This is a bit strange. I expected a bit more reactions to this news.
It is a big deal, after all - one million EU/UK people voted in a span of a couple of hours and declared Novak Djokovic the Greatest of All Time.
And with more than impressive margin too.
The poll is done by an official outlet, in an official manner, and the results are just a tad below earthshattering.
Novak Djokovic: 98%, Roger Federer: 2%.
Some 920K votes or so.
I was surprised, I admit - but it took me only few minutes to process it.
The "debate of all debates" - "who is the GOAT of tennis" seems to be a lot less of a debate than we thought!?
And the MTF is quiet. (!?)
I'm still trying to sort this out in my head.
The margin should be much, much smaller. And I'm pondering - what could be the reason that the UK/EU public (widely believed to be pro-Federer) switch their allegiance so abruptly and dramatically!?
My guess is - aside from recognizing Novak as a champion - EU/UK public acknowledged and appreciated Novak's behavior re COVID charity, trying to lead and help lower-ranked players, and his vocal sympathy for the anti-racist sentiment in the world today.
It's just a guess... I really have no confidence in it. But, I am glad that this happened.
And I'll celebrate. Congratulations Novak Djokovic.
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