Does Anthony Wilding deserve more respect historically?

El Dude

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Maybe, who knows. And just to be clear, I have no issue with homosexuality. But I used the phrase "sordid proclivities" solely in reference for his (alleged) preference for teenage boys as young as 14 (according to the Wikipedia page that you quoted). I'm a pretty liberal guy and accept all kinds of sexual preferences, but that's pushing it.

But I can also buy the possibility that he was framed due to homophobia. Again, who knows.

Regardless, he was a great player and rather underrated. If we look at greatness solely contexually--that is, relative to the context he played in--he is up there with the other GOAT candidates.

p.s. No worries, @Fiero425 : Tsitsipas is age of consent :yahoo: