The tennis world’s most heated debate – who is the Greatest Of All Time (GOAT)? – has reignited with a powerful statement from former world No. 1 Andy Roddick. Roddick throws his weight behind Novak Djokovic, claiming that ignoring his unparalleled achievements is simply illogical.

Roddick doesn’t mince words. He lays out Djokovic’s staggering list of accolades: a men’s record 24 Grand Slam titles, dwarfing both Roger Federer (20) and Rafael Nadal (22). Djokovic also holds the record for most weeks at No. 1 in the rankings, most year-end No. 1 finishes, most Masters 1000 titles, and most ATP Finals titles. To top it all off, he boasts winning records against his two fiercest rivals, Nadal and Federer. These statistics paint a clear picture of sustained dominance.

Roddick acknowledges that while Djokovic’s resume reigns supreme, his playing style might not be as flashy as some would like. He describes Djokovic as a “surgeon” on the court, meticulously picking apart his opponents with strategic precision. This surgical approach, while undeniably effective, may lack the visual drama of Federer’s “ballet-like artistry” or Nadal’s “blunt force trauma.”

Roddick criticizes the tendency to oversimplify the GOAT debate. He argues that personal preference for a player’s style shouldn’t cloud the objective reality of Djokovic’s achievements. “Everything else is about preference of what you like to watch,” Roddick concedes.

However, he emphasizes, “If you line up these three resumes (Djokovic, Nadal and Federer), and if you choose any of them but this one (Novak), you’re an insane human. Very simply, that’s the way it is.”

Roddick’s statement reignites the GOAT debate, urging fans to consider both aesthetics and achievements. While some may find Djokovic’s style less visually appealing, his relentless success and record-breaking trophy case cannot be ignored. Has Roddick settled the debate once and for all? Only time and future champions will tell.