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Who Gael Monfils named as the greatest player in tennis history in 2014 and how his opinion changed

During the 2014 US Open, Gael Monfils identified Roger Federer as the greatest tennis player in history prior to their quarter-final match. Federer, who was pursuing his 19th Grand Slam title at the time, ultimately fell to Marin Cilic in the semi-finals.

While Federer once praised Monfils for his athleticism and top-10 potential, the Frenchman has since shifted his perspective on the sport's greatest athlete. Following a 2023 match at the Cincinnati Open, Monfils publicly labeled Novak Djokovic as the GOAT.

He later clarified his stance by acknowledging the collective dominance of the Big Three, specifically grouping Djokovic with Rafael Nadal and Federer as the sport's greatest icons.

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