{"id":49338,"date":"2025-05-19T02:44:05","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T02:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=49338"},"modified":"2025-05-19T02:44:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T02:44:05","slug":"as-far-as-numbers-go-its-novak-djokovic-for-me-its-rafael-nadal-roger-federer-carlos-alcaraz-on-goat-debate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=49338","title":{"rendered":"“As far as numbers go, it’s Novak Djokovic; For me, it’s Rafael Nadal & Roger Federer” – Carlos Alcaraz on ‘GOAT’ debate"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Carlos Alcaraz revealed his pick for the tennis GOAT between Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal. The young Spaniard also opened up about who he thinks is the nicest and the funniest player on tour.<\/p>\n

Alcaraz joined Youtuber Sharky for an interview as part of the ATP’s ‘Down the T’ with Sharky. In the candid interview, the Spaniard was asked to answer the questions honestly.<\/p>\n

He was asked who the nicest guy on tour was and he named Frances Tiafoe. The Spaniard and the American’s friendship was on display as\u00a0Tiafoe was named by Alcaraz for multiple answers\u00a0including the ‘Funniest guy in the locker room’ and the ‘best wingman on a night out’.<\/p>\n

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According to Alcaraz, Holger Rune is the ‘biggest trash talker’ on tour while Djokovic is the toughest competitor and hits the best returns. Lastly, Sharky asked the Spaniard who was the tennis GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) and the 21-year-old had to put his thinking cap on.<\/p>\n

His answer was measured as he said that numbers are in favor of Djokovic but for him, Federer and Nadal are also at the top.<\/p>\n

“As far as numbers go, it’s Novak Djokovic without a doubt. The other two Federer and Rafa. For me, they’re tops.” Carlos Alcaraz said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n