Thank you for this. I’ve been arguing this for a long time. Before computer rankings, the sportswriters decided who was the best of the year .
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_number_1_male_tennis_player_rankings
Pancho was #1 8 years, more than anyone. Renshaw, Tilden and Laver had 7. And Federer, with 5, has a losing record against his 2 closest rivals.
It’s all about selling the current star!!
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