What's your criteria for a player to be an All-Time Great? What about to be in the GOAT discussion?
For me...
All-Time Great
1) Win at least 6 slams
2) Be dominant for at least a couple seasons (more slams/longevity in lieu of
complete dominance is fine)
3) Can give GOATs a run for their money/beat them on some big occasions (if
exist in their era)
4) At least 30+ titles
To be in GOAT discussion
1) Win at least 10 slams
2) Be undisputed #1 for at least 4 seasons
3) Win at least 3 of the 4 slams, otherwise dominant in at least 2 of the 4 slams
4) Needs to hold a significant record in at least two areas (weeks at #1,
number of slams, most wins at a particular slam, etc)
5) Needs either longevity or set "record pace" (age-related)
6) Needs at least a debatable "GOAT" shot (serve, forehand, volley...etc), "GOAT" footwork/speed,
or "GOAT" mental strength/consistency
7) At least 60+ titles
These are just a general outline for me. One can be lacking a bit in one stat but has to "make it up" in another stat.
What about for you guys? 8)
