Novak Djokovic Snubbed As Roger Federer's Former Coach Names GOAT | Tennis

Ivan Ljubicic admits Novak Djokovic was his “toughest” opponent to face however believes Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal had extra of an affect on tennis. The former coach was fast to shrug off the query of who the best was within the sport, making arguments for all three to be topped the highest canine.

He stated: “When Novak was on, it was maybe the most difficult for me, because me having a big serve and relying [on] a lot of free points with my serve… I mean with him, it was just not possible.”

Highlighting Federer’s unpredictable nature, Ljubicic added: “Against Roger, it was complicated, because he would always do something different. I remember I played him like four times in three months in the beginning of 2005. It was always a different match. I thought after losing to him, Okay, now I know what I need to do.”

In phrases of Nadal, he stated: “I felt against Rafa, you have time. He stays far back on the return, so he kind of lets you do your thing, especially on my service games. So I felt rather comfortable.

“Obviously, I misplaced much more occasions than I received, however I did beat him twice. I all the time felt like if I performed effectively, I’m going to have a shot, I’m going to have my probabilities. And additionally he does not serve massive, so that you’re all the time within the rallies. And after all it is actually troublesome, however I by no means felt prefer it’s unattainable.”

When asked who the GOAT out of the three was, Ljubicic snubbed Djokovic and praised the other two’s “affect” on tennis. He said: “They are completely different. It’s actually troublesome to say who is best. Obviously Novak received essentially the most, it is clear.

“But for me, the impact that Roger had on the game, and Rafa, in different moments – it’s huge. Maybe bigger than Novak.

“But… what’s the GOAT? If we go by the outcomes, clearly Novak is the one who received essentially the most. But the affect on the sport I really feel like Roger undoubtedly had, no less than for me, was great and nonetheless is.”