Djokovic and Federer compared as opponents.

Pooja77

Federer won more than half of his Grand Slams before Djokovic and Nadal fully emerged as top competitors. His main rivals during that period were Nadal on clay, Safin, Roddick, and Hewitt.

Djokovic started winning Grand Slam titles from his first, and his main rivals became Federer, Nadal (who had risen as an all-surface threat), Murray (a stronger competitor than Agassi), as well as players like Safin, Roddick, and Hewitt, who were stronger than Agassi. Djokovic also faced the challenge of proving himself against the rising star Alcaraz in his later years.

Djokovic had to contend with two former GOAT contenders, Federer and Nadal, as well as an emerging potential generational great in Alcaraz. Other players like Murray, Wawrinka, Thiem, Zverev, and Tsitsipas were also of a higher level compared to Safin, Roddick, and Hewitt.

Shri333

They are all elites in this sport.