Comment by James on 2010-05-19 23:07:21
Laver, Emerson, Sampras, Borg, all great-est. But fed owns major title(s) crown so... Hmmm. Many call Jack the greatest golfer simply because he has 18 majors. Majors are the benchmark.
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Comment by James on 2010-05-19 23:08:29
Well one more thing... this article compares them between ages of 17 and 25 years and 4 months. Isn't Roger 28 about to turn 29 on Aug 8? I think there are quite a few titles he has won in the last 3 years and 7 plus months and has won 10 majors in the last 4 years. So you tell me. |
Comment by Sergio Cruz on 2010-05-19 23:09:23
The reason why I froze the article in time was because of Borg.
If any of the experts and fans stopped trying to be fans and analyze the facts as they are, another aspect would become apparent that is:
Roger Federer is a professional player since 1998 that is going into 12 years!... (2010) |
Comment by James on 2010-05-19 23:10:18
I see. I totally agree. Borg was the man! |
Comment by James on 2010-05-19 23:11:18
Thanks for insightful article. |
Comment by Sergio Cruz on 2010-05-19 23:12:02
My pleasure James. |
Comment by JT on 2011-05-29 01:23:53
"I agree with Sergio ! Laver best ! Hoad probably second if it isn't Gonzalez second he is 3rd Best Ever then we can start debating Federer as 4th to 5th best ever if it isn't Emerson, Budge or Connors...even Roger acknowledges that to promote todays Game liberties are taken in All Time Rankings..."
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Comment by JT on 2011-05-29 01:25:50
Jeff wrote: "That is exactly it and why all "know" that Laver was best ever ! I had a chance to speak with Laver a few times over the years...my question was "rod, if the ITF let you play in the 6years you weren't allowed to play because you were too good ... How many slams do youmthink you would have won more ?" Rod answered " at least one more" and I asked him to clarify one slam or grand slam and he said he always thought of the Four Slams as A Slam. So with that Winning it all or go home mentality and the fact that he was the best pro all those years not allowed to play I will give him the nod every time, as 6 times 4 is 24 Grand Slams he was not able to garner !!!"
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