In the epic saga of tennis, no trio has reigned quite like the Big Three—Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. With a collective 66 Grand Slam singles titles (yep, Djokovic leads with 24, Nadal has 22, and Federer signed off with 20), they didn’t just break records—they rewrote what it means to be great, consistent, and annoyingly unbeatable for two whole decades. These guys turned aging into an optional suggestion, casually schooling younger challengers, cementing their status in GOAT discussions across all sports. While tennis boasts its unparalleled trio, other sports feature legends who similarly defy the conventional aging curve. Coco Gauff’s ex-coach has made one such comparison!

The subject of his praise? None other than the Golden State Warriors’ point guard, Stephen Curry. Often called ‘Chef Curry,’ he has transformed the game with his unmatched shooting range and constant off-ball movement. He broke Ray Allen’s record to become the NBA’s all-time leader in career three-pointers made. And by 2025, he has already knocked down over 3,700 of them. At 37—an age when many NBA players have either retired or taken a back seat—Curry continues to perform at an elite level, leaving defenders behind and fans in awe.

And that’s exactly what Coco Gauff’s ex-tennis coach and analyst Brad Gilbert picked up on. Taking to X, Gilbert shared his awe at Curry’s sustained excellence and wrote, “the level that Chef Curry is playing at 37 years young, simply magical despite being excessively grabbed and held and double teamed once he crosses halfcourt, his constant movement without the ball and fitness off the charts like a great mix of Fed and Vamos Rafa and Djoker.”

Talk about high praise! Comparing an NBA legend to the collective greatness of the Big Three – Federer’s skill, Nadal’s famous “Vamos Rafa” fighting spirit and fitness, and Djokovic’s strong physical and mental game.

What’s even cooler? This cross-sport admiration isn’t one-sided. After a Warriors-Lakers clash in March 2024, Curry gifted Novak Djokovic his game-worn jersey. Djokovic returned the love with a signed racket. Game recognizes game! Federer is also often seen visiting the Golden State Warriors multiple times. And Nadal? In 2023, the Spaniard teamed up with Curry in a light-hearted Subway commercial that had fans grinning. Promoting a new sandwich called the “Grand Slam Ham” (yes, that’s the real name!). The 22-time Slam champ and the 4-time NBA champ filmed a comedy bit full of tennis and basketball puns.

While the sun has set on two of the big three, Novak Djokovic is still in contention. The Serb is on his quest for a 100th career title.

Novak Djokovic gears up for Madrid Open comeback

At 37, Novak Djokovic is aiming for his 100th career title as he returns to the Madrid Open after a short break. It’s his first appearance there since 2022, when a young Carlos Alcaraz edged him out in the semifinals. This time, organizers have seeded Djokovic fourth. They have placed him in the same half as Alcaraz, who is dealing with some fitness issues. A rematch could be on the cards—and it promises to be an interesting one.

Djokovic’s 99th title came at the Paris Olympics last year, but the road since then hasn’t been smooth. He exited early in Qatar, Indian Wells, and Monte Carlo, and fell short in four finals, including Miami last month. Still, his track record in Madrid speaks for itself: a solid 30–9 win-loss and titles in 2011, 2016, and 2019.

One more interesting thing? Djokovic defeated Andy Murray in the 2016 final, and now Murray has joined his coaching team and recently practiced with the Serb.

As Djokovic chases that elusive 100th title and Curry keeps splashing threes like it’s 2015 again, maybe age really is just a number. But now we’re curious—how would Djokovic and Curry fare in a match that blends tennis and H-O-R-S-E?