Ranking the 5 greatest male tennis players of all time

1. Roger Federer

Roger Federer

Roger Federer is a Swiss tennis player, who is ranked No. 3 currently. He has broken and remade countless records.

Federer has won a staggering 20 Grand Slam titles, has been the World No. 1 for a total of 310 weeks (out of which he was the No. 1 for a record 237 consecutive weeks from 2004-08), has been the year-end World No. 1 five times, has won more than 100 titles and more than 1200 matches in his career, and has won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award a record five times (consecutively from 2004-08 and then in 2017).

Federer has also won the Olympic gold medal in doubles (with Stan Wawrinka in 2008) and a silver medal in singles (in 2012). He has been in 10 consecutive Grand Slam finals, 23 consecutive Slam semifinals and 36 consecutive quarterfinals, all three being records.

The number of records Federer holds is almost too much to list here. But any record you look up, there is a very high chance you will find Federer's name in the top 3.

The Swiss' impeccable footwork and playing style make the game look ridiculously easy. The impact he has had on the sport is unparalleled, and he still continues to play tennis at a high level at 38 years of age.

Although the end of Federer's career is near, time stops everytime he steps on the court, which is his canvas. For me, Federer is the best because of his current Grand Slam record (albeit which could be broken soon by both Nadal and Djokovic), his World No. 1 records, his longevity, and just the way he plays the game.