Tsitsipas wades into the GOAT debate: "My favorite is Roger Federer, regardless of the Grand Slams"

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Stefanos Tsitsipas shared some interesting words about the debate on the greatest tennis player of all time. Currently ranked 25th in the world, far from his usual place in the ATP Ranking, he dives into controversy about the Big 3 just days after the 2025 Roland Garros final that sparked different debates.

"My GOAT is Roger Federer," asserted the Greek without mincing words during his visit to Patrick Mouratoglou's tennis academy. Stefanos chooses the Swiss player as his favorite, although he admits the numbers are not in his favor. Tsitsipas explained his choice in a video on Instagram.

"Obviously, he's not the player with the most Grand Slam titles, but to me that doesn't matter. What matters to me is the impact he's had on the world of tennis, and not only in the world of tennis, but in the global sports arena. I would compare it to the effect of Michael Jordan, and I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to share the tennis court with him."

Federer's Importance

The Greek faced Roger five times, although the head to head stands at 2-2 in official matches, not counting Stefanos' last victory over Federer at the 2019 Laver Cup: "It was probably one of the most majestic experiences of my life, being able to step onto the court and play against him."

His GOAT on the women's side

Tsitsipas didn't stop there; he also wanted to highlight an important figure on the women's side, an area in which he had no doubt: "On the women's side, I would say Serena Williams, what she has done is superb. Her story is unique, and I truly admire her. She has great charisma and presence, as I have spoken with her a few times and obviously trained with her."

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