Re: Talent GOAT

Patrick Kehoe wrote:
"He's the most gifted player that I've ever seen in my life," McEnroe
said. "I've seen a lot of people play. I've seen the [Rod] Lavers, I
played against some of the great players -- the Samprases, Beckers,
Connors, Borg. You name it. This guy could be the greatest of all-
time. That, to me, says it all."

Sports Illustrated - September 12, 2004


Early call by John McEnroe...

P

Yeah he only went on to win 9 more slams after that. Total underachiever
that Federer...


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