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Novak Djokovic has returned to the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) debate, but does not wish to put himself at top of the discussion. He considers it disrespectful to proclaim himself the greatest player in history ahead of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, his two greatest rivals.
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00:00 Thank you. I mean, I don't want to say that I am the greatest because I feel
00:06 It's a I've said it before it's disrespectful towards all the great champions in different eras of our sport
00:15 That was played in completely different way and then it is played today
00:20 so I feel like each
00:23 Great champion of his own generation has left a huge mark a legacy and paved the way for
00:29 For us to be able to play to play this sport in such a great stage worldwide. So
00:36 I leave the those kind of discussions of who is the greatest to someone else
00:42 You know, I have
00:45 of course huge faith and confidence and belief in for you know
00:51 to myself and for everything that
00:54 That I am and who I am and what I make capable of doing so this trophy obviously is another confirmation of
01:04 Of the quality of tennis that I'm still able to produce I feel
01:09 I've said it in the beginning of the season that Grand Slams are
01:14 the biggest priorities on the checklist for not just this season, but any season especially at this stage of my career and
01:23 You know if someone told me I win first two slams of the year I would sign it right away

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