{"id":44843,"date":"2025-04-29T02:22:54","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T02:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=44843"},"modified":"2025-04-29T02:22:54","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T02:22:54","slug":"novak-djokovics-goat-status-defended-by-us-congresswoman-in-strongly-worded-message-after-madrid-open-heartbreak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=44843","title":{"rendered":"Novak Djokovic’s GOAT status defended by US Congresswoman in strongly-worded message after Madrid Open heartbreak"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Novak Djokovic’s name extends way beyond the boundaries of tennis, as US representative Claudia Tenney proved with her statement. The 64-year-old expressed her admiration for the 24-time Grand Slam champion, mentioning how he rules the era according to her. She also stepped into the GOAT debate, placing the Serb in the topmost position.<\/p>\n

Born on February 4, 1961, in New Hartford, New York, Tenney is a Republican US representative serving New York’s 24th congressional district. She represented the 22nd district from 2017\u20132019 and 2021\u20132023 by winning elections in 2016, 2020, and 2022. Tenney is also known to be a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, as she is often seen endorsing him in speeches.<\/p>\n

Just hours after Novak Djokovic’s unexpected defeat against Matteo Arnaldi at the\u00a0Madrid Open, social media platforms started buzzing with discussions on his potential. One of the posts asked fans if they still believed in the Serb and his dominance. Among other fans who showcased notable support was the US representative Claudia Tenney.<\/p>\n

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Coco Gauff gets lucky escape, Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka fall victim to chaos: Madrid Open mishap sees strange consequences<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

“@DjokerNole doesn\u2019t have to prove anything more to me. He\u2019s already the greatest tennis player of all time and in my opinion, the best professional athlete of all time,” she wrote on X.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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