'Not Comparable': Djokovic's Former Coach Shades Connors' Record 109 Titles

The former coach of Novak Djokovic, Nikola Pilic, considers the singles titles record of Jimmy Connors insignificant and not comparable to Djokovic's. There are some interesting things in sport that can make a lot of sense but still be dismissed. For example, there are various records but they don't all carry the same weight. It's not a tennis exclusive either, as it's the same in other sports. The late great Bill Russell has 11 NBA championships, which is by far the most, but it's the six of Michael Jordan that get all the attention. The reason is simple: you can't compare eras, and that's true in tennis. Everything the Big Three achieved matters so much more, considering how advanced the sport is these days. That's the argument the former coach of Novak Djokovic, Nikola Pilic, used when asked by Kurir what he thought of Jimmy Connor's 109 singles trophies won. That's the most ever ahead of Federer, who is second with 103. Djokovic is close to both with 98 but will need to win to win a few more to unseat bo