Navratilova: “The NextGen is not as good as Federer, Nadal and Djokovic”

Another of the great debates of the present time in the world of tennis continues about When will the tennis players of the so-called 'NextGen' surpass the Big Three formed by Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic, who despite their seniority continue to leave younger tennis players without options in Grand Slam tournaments.

On this issue, a tennis legend like Martina Navratilova has wanted to give her opinion, who in statements to Tennis.com was emphatic about the difference that still exists between NextGen and the Big Three. “These young players are not as good as the Big Three. Federer, Nadal and Djokovic are on another level, they are incredible.”

To affirm this, Navratilova gives an example of what would happen if, on a training court, these tennis players had to face a marksmanship practice, praising Rafa Nadal in particular. “If you had all these players trying to hit a target on a training court without pressure, Rafa Nadal would be the one to hit the target the most times. These guys have to play above their level to reach the finals, because their average is not that good. “

Navratilova, however, believes that these tennis players can improve if they grow in their game and in their confidence, something that he assures they do have Federer, Nadal and Djokovic. “If you are in the Top-10 without improving for four or five years, then you have already found your highest level. Otherwise, it is not too late for these guys to improve. If their game grows, their confidence will also grow. and then they will have that mental advantage. The mental strength that Federer, Nadal and Djokovic demonstrate comes from the confidence of knowing that they are better. “