[FallJimerks]

This is a bit odd to me and I am not anti-Fed. I am pretty much of the opinion that Sampras at his prime would almost 'own' Federer in his prime on a 2-1 basis on grass and even hard courts because of his service prowess (second serve), tiebreak record, forehand and self belief.....much like he bested Andre. That said if Fed played in Sampras' generation I still think he'd have a an equal or superior slam record because he probably would have won many French Opens and other slams had Pete been knocked out of the tournament already. I believe despite all the inadequate issues with comparing GOATS of different time periods that Fed is the GOAT....even if he ends up with a career losing record to Nadal and even if I believe that Pete would have bested him if they were the same age. It's an odd question for Pete to answer in a press conference and not appear kind of like a bitch like someone else alluded to. The slam semifinal or better record is simply too big to ignore for consistensy and dominance...even with a nemesis.