Roger Federer described Novak Djokovic’s record-breaking twenty third Grand Slam title achievement as “unbelievable” on Wednesday however prevented anointing his outdated rival as the best participant of all time. “I think what Novak has done is unbelievable,” stated Federer, who racked up 20 Grand Slams earlier than he retired final yr. Djokovic edged forward of 22-time main winner Rafael Nadal when he received his third French Open in Paris earlier this month. Federer, 41, talking on the Halle grass-court match on Wednesday, admitted nevertheless it was “hard to say” who was finest participant of all time.

“The whole matter is difficult to answer,” stated Federer. “I asked a friend, what is more difficult, winning Wimbledon at 17, like Boris Becker, or the French Open at 36 like Novak?”

“I don’t know. It’s a great time to be a tennis fan but also a player,” added the Swiss nice who was visitor of honour in Halle for ‘Roger Federer Day’.

“It means a lot to me,” Federer stated of his return to Halle, the place he received a report 10 singles titles.

“Of course I’m overjoyed. I was able to shape this tournament myself with so many victories. It feels like a home away from home.”

Federer spent over an hour signing autographs and posing for selfies on centre court docket within the solar however stated he didn’t miss being within the warmth of the motion.

“Of course, you want to experience that again. But as long as you know your body cannot do it at this level, you don’t feel the need to be out on the court,” he stated.

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