The Big Three Era, Explained

From 2003 to 2023, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic shared 66 of a possible 84 major titles. Federer brought elegance and 20 majors, Nadal clay dominance and 22, Djokovic relentless retrieval and a record 24.

Their rivalries, 50 meetings between Federer and Djokovic alone, pushed records once thought permanent. The era closed with Federer retiring in 2022, Nadal in 2023, and Djokovic carrying the standard alone against Alcaraz and Sinner..