So is Djokovic ahead of Sampras now?

[Deleted member 756486]

Question in title.

I’d say the difference is RG. Novak has won every slam and that’s the deciding factor for me.

 

[Deleted member 756486]

My heart goes out to 90s clay.

R.I.P. in peace.

 

[upchuck]

Unquestionably.

 

[Ann]

No

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Yep

 

[Indigo]

Of course Novak is ahead of Pete Sampras, not only Slam variety wise but Novak has all other Masters and NCYGS. Plus Novak has a true variety of titles accross the surfaces. Novak>Sampras, period.

 

[MasterZeb]

NCYGS and the Grand Slam edge him ahead

 

[Midaso240]

Probably yes

 

[itrium84]

Yeah, yes he is, there's no more question now.

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[Deleted member 756486]

No

Yep

Thanks for your detailed answers.

 

[GabeT]

He’s been ahead for a while. This is just icing on the cake

 

[Ann]

Thanks for your detailed answers.

welcome

 

[Deleted member 756486]

He’s been ahead for a while. This is just icing on the cake

Agreed.

 

[metsman]

ROFLMAO

 

[Deleted member 756486]

ROFLMAO

This made me chuckle.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Thanks for your detailed answers.

 

[Standaa]

His name is Joe.

Joe Kovic.

 

[1HBHNation]

oh yea for sure. djoker would whip pete in any surface. defense wins championships baby!

 

[Deleted member 756486]

His name is Joe.

Joe Kovic.

Who came up with that anyway? Was it @stringertom?

Truly the GPOAT if he did.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

 

[Standaa]

Who came up with that anyway? Was it @stringertom?

Truly the GPOAT if he did.

Either @Red Rick or him.

I’ve seen it in a poll in some match thread a while ago for the first time but can’t remember who made it or if it was their idea.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

And yes, Djokovic is about 20 times better on Top Spin 4.

 

[JoelSandwich]

I’d put him ahead of Borg now
But Sampras I’m still not sure
I’ll say equal until I reflect more

 

[BeatlesFan]

Question in title.

I’d say the difference is RG. Novak has won every slam and that’s the deciding factor for me.

For me too. I now firmly place Djokovic in third place behind Fed and Nadal. The Rocket is now #4 (others of course will dissent).

 

[Tennis_Hands]

As usual, the answer is "it depends".

Samp was clearly a better fast court player, but Djokovic is so much more accomplished as far as most variables go, and he will probably continue to gain ground where he is behind.

It is safe to say that by the end of his career that would not be a question.

 

[Red Rick]

Either @Red Rick or him.

I’ve seen it in a poll in some match thread a while ago for the first time but can’t remember who made it or if it was their idea.

It was Tom. He is the OG of TTW

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Easily ahead now!

 

[BeatlesFan]

oh yea for sure. djoker would whip pete in any surface. defense wins championships baby!

Spoken by someone who wasn't even born when Pete dominated.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

What an awesome comeback. Cap doffed.

 

[mike danny]

I think Novak is definitely the greater player now. It's interesting that they both won their 14th slams at 31 and at the USO as well.

The difference is that Pete was on his way out, while Novak is on his way up.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Back to run the show.

 

[Deleted member 756486]

Back to run the show.

1-0 for me.

Get ready to eat another L.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Yep

 

[Deleted member 756486]

Yep

Fedr

 

[True Fanerer]

I concede

 

[SuperSpinner]

Djokovic is behind only Federer now.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

1-0 for me.

Get ready to eat another L.

 

[NoleFam]

Without a doubt. No question about it.

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Never.

 

[MugOpponent]

He was ahead before this truthfully. Now there really isn't much one could offer against Djokovic.

 

[RF-18]

His win today ends the debate quite clearly.

 

[Deleted member 756486]

His win today ends the debate quite clearly.

I think another slam would end the debate.

Anyone who argues for Pete when Novak has #15 would be deluded.

 

[Bike Man]

Definitely, no question about it; Pete didn't have to battle Roger and Rafa his entire career.

 

[Deleted member 756486]

Definitely, no question about it; Pete didn't have to battle Roger and Rafa his entire career.

True. PETE benefited from a weak era.

 

[Deleted member 756486]

I think Novak is definitely the greater player now. It's interesting that they both won their 14th slams at 31 and at the USO as well.

The difference is that Pete was on his way out, while Novak is on his way up.

Players have greater longevity these days. 31 was ancient back in the day.

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

True. PETE benefited from a weak era.

Where is Novak playing now

 

[-NN-]

I'd say so, but I take a dim view on the Sampras era in general.

Djokovic > Sampras

 

[Deleted member 756486]

Where is Novak playing now

He just finished playing in New York.

 

[tennis_pro]

lol 35 votes to 4 for Djokovic.

Cause we all know that only a catastrophe will prevent Djokovic from winning at least 1 more.

 

[metsman]

I'd say so, but I take a dim view on the Sampras era in general.

Djokovic > Sampras

So apparently the list of the greatest players ever is almost entirely in chronological order. No coincidences there I am sure.