We are blessed to live in an era of tennis which sees three GOATS grace the field. While Roger Federer continues his eternal battle against the idea of time, Rafael Nadal continues to show that he's just not a clay rat.
Bringing up the rear is Novak Djokovic - a gluten-free maniacal specimen who feels like the epitome of male evolution - hot on their heels.
In fact, it's a tad surprising that Djokovic doesn't get the respect he deserves.
Sadly, it was no time for Thiem, particularly with the Djoker's menacing form.
Even though the latter appeared to be fine form in the second and third set, Djokovic bounced back with a vengeance, showing the skill of a champion who has been there and done it umpteen times before.
Barely able to stand, Djokovic crawled way back into the game and proved why he is regarded as one of the best players in the tennis world. No other man in history has won this prestigious tournament more than the Serbian, who has now managed to win it a whopping eight times.
He has won this silverware in 2008, 2011-13, 2015-16 and 2019. This victory improved Djokovic's combined record in semifinals and finals at Melbourne Park to 16-0 and means he will return to No. 1 in the rankings, replacing Nadal in that spot.
Each of them seem to have their own stomping grounds as well. While Roger Federer has 8 Wimbledons, Djokovic has 8 Australian Opens. On the other hand, Rafael Nadal is in a class of his own with 12 French Open titles.
As of Jan 2020, here are the list of all-time Grand Slam winners among men:
1. Roger Federer – 20 titles; 6 Australian Open titles, 1 French Open title, 8 Wimbledon titles and 5 US Open title.
2. Rafael Nadal – 19 titles;
1 Australian Open title, 12 French Open titles, 2 Wimbledon titles, 4 US Open titles
3. Novak Djokovic – 17 titles; 8 Australian Open titles, 1 French Open title, 5 Wimbledon titles, 3 US Open titles
4. Pete Sampras – 14 titles; 2 Australian Open titles, 5 Wimbledon titles, 5 US Open titles
5. Roy Emerson – 12 titles; 6 Australian Open titles, 2 French Open titles, 2 Wimbledon titles, 2 US Open titles
