to be the best. They always want more and more and go forward.