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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />KEY MOMENTS OF EYE OF THE COACH<br />0.00 – The only debate people can have now is “who is my favourite player”. Who is the best? No more debate.<br />0.10 – 2023 is one of the best seasons of Djokovic’s career.<br />0.40 – Playing in the same era as Roger and Rafa says how great Djokovic’s achievements have been<br />1.13 – Is Novak of 2023 better than the Novak of 2015?<br />1.47 – How do Roger’s achievements of 2017 compare with Novak’s 2023?<br />02.00 – Federer’s improved backhand made him a better player in 2017 than before<br />02.14 – At 36/37, Federer did not dominate as Djokovic currently is doing