The former tennis star expresses gratitude for witnessing Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic dominate the same era and praises Djokovic’s historic Olympic gold.
New Delhi, February 1 – Former Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj expressed his admiration for Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, calling it an extraordinary privilege to witness the three icons dominate the sport in the same era.
Amritraj acknowledged the unparalleled legacy of the three tennis greats, who have collectively won over 60 Grand Slam titles, reshaping the history of the sport.
“I’ve been very fortunate to witness these three musketeers—Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer—compete in the same era. It’s unheard of! Between them, they have 60-plus Grand Slams, which is nearly impossible to comprehend. We often say, ‘he has 22 Slams, another has 24, and one has 20,’ but these numbers alone don’t capture their greatness,” Amritraj remarked.
Nadal’s Legacy: The Undisputed King of Clay
Reflecting on Rafael Nadal’s illustrious career, Amritraj highlighted the Spaniard’s dominance on clay courts and his record-breaking 22 Grand Slam titles.
🏆 14 French Open titles – a record unlikely to be broken
🏆 Two Australian Open titles (2009, 2022)
🏆 Two Wimbledon titles (2008, 2010)
🏆 Four US Open titles (2010, 2013, 2017, 2019)
Beyond Grand Slams, Nadal secured 92 ATP tour titles, including 36 ATP Masters trophies. He also clinched Olympic gold in men’s doubles at the 2016 Rio Olympics, making him one of only three men—alongside Novak Djokovic and Andre Agassi—to achieve a Career Golden Slam (winning all four majors and Olympic gold).
Amritraj on Djokovic’s Historic Olympic Gold
Amritraj also weighed in on Novak Djokovic’s landmark Paris 2024 Olympics triumph, where the Serbian legend defeated Carlos Alcaraz to claim his first-ever Olympic gold medal and complete the prestigious ‘Golden Slam’.
“I never had any doubts about Djokovic winning an Olympic gold. The biggest challenge in Grand Slams is winning seven back-to-back matches. But Djokovic has proven time and again that he is built for such moments,” Amritraj stated.
The final saw experience triumph over youth, as Djokovic outclassed rising Spanish star Alcaraz to fulfill his ultimate dream of winning an Olympic gold medal.
Despite his defeat, Alcaraz found consolation in defending his Wimbledon title, further cementing his status as one of the most promising young players in the sport.
Conclusion
With Federer retired, Nadal nearing the end of his career, and Djokovic continuing to break records, Amritraj’s words serve as a reminder of an unparalleled golden era in tennis. As the next generation, led by players like Alcaraz, prepares to take over, the legacy of these three legends will continue to inspire generations to come.
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