There is no need to spend too many words on Roger Federer, having achieved successes many can only dream of during his long career. A record holder in many aspects of the game, Roger is still a beloved figure in the tennis world.
During an interview with Burna Boy, the Swiss tennis player named his five greatest tennis players ever.
Many names have passed through the history of this sport, leaving a significant mark, and it seems that Federer especially appreciated Stefan Edberg, who had a unique style of play. However, he did not forget to mention Boris Becker, who was also a great player.
“For me, I needed my GOAT, people who were on the wall at home, and I wanted to be like them,” he said, as quoted by Tennis Gazette.
“For me, that was Stefan Edberg, Swedish guy. He always attacked the net and was super elegant. He was the coolest.
And then Boris Becker. They used to play against each other, so I was always watching them."
The Swiss tennis player has not forgotten the main opponents he faced in so many matches. This certainly includes Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, who together with him formed the big three during their careers.
Federer had many clashes with Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, but despite the rivalry, there was always mutual respect between them.
“Pete Sampras was the next and then, of course, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.”- he said.
Roger Federer's mark on the tennis scene
There is no doubt that most of the tennis players on this list would also say that Roger Federer is one of the greatest in the sport, and some even consider him the greatest. The Swiss tennis player was an example of elegance and composure on the court.
This is why most people still respect him today and why he still has a huge fan base. Although he has been away from the professional scene for several years, he still attracts attention, because the mark he left will never be erased.
