Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal 'have transcended their sport more' than Novak Djokovic – Toni Nadal on tennis GOAT debate

Toni Nadal had his say on the tennis greatest of all time (goat) debate and believes Roger Federer and nephew Rafael have the edge over Novak Djokovic. Djokovic claimed his 23rd Grand Slam title in this year’s French Open to surpass his nephew’s all-time record.

Ad However, the well-respected tennis coach believes Federer and Nadal have ‘transcended’ tennis more than the Serbian. Wimbledon'He must believe he has a good chance' — Djokovic will find Sinner 'tough to beat' -WilanderAN HOUR AGO “I think Federer and Nadal have transcended their sport more than Djokovic.

And Federer has transcended his sport more than anyone else,” said Toni in an interview with Clay. “When it comes to categorising who is the best, we would have to establish clear standards that are always a bit open to opinion, because who is the best, the one who holds the (Grand Slam) world record or the one who wins the Olympics? I don’t know.

“I think the one who has managed to play at a better level and do more difficult things is Federer, the one who has won more is Djokovic and if we were to count all the things Rafael hasn’t played because of injury, he would probably have won more than the others.” Djokovic considers himself favourite to win Wimbledon, calls Sinner a 'complete player' Exclusive: 'Mentally stronger' Svitolina says she feels 'a different person' ‘They feel like I belong at this level’ – Eubanks hails belief from Gauff and Osaka Toni was also keen to highlight that Rafael’s preferred surface is on clay, on a tour that is not suited to his strengths as a player. “Well, Djokovic is better because he has won more titles than Rafael.