Novak Djokovic is opening up about his relationship with fellow tennis stars Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, admitting that it's often strained.

MELBOURNE, Australia — And then there was one: The Big Three is down to just Novak Djokovic , who stands alone from a golden generation of men’s tennis now that Rafael Nadal has joined Roger Federer in retirement .

Roger Federer holds the record for the man with the most Australian Open appearances in the Open Era, with 21 tournaments showings to his name. He is one of only five men to have made 19+ appearances Down Under – with two players adding to their total appearances in 2025.