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Originally Posted by Bring_Back_Shantz
Seriously?
You've never heard of Roger Fedderer, Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova Justine Hennin (though she just retired)?
I've don't give a damn about tennis and I can still name you the top male and femal players, along with several of the also rans (Williams sisters).
Methinks you aren't paying enough attention.
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Actually I believe the OP is sort of right.
Men's tennis has had a HUGE drop in popularity in the last 5-8 years. The only thing propping it up now is the Nadal-Fedderer rivalry. The reason? They are too good and it's no fun. No one wants to see 100 aces in a match because it is boring.
On the same token it is why women's tennis is arguably the main draw now. Lots of competition, talented players, lots of rallies. Way more fun to watch. That and the Russian women are often hot.