Brandon would be top 5 in any other era where Carlitos doesn't play. Tien is still learning (no pun intended) and will probably challenge Sinner for slams. Nishikori would be hopeless in this era with Carlitos.

 

yes but Carlos is just one man. was Nishikori 2014 less of a player than lets say Rublev, Berrettini,Ruud, Musetti, Fritz or Tsitsipas? I couldnt see only Carlos, Jannik and Medvedev as a clear cut from him (and Medvedev of 2019-2022, not of this year which is a strong declined version). Even Zverev would be not a clear cut due to how inconsistent he has been level-wise, specially in slams.

You cant tell me Alex Deminaur let Alone Cam Norrie are better players than Kei at his peak...

 

All these guys are midgets by modern-day tennis standards
Lol, Nakashima is 188cm, has to be a joke
He is 180 cm at best when I last saw him on the screen

 

They are dominating Badminton and Tabletennis, especially on the women's side. Also on WTA, there are 9 chinese players in Top 150.

 

Uhhh, ... perhaps eating sticky rice makes it more difficult to move?? (Just joking)

 

Interesting question. Generally, the problem is lack of fitness. Top Asian players are actually solid shotmakers from both wings and can play like a top-20 player on any day. However, they are too injury prone to stay consistent enough, hence being underranked. Movement is also a part of it.
For guys like Nishikori and Tien, they also lack height and hence lack a solid serve.

 

WTF is this thread? Not worth moving this to Ruins. OP, this is disappointing stuff. Won't say more than get better jokes.