Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have left an indelible mark on tennis history, with many considering them the greatest players of all time. Adding to this debate is Novak Djokovic, who continues to dominate the sport and chase more titles. Opinions are divided when determining who truly ranks as number one among the three, but Andre Agassi leaves no room for doubt.
The 54-year-old American, himself one of the all-time greats, was unequivocal in his choice. While enjoying the Australian Open, Andre Agassi spoke with The Australian and declared that Djokovic surpasses both the Spaniard and the Swiss.
“There are so many ways to look at it, but when you look at it on paper, you just can’t argue with what he’s accomplished,“ said the Las Vegas native. He continued: “The amount that he’s won, the head-to-heads, the Masters (titles), the year-end number ones, the weeks at number one… all those stats.”
In the same interview, Agassi provided more context for his praise of Novak Djokovic: “He’s won more Australian Opens than I’ve won Grand Slams, for God’s sake… what can you do but laugh? I don’t know what to say about that.”
He added: “Roger brought elegance, class, and his unique style to the sport. Then Nadal brought the intensity and the ballistic nature with which he approached the game… all of these guys have elevated tennis. But on paper, I don’t think you can argue with what Novak has done.“