Andy Murray recently ranked the "Big 4" of tennis—Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and himself—in a unique and humorous list. The Brit had no trouble placing Federer and himself at the top but struggled to decide between Djokovic and Nadal for the remaining spots.
The "Big 4" era was defined by the dominance of these four players, who claimed nearly every major title for almost two decades. While injuries hindered Murray from matching the sustained success of the other three, he remains a key figure in one of tennis' greatest eras.
Fans of the "Big 3" (Federer, Nadal, Djokovic) continue to debate their rankings, and Murray joined in on the fun during a recent interview with *GQ*. When asked to rank the Big 4 based on a quirky criterion—**"crying"**—he delivered a hilarious response.
#### **Murray’s Rankings:**
1. **Roger Federer** ("I think Federer is the best.")
2. **Himself** ("Then me.")
3. **Novak Djokovic** ("I’ve probably seen Novak break down a few more times.")
4. **Rafael Nadal**
Murray admitted it was tough to choose between Djokovic and Nadal, as neither cries often, but he gave Djokovic the edge based on emotional moments he’s witnessed.
#### **Murray on Being Excluded from the "Big 3"**
Despite his three Grand Slam titles and former World No. 1 status, Murray is often left out of the "Big 3" conversation. When asked if this bothered him, he replied:
> *"It’s not important. It’s not something I lose any sleep over at night. I’m fully aware that what those guys achieved is far greater than anything I’ve done. I would never claim to be on the same level as them."*
However, Murray’s legacy was acknowledged at the 2025 French Open, where he joined Federer and Djokovic in a tribute ceremony for Rafael Nadal. Interestingly, Stan Wawrinka—another three-time Slam champion—recently admitted he was "bothered" by comparisons to the Big 4 and called Murray the better player.
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