Snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan has sparked discussions by picking his tennis GOAT among the Big 3, notably ignoring Roger Federer despite comparisons to the Swiss Maestro in his career journey. O’Sullivan’s preferences were revealed in the wake of a documentary on his life, where he was compared to tennis greats—the Big Three—and praised for his magical game, akin to Federer’s prowess.
In the documentary, fellow snooker legend Jimmy White likened O’Sullivan’s peak performance to the magic of Roger Federer, acknowledging the perfectionism of the snooker icon. Despite the comparison, O’Sullivan openly declared his admiration for Novak Djokovic, expressing a desire to emulate Djokovic’s achievements in his domain of snooker. He expressed, “I wish I could do what Djokovic does on the court at the table.
While O’Sullivan appreciates Federer’s impact on tennis and acknowledges his attempts to adapt his game similarly, he holds Djokovic in the highest regard among the Big 3. Recognizing Djokovic as a true GOAT, O’Sullivan states, “They are the three best players of all time. To me, he will be the king of all. It doesn’t matter if you’re a footballer, golfer, or hockey player – everyone looks at Djokovic. He is at the height of best athlete in any sport.”
Ronnie O’Sullivan on Novak Djokovic:
“Everyone, whether you play football or golf, tennis or hockey, no matter what sport you play, everyone looks at Djokovic. He is at the height of the best athletes in any sport . . . he is simply a champion of champions.” pic.twitter.com/2rpEhTg74w
— Danny 🐊 (@DjokovicFan_) September 26, 2023
The snooker maestro, recognized as the greatest in his sport, aligns himself with Djokovic in the ongoing tennis GOAT debate. Being close to retirement and with uncertainties surrounding his career, O’Sullivan’s choice among the Big 3 reflects his profound respect for Djokovic’s achievements on and off the court and his admiration for tennis greatness.
Sporting legends laud Novak Djokovic as the all-time greatest athlete on the planet
What sets Novak Djokovic apart is not just his mastery of tennis but also his claim to being the greatest sportsman ever. German ace Boris Becker draws parallels between Djokovic and legendary figures like Lionel Messi, Tom Brady, and LeBron James. Becker elevates Djokovic to an elite category, asserting, “For me, he is the lion king. He’s not just the best tennis player at the moment, but the best sportsman.”
Former British player Greg Rusedski, drawing parallels with Tom Brady’s Super Bowl wins, asserts Djokovic’s status as the greatest athlete globally. Rusedski believes Djokovic is aiming for an unprecedented 27 to 28 majors. He states, “Novak to me is the best athlete on the planet at the moment bar any sport. I don’t care what sport you are talking about. His consistency, what he is doing on the court, and what he is doing at his age.”
Boris Becker compared Novak Djokovic to some of the greatest athletes of all time in paying tribute to his late-career dominance.
— Eurosport (@eurosport) November 24, 2023
Janko Tipsarevic, Djokovic’s former teammate and a Serbian player, offers his perspective, asserting that Djokovic is not just the tennis GOAT but potentially the greatest athlete in history. Tipsarevic articulates, “For me, the history of the tennis GOAT was already decided two years ago. But now, what we have to consider is: ‘Is he not the best athlete in history?’ Because that is where he is.”
Novak Djokovic stands not only as a tennis maestro but as a contender for the title of the greatest athlete in history. The accolades from legends like Boris Becker, Greg Rusedski, and Janko Tipsarevic underline Djokovic’s impact in the world of sports, marking him as the true and greatest athlete on the planet!