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Federer brought his career to an end last year
at the age of 41 after winning 20 Grand Slam titles. Nadal and
Djokovic, who have each won 22 majors, are both in their
mid-30s.
The trio have dominated men's tennis over the last 20 years and
played a major role in shaping the direction of the sport away
from the court.
"On court, the three of them have been legends," former European
player representative Inglot told Reuters by phone from Malta.
"Different personalities and styles, but bound by the utmost
respect and competition for each other.
"They each cared deeply about the game and its future. So I
think we'll also miss that commitment as well as the commitment
to on-court excellence."
Inglot said he understood concerns fans may have as to whether
the game will ever see such an era again but was confident
tennis would continue to produce enthralling rivalries and
players capable of making a big impact.
"Something always comes along. I look at tennis today, the
resilience of Daniil Medvedev, the showtime of Nick Kyrgios, the
flair of Stefanos Tsitsipas. That's great," Briton Inglot said.
"Then you look at the next group with Carlos Alcaraz, who's 19,
Felix Auger-Aliassime, Holger Rune, Jannik Sinner. They're all
22 or under.
"These are exciting prospects and exciting times. I think you
look at (Netflix show) 'Break Point' which has been renewed for
season two on the back of five episodes that focused on the
up-and-comers."
Inglot said it remained to be seen who would lead the pack over
the next decade and beyond.
"The fact they're there and competing ferociously leaves me
confident," Inglot said.
"As long as the backstage can build the best platform, the best
production, the best promotion for these gladiators they'll
continue to wow audiences around the world.
"I'll miss the 'Big Three' no doubt, but tennis will continue to
thrive."
(Reporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter
Rutherford)
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