“Novak Djokovic’s game is like a swamp; Peak Roger Federer was like a tsunami” – Fans react to Grigor Dimitrov’s “toughest opponent” remark on Swiss

2024/04/02

Grigor Dimitrov’s recent statement that Roger Federer is the most challenging opponent he has ever faced garnered numerous reactions from fans.

During a post-match press conference after his defeat in the Miami Open final, Dimitrov was questioned about the most challenging opponent he has faced. He responded by stating that the toughest player he has ever played against was Federer at his “absolute prime”.

“I know for me I was going to say the toughest player that I have played at his absolute prime was Roger. Just too funny, actually. I remember a few times even at Wimbledon, once I remember it was just — I wanted to dig a hole and disappear,”Dimitrov said.

Many fans responded to the Bulgarian’s remarks, with one fan comparing Novak Djokovic’s style of play to a swamp. They also mentioned that at his peak, Roger Federer’s game was like a “tsunami”.

“Nole’s game is like a swamp – the ultimate “pusher”. If you get stuck you get more stuck. Peak Federer was like a tsunami,”a fan wrote on Reddit.

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One fan also remembered how commentators had mentioned that Federer’s opponents would essentially be just watching their own matches.

“Back in the day I remember commentators would often say Federer’s opponents were spectators in their own match. I have never heard them say that during djokovic or nadal matches,”a fan said.

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During his prime, a fan remarked that opponents had little to no chance when facing the Swiss.

“Yes. I bet it has a lot to do with the way they play against other players. With prime Fed you will not have a chance to even get at the ball, prime Nole will make you think you have a chance and endup being ground down in the end,”a fan observed.

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A fan commented on Roger Federer’s peak performance, stating that he was “unreal”.

“Been saying this for years. Peak Fed was just unreal,”the fan’s comment read.

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Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov after the final of the Paris Masters in 2023

After defeating Alexander Zverev in the Miami semifinals, Grigor Dimitrov was questioned during his post-match press conference about competing in the same era as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. In response, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to have played alongside them.

“Very lucky. How often you say I played in an era against the best players and you have beaten them all?”the Bulgarian said.

After his impressive performance in the Miami Open final, Grigor Dimitrov has once again secured a spot in the Top 10 of the ATP rankings, marking his return to this prestigious group since 2018. With a record of 20 wins out of 25 matches this season, including a victory at the Brisbane International, Dimitrov has proven to be a formidable force on the court.

Grigor Dimitrov’s next competition is set to be the Monte-Carlo Masters, commencing on April 7.

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