The golden era in men’s tennis is now unquestionably in its twilight years, meaning each Grand Slam event throws up questions of legacy and history.
At the end of 2022, Roger Federer became the first of the ATP Tour’s ‘big three’ to step away from the sport.
Injury problems have seen Rafael Nadal compete sporadically across the 2023 and 2024 seasons, while Novak Djokovic is continuing to thrive.
Between them, Federer, Nadal and Djokovic have redefined what tennis greatness means. The argument over who is the best of them all has resided on shifting sands and might soon come to a final resting place.
There’s also the intriguing conversation over how they stack up against the greats of previous eras. Here, The Sporting News ranks the best of the best in the men’s game.