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Monfils' highest rank was 6, Tsonga's was 5.
Biggest underachiever, that isn't big-3!
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Poisoned Slice
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Probably Tsonga. In 2008 I might have the feeling he would go on and win slams after making Australian Open final. Never had the sort of hope for Raonic or others on the list.
King No1e
G.O.A.T.
Tsonga was #5 for almost a year, Monfils had a brief stint at #6.
Freddy Cat
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Janowicz. Dude was just a flash in the pan.
NastyWinners
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My vote is Berdych, maybe he underachieved due to Federer, Nadal, Novak and Murray being so consistent. However, someone with his power and timing should have had at least a few more slam final appearances and even snuck out a title or two.
Harry_Wild
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Krygios and Monfils! Tennis talent overboard but cannot win tournament or in GS go into the 2nd week!
In today's big-man's game, Kei comes in a bit undersized. Also, he's had more than his share of injuries. I was talking to one his coaches last weekend and he mentioned that one of the things Kei has done is drop his string tension quite a bit. I'm currently struggling with an elbow issue; I think I try the same with my racquets. But back to the question, I wouldn't consider Kei an underachiever; with his size (5'10"), I'd say quite the opposite.
King No1e
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Fedr
JoelSandwich
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Tsonga and Delpo
duaneeo
Legend
Wawrinka.
Since 2013 he's made it to at least a slam quarterfinal 13 times...going to the semifinal 9 times, and the final 4 times (3 wins). So where the hell was this game pre-2013/pre-age 28, when he only made it to a slam QF twice? And, tennis is both BO5 and BO3. Three different slams won, but just one Masters won?
Since 2013 he's made it to at least a slam quarterfinal 13 times...going to the semifinal 9 times, and the final 4 times (3 wins). So where the hell was this game pre-2013/pre-age 28, when he only made it to a slam QF twice? And, tennis is both BO5 and BO3. Three different slams won, but just one Masters won?
Rafa.the.Magnificent
G.O.A.T.
Dimitrov. I kept expecting more...
WhiskeyEE
G.O.A.T.
Davydenko probably. He had the game to beat anyone, but when he wasn't busy match fixing he would always run into peak Federer. Or doping Puerta that one time.
Nalbandian and Roddick as well I suppose.
Generation useless have not underachieved at all. They can't do anything even with all the top guys way past it.
Nalbandian and Roddick as well I suppose.
Generation useless have not underachieved at all. They can't do anything even with all the top guys way past it.
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WhiskeyEE
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You realize he was spotted at UCLA hospital shortly after retiring seeking treatment for his health condition?
r2473
G.O.A.T.
Part of the cover up
BGod
G.O.A.T.
Tsonga. Made 08 Aussie Final, beat Fed on grass down 0-2 to make 11 Wimby semifinal. The guy underachieved horribly.
Firstly, back to back Wimbledons 11-12 had chances against Murray & Novak. Played way down and made stupid mistakes.
USO open against Cilic in 15, Wimbledon 16 choke against eventual champ Murray and 14 USO straight set to Murray just a mudslide.
Firstly, back to back Wimbledons 11-12 had chances against Murray & Novak. Played way down and made stupid mistakes.
USO open against Cilic in 15, Wimbledon 16 choke against eventual champ Murray and 14 USO straight set to Murray just a mudslide.
Djokodalerer31
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Good point! And that memorable 2008's AO run of his was simply terrific! The way henplayed, you could project it onto the future and imagine him becoming another great serve and volley expert like McEnroe or Edberg! He had crazy touch back then! Sadly, that changed! Baghdatis is the other example, who also comes to mind!
Russeljones
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I am sorry, homeboy, but Murray squeezed the absolute maximum out of his circumstances.
Russeljones
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Why? Because he got injured? Delpo doesn't need a daughter, he has a wrist.
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Only major I could see Berdych EVER winning is the 2002 Australian Open.
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Tsonga wasn't there for a year. About 3-4 months. He slipped a lot during 2012 actually, he ended it at 8.
Mainad
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In my opinion (and in that of many others, see the poll figures) he could have squeezed a lot more. So there.
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With his level of play he's lucky he won the 3 he did in the era he played in. He wasn't beating the Big 3 when they were peaking.
Djokodalerer31
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And now he is seriously injured again!...oh boy...
mike danny
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Dimitorv was too hyped because his game was resembling Federer's.
Without that resemblance, I don't think many people would consider him an underachiever.
mike danny
Bionic Poster
I agree that Murray could have won more slams, but keep in mind that he could have lost the slams he has already won too.
Lots of close calls at the 2012 USO. Although he did have a relatively difficult draw there.
Close call against Verdasco at 2013 Wimb.
Close call against Tsonga at 2016 Wimb.
Mainad
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You can say that of many players on their way to winning Slams. Many have come through tough draws or been in danger of going out at some point but they came through and that's what makes the difference between a champion and a wannabee.
mike danny
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All very true, I'm just saying that Murray isn't really a lock against the field the same way the Big 3 are.You can say that of many players on their way to winning Slams. Many have come through tough draws or been in danger of going out at some point but they came through and that's what makes the difference between a champion and a wannabee.
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