[Mark Lenders]

Originally Posted by Freak3yman84

That's it. Too far Mr. Lenders... Ballbashers go up and down! They can't have their now occasional GOAT performances on a regular basis, it just doesn't work that way. The whole Gulbis not giving a shit think is just an act, he's maximized himself, and he still has the occasional GOAT performance.

Gulbis is not a ballbasher, he has better touch, feel and variety than most players on tour, he certainly makes the big hitters at the top of the game (bar perhaps Tsonga) look one dimensional in comparison.

[Freak3yman84]

Originally Posted by Mark Lenders

Gulbis is not a ballbasher, he has better touch, feel and variety than most players on tour, he certainly makes the big hitters at the top of the game (bar perhaps Tsonga) look one dimensional in comparison.

My point still stands that he can't have his GOAT performances often, and he simply cannot get to the top. He might occasionally beat a top player, but he cannot keep it up. That is a fact.

[Andi-M]

I thought this thread was a WWW between peak Gulbis and peak Rosol. which is why i went for Rosol. because peak Gulbis can only last a set or 2 before he gets bored hungry or horny- peak Rosol can play at a high level for 5 sets.

In terms of natural talent then yes Gulbis has far more at his disposal than Rosol but Gasquet 'apparently' has more 'talent' than Nadal so go figure!

[Nole Rules]

Originally Posted by Freak3yman84

My point still stands that he can't have his GOAT performances often, and he simply cannot get to the top. He might occasionally beat a top player, but he cannot keep it up. That is a fact.

He doesn't need to play GOAT tennis every match to be a top 20/15 player.

[Freak3yman84]

Originally Posted by Nole Rules

He doesn't need to play GOAT tennis every match to be a top 20/15 player.

Not what I said. I said that he can't just "decide" to be a top player, and that he may look amazing when he plays his occasional GOAT match but he honestly isn't good at all when he's at his normal level. He either plays insanely well or insanely poor, and it's mostly the latter.

[Mark Lenders]

Originally Posted by Freak3yman84

My point still stands that he can't have his GOAT performances often, and he simply cannot get to the top. He might occasionally beat a top player, but he cannot keep it up. That is a fact.

It is not a fact though. He's been held back solely by his poor work ethic, anyone can recognize the immense potential he has in his game. He has more to his game than any of the big hitters at the top of the game (although none of his shots is as destructive as Delpo's FH). He's the post child for underachievers in this current generation.

Originally Posted by Nole Rules

He doesn't need to play GOAT tennis every match to be a top 20/15 player.

Top 10 at the very least. He has no less tools than a guy like Tsonga, well on the contrary (his BH is a weapon and he can actuallyr return serve).

[Freak3yman84]

Originally Posted by Mark Lenders

It is not a fact though. He's been held back solely by his poor work ethic, anyone can recognize the immense potential he has in his game. He has more to his game than any of the big hitters at the top of the game (although none of his shots is as destructive as Delpo's FH). He's the post child for underachievers in this current generation.

He can't keep up a decent level, it doesn't have to do with his work ethic. He simply cannot do it, and the "I don't give a shit" attitude is just an excuse.

[Lestat]

Oh god lenders you have now wet dreams even with mugs like Gulbis? Nishikori... Mugbis... whats next? the only respectful thing you defend is Delpo.

"amazing serve" lol you are so funny when you try to overhype players you like and understimate players you dislike (Ferrer best e.g.)

[MIMIC]

Peak Gulbis def. Peak Rosol 6-4, 6-4, 6-4

[Topspindoctor]

Not tennis that's for sure.

[guga2120]

Isn't peak Rosol an oxymoron?