Roger Federer Gives Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic Green Light To Break His Majors Titles Record

Roger Federer does not mind getting overtaken by rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the Grand Slam titles race. “I would be okay with it,” the Swiss tennis great said when asked about the possibility.

“I remember I was very happy when I broke the Grand Slam titles record,” the 38-year-old Federer continued as quoted by Tennis World USA. “For me, the special moment was to break the record, not keep it. It will be interesting to see how much time they will keep competing. They are unbelievable."

The world No. 3 Roger Federer (20) is just a Major Title above his Spanish arch-rival Rafael Nadal (19), while Novak Djokovic (16) trails by just four. Although he considers the two as his toughest nemeses, the 2008 Olympic Gold Medallist lauded both tennis greats and gave them credit for bringing out the best in him.

"They are both very different. Mentally, both of them are extremely strong, they are always improving. They made me a better player,” Federer said of Nadal and Djokovic.

"You would think Rafa is stronger on clay or that Novak is very powerful on hard court, but both of them are great on all surfaces. Having them during my career has been great. It's difficult to pick one or the other. I really appreciate both rivalries,” he continued.

Closing into the tail end of his storied career, getting questions about retirement is inevitable for the 21-year pro. And asked if he’ll consider himself the best to ever do it when it’s all said and done, Federer responded, “Not really.”

“I am happy to be in the discussion. I think it's one of the questions you cannot answer and that may never be answered. Because of eras in tennis change. Now we play more. We are more part of history, we are seeking more records.

In the past, records had been created by just playing. So I am very happy with my career but I do not consider myself as the best," Roger Federer concluded.