Controversial views: Is Djokovic the true face of tennis? © Getty Images Sport/Clive Brunskill
In a world where sport is often more than just the game on the field, a statement by French journalist Benoit Maylin has caused a stir. Not only does he question the image of tennis legend Roger Federer, but he also highlights Novak Djokovic as the true representative of the sport.
A controversial verdict
During his podcast, Maylin expressed his growing doubts about the image he had of Roger Federer and contrasted it with that of Novak Djokovic. Quoted from Welove.fr.
he said: “The older I get, the more I ask myself questions about the image I have of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. The further we go, the more I realize that Novak Djokovic is the clean man, the image of this sport. “ Maylin was particularly critical of the Laver Cup, which he sees as Federer’s self-centered project.
He claimed: “It’s a tournament only for stars, not for tennis players of smaller caliber.”
The true GOAT of tennis
The topic of who is considered the greatest tennis player of all time (GOAT) has been hotly debated for years.
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and especially Novak Djokovic are considered the top candidates for this title. In recent years, Djokovic, the Serbian, has outperformed his rivals and earned a reputation as the most successful tennis player in history, with 24 Grand Slam titles.
With impressive numbers such as almost 400 weeks at the top of the ATP circuit, and still being number one in the world despite his age of 36, Djokovic’s achievement is undeniable. But as with every athlete who performs at such a high level, Djokovic also has his critics.
But Maylin’s views raise an interesting question: What determines an athlete’s true image? Is it his performance on the court or his influence off the court? An exciting topic that will certainly continue to spark discussions.
2023-09-28 16:11:50
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