The world men's tennis world has always had a debate that is still chaotic, that is, the three giants of the tennis world, who is the best in history, that is, the legendary goat, which translates to the meaning of the leader. Who is the bellwether? Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic are the subject of ongoing debate.
Nadal's uncle, Tony Nadal, as we are used to affectionately call Uncle Tony, today Uncle Tony bluntly praises his nephew Raphael Nadal as the best in history if he hadn't been plagued by injuries. In addition, Uncle Tony also alluded to Deyo's absence from the Australian Open as self-inflicted and unworthy of sympathy.
Uncle Tony said: "Time has come, and it is difficult to say who is the best in history. What are we talking about? Who are the athletes at the highest level? Or who is the athlete with the most Grand Slam records? Or who are the athletes with the most championship heads?
If my nephew hadn't had as many injuries, the problem would have been over long ago, and there's no doubt that he would have been the best ever. Other than that, I don't think federer or Djokovic is any different, perhaps Federer made my nephew great. ”
The editors believe that Uncle Tony's words are also somewhat subjective, obviously in favor of his nephew Nadal. Yes, Nadal is indeed plagued by injuries, suffering from a series of foot injuries, knee injuries and wrist problems, and even nearly retired in 2021. But we have to look at this kind of occupational injury objectively, which is part of the professional athletes in itself, why does the injury appear? Of course, it is accompanied by years of training and competition, in other words, it is also a side effect of honor and achievement.
In fact, injuries are fair to any athlete, and if you lie at home and sleep, there will be no injuries, right? It is impossible that no athlete in the world has only achieved achievements without any injuries, otherwise the good things in the world will not be occupied by you alone? Does that still give others a way to live?
Isn't Federer also suffering from a knee injury?
At the same time, Uncle Tony also alluded to Nadal's fierce rival Djokovic, after all, Little De missed the Australian Open because of the vaccine incident, Uncle Tony said: "Unfortunately, this kind of thing happens to the world number one, but the game must abide by the rules, whether you like it or not, you must abide by it." I can give you an example, no one likes to pay taxes, but we have to do that and there is no choice. ”
Uncle Tony's words seem heartless and indifferent, but they are also true, and his secret satire of Djokovic is self-inflicted, and no one forces him not to get vaccinated. Missing the Australian Open, or even missing the Grand Slam trophy, is also self-inflicted.
As for who is the leader in the history of men's singles, it is really difficult to tell at present. Nadal's 21 Grand Slam trophies lead the way, but Djokovic is entirely likely to overtake Nadal and win 22 or even 23 Grand Slam trophies, of course, Federer's impact on the 21st crown is very difficult, and even the chances are slim. All that's left is the battle between Djoyo and Natto.
Even if Djokovic beat Natto in terms of number of Grand Slams before retiring, surely it means that Djokovic is greater than Natto? Is it the best in history? In fact, this is not comprehensive, after all, tennis in addition to grand slam tournaments, there are other competitions, should be comprehensively measured their achievements.
Perhaps in the eyes of different people, who is the best in history is a different answer. This kind of problem can only be left to posterity to comment after the three giants have completely retired. What do you think? 【Text/Fighting Jianghu】