Roger Federer, 42 years old, of Switzerland, retired in 2022 with a massive achievement list of 103 ATP titles, including 20 Grand Slam championships (GS). Although ranked behind in the total number of ATP titles (98), Novak Djokovic is superior to the “Express Train” in terms of GS with 24 times winning major events.

Federer (bên phải) bị chê còn Djokovic (trái) được nhà báo Pháp ngợi khen

 

In terms of GS achievements, Djokovic has now completely surpassed FedEx and he deserves to become the greatest tennis player in history (GOAT). However, many people criticize Nole for not being the greatest because of his “different” personality.

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Nole has a strong personality, he is willing to do what he thinks is right (reaction from the audience, smashing the racket, not getting vaccinated against Covid-19…) and that makes him underestimated compared to others. Rafael Nadal, Federer.

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In contrast to Djokovic, “Express Train” Federer is considered a tennis “gentleman”, while Rafa is a symbol of strength and the will to not give up in sports.

But unlike the majority of the audience, experts and French journalist Benoit Maylin made some very different comments about Federer.

 

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Maylin commented in his personal podcast: “Over time, I questioned the image I had of Federer and Djokovic. The more I realized that Djokovic is a clean player, worthy of being a symbol of the sport.” This sport. Djokovic created the PTPA (Professional Tennis Players Association), he wants to protect the rights and rewards for low-ranked players who play professionally.”

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French journalist said about Federer: “For Federer, I began to feel that he did not think about his low-ranked colleagues. The Laver Cup is a tournament that does not bear his name but is no different from his event. “This is a tournament only for stars, not for big players. Why doesn’t he do this at the end of the year?”

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These are the personal opinions of Maylin, a French journalist who wants to express long-cherished thoughts.