Novak Djokovic handed biggest US Open blow yet as Grand Slam releases statement
Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray savaged by Del Potro after Laver Cup announcement.
John McEnroe calls Djokovic a ‘human dartboard’ in Nadal and Federer comparison
JOHN MCENROE has said he relates to 21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic who is “like the human dartboard”.
John McEnroe says ‘we all learn from our mistakes’
Tennis legend John McEnroe has given his thoughts on the sport’s big three Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, with the seven-time Grand Slam winner giving “the slight edge” to Nadal.
Daniil Medvedev snubs Novak Djokovic as Rafael Nadal tipped for status
John McEnroe calls Djokovic a…
Raducanu doubles partner confirmed as British No 1 takes new step
Nadal, Djokovic and Federer are the only men’s players to have won 20 Grand Slam singles titles and McEnroe is a big fan of all three, but says he relates to Djokovic who is “like the human dartboard”. Speaking to the Times, McEnroe said: “Roger is the most beautiful player I’ve ever seen.
“He’s like an updated version of Rod Laver. I’d never seen anyone that tried harder than Jimmy Connors but Nadal has succeeded in that.
“Djokovic is like the human dartboard, which I can relate to.” When asked which of them he felt was the best, McEnroe gave Nadal “the slight edge” over Djokovic and Federer.
READ MORE:Novak Djokovic caused Italian youngster to have a……
In a separate interview with Tennis365, McEnroe said Djokovic is “the most mentally tough player” but Nadal is “the greatest effort player”. He said: “Novak hasn’t gotten the credit he deserves, he is a class act.
“I don’t agree with his decision not to get vaccinated, but I respect it. He is one of the fittest guys in the world and everything he puts into his body, he is watching carefully.
“It’s unfortunate that it’s com toe to this situation where it has been a train wreck for him. A total debacle. To the point where he way he was thrown out of Australia, are you kidding me?