Bjorn Borg believes that Novak Djokovic is likely to end up as GOAT because his hunger for success is what is going to push him.
Nobody should question Djokovic's hunger and motivation because he carved out possibly the greatest tennis career of all time at a time when both Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer were at their peak. You don't do that by chance and Borg is certain that Djokovic isn't done as he revealed in a talk to Eurosport.
Novak [Djokovic], I think he might win one or two more Grand Slam tournaments. Who knows? But he is doing it not for himself but for tennis and journalists. Unbelievable. He's still pushing the limits. He wants to be the greatest.
The dominance level of Djokovic in recent years has been astounding because he doesn't seem to be losing a step. He practically waltzed his way to a historic 10th Australian Open trophy and that is with an injured leg. For Borg, it's certain that he'll play for longer than Nadal and that's likely going to be a few more years.
He wants to win more tournaments, break all the records in tennis history. I mean, he is a fantastic player. But to have these guys involved with tennis, you never know what Rafa is going to do, maybe play one more year. I don't know. It is up to him mentally or his body or whatever. But Novak is going to be around for a few more years.
His fellow Swede Wilander said earlier this month that he could see Djokovic challenge for all four grand slams due to his level and the fact that he'll be quite fresh and ready to take on the clay season with full force. Meanwhile, there is no timetable for Nadal's return to tennis which only boosts Wilander's case for the way clay season might unfold.
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