CAMELOT FANTASIES

It's all about money these days General. These guys are going to get as much money as they can, while they are still healthy enough to play and then take their hundreds of millions and live like kings.  Why should we worry?  Apologies if I sound a bit cynical... oh well, 'tis the Rant and Rave thread, no?

Respectfully,
masterclass

I don't think it's being cynical at all masterclass. These are mere men not mortals who have put their time in on the courts for all of their lives. It is not for them to live up to our expectations. They are entertainers, nothing more. Whatever each of them want to do is OK with me. At some point when all of your needs are met it's hard to continue to be motivated.

If the only goal in sight is being "The Greatest" it is a sad goal. No one will ever attain that elusive title. All of that talk about the greatest is futile, IMO, as you can't measure across generations, technology, and nutrition. Fortunes change on a dime and that's the way life is.

A few years back no one pegged Novak to hit double digits, but he did in amazing fashion, and just like he did, someone can come behind him and usurp him as well.

I guess I'm just a fan. I don't get into the accolades, the records, the statistics or any of that stuff as I find it meaningless. I watch tennis for entertainment purposes only and could care less about legacies. It's their life and if they want to chase money as their careers wind down, that's fine by me.

Strictly tennis,

The Truth.