RE: [Blog] Nadal the Great, Part 1: Rafa's Window of Opportunity
Whether or not Sampras would have been able to adapt to today's style of play (baseline consistency) is uncertain. The Big 4 today, in their prime, would have a decisive advantage over Sampras once a rally ensued. I also think Djokovic would be able to return the Sampras serve with some regularity. Based upon my subjective eye test, Fed, Nadal, and Djokovic are the three best players I've ever seen.
Whether or not Sampras would have been able to adapt to today's style of play (baseline consistency) is uncertain. The Big 4 today, in their prime, would have a decisive advantage over Sampras once a rally ensued. I also think Djokovic would be able to return the Sampras serve with some regularity. Based upon my subjective eye test, Fed, Nadal, and Djokovic are the three best players I've ever seen.