The Serbian claims to have felt like "an unwanted child" and analyzes in detail his personal relationship and tennis rivalry with Federer and Nadal.
Big 3
Jannik Sinner has become at Roland Garros 2025 the fifth player to have achieved 15 consecutive victories in Grand Slam tournaments during the 21st century. This number is significant as only members of the Big 3 managed to reach it, with Novak Djokovic leading the list with 30 straight wins, and Carlos Alcaraz, who also had 15 consecutive victories last year when he won the titles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, as well as the first-round triumph at the US Open.
Men's players with 15+ consecutive Grand Slam matches won this century:
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) May 26, 2025
30 - Novak Djokovic
27 - Roger Federer
25 - Rafael Nadal
15 - Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner pic.twitter.com/6Wsl2Oi7wa
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner ya es el quinto jugador del siglo XXI con 15 victorias consecutivas en Grand Slam
Key figures discuss whether it is possible to witness examples of consistency and hegemony like those offered by the Big 3, explaining their opinion with arguments.
Interesting conversation with Novak Djokovic in the media outlet 20minutos where he was asked about his breakthrough on the circuit at a time when Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal were dominating the headlines. Aware that not everyone liked his rise, the Serbian spoke about his personal relationships and the tremendous respect he always held for his rivals.
"It's true that the public has never loved me like they have loved those two, perhaps because they didn't want me there. I was the youngest, the third wheel, the one who came in saying I wanted to be World No. 1, maybe they didn't like that. However, just because someone is my biggest rival doesn't mean I wish them harm or hate them; we all strive for the same goals, and in the end, the best prevailed. I always respected Nadal and Federer a lot, never said a bad word about them, and never will. That said, I always got along better with Nadal," confessed the 24-time Grand Slam champion.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic, sobre su relación con Nadal y Federer: “Nunca dije una mala palabra sobre ellos, aunque siempre me llevé mejor con…”
Carlos Alcaraz already boasts an impressive 11 Grand Titles on his record (4 Grand Slams and 7 Masters 1000), matching players like Alexander Zverev and Michael Chang, placing him in the historical top 10 in this ranking, measurable since 1990 when the calendar is similar to the current one. He leads Jannik Sinner by three titles and, at 22, demonstrates astonishing efficiency in these events.
In fact, the player from Murcia wins 1 out of every 4.5 Grand Titles he competes in, a better ratio than that achieved by Pete Sampras (4.9) or Andre Agassi (6.1). He is only surpassed by the Big 3, with Novak Djokovic having the best ratio (3.2), followed by Rafael Nadal (3.5) and Roger Federer (4.4). Furthermore, Carlos has a record of 11-2 in finals of tournaments at this level, having lost only to Djokovic in Cincinnati and the Olympics.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz y un registro en Grandes Títulos solo superado en la historia por el Big 3
Richard Gasquet is putting an end to over twenty years of professional career in which he has experienced all kinds of situations, getting to know many players with whom he has shared the court and locker room. That is why the confessions made on the Pause podcast have been widely commented on. The genius from Bèziers was asked about the character of the Big 3 compared to other players, delving into whether any player was unpleasant in dealing with their peers.
"Roger, Novak, and Rafa are very polite, respectful, and pleasant guys with everyone. There were two guys who had great careers but cannot be compared to the Big 3, those with a more unpleasant attitude on the circuit, like Robin Soderling and Tomas Berdych," the Frenchman exclaimed.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Gasquet habla del Big 3 y desvela qué dos grandes figuras del tenis fueron más desagradables
Rafael Nadal attended an institutional event at his academy where he gave an interview to Movistar+, in which he spoke about the many projects he is planning to tackle and already deeply involved in, as well as the rivalry that the Big 3 maintained for years. "The things we did are there to be surpassed. Now, Carlos and Jannik are above the rest, we were three almost for too many years, and the demand that we set for each other built careers that were difficult to imagine. Surely, the young ones will fight to surpass us," he affirmed.
🤔"The 'Big Three' of tennis? If we did it, others can too"
— Tenis en Movistar Plus+ (@MovistarTenis) March 21, 2025
🎾"We were three and, thanks to the demand we set for ourselves, we have made our careers something difficult to imagine"@RafaelNadal, on his rivalry with Federer and Djokovic. #LaPistaDelTenis pic.twitter.com/OF8kprAqLK
"The years leading up to my retirement I have been lucky to have my family and a good team that has prepared me for the future and for what I may feel like doing"@RafaelNadal, with @sguasch. @rnadalacademy #LaPistaDelTenis pic.twitter.com/J3LXjxfd8t
— Tenis en Movistar Plus+ (@MovistarTenis) March 21, 2025
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Nadal responde a la gran pregunta: ¿Es irrepetible el Big 3?
The Spanish player talked about the rivalry between Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic, in addition to recalling the matches against them: "I have a lot of respect for what they have done".
The Serbian claims to have felt like "an unwanted child" and analyzes in detail his personal relationship and tennis rivalry with Federer and Nadal.
Interesting conversation with Novak Djokovic in the media outlet 20minutos where he was asked about his breakthrough on the circuit at a time when Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal were dominating the headlines. Aware that not everyone liked his rise, the Serbian spoke about his personal relationships and the tremendous respect he always held for his rivals.
"It's true that the public has never loved me like they have loved those two, perhaps because they didn't want me there. I was the youngest, the third wheel, the one who came in saying I wanted to be World No. 1, maybe they didn't like that. However, just because someone is my biggest rival doesn't mean I wish them harm or hate them; we all strive for the same goals, and in the end, the best prevailed. I always respected Nadal and Federer a lot, never said a bad word about them, and never will. That said, I always got along better with Nadal," confessed the 24-time Grand Slam champion.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic, sobre su relación con Nadal y Federer: “Nunca dije una mala palabra sobre ellos, aunque siempre me llevé mejor con…”
Jannik Sinner has become at Roland Garros 2025 the fifth player to have achieved 15 consecutive victories in Grand Slam tournaments during the 21st century. This number is significant as only members of the Big 3 managed to reach it, with Novak Djokovic leading the list with 30 straight wins, and Carlos Alcaraz, who also had 15 consecutive victories last year when he won the titles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, as well as the first-round triumph at the US Open.
Men's players with 15+ consecutive Grand Slam matches won this century:
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) May 26, 2025
30 - Novak Djokovic
27 - Roger Federer
25 - Rafael Nadal
15 - Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner pic.twitter.com/6Wsl2Oi7wa
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner ya es el quinto jugador del siglo XXI con 15 victorias consecutivas en Grand Slam
Carlos Alcaraz already boasts an impressive 11 Grand Titles on his record (4 Grand Slams and 7 Masters 1000), matching players like Alexander Zverev and Michael Chang, placing him in the historical top 10 in this ranking, measurable since 1990 when the calendar is similar to the current one. He leads Jannik Sinner by three titles and, at 22, demonstrates astonishing efficiency in these events.
In fact, the player from Murcia wins 1 out of every 4.5 Grand Titles he competes in, a better ratio than that achieved by Pete Sampras (4.9) or Andre Agassi (6.1). He is only surpassed by the Big 3, with Novak Djokovic having the best ratio (3.2), followed by Rafael Nadal (3.5) and Roger Federer (4.4). Furthermore, Carlos has a record of 11-2 in finals of tournaments at this level, having lost only to Djokovic in Cincinnati and the Olympics.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz y un registro en Grandes Títulos solo superado en la historia por el Big 3
Key figures discuss whether it is possible to witness examples of consistency and hegemony like those offered by the Big 3, explaining their opinion with arguments.
Richard Gasquet is putting an end to over twenty years of professional career in which he has experienced all kinds of situations, getting to know many players with whom he has shared the court and locker room. That is why the confessions made on the Pause podcast have been widely commented on. The genius from Bèziers was asked about the character of the Big 3 compared to other players, delving into whether any player was unpleasant in dealing with their peers.
"Roger, Novak, and Rafa are very polite, respectful, and pleasant guys with everyone. There were two guys who had great careers but cannot be compared to the Big 3, those with a more unpleasant attitude on the circuit, like Robin Soderling and Tomas Berdych," the Frenchman exclaimed.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Gasquet habla del Big 3 y desvela qué dos grandes figuras del tenis fueron más desagradables
Rafael Nadal attended an institutional event at his academy where he gave an interview to Movistar+, in which he spoke about the many projects he is planning to tackle and already deeply involved in, as well as the rivalry that the Big 3 maintained for years. "The things we did are there to be surpassed. Now, Carlos and Jannik are above the rest, we were three almost for too many years, and the demand that we set for each other built careers that were difficult to imagine. Surely, the young ones will fight to surpass us," he affirmed.
🤔"The 'Big Three' of tennis? If we did it, others can too"
— Tenis en Movistar Plus+ (@MovistarTenis) March 21, 2025
🎾"We were three and, thanks to the demand we set for ourselves, we have made our careers something difficult to imagine"@RafaelNadal, on his rivalry with Federer and Djokovic. #LaPistaDelTenis pic.twitter.com/OF8kprAqLK
"The years leading up to my retirement I have been lucky to have my family and a good team that has prepared me for the future and for what I may feel like doing"@RafaelNadal, with @sguasch. @rnadalacademy #LaPistaDelTenis pic.twitter.com/J3LXjxfd8t
— Tenis en Movistar Plus+ (@MovistarTenis) March 21, 2025
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Nadal responde a la gran pregunta: ¿Es irrepetible el Big 3?
The Spanish player talked about the rivalry between Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic, in addition to recalling the matches against them: "I have a lot of respect for what they have done".
The Canadian explains how these last two difficult years have influenced his career and why he believes he can be a real alternative to Sinner and Alcaraz.
Clay, grass, outdoor hardcourt, and indoor hardcourt. We all know them, they are the four surfaces that meet on the professional tennis calendar, but very few manage to master them all. Some chosen ones not only do it, but they do it in record time. In the case of Carlos Alcaraz, who only needed to become champion in indoor conditions, he achieved it this Sunday at a stunning age: 21 years and 9 months. Do you want to know at what age Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, or Novak Djokovic did it? The three members of the Big3 had to wait longer than the player from Murcia.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El dato que confirma una vez más que Alcaraz come en la mesa del Big3