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Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis
I mean he's literally two events away from doing something no one in the history of the men's game has done, so what more do you want?
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You seem to be missing the point. I don't care how many tournaments he wins - that doesn't somehow make him a more compelling tennis player. He could do it all again next year, and aside from cementing him as clearly the greatest in terms of what he's accomplished, it wouldn't change a thing, any more than Rafa winning another couple of French Opens would change anything about his legacy. We know who these guys are.
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I get people really hate Novak, and he's more of a machine than a guy who delivers excitement and flair, but I also think he's easily the most disrespected athlete of our time.
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I don't hate him at all - quite the opposite, I actually like him a lot. He was a bit of a problem child early in his career but at this point he's the consummate professional, a great leader for the sport and by all accounts just a downright quality human being. And he has a personality, he's funny. Seems like a great guy.
I'm not criticing Novak the person, nor am I downplaying his accomplishments. But the way he plays tennis, while obviously effective enough to win more than anyone else has ever won, is just not particularly inspiring, nor is it all that much fun to watch.