What criteria do we use to choose the greatest tennis player of all time? Should the GOAT have the most titles possible, or does it depend on how well-liked they are? Ivan Ljubicic, Roger Federer’s former coach, has spoken up regarding what aspects should be considered in the GOAT debate.

The former tennis player, after retiring from the sport, joined the Swiss maestro team in 2015. And together, both of them won the 2017 Australian Open title, and throughout their journey, they both have created a strong bond with each other. In such a way that they are always seen praising each other.

 Federer’s former coach take on the GOAT debate 

A few days back, in an interview with the Puntodebreak, the former Croatian tennis player shared his take on the GOAT debate. And pick his greatest tennis player of all time. Along with that, he also explained the meaning of being the greatest.

He said, “Being the most successful doesn’t mean you are the greatest. It’s not just about the GS titles. If we look at the impact they had on the game, Nadal and Djokovic are not at the same level as Federer.” 

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According to the coaction coach, the 20-time Grand Slam champion might not have won titles, but he definitely has had more impact on the tennis world when compared to the other GOAT participants. While stating that Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic‘s contributions to the sport are quite different from the Swiss maestro’s. However, recently he also highlighted the fact that it might even leave him out of the GOAT debate.

What factor might prohibit Roger Federer from becoming the GOAT? 

Recently, in an interview with Sportklub, the 44-year-old former tennis player listed that winning the most Grand Slam titles would determine who was the greatest in the tennis world. Then this is the only factor keeping the 20-time Grand Slam winner out of the goat debate.

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Knowing the fact, that last year he retired from the professional circuit after winning only 20 major titles. On the other hand, Djokovic and Nadal, both of whom have achieved 22 major titles till now, are still ruling the tennis court. However, you also explain that even if Federer has fewer Grand Slam titles compared to the other two, his contribution to the sport is incredible.