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The author, Miles Mathis, argues that Roger Federer remains the greatest tennis player, despite Novak Djokovic surpassing him in major titles and leading their head-to-head record. Mathis dismisses Rafael Nadal from the GOAT debate due to suspected PEDs (performance-enhancing drugs), citing his physique and thinning hair. He also notes the lax drug testing in tennis, referencing Andre Agassi, Richard Gasquet, Marin Čilić, Martina Hingis, and Maria Sharapova as examples.

Mathis suggests Djokovic may also be using PEDs, pointing to his muscular legs and different physique compared to Federer, though he admits Djokovic hides it better. He contrasts Federer’s “old-school” look with Djokovic’s more “meaty” appearance. Mathis further questions Djokovic’s character, citing his on-court behavior, lack of friendships with rivals, and an unexplained “glitch-out” incident in Shanghai.

He argues that Federer’s greatness stems from his natural athleticism and mobility, evident even in his youth, and that comparing his head-to-head record with Djokovic is flawed due to their age difference. Mathis claims that when age is factored in, Federer’s win percentage against Djokovic is more impressive. He also proposes weighting major titles differently, giving more value to Wimbledon and the US Open than the French Open and Australian Open, which would favor Federer.

Mathis highlights Federer’s overall tournament wins, finals appearances, ATP Fan Favorite awards, and winning streaks as further evidence of his superiority. He emphasizes Federer’s aesthetic appeal and showmanship, arguing that these factors, though not purely statistical, are crucial to tennis’s popularity and Federer’s enduring legacy. The author concludes that while Djokovic may surpass Federer in some statistics, it won’t change his mind about Federer’s overall greatness, which is built on style, panache, and a strong competitive era. Mathis also briefly mentions Ken Rosewall and Rod Laver as past players with significant major wins, and suggests Carlos Alcaraz might be doping, comparing him to Nadal.

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