I’m not sure Stan would have benefited as much as Murray, remarkably he hit a purple patch between 2014-2016 and managed to go 3-1 in slam finals against Djokovic and Rafa.
Outside of that period he was more your fringe top 10 player that would lose to other capable players in slams not just the big 3.
Murray yes, he was bonafide top 5 for a decade and suffered for going 3-8 in slam finals. Different era he probably wins 6 or 7.
They’re definitely on their farewell tour. Wonder if there will be a reunion gig in 20 years.
Love that Federer is teaming up with Nadal for doubles. He’s one of the classiest players to ever grace the court. The Nadal/Federer rivalry is the best tennis has ever seen (at least in my lifetime), imo. I love Nadal but have always had so much respect for Federer. I already miss that rivalry. Djokovic just never had that same presence. Don’t get me wrong, he works hard and is talented, but he’s not the same calibre as Nadal and Federer when you take in the whole picture. I dear Nadal will retire soon with all his injuries. He’s been battling for years. So hope we seen some characters like them grace the courts again. Alcarez is looking very promising!
When it mattered most wasn’t so much a rivalry was it, Federer was getting his ass handed to him for the majority of it
Djokovic and Nadal is a superior rivalry
I’m just here for Rune Holger
Don’t we all. Unbelievable era of tennis it was, even if Rafa generally ended up the winner (shock horror since more matches were on clay than grass) - every match was captivating. Good to see their rivalry turn into a friendship and mutual respect now. Both are class.
Djokovic and Nadal have also faced off 20 more times than Federer vs Nadal and the h2h is much more evenly balanced.
People just don’t like Djokovic so will go to whatever lengths to play him down irrespective of how illogical it is lol
Nadal crying. Tsitsipas wiping away a tear. Really nice moments at the close.
Shame about the result but still great scenes.
Jesus lads, keep it together 
Andy Roddick was my fave. THAT 2009 Wimbledon final still lives on in my head.
Fucking just smash that volley into an open court to secure the point and the second set, Roddick 
Have you watch Breaking point about Mardy Fish.
A lot of Andy Roddick in that. Very good watch of Fish struggles with mental health and fight back.
Roddick was a fave of mine too. That loss was a genuine pain in the abdomen. I’m so happy I’ve completely forgotten about the intricacies of the match. Literally searched on Youtube to view the point that Dave was referring to.
…and then I witnessed those 4 set points…arghhh oh my god it still hurts
Tiafoe 
and The World wins the Lavers
Loves Roddick too. His career seemed to end all too soon.
He’s not wrong
The punchline would be obvious if posted in the © thread
Yes. But I did it anyway 
Felix on somewhat of a tear at the moment @Darkseid, on a 12 game winning streak and just destroyed Alcaraz in the SF of Basel.
I watched the match Alcatraz was under par but Felix was dominant especially on serve, hasn’t been broken all week, on a very nice run winning his last two tournaments and getting a taste of winning.
Up next against another rising star in Rune now top 25 in the world who is also on a winning run of 8 matches, something has to give. Should be a good match but I think Felix takes it
@Aussiegooner Murray’s defeat today is confirmation on what has been evident for some time; he’s done, its over.
Could have retired Simon but its him that winds up getting beat from a set up too, every single match is a slog now and you have to wonder what’s the point. Win percentage is going down, can’t compete for titles and he just can’t get it done consistently anymore, had a great run but its time to hang it up.
Yeah Murray is what he he is ATM, just a journeyman type player ranked between 40-50.
