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Been truly spoilt over the last ten years or so with Nadal, Federer, Murray and Djokovic.
Doesn’t seem the same watching Wimbledon these days without the other three, Novak still going strong but was always the least likeable and still is for some reason
I don’t think we will ever see domination like we did with those 4 all at once ever again in tennis.
Those three really. I love Murray, but he's won three majors whereas the others all have 20+. He did well to compete and regularly make semis and finals alongside them, but they were always just that bit better than him.
I thought the same. I feel like there are less characters too, unless I'm just out of touch and being nostalgic. Growing up I loved watching Sampras, Agassi, Roddick, Henman, Rafter, Hewitt. Felt like a mixed bag in terms of personalities and playing styles, then more recently those you mentioned who have dominated for so long.
More stark on the womens side, the Williams sisters were absolute GOATS and you also had Davenport, Hingis, Graf, Novotna, Seles, Sharapova. I was also looking through the current top 20 recently and its basically a list of Eastern Europeans who all look and play the same way. Boring as.
It's such a shame Djokovic is such a knob. I hope he loses in the final unless he's playing a Russian.
Why is he a knob? because he has a different set of beliefs to you? Also why would you want any Russian to lose, are they all to blame for the situation in Ukraine? Strange post.
I thought the same. I feel like there are less characters too, unless I'm just out of touch and being nostalgic. Growing up I loved watching Sampras, Agassi, Roddick, Henman, Rafter, Hewitt. Felt like a mixed bag in terms of personalities and playing styles, then more recently those you mentioned who have dominated for so long.
More stark on the womens side, the Williams sisters were absolute GOATS and you also had Davenport, Hingis, Graf, Novotna, Seles, Sharapova. I was also looking through the current top 20 recently and its basically a list of Eastern Europeans who all look and play the same way. Boring as.
Kygiros is the only one really with a personality these days.
I thought the same. I feel like there are less characters too, unless I'm just out of touch and being nostalgic. Growing up I loved watching Sampras, Agassi, Roddick, Henman, Rafter, Hewitt. Felt like a mixed bag in terms of personalities and playing styles, then more recently those you mentioned who have dominated for so long.
More stark on the womens side, the Williams sisters were absolute GOATS and you also had Davenport, Hingis, Graf, Novotna, Seles, Sharapova. I was also looking through the current top 20 recently and its basically a list of Eastern Europeans who all look and play the same way. Boring as.
Very much part of it yes, very boring.
Oh yeah for sure I couldn’t name the top female players these days where as a few years back could easily reel a few off.
Why is he a knob? because he has a different set of beliefs to you? Also why would you want any Russian to lose, are they all to blame for the situation in Ukraine? Strange post.
The whole covid thing is just one example.
Clearly not but they were banned for a reason last year. Anything can be used a propaganda and a Russian winning one of the UK's premium events would no doubt be used. I have no problem with the individual.
Those three really. I love Murray, but he's won three majors whereas the others all have 20+. He did well to compete and regularly make semis and finals alongside them, but they were always just that bit better than him.
Of course Murray certainly fourth in that list but he was always in and around with them, like you say just hasn’t got the trophies to match!
I thought the same. I feel like there are less characters too, unless I'm just out of touch and being nostalgic. Growing up I loved watching Sampras, Agassi, Roddick, Henman, Rafter, Hewitt. Felt like a mixed bag in terms of personalities and playing styles, then more recently those you mentioned who have dominated for so long.
More stark on the womens side, the Williams sisters were absolute GOATS and you also had Davenport, Hingis, Graf, Novotna, Seles, Sharapova. I was also looking through the current top 20 recently and its basically a list of Eastern Europeans who all look and play the same way. Boring as.
A lot of the 'characters' often aren't the ones that get that deep into tournaments these days so aren't really in the public mind. Kyrgios is pretty much the exception in that regard, some of the Americans are entertaining players and personalities but haven't achieved enough to be well known like others in the past have done.
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand.
Why is he a knob? because he has a different set of beliefs to you? Also why would you want any Russian to lose, are they all to blame for the situation in Ukraine? Strange post.
Because he propagates false and dangerous information on numerous subjects?
His "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia" narrative also isn't helpful, especially given the Kosovans don't agree.
Why is he a knob? because he has a different set of beliefs to you? Also why would you want any Russian to lose, are they all to blame for the situation in Ukraine? Strange post.
Anti-vaxxing is by definition, a position for knobs.
Really stupid, selfish knobs.
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I'm one of the people who was blamed for getting Paul Cook sacked. PM for the full post.
Those three really. I love Murray, but he's won three majors whereas the others all have 20+. He did well to compete and regularly make semis and finals alongside them, but they were always just that bit better than him.
There was a special period when they weren't, prior to his body giving up on him. I think his injury cheated us of what would have been a much long chapter succeeding in that company, when he found the consistent aggression required to reach the summit in 2016 and dominate the world that year really. Not to be though!
Anti-vaxxing is by definition, a position for knobs.
Really stupid, selfish knobs.
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He made a personal decision not to have the covid vaccine, which he is entitled to do. How does that amount to being an 'anti vaxxer'? Has he ever tried to preach to others on the subject ? Not that i've seen.
He made a personal decision not to have the covid vaccine, which he is entitled to do. How does that amount to being an 'anti vaxxer'? Has he ever tried to preach to others on the subject ? Not that i've seen.
“Personally I am opposed to vaccination and I wouldn’t want to be forced by someone to take a vaccine in order to be able to travel,” Djokovic said on 19 April 2020.'
'And then in June he organised the controversial Adria Tour, an event which lacked social distancing, featured full crowds, and ultimately ended early when Covid-19 spread among the players and some of their close contacts.'
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I'm one of the people who was blamed for getting Paul Cook sacked. PM for the full post.
He made a personal decision not to have the covid vaccine, which he is entitled to do. How does that amount to being an 'anti vaxxer'? Has he ever tried to preach to others on the subject ? Not that i've seen.
Setting up that tournament during covid was stupid enough for 'knob' to be a valid description.
Kyrgios has very severe mental health issues, which clearly explains his erratic and sometimes unacceptable behaviour. His mother has gone on record as saying that if Andy Murray had not spoken about Kyrgios's problems her son would probably no longer be alive.
Those three really. I love Murray, but he's won three majors whereas the others all have 20+. He did well to compete and regularly make semis and finals alongside them, but they were always just that bit better than him.
Have always felt a bit sorry for Murray. He would undoubtedly have won 12-15+ if he hadn't been about at the same time as the others. Even with one out of the equation I imagine he'd have won 7-10.
He made a personal decision not to have the covid vaccine, which he is entitled to do. How does that amount to being an 'anti vaxxer'? Has he ever tried to preach to others on the subject ? Not that i've seen.
His position alone made him influence others by refusing to have the vaccine. Its really not difficult to see that.
Kyrgios has very severe mental health issues, which clearly explains his erratic and sometimes unacceptable behaviour. His mother has gone on record as saying that if Andy Murray had not spoken about Kyrgios's problems her son would probably no longer be alive.
Surprised that no one has mentioned Alcaraz . He is undoubtedly the best tennis player in the world right now. He has a bigger variety of shots than anyone. He also is the fastest player around. Having said that I think Djokovic will beat him , purely on mental strength.
Surprised that no one has mentioned Alcaraz . He is undoubtedly the best tennis player in the world right now. He has a bigger variety of shots than anyone. He also is the fastest player around. Having said that I think Djokovic will beat him , purely on mental strength.
Mainly because the conversation was about Djokovic, Nadal, Federer and Murray.
He made a personal decision not to have the covid vaccine, which he is entitled to do. How does that amount to being an 'anti vaxxer'? Has he ever tried to preach to others on the subject ? Not that i've seen.
He then sought to deceive people about it. His Dad wonders around with a big Z on his shirt when following him at tournaments.
Have always felt a bit sorry for Murray. He would undoubtedly have won 12-15+ if he hadn't been about at the same time as the others. Even with one out of the equation I imagine he'd have won 7-10.
I dont think so. He was always a tier below all 3 of them. And whilst its unusual to have 3 so strong, its not really unusual to have one or two.
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