Re: Downsizing greatness.
"Dr. GroundAxe" <groundaxe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> The overtures seem to be that if Federer bags a couple more slams he is
> the de facto GOAT. Based on this downsizing the guy after the guy after
> Federer should only have to win 2/3 slams to be considered GOAT. If only
> Pat Cash had a time machine.
Tough call. You notice Tennis Mag ranked Martina over Graf, despite Graf
having the better singles numbers. Part of the reason was Graf's opposition
during the time of her "apex" in 88/89. The same argument might be used to
defuse Federer.
Roger is romping over guys who have 2 slams at most and an aged Agassi.
Where are the other "greats" of this era?
Dave
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... >> The overtures seem to be that if Federer bags a couple more slams he is ... >> the de facto GOAT. ... >> Federer should only have to win 2/3 slams to be considered GOAT. ... You notice Tennis Mag ranked Martina over Graf, ...
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