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Why do Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic both consider Rafael Nadal their greatest rival and not each other?
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Novak Djokovic vs Roger Federer classic matches ahead of their Australian Open showdown | Tennis News | Sky Sports
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Djokovic vs. Federer GOAT debate: What Novak's Grand Slam loss means for the greatest men's tennis players ever.
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