How 1980s giants and prodigies of 2000 crushed Gen 1990s in tennis

The dominance of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic (the “Big Three”), born in the 1980s, created an era of unprecedented greatness, amassing over 60 Grand Slam titles combined. Their rivalry defined an era, leaving little room for players born in the 1990s to consistently break through.

​The dominance of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic (the “Big Three”), born in the 1980s, created an era of unprecedented greatness, amassing over 60 Grand Slam titles combined. Their rivalry defined an era, leaving little room for players born in the 1990s to consistently break through.