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Originally Posted by TMF
They said Don Budge also won 8 slams in double and mixed double. That could be the reason why Don is ranked high.
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They didn't actually mention or list his doubles titles.
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Originally Posted by TMF
The Tennis Channel didn't mention a word about Laver's double slams when his name was mentioned as the #2. There were high praise for his Grand Slams from start to finish. If double slam doesn't have much influence in ranking, then I don't think Don Budge 8 double/mix slam is the reason he's ranked high, must be something else.
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It was his Grand Slam in '38. Barrett said that you've got to give him one of the highest places on a GOAT list because he won the Grand Slam, and Wertheim echoed the sentiment.