Why Are Federer, Nadal and Djokovic The Big Three Of Men's Tennis?

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. But what makes them such incredible players? This guide provides everything you need to know about these three titans of tennis.

Roger Federer

Before he retired last year after an incredible career, Switzerland's Federer was widely considered one of the world's best tennis players. He went pro shortly after winning the Wimbledon Junior Championship in 1998 and eventually held the world record for the longest consecutive number-one ranking by the Association of Tennis Professionals (237 weeks in a row). Federer also ranks second for total all-time ATP singles title wins and received five consecutive titles at both the US Open and Wimbledon.

Rafael Nadal

Nadal, a Spanish tennis player, has the distinction of 209 weeks as the ATP's number one player. In fact, Nadal has appeared continuously in the ATP top ten every week since April 2005. He's also one of only three in the sport to ever complete a golden slam.

Novak Djokovic

Serbian tennis pro Djokovic currently holds the top ATP ranking, beating Federer's record by maintaining the number-one spot for 337 weeks and counting. He finished as number one in the world at year-end 7 times, which represents an Open Era record.  This versatile player is also the only person to ever hold championships across three different court surfaces and four different majors in tennis.