“I feel what Novak has accomplished is unbelievable,” stated Federer, who racked up 20 Grand Slams earlier than he retired final 12 months.
Earlier this month in Paris, Djokovic claimed his third French Open title, surpassing Rafael Nadal, a formidable 22-time main champion, in an exhilarating victory.
Federer, 41, talking on the Halle grass-court event on Wednesday, admitted nonetheless it was “exhausting to say” who was finest participant of all time.
“The entire matter is tough to reply,” stated Federer. “I requested a good friend, what’s tougher, successful Wimbledon at 17, like Boris Becker, or the French Open at 36 like Novak?”
“I do not know. It is a good time to be a tennis fan but additionally a participant,” added the Swiss nice who was visitor of honour in Halle for ‘Roger Federer Day’.
“It means lots to me,” Federer stated of his return to Halle, the place he gained a report 10 singles titles.
“After all I am overjoyed. I used to be in a position to form this event myself with so many victories. It looks like a house away from dwelling.”
Federer spent over an hour signing autographs and posing for selfies on centre courtroom within the solar however stated he didn’t miss being within the warmth of the motion.
“After all, you wish to expertise that once more. However so long as you recognize your physique can’t do it at this degree, you do not really feel the must be out on the courtroom,” he stated.
(With AFP Inputs)
