'Novak Djokovic could take another record from Roger Federer', says legend

2020 served Rafael Nadal to equal the all-time record of 20 Slams of his eternal rival Roger Federer, who this year only played in the Australian Open before a double surgery on his right knee. Despite the skepticism of some insiders, the 34-year-old Spaniard has won Roland Garros for the 13th time in his exceptional career. World number 1 Novak Djokovic, on the other hand, is still at 17 Slam, after the sensational disqualification remedied at the US Open and the clear defeat in the final at Roland Garros. Thanks to the new ranking system introduced to face the consequences of the global pandemic, the Serbian has an excellent chance of breaking the record of weeks at the top of the world rankings. According to former ATP number 4 Tim Henman, Nole has the chance to become the player with the most Grand Slams, even bypassing Margaret Court. Djokovic still has three points to recover from Federer and Nadal and seven more at the Court. Despite this gap, the Brit seems very confident when it comes to Djokovic's ambitions.

Henman on Novak Djokovic's future

"I mean, it’s not something I would totally put out of the equation," Tim Henman said of Novak Djokovic reaching 24 Slams. "Novak Djokovic’s 33 now so you’re saying he’s got to win two Slams a year. That’s a hell of an effort and he’s got to do that for another four years. I think that is asking a lot. But if you talk about him getting to 21, 22 then, you know, another couple added on top as the icing on the cake, the more you think about it – perhaps it is a possibility. It’s phenomenal," he added. Henman's compatriot Greg Rusedski has similar views on the subject. Rusedski claimed that while Djokovic reaching 24 remains a possibility, it is still a very long way off. "Possibly. Novak Djokovic has got to win two next year, I think," Rusedski said. "That would take him up to 19. Rafael Nadal’s got the French, that’s 21. It’s silly numbers. Djokovic and Nadal, I think, will finish above Roger Federer – who would have thought that! But to get to 24, that’s still a long way off. If Nadal can get two next year then it becomes fascinating." Tim Henman, however, is of the opinion that Novak Djokovic might have a chance at those records as well. "I still fancy Novak Djokovic," Henman added. "He hasn’t played much tennis this year in terms of the tournaments he would have done but you’d still fancy him racking up 50, 60 wins for another few years. These records again when you start analysing them, Federer has over 100 tournament wins and Connors is out front on 109. Djokovic I can’t remember what he’s on, into the 80’s I think, it’s just amazing."

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