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ESPN Names Roger Federer the Greatest Tennis Player of the 21st Century
Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer has been named the greatest tennis player of the 21st century by the American sports media outlet ESPN. The ranking was compiled by ESPN, which evaluated the top tennis players who have significantly impacted the sport in this era.
Roger Federer, renowned for his elegant playing style and numerous records, claimed the top spot in the rankings. Following him in second place is Serbian star Novak Djokovic, while Spanish sensation Rafael Nadal takes the third position, completing a trio of the sport’s most iconic figures.
Here is the full list of ESPN’s top ten tennis players of the 21st century:
- Roger Federer (Switzerland)
- Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
- Rafael Nadal (Spain)
- Andy Murray (Great Britain)
- Andre Agassi (USA)
- Carlos Alcaraz (Spain)
- Pete Sampras (USA)
- Andy Roddick (USA)
- Stan Wawrinka (Switzerland)
- Lleyton Hewitt (Australia)
The list reflects the dominance of Federer, Djokovic, and Nadal, who have collectively won numerous Grand Slam titles and redefined the sport with their remarkable performances and rivalry.
