re: The Big Four (plus one), Examined

Somewhat unfair to compare these over extended periods of time. Fed is 6 years older than the other guys. There was a time when he was untouchable. He dominated pretty much everyone for number of years. 17 majors don't lie. In addition, he one on every surface which in think is a testament to the player. Not nearly as much of a specialist as Nadal.

Lendl coulT win on clay. Mac couldn't win on clay. Either could Pete. I think winning then French strongly bolstered his claim to greatest of all time.

You post shows is the amount of parity at the top of the men's game. Very hard to dominate these days. It's really the glory days as far as a spectator sport butvthe non-tennis sports fans in the States because no American is a real and constant factor in this discussion.