Roddick was better during Federer's prime than Agassi was during Sampras'

[Anaconda]

Originally Posted by darthpwner

This thread is ridiculous. The only players nowadays that are comparable to Sampras and Agassi or Federer and Nadal. Both prime Sampras and Agassi would pwn their h2h with Roddick.

Agassi was a tough matchup for Roddick but don't forget than Agassi played his tennis when he was older (IMO). Sampras has been owned by many players of this decade - Federer/Hewitt/Safin.

[darthpwner]

Originally Posted by Anaconda

Agassi was a tough matchup for Roddick but don't forget than Agassi played his tennis when he was older (IMO). Sampras has been owned by many players of this decade - Federer/Hewitt/Safin.

Federer and Safin would have done well against Pete in his prime. Hewitt though would have been more like Michael Chang for Pete. He'd win a lot of matches against Pete, but Pete would have the winning h2h

[dropshot winner]

What most people forget is that Agassi was a 3-slam winner until 1999, a lucky hewitt if you will.

He won 5 of his 8 slams after Sampras' peak.

[drakulie]

Originally Posted by darthpwner

I know, but if they faced in off in their prime especially at Wimbledon, I think Pete would win a great majority of their matches because Roddick's game is straightforward. Pete stated in his autobiography that he felt his game matched up well against Andy. His s&v would take away Roddick's time which he especially needs to hit a good shot.

although I don't necessarliy dispute this, Roddick was hardly in his prime when he played Pete.

[drakulie]

Originally Posted by dropshot winner

What most people forget is that Agassi was a 3-slam winner until 1999, a lucky hewitt if you will.

He won 5 of his 8 slams after Sampras' peak.

so then, how many slams did sampras win when Andre wasn't at his peak?? 2??

[bruce38]

Agassi and Sampras are in a league lower than Fed and Nadal.

[TMF]

Originally Posted by grafselesfan

LOL that is laughable. Can you name me one single aspect of the game Roddick is better than Sampras in.

Comparing their game strenght is one thing, but FACTS are much more credible. What is their h2h record?

[dropshot winner]

Originally Posted by drakulie

so then, how many slams did sampras win when Andre wasn't at his peak?? 2??

Hard to say as Agassi had no real peak, but a number around 7-12 can't be too far away.

[Matt H.]

Originally Posted by Anaconda

Agassi was a tough matchup for Roddick but don't forget than Agassi played his tennis when he was older (IMO). Sampras has been owned by many players of this decade - Federer/Hewitt/Safin.

when you say owned, are you referring as a total head-to-head or a one match basis?

Everyone points to the '00 US Open final in watch Safin tagged Sampras pretty good. They seem to forget though that Sampras immediately beat Safin 6-3 6-2 at the Masters Cup Finals and then again beat Safin in the 2001 US Open semi's.

[drakulie]

Originally Posted by dropshot winner

Hard to say as Agassi had no real peak, but a number around 7-12 can't be too far away.

sorry, but your math doesn't add up.