5 greatest men's tennis players of all time

3. Novak Djokovic (Serbia)

Djokovic is quite possibly the greatest hard-court player of all time. He has won 10 majors on hard-courts, a feat bettered only by Roger Federer. However, one has to keep in mind that Djokovic’s career started well after Federer’s and therefore, the former has a better winning ratio.

He has also managed to win nearly 85% of his career matches and even Federer has an inferior overall winning ratio. In all, Djokovic has won 13 Grand Slams till date and this number could easily go up further. He also has the unique record of holding all the Grand Slam titles at once.

Djokovic’s game is built upon solid baseline play and he also has the best groundstrokes of all time. His court coverage is absolutely superb too and he almost always manages to reach the ball with his magnificent slides. Djokovic, however, does not boast of a great serve and it explains his relatively inferior record on grass.

The fact that he has still managed to win 2 Wimbledon titles speaks volumes of the other facets of his game. Overall, Djokovic has won 70 career singles titles including 31 ATP Masters titles.

About the author

Subhadeep, an adept tennis journalist at Sportskeeda, has been writing about the sport for seven years. He is known for his exclusive match reviews and opinion pieces, utilizing his MBA degree to tackle them effectively with his problem-solving abilities.

Subhadeep lives and breathes tennis. He watches matches regularly and engages in social media platforms to stay on top of the latest happenings. As a writer, he brings the fan's perspective to his pieces, ensuring his readers enjoy an exceptional experience every time.

Growing up, he idolized Boris Becker, but he now firmly believes Novak Djokovic stands alone as the 'Greatest of all Time', especially considering the 24-time Grand Slam champion's incredible stats. One thing that still puzzles Subhadeep, however, is how Becker's Wimbledon tally might have reached five if not for Pete Sampras.

Speaking of the All England Club, the British Major holds a special place in his heart as he admires its blend of tradition and grass-court excellence. When not working for Sportskeeda, Subhadeep delves into the other "love of his life": football, and enjoys contributing his insights to different websites dedicated to the sport.

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