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Serena Williams‘ childhood coach Rick Macci says Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time “because the numbers tell it all.” Last Sunday, 36-year-old Djokovic made more tennis history when he became the first male player ever to win 24 Grand Slams.
Now, Djokovic is two Slams clear ahead of Rafael Nadal and he also has four more Slams than retired tennis icon Roger Federer. Ever since Djokovic won his 23rd Grand Slam title at this year’s French Open and became the all-time Grand Slam leader, some have been saying that the GOAT debate is over.
“@DjokerNole is the GOAT because the numbers tell it all. 24 SLAMS 96 singles titles. But he is on Mt. Rushmore because when you play the Serbian Sniper he made you RUSH MORE!” Macci wrote on X.
@DjokerNole is the GOAT because the numbers tell it all.
24 SLAMS 96 singles titles. But he is on Mt. Rushmore because when you play the Serbian Sniper he made you RUSH MORE! — Rick Macci (@RickMacci) September 15, 2023
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