On this episode, David Arkow, Johnattan Ontiveros, and Danny Blumenthal recap the Australian Open, explore the growth of tennis analytics, and debate the GOATs of men's and women's tennis.
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Important factors to consider when crowning GOATs include head-to-head records, individual stats, longevity, peak performance, versatility and championships. In all of these areas, Novak Djokovic excels compared to his peers.
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