Tomic GOATI would find out their average match lengths, then voila, you have your answer.
I was thinking Kyrios or Tomic, lol. Winning match length probably on par with average, losing time way shorter!Tomic GOAT
I would certainly consider Sampras, and also Federer, as efficient players. Baseline grinders are definitely not efficient in my opinion. This leaves out Borg, Djokovic and Nadal.BOAT Pete obviously.
Why get into a rally when you can hit 2 first serves and volley? Why put effort in on return when you’re unbreakable and don’t miss in TBs?
Sampras by far. He just stepped to the line, bounced the ball once and hammered down aces. He kept points short on every surface except clay. Ended points in seconds. Ruthless efficiency. Never any toweling off, ball bouncing or time wasting.
Karlovic? Honestly dude?
I was referring to efficient in terms of, well, closing out matches quickly and winning a lot of them overall. Karlovic wouldn't be my first pick for that hahawhy not? it's actually super efficient in terms of saving energy, he basically just serves bombs and if it doesn't end with an ace he runs to the net usually for a put-away volley. His rallies are super short and he sort of half-tanks some of his return games. It must be so chill to gain points like that and not through endless grinding.
someone like Nadal for an option is more laughable, his style must be super draining. He towels like he just got out of the shower.
winning a lot of them overall
I would going to vote for federerI won't define efficient. That's up to you. But who would you pick as the most efficient tennis player of all time?
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Federer has more straight set victories in slams and also on clay with a match length shorter than Nadal.Efficient as winning often in straight sets. No idea whom but definitely not one of the big 3.
Federer never out of breath, Djokovic with unlimited stamina, Nadal with ridiculous muscle size and definition at a very young age.I've never seen Fed out of breath. That seems pretty efficient.
sampras. he did just enough to win. the way he finished 1998 as worst year end number 1 ever also speaks for his efficiency.
Or the tour being really weak?
both! sampras was weakest year end number 1 in of the weakest periods of tennis.