Okay, so what is this? Nothing but a comparative study of the achievements of the best players in the Mens Singles game across different generations by scaling the points they have earned (or are earning) uniformly to todays system. A mere slam count would lead to Federer topping the charts. A title count will tilt it in favour of Connors. This rather is a system of attaching weights to their achievements, objectively by considering the points they have played for. The tournaments and rounds that have been taken into account over here are those that fetch 340+ points under the current system. Why 340? You may term it my bias. But I have taken into consideration achievements which require a certain degree of pedigree. That would include only the following: 1. Quarterfinals or better of a Major. 2. At least two match wins in the World Tour Finals. 3. Semi-finals or better of a Masters. 4. Bronze medal or better in the Olympics. 5. Winning an ATP 500. Davis Cup and ATP 250 have not been considered. As for the earlier system, the points earned back then for a particular tournament have been scaled to their equivalents today: World Tour Finals -> Season Ending Championships. Masters -> Grand Prix Super Series. ATP 500 -> Championship Series and International Series Gold. As you can well imagine, the entire process will require time! :p I will post for one player at a time, that is when I have completed his set. Feel free to share your views and that which player should be studied next! 8-) I start off with Roger Federer: 114830
Posted on: Sun, 30 Nov 2014 12:36:41 +0000
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