The Big 3 have been the great rulers of men’s tennis for the last decade and a half. Even after turning 30, they have been able to remain competitive by breaking every record imaginable.
Rafael Nadal has risen to 21 Slams after triumphing against all odds at the 2022 Australian Open. Fresh from a long injury layoff, the Spanish champions have achieved one of the greatest successes of their entire career.
The Mallorcan will try to find more success at Roland Garros but has to watch out for Novak Djokovic. The world number one could not defend the title at the Australian Open due to the well-known vaccination problem, which severely limited his appearances on the pitch at the beginning of the season.
Suffice it to say that the Serb has only played three competitive matches this year. The situation is different for Roger Federer, who is recovering from another operation on his right knee. The 40-year-old Swiss hopes to return in late summer or early fall, perhaps for the Laver Cup.
In a long interview with ‘Punto de Break’, well-known coach Gabriel Jaramillo praised the Big 3 for their incredible longevity.
Jaramillo spoke about the Big 3
“Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, for the tennis they play and the number of years they’ve been competing,” Jaramillo said.
Jaramillo praised the Big 3 for playing their best on the pitch and contributing to the growth of the sport, adding that there may never be a trio like them again. “Tennis is something very sacrificed, nobody has to keep playing, they are the three millionaires, but they continue to do their best.
What they have made this sport grow is priceless, it will be very difficult to see such athletes again,” he said. Jaramillo believes that Djokovic (34) is younger than Federer (40) and Nadal (35). , has every chance to outlast his opponents and expand his legacy.
“It’s tough […] Being younger, because of his playing style and the way he moves on the pitch, I would say that Djokovic can go further,” said Jaramillo. “Nadal is a much more physical player; he wears out more; there will come a day when the body will stop responding to him,” he said.
“Then there is Federer who makes everything easy and plays more beautifully than anyone but I would say Novak is the most complete of the three.”
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