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**Nglvayhp** · 02-12-2008, 04:18 AM

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)

Actually, reading your comment again, I take back my disagreement

As you say, he was a great player, but might not be greater than others you mention, like Lendl or Connors.

02-12-2008, 04:18 AM	#6
Nglvayhp Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 513 Senior Member	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) Actually, reading your comment again, I take back my disagreement As you say, he was a great player, but might not be greater than others you mention, like Lendl or Connors.
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