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**DurryVony** · 02-12-2008, 03:21 AM

I think overrated players from the past tend to be forgotten over time (ie, become less-rated). So it is a "problem" that takes care of itself.

Nonetheless, I´ll throw a name out there: John McEnroe. Yes, he was a great player and accomplished some great things. But the level of hype and praise he has received outweighs what he actually accomplished. He gets praised much more than Lendl or Jimmy Connors, but you could make a strong case for either player having achieved more in their careers than Mac (singles careers, at least. I´ll give Mac some credit for what he did with doubles)

02-12-2008, 03:21 AM	#3
DurryVony Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 595 Senior Member	I think overrated players from the past tend to be forgotten over time (ie, become less-rated). So it is a "problem" that takes care of itself. Nonetheless, I´ll throw a name out there: John McEnroe. Yes, he was a great player and accomplished some great things. But the level of hype and praise he has received outweighs what he actually accomplished. He gets praised much more than Lendl or Jimmy Connors, but you could make a strong case for either player having achieved more in their careers than Mac (singles careers, at least. I´ll give Mac some credit for what he did with doubles)
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