John McEnroe claims Novak Djokovic has surprised him with what he’s done since losing at the US Open
Tennis legend John McEnroe has praised Novak Djokovic's enduring competitiveness following his recent success in China. Despite a first-round exit at the Shanghai Masters, McEnroe continues to view Djokovic as a top contender and a potential greatest of all time.
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The article highlights the ongoing debate regarding the greatest tennis player of all time and the physical longevity of elite athletes.
Novak Djokovic's time in China is done, and despite a first-round exit from the Shanghai Masters, it still represented a hugely successful trip for him.
After all, the Serbian somehow retained his unbeaten streak in Beijing by claiming a seventh title there, and the 102nd of his career. Winning is a habit, and he knows the feeling better than most.
The fact that he remains so competitive around the apex of the ATP Tour despite his age is astounding, having beaten stars like Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev and Alex de Minaur en route to this triumph.
And, it's for this reason, among many, that has led John McEnroe to once again suggest that he may just be the greatest tennis player of all time.
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