Eye of the Coach #85: Djokovic settled the GOAT debate

2023 was one of the best in Novak Djokovic’s career, up there with the level of the Serb’s record-breaking 2015 season, says Patrick Mouratoglou.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion won three of the four majors this year, reaching all four finals, and finished the year as the No 1 for a record-extending eighth time in his career.

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And in the latest episode of The Eye of the Coach, Mouratoglou takes a look at Djokovic’s incredible season and assesses whether the late-season renaissance Roger Federer enjoyed in 2017 is on par with what Djokovic has achieved this season.

key moments of eye of the coach

• 0.00 – The only debate people can have now is “who is my favourite player”. Who is the best? No more debate.
• 0.10 – 2023 is one of the best seasons of Djokovic’s career.
• 0.40 – Playing in the same era as Roger and Rafa says how great Djokovic’s achievements have been
• 1.13 – Is Novak of 2023 better than the Novak of 2015?
• 1.47 – How do Roger’s achievements of 2017 compare with Novak’s 2023?

• 02.00 – Federer’s improved backhand made him a better player in 2017 than before
• 02.14 – At 36/37, Federer did not dominate as Djokovic currently is doing

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