According to Boris Becker, “I want to compare Novak Djokovic to Lionel Messi, LeBron James and Tom Brady”
Boris Becker likened Novak Djokovic to Lionel Messi, LeBron James, and Tom Brady. He considers the Serb to be among the world’s finest athletes.
Djokovic has shattered multiple circuit records over the years, solidifying his position as the sport’s uncontested leader. He has won 24 Grand Slams, 40 ATP 1000 Masters championships, and seven ATP Finals. The only record left for the Serb to break is Jimmy Connors’ and Roger Federer’s total career Open Era championships.
Becker told Eurosport Germany’s Tennis Podcast that Djokovic’s greatness extends beyond tennis. He believes the Serb is not just the best tennis player but also the “best sportsman” right now.
“Perhaps you have to look at it more broadly, and he’s not just the best tennis player right now, but the best sportsman.” “I’d like to compare him to Lionel Messi, LeBron James, or Tom Brady,” Becker remarked.
“For me, that’s the category Novak is in because all these athletes are dominating or have dominated their sport even in their mid or late thirties.”
The German emphasized his desire to see the World No. 1 endure for a long period, believing that it would serve as a lesson to future players.
“I hope he continues to do so for a long time because there is nothing better for young players than competing on the same level as the most successful player of all time.” That’s the best lesson in tennis,” he said.
Boris Becker refers to Novak Djokovic as the “lion king.”
Boris Becker has dubbed Novak Djokovic the “lion king.” He thought about the World No. 1’s great career spanning over two decades and was astounded that he is still playing his “best tennis” at the age of 36.
“He is the lion king in my eyes.” “We try our hardest to teach tennis fans what is impossible to teach: what this player has won in his 16 or 17-year career, and that he is possibly playing his best tennis at the age of 36,” Becker said.
Becker described the Serb’s accomplishments this season, which included three Grand Slams, as “out of this world.”
“He won three Grand Slam tournaments this year and reached the Wimbledon final – he was on the verge of completing the calendar Grand Slam at the age of 36.” “This is incredible,” he added.
Djokovic most recently competed in the ATP Finals in 2023. In the final, he defeated Jannik Sinner 6-3, 6-3 to win his sixth title in the year-end competition.
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