Overview

• The 20-time Grand Slam winner listed Stefan Edberg, Boris Becker, Pete Sampras, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic as his five greatest players.
• Federer said he chose the players he idolized growing up, describing them as the GOATs he kept on his wall.
• He placed Edberg first, praising the Swede’s net-charging, elegant style that he sought to emulate.
• Federer shared the picks in a conversation with musician Burna Boy, with the remarks reported via Tennis Gazette and carried by multiple outlets.
• Including Nadal and Djokovic nods to the Big Three era he shared with them and the mutual respect that defined their rivalries.