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Rod Laver's 10 best tennis players from the Open Era
Posted on 1/23/12 at 4:06 pm
Posted on 1/23/12 at 4:06 pm
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10. Stefan Edberg (Swe) - Won six majors, including two at Wimbledon, the Australian and US. One of the most athletic competitors in tennis history. Strengths: "Volleying and speed to the net."
9. Ivan Lendl (US) - Won eight majors, contested eight US Open finals in a row and a grand slam final for 11 years in succession. Won 94 ATP World Tour titles. Strengths: "Groundstrokes, serve and determination."
8. Jimmy Connors (US) - Won eight majors and spent 268 weeks at world No. 1. One of the toughest competitors of his era. Made 31 grand slam semi-finals and a record 109 Tour titles. Strengths: "Groundstrokes and court coverage."
7. Andre Agassi (US) - Won eight majors and had several stints at world No. 1. Won 60 ATP World Tour titles. Strengths: "Backhand, timing, anticipation."
6. Novak Djokovic (Srb) - Has won four majors and current world No. 1. Has won 28 ATP World Tour titles, including 10 last year alone. Strengths: "Groundstrokes, backhand and movement."
5. Rafael Nadal (Spa) - Has won 10 majors, including six French, and is one of only six players to win all four grand slam titles. Ranked no lower than No. 2 for eight years. Strengths: "Forehand, groundstrokes, speed around the court."
4. John McEnroe (US) - Won seven majors, including three Wimbledons. Ranked No. 1 in the world and reached peak in 1984 when he won 82 of 85 matches for the season. Strengths: "Serve, racquet work and volleys."
3. Pete Sampras (US) - Won 14 majors, including seven at Wimbledon. Spent a record 286 weeks at world No. 1. Won 64 ATP World Tour finals. Strengths: "Serve and forehand."
2. Bjorn Borg (Swe) - Won 11 majors, including six French Opens and five consecutive Wimbledon titles. Retired at the age of 26 before attempting an unsuccessful comeback eight years later. Strengths: "Backhand, movement and consistency."
1. Roger Federer (Sui) - Has won a record 16 majors and has spent 285 weeks at No. 1. Has won all four majors and 70 ATP World Tour titles. Strengths: "Groundstokes and anticipation.
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Thought it was interesting how he had Djokovic all the way up at six. I guess he decided to rank the players by how good they were at their overall best rather than their accomplishments.
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Posted on 1/23/12 at 4:10 pm to Unbiased Bama Fan
Pretty solid list. I might swap Nadal and McEnroe around though. I also think that he has Novak a little too high. I wouldn't put him over Agassi, although that might be due to my own bias. I was a big Agassi fan when I was growing up
Posted on 1/23/12 at 4:13 pm to Unbiased Bama Fan
I like that he included Lendl.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 4:14 pm to Unbiased Bama Fan
I have a serious problem with Novak above Agassi. I'm OK with everything else.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 4:17 pm to Jamohn
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I have a serious problem with Novak above Agassi.
Its an odd list imo. He has a lot of career achievments listed but in Novaks case he seems to be going by talent.
However, right now Novak is playing the best tennis Ive seen. The guy is like an artist out there. Incredible stuff imo.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 4:17 pm to Jamohn
I like that he included Edberg. They don't make 'em like that anymore.
Stupid rackets....
Stupid rackets....
Posted on 1/23/12 at 4:23 pm to Unbiased Bama Fan
Lendl too low, he was better than Agassi and Djoke.
Djoke is just now coming into prime thus rated way too high...right now.
Djoke is just now coming into prime thus rated way too high...right now.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 4:31 pm to bomber77
quote:He's got a lot of potential, but he lacks the longevity and accomplishments to merit his position there.
However, right now Novak is playing the best tennis Ive seen. The guy is like an artist out there. Incredible stuff imo.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 4:42 pm to Jamohn
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He's got a lot of potential, but he lacks the longevity and accomplishments to merit his position there.
Yeah, I agree. Thats why I question how he came up with this list.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 4:58 pm to Unbiased Bama Fan
I agree with them all, except Lendl.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 6:10 pm to ELVIS U
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I agree with them all, except Lendl.
too low or that he shouldn't be on there? And count me among those offended by Djokavich being above Agassi. That's absurd.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 6:11 pm to Unbiased Bama Fan
I like that list. Borg was such a beast. I agree that he has Novak too high. Sure he could end up top five but as of now he's probably close to ten than he is five.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 6:14 pm to TulaneTigerFan
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Pretty solid list. I might swap Nadal and McEnroe around though. I also think that he has Novak a little too high. I wouldn't put him over Agassi, although that might be due to my own bias. I was a big Agassi fan when I was growing up
Completely agree. Swap Nadal and McEnroe and swap Novak and Agassi.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 6:19 pm to Hot Carl
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Djokavich being above Agassi. That's absurd.
It's debateable but far from absurd. In three years, I am sure no one will find it absurd.
The fact that Novak is clearly the world's best right now playing in an era of Fed and Nadal says a lot.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 6:22 pm to Boo That Man
Nadal should be ahead of McEnroe, i can't really see an argument for him not to be.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 6:47 pm to Unbiased Bama Fan
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10. Stefan Edberg (Swe)
favorite player growing up
Agassi should be ahead of Novak right now.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 6:55 pm to barry
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Nadal should be ahead of McEnroe, i can't really see an argument for him not to be.
Then you never saw Mac play. McEnroe is one of those "you had to be there" athletes. Hell, I wouldn't argue with McEnroe as #1. That guy just played beautifully. He's one of those rare athletes I would call an artist.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 7:02 pm to TulaneTigerFan
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Pretty solid list. I might swap Nadal and McEnroe around though. I also think that he has Novak a little too high
AGREED.
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I wouldn't put him over Agassi
He would smoke novas arse.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 7:07 pm to Baloo
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I like that he included Edberg. They don't make 'em like that anymore.
Posted on 1/23/12 at 7:10 pm to Baloo
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Then you never saw Mac play. McEnroe is one of those "you had to be there" athletes. Hell, I wouldn't argue with McEnroe as #1. That guy just played beautifully. He's one of those rare athletes I would call an artist.
I will NEVER argue this. His PASSION is UNMATCHED when he was ready to play. He was a DICK on the court but had mindgames that FED couldn't even touch.
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