But even that is sometimes ridiculously difficult, when you consider that the three have a total of 99 Masters 1000 titles between them. In that context, a win over Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer at such events is a matter of great pride for all other players.
Belgium’s David Goffin thins along those lines too. Although Goffin doesn’t have any Masters 1000 titles to boast of, he did beat Novak Djokovic at the 2017 Monte Carlo Masters; his only win over the Serb till date.
While speaking to ATPtour.com during the ongoing Paris Masters, Goffin reminisced about that memorable win as well as his subsequent loss to Rafael Nadal at the same event. For the Belgian, the win over Djokovic is ‘one of his greatest memories’.
Goffin was then asked about his dream match at a Masters event. Once again the Belgian picked Novak Djokovic, admitting that he would love to face the Serb in an Indian Wells final given the latter’s phenomenal record at the event.
Very tough to face Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer at a Masters event: David Goffin
David Goffin was then asked about the toughest part of a Masters 1000 event, to which he responded that the competition in such events is extremely high. The Belgian explained that even a top-ranked player like himself has to go through difficult opponents right from the start, making the entire process a highly demanding one.
Goffin added that an even tougher challenge is to face the likes of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in succession at the business end of such events. Facing these legendary players is not only physically draining but also mentally exhausting, according to the Belgian.
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