end of 'Big 4' era

[Meles]

Berdych sees end of 'Big 4' era
Asked if the 'big four era was over', the Czech Republic star responded: "...I think it's very possible.... it's the nature of the process of the time and of the sport." Adding other players emerging through the year to "be definitely competitive to get a chance to win a Slam". And Berdych, 32, once a world number four, says he still harbours hope of winning a Grand Slam; "I think that's the beauty of our sport that no matter where you are, you still have a big chance. It's about that particular day, and from that one day you can create a great week... From one great week, you can make it two and that's what you are looking for....To be honest, that's the only reason why I'm still around."
A semi-finalist in the past two years in Doha and seeded three this time round, Berdych starts off against Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff.

A great tour veteran has spoken.
https://www.sport24.co.za/Tennis/ATPTour/berdych-sees-end-of-big-4-era-20171231

Berdych wishes happy new year to his haters:
https://twitter.com/tomasberdych/status/947601660402159616

 

[EloQuent]

With the recent Murray news this should be indisputable.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

With the recent Murray news this should be indisputable.

With the way Murray is sadly going, the big four era may be over

 

[EloQuent]

With the way Murray is sadly going, the big four era may be over

Djokovic too, but let's give him a chance to comeback if he can.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Djokovic too, but let's give him a chance to comeback if he can.

Sports is very unpredictable.

 

[EloQuent]

Sports is very unpredictable.

Very true. This time last year ppl were likely talking about the end of the Big Four - bc Fedal were done.

 

[Meles]

Duplicate thread of the following:
https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/end-of-big-4-era.607001/

Thought this might have happened, but didn't see it right away.

 

[Zebrev]

Who would think Murray would be the first to go?

 

[reaper]

Who would think Murray would be the first to go?

As the least of the 4 players he was the guy for the most part busting his gut to stay with that pack. It's not surprising that he's the one to ultimately break down.

 

[tennisaddict]

As the least of the 4 players he was the guy for the most part busting his gut to stay with that pack. It's not surprising that he's the one to ultimately break down.

That would mean Djoko follows next and then Rafa..

 

[Jackuar]

That would mean Djoko follows next and then Rafa..

Wouldn't be a surprise if that happens too. Like someone mentioned in another thread, these three almost killed themselves in the process of chasing. That's what it ultimately comes to in this golden era. When fed raised the bar in 2003-07 he didn't simply raise it some but put it into a whole new orbit.

Hope they all get one last run of a good form together at the same time.