Revised Top 10 For Men All Time

[Obsi]

^Am I missing something here? Aren't you just copying my response to the Dude?

I'm talking about my insults on other thread which affected you so that you vented frustration at El Dude here.

 

[Federberg]

I'm talking about my insults on other thread which affected you so that you vented frustration at El Dude here.

Lol! You've lost your mind! And now you're trolling. I am fairly certain, that absolutely everyone else on this forum will observe the blatantly obvious fact that you've transferred your bile to this thread because I upset you on the other one. It truly warms my cockles that you've made that so clear. You didn't need to... I already knew! But you're clearly a juvenile and can't fight your nature.

But seriously, move along please I'm going to ignore you now, unless you are making a contribution to the specifics of this thread

 

[Obsi]

Lol! You've lost your mind! And now you're trolling.

The truth hurts.

absolutely everyone else on this forum

This is another confirmation that you're a deeply insecure individual. Again you're making an appeal to other posters.

will observe the blatantly obvious fact that you've transferred your bile to this thread because I upset you on the other one. It truly warms my cockles that you've made that so clear. You didn't need to... I already knew! But you're clearly a juvenile and can't fight your nature.

Only a juvenile can do such thing as you with that "punishment" which has backfired in your face.

 

[Obsi]

Federberg, I'm going to bow out of this. It is getting more and more tedious, especially now that you're talking about me to someone else in the third person, appealing to the crowd ("we all") and other silly stuff.

I agree.

 

[Busted]

@mrzz, that's actually an interesting idea - looking at records for greats against the best of each generation.

The next generation is:

1949-53
1. Jimmy Connors
2. Guillermo Vilas
3. Manuel Orantes
4. Roscoe Tanner
5. Brian Gottfried
6. Harold Solomon
7. Adrian Panatta
8. Raul Ramirez
9. Eddie Dibbs
10. Jose Higueras

OMG...Roscoe Tanner. Is he still in jail or did he finally get out? Gonna have to Google that. I was just a kid back in those days - literally - but I remember seeing him play Borg at Wimbledon in 1976 (on tv, not live) and thinking that he was all serve and no game. A '70s Milos Raonic...just not as tall...

 

[Fiero425]

OMG...Roscoe Tanner. Is he still in jail or did he finally get out? Gonna have to Google that. I was just a kid back in those days - literally - but I remember seeing him play Borg at Wimbledon in 1976 (on tv, not live) and thinking that he was all serve and no game. A '70s Milos Raonic...just not as tall...

Tanner had better luck against Connors at Wimbledon for some reason and Borg won their 2 matches; '79 final started "Breakfast At Wimbledon!" Tanner got revenge a couple months later at the USO when Borg couldn't even see the serve in their night match!

 

[britbox]

Tanner was Borg's breakfast at Wimbledon.

 

[britbox]

I'd move Nadal to #2 now.

 

[Federberg]

^No doubt about it

 

[Fiero425]

Tanner was Borg's breakfast at Wimbledon.

It turned into brunch since it went 5 sets IIRC!

 

[Moxie]

I'd move Nadal to #2 now.

^No doubt about it

Obviously this year changed a lot. Fedal stretched their lead over the current field, and in history. I'd say any notion that Djokovic might insert himself, even between them, is gone. They were kind of doing a little victory lap together, at the Laver Cup.

 

[Ricardo]

Obviously this year changed a lot. Fedal stretched their lead over the current field, and in history. I'd say any notion that Djokovic might insert himself, even between them, is gone. They were kind of doing a little victory lap together, at the Laver Cup.

too early to have the last laugh, who knows if he'll rebound and win a few more slams? we all know what wonder it does when a great player takes a 'Fedal' break...happened not long ago no?

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Obviously this year changed a lot. Fedal stretched their lead over the current field, and in history. I'd say any notion that Djokovic might insert himself, even between them, is gone. They were kind of doing a little victory lap together, at the Laver Cup.

Had I not seen what took place this year, I would have agreed with you but if Roger can find the form at 35-36 to win 2 slams, If Rafa can come back and win a hard court slam after I don't know how many years, in addition to another RG, Nole can do it too. All he needs is a couple of solid years which I think may still be in him, depending on how motivated he is. I would not write him off just yet.

 

[Moxie]

Had I not seen what took place this year, I would have agreed with you but if Roger can find the form at 35-36 to win 2 slams, If Rafa can come back and win a hard court slam after I don't know how many years, in addition to another RG, Nole can do it too. All he needs is a couple of solid years which I think may still be in him, depending on how motivated he is. I would not write him off just yet.

Sure...perhaps I should just rescind what I said and say, it seems like all bets are off. Given how surprising this year was, who knows what's going to happen in 2018. The only thing I will predict is that the Next Gen is going to be more of a feature, and that will likely put some wobble in the Big 3/4 dominance.

 

[Moxie]

too early to have the last laugh, who knows if he'll rebound and win a few more slams? we all know what wonder it does when a great player takes a 'Fedal' break...happened not long ago no?

For sure everyone is going to be wondering how Djokovic emerges from his break.

 

[brokenshoelace]

Obviously this year changed a lot. Fedal stretched their lead over the current field, and in history. I'd say any notion that Djokovic might insert himself, even between them, is gone. They were kind of doing a little victory lap together, at the Laver Cup.

I disagree re: Novak. The tour is pitiful and he's been the best player for the past few years before this season. He'll win more. He won't catch Roger but he's got an outside chance at catching Rafa unless Nadal wins more, which is definitely possible.

 

[Moxie]

I disagree re: Novak. The tour is pitiful and he's been the best player for the past few years before this season. He'll win more. He won't catch Roger but he's got an outside chance at catching Rafa unless Nadal wins more, which is definitely possible.

As you see, I've already walked that one back a bit, given this "all perceived wisdom is shite" year. I don't completely agree that the tour is "pitiful." I do think the younger ones with promise are looking to do damage. I agree that Novak will win more. Obviously, we're all keen to see how he comes out of the gate in 2018. As you say, realistically passing Roger seems unattainable. He'll feel he's got Rafa in his sights. And hopefully, so will Rafa.

 

[the AntiPusher]

As you see, I've already walked that one back a bit, given this "all perceived wisdom is shite" year. I don't completely agree that the tour is "pitiful." I do think the younger ones with promise are looking to do damage. I agree that Novak will win more. Obviously, we're all keen to see how he comes out of the gate in 2018. As you say, realistically passing Roger seems unattainable. He'll feel he's got Rafa in his sights. And hopefully, so will Rafa.

If Novak goes on another 2014-2016 run..he can gather 5-6 GS titles..Passing Roger before age 35 is still in play, IMO

 

[Federberg]

If Novak goes on another 2014-2016 run..he can gather 5-6 GS titles..Passing Roger before age 35 is still in play, IMO

IF... great poem by Kipling.

Let me try one... if Dimitrov wins all the slams over the next four years he'll be up there with Rafa. I like doing these scenarios..

 

[GameSetAndMath]

If Novak goes on another 2014-2016 run..he can gather 5-6 GS titles..Passing Roger before age 35 is still in play, IMO

Novak has a chance of repeating his 2012-2014 run, but I don't think he can repeat his 2011 or 2015 season any more. Merely repeating his 2012-2014 run would not even get him close to Rafa, forget about Roger.