Wimbledon - And the winner is

[Carl Dale's Mole]

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Just silly this:

From defence to attack by Novak Djokovic
by u/stonded in tennis

His post-match interview was a good one too. He said he knows everyone wants to beat him / he's the one to beat etc. but "It ain't happening. Still."

[Trigger]

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Some talented players on tour, Alcaraz in particular looks to have something but I don't think any of them are comparable to the big three but relatively recent history would suggest they will come along.

Thinking Sampras was at a time considered untouchable, then federer came along and was quickly followed by Nadal and Djokovic. The latter could mop up most slams for a couple of years unless his body starts to let him down which has to happen at some point.

Style wise preferred to watch federer, but I can't argu against Djokovic being the goat. Had to come along and smash the Federer, Nadal grip and even now has the hunger for more.

Hats off to Murray also, there was a short period where he consistently competed well against these guys, although obviously not in the same league overall. He too clearly loves the sport and competing, regularly dropping down to challenger events when financially he has absolutely no need and is probably half mechanical by now.

[goats]

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Werent things different years ago? Wasnt Borg done by about 26 with multiple French and Wimbledon titles and didnt enter the Australian Open for some reason.

They say in football dont compare eras but I think with the different equipment Tennis and probably golf it applies more.

Its been a great era and I was having this conversation with a mate who disagreed. Its definitely the big 3.

Djokovic definitely hard to argue about him being the best I think it depends on the tournament and I believe Nadal in France at his best beats the other 2 with Federer just edging Djokovic at Wimbledon.

Some interesting documentary’s out there about Borgs era, his retirement etc….think he got so much hassle (aliken to beatle mania) he just couldn’t take it anymore. McEnroe was gutted by it.

[goats]

Re: Wimbledon - And the winner is

Some talented players on tour, Alcaraz in particular looks to have something but I don't think any of them are comparable to the big three but relatively recent history would suggest they will come along.

Thinking Sampras was at a time considered untouchable, then federer came along and was quickly followed by Nadal and Djokovic. The latter could mop up most slams for a couple of years unless his body starts to let him down which has to happen at some point.

Style wise preferred to watch federer, but I can't argu against Djokovic being the goat. Had to come along and smash the Federer, Nadal grip and even now has the hunger for more.

Hats off to Murray also, there was a short period where he consistently competed well against these guys, although obviously not in the same league overall. He too clearly loves the sport and competing, regularly dropping down to challenger events when financially he has absolutely no need and is probably half mechanical by now.

Like the way Alcaraz plays, almost wild like he doesn’t know what he’s doing, but he does…..

[life on mars]

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I used to watch Wimbledon but I know find an indulgence event for the rich to appear at and be seen . How ordinary kids can become involved in this sport is beyond me .

[MacAdder]

Re: Wimbledon - And the winner is

I used to watch Wimbledon but I know find an indulgence event for the rich to appear at and be seen . How ordinary kids can become involved in this sport is beyond me .

Sadly I have to agree.

I think though that it's always been that way, it is just more prominent these days.