Andy Murray’s retirement has led fans and pundits to give him plaudits for his career, with his hard-fought success coming in the same era as the ‘Big Three’: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Murray’s sheer talent briefly created the ‘Big Four’, though injuries took their toll on the two-time Wimbledon champion.
Although his legendary peers are routinely tossed into the greatest-of-all-time (GOAT) arguments, Murray himself maintains a distinct perspective on the recurring debate. Speaking in 2023, the three-time Grand Slam champion acknowledged his competitors, praising both Federer and the Serbian for their achievements on grass and highlighting Nadal’s dominance on clay and Djokovic’s valiant efforts on hard courts.
“What all those guys have achieved is amazing,” Murray said. “If you just go on Grand Slam titles, then you’d have to give that to Novak but for me, it’s just slightly more nuanced than that.” Now, let’s see who other players who faced off against the Big Three believe is the ultimate GOAT.
