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Do you consider Novak Djokovic as a legend in the game?
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Not yet. Don't forget a year ago Djokovic only had 1 slam and really wasn't doing anything special. A lot can change in a year and he'll need to keep it up for much longer but he's well on his way. Although I hope Murray can step up and challenge him for slams on a regular basis.
Not yet. Don't forget a year ago Djokovic only had 1 slam and really wasn't doing anything special. A lot can change in a year and he'll need to keep it up for much longer but he's well on his way. Although I hope Murray can step up and challenge him for slams on a regular basis.
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not true, santoro is a legend and he has 0 slams
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This. He is a new version of Agassi and like Agassi he should reach 8 majors. He needs three more majors to be considered one of the greats. Of particular importance is winning the French open at least once.
This. He is a new version of Agassi and like Agassi he should reach 8 majors. He needs three more majors to be considered one of the greats. Of particular importance is winning the French open at least once.
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Bigger than Nadal. Absolutely.
Bigger than Nadal. Absolutely.
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Yes, I do. I think these Slams are more impressive feats than what Agassi was doing in the late 90's earlier 2000's. Agassi is still greater no problem but Nole is already taking on an aura of legendary proportions. To me, he's already a legend.
Yes, I do. I think these Slams are more impressive feats than what Agassi was doing in the late 90's earlier 2000's. Agassi is still greater no problem but Nole is already taking on an aura of legendary proportions. To me, he's already a legend.
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So McEnroe is not a legend in your opinion?
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He is American, isn't he? That disqualifies him. :devil:
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I think he is, the way he dominates one of best players ever, the way he dethrone Roger-Rafa from No.1 and slams, end their duopoly he is, btw for comparing since when was Rafa legend? i don´t know if 5 is too low number, maybe yes but i still feel-his last 3 slams were special in history-winning Wimbledon against defending champion and becoming No.1 on surface you are worst, than winning USO being down 2MP , greatest player is serving and than you beat Rafa in at that time most physicall demanding match of his life probably - so basically taking down 2 all time greats one from 2mP and 0:2 on sets and the other one defending champion in super physically demanding match. And now AO, that SF-F combo is comparable to Rafa´s SF-F combo in 09. those 3 slams are one of best achievements in history i think.
I think he is, the way he dominates one of best players ever, the way he dethrone Roger-Rafa from No.1 and slams, end their duopoly he is, btw for comparing since when was Rafa legend? i don´t know if 5 is too low number, maybe yes but i still feel-his last 3 slams were special in history-winning Wimbledon against defending champion and becoming No.1 on surface you are worst, than winning USO being down 2MP , greatest player is serving and than you beat Rafa in at that time most physicall demanding match of his life probably - so basically taking down 2 all time greats one from 2mP and 0:2 on sets and the other one defending champion in super physically demanding match. And now AO, that SF-F combo is comparable to Rafa´s SF-F combo in 09. those 3 slams are one of best achievements in history i think.
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5 slams
3 slams in a row
5 MS tournaments in a year, a lot of them altogether
one of the longest winning streaks in history
a lot of epic matches with his main rivals, some won, some lost...but a LOT of them absolute thrillers.
'legend' is just a label. different people will ascribe it a different meaning and set a different threshold for earning that label.
he is one of the all time open era greats already. hopefully, this is not his last achievement. not bad for someone who was labelled a one-slam-wonder year and a half ago.
5 slams
3 slams in a row
5 MS tournaments in a year, a lot of them altogether
one of the longest winning streaks in history
a lot of epic matches with his main rivals, some won, some lost...but a LOT of them absolute thrillers.
'legend' is just a label. different people will ascribe it a different meaning and set a different threshold for earning that label.
he is one of the all time open era greats already. hopefully, this is not his last achievement. not bad for someone who was labelled a one-slam-wonder year and a half ago.
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Maybe he'll become one in his own right, but right now he's mostly known for his achievements in the Fedal era, rather than setting his own era. It may certainly be on it's way though.
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The likes of McEnroe and Connors were big personalities that transcended tennis. There have been better tennis players than those 2 but most people who don't even watch tennis know who they are.
The likes of McEnroe and Connors were big personalities that transcended tennis. There have been better tennis players than those 2 but most people who don't even watch tennis know who they are.
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