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Tennis fans recently made their picks on which player should join Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer on Mount Rushmore of tennis.
Djokovic, Nadal and Federer have etched their names in history with their remarkable exploits. The trio, famously called “the Big 3,” dominated the ATP tour for almost two decades and share a staggering 66 Grand Slams among them. Novak Djokovic is the men's Grand Slam leader with 24 titles, followed by Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, with 22 and 20 respectively.
Recently, a fan-created graphic of Mount Rushmore of tennis circulated on social media, where the three legends were awarded a place on the sculpture. With the fourth place up for grabs, fans opined would be the ideal player to complete the line-up.
Many opted for former World No. 1 Pete Sampras. The American enjoyed an illustrious career, with 64 singles, including 14 Grand Slams, the fourth-most Grand Slam titles in men’s tennis. Sampras was the men's record holder at the time of his retirement.
"People: come ON! Do you not understand how amazing Pete Sampras was as a tennis player? Sampras should be on that edifice…" one fan said.
Other fans endorsed 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams, who is the women’s Open Era leader and won 73 overall. She also clinched 16 Majors in the women’s doubles and mixed doubles.
"The greatest to ever do it!" one fan wrote.
Here are a few more reactions on X from fans:
Nick Kyrgios picks Andy Murray to join Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic on Mount Rushmore of tennis
Nick Kyrgios also participated in the debate. The 2022 Wimbledon finalist opined that former World No. 1 Andy Murray deserves the fourth spot on Mount Rushmore of tennis, alongside Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
"Murray," he wrote on X.
Andy Murray has earned several accolades. He has bagged an impressive 46 tour-level titles, including three Grand Slams – the 2012 US Open, and the 2013 and 2016 Wimbledon Championships.
The Brit has also featured in eight other Major finals and has won the Olympic gold twice, in 2012 and 2016.
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