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Who Will Triumph ? As Jannik Sinner recently changed his mind when picking GOAT out of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

Tennis world number one Jannick Sinner has recently changed his mind when it comes to the greatest of all time debate between Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Sinner will come up against Djokovic at Wimbledon on Friday afternoon, just over a month after the Italian ended Djokovic’s hopes of an historic 25th Grand Slam title as he picked up a 6-4 7-5 7-6(3) victory at the French Open.

After the semi-final clash at Roland Garros, Sinner admitted it was difficult to prepare for a match against the greatest of all time.

“It is very difficult, he has achieved so many things,” said Sinner, who would later suffer defeat against Carlos Alvarez in the final. “He is the best player in the history of our sport. Playing against him here is amazing.

“Of course, I try not to think about that, but before going on court you feel the tension and you feel what is coming against you. I always try to prepare myself in the best possible way and try to be ready for every situation on the court.”

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The 23-year-old added: “I am very happy with how I handled the situations but it shows again what a role model he is for all of us young players. Playing tennis and seeing what he is doing is incredible.”

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A few months earlier, Sinner named eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer as the greatest of all time as he spoke to YouTube personality Sharky in a Q&A session, which was shared by the ATP Tour following Sinner’s US Open victory in September 2024.

As you can see from the footage below, Sinner picked Federer after being asked which tennis player is the greatest of all time.

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“From my point of view… it is Roger,” he said.

Sinner has previously described Federer as his biggest inspiration. “When I was younger, I think the biggest inspiration was always Roger Federer because of the way he behaves on the courts, the way he treats people off the court,” he said.

But as mentioned above, Sinner appeared to change his mind after beating 24-time grand slam winner Djokovic at the French Open. “I had to step up and play the best tennis I could,” the world No.1 said after his semi-final win.

‘I couldn’t believe it’ Roger Federer received bizarre gift after winning Wimbledon

Roger Federer was presented with a very strange gift after winning his first Wimbledon title. The man from Switzerland is the most successful male player in the history of the tournament, claiming the singles title on eight occasions. He dominated at SW19 shortly after the turn of the century, becoming the only player apart from Bjorn Borg to win five times in a row

Federer opened his account at Wimbledon in 2003, beating Mark Philippoussis in straight sets in a one-sided final. It saw him become the first Swiss man to win a Grand Slam title, instantly making him a national hero. He immediately returned to his native country to honour his commitment of playing the Swiss Open in Gstaad.

Upon his arrival, Federer was presented with an unusual gift to mark his Wimbledon triumph. It came in the form of a milking cow named Juliette, who was given to Federer during an on-court ceremony.

He also tried out a traditional one-legged Swiss milking stool in front of his new friend. Afterwards, he was nearly lost for words as he described his surprise at receiving the bizarre gift.

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“When they brought in the cow, I couldn’t believe it,” said Federer. “I wasn’t expecting any presents and certainly not a cow, but she is fantastic. I’m not often in the company of cows.

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“I was afraid that she might bite me, but I think she liked it when I stroked her. I hear they also like to lick salt out of your hand. Now I need to find a garage for a cow, although I have no idea what a cow garage looks like.”

As the proud owner of Juliette, Federer was entitled to receive all of the cheese produced from her milk. She did not travel with him, though, instead staying in the picturesque alpine region where she was cared for by a local farmer.

Juliette ended up having a baby, which Federer named Edelweiss. They roamed the green pastures of Gstaad for years while Federer tore up the Grand Slam circuit.

Jannik Sinner Beats 21-year Roger Federer Record As Wimbledon Title Charge Continues

Jannik Sinner cruised into the fourth round at Wimbledon and surpassed Roger Federer to a stunning record in the process.

The world no. 1 overcame Pedro Martinez with a 6-1 6-3 6-1 victory on Centre Court, his third straight sets win in SW19 this year.

Sinner, who is back to Grand Slam action after his French Open final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz, is on course for a lengthy Wimbledon run.

And one statistic has shown just how impressive he has been so far as he prepares for his fourth consecutive appearance in round four.

Amongst the top seeds at Wimbledon, the Italian has conceded the fewest games en route to the last 16 in the Open Era with just 17.

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Federer had previously done so with only 19 games lost in 2004.

This will come as a good omen for Sinner as the Swiss legend went on to win Wimbledon that same year.

Sinner has won three Grand Slam titles but none of them have come at the most prestigious tournament of them all.

A 2023 semi-final finish is his best outcome on the hallowed grass courts as he lost to the eventual runner-up Novak Djokovic.

The 23-year-old is the reigning champion at the Australian Open and US Open, the former of which he has won in the last two years.

A Career Grand Slam is certainly achievable for Sinner another year, and a win over Alcaraz at the French Open final would have come as a big boost.

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But only Wimbledon glory will be at the forefront of his mind, with Grigor Dimitrov opponent in the fourth round.

“Every time you enter a Grand Slam in the first week it is special, even more so at Wimbledon,” he said after.

“We are trying to keep pushing but this week could not have gone better for me.”

Sinner, Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz are the remaining top five seeds in a tournament that had produced plenty of shocks.

Alexander Zverev and Jack Draper have faced early exits, with Lorenzo Musetti, Holger Rune and Daniil Medvedev also out.

After 24-year career Tennis legend Roger Federer becomes first tennis billionaire

Tennis legend Roger Federer has joined the rank of global billionaires with a net worth of US$1.3 billion, mostly stemmed from the long-term sponsorship deals signed during his 24-year career.

The latest calculation of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index places him alongside few sports stars with a net worth of more than $1 billion, including basketball player Michael Jordan ($3.5 billion) and golfer Tiger Woods ($1.36 billion).

Sources close to Federer, speaking anonymously, told Bloomberg that his wealth exceeds $1 billion significantly. The publication’s estimate factors in Federer’s career earnings, investments, and endorsement deals, adjusted for Swiss tax rates and market performance.

Federer’s long-term sponsorships include partnerships with Credit Suisse (now UBS Group AG), Rolex, and Swiss chocolatier Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG.

He has also cultivated a robust advisory network through Team8, the management firm he co-founded with agent Tony Godsick in 2013, and Format A AG, which oversees various investments and his charitable foundation.

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“Federer is totally scandal free. He never says the wrong thing,” said sports analyst Bob Dorfman. “In terms of marketability, he has been one of tennis’s best.”

His most lucrative move was an investment sparked by his wife’s purchase of sneakers from Swiss brand On. Switzerland lacks sports brands, but On, founded in 2010, gained traction with its premium jogging shoes, featuring a unique sole design inspired by co-founder Olivier Bernhard’s prototype of garden hose offcuts.

On is now valued at nearly $17 billion, making Federer’s stake worth at least $500 million.

Roger Federer played on the ATP Tour for over two decades, facing off against some of tennis’s most formidable athletes.

The Swiss icon secured an extraordinary 20 Major titles during his ATP Tour career, holding the record for the most Grand Slam titles for several years, according to The Tennis Gazette.

Federer claimed 16 of his 20 Slams from 2003 to 2010, reigning supreme in men’s tennis throughout the 2000s.