Gauge Tennis
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New - Dunlop Black Widow Tennis String Reel - 17 Gauge |  |
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US $149.95 | 26d 21h 20m |
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BABOLAT PRO HURRICANE TOUR tennis string 200M 3 GAUGES | |
4 Bids | US $56.58 | 7h 20m |
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BABOLAT RPM BLAST 16, 17 OR 18 GAUGE 660FT / 200M REEL TENNIS STRING BRAND NEW | |
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US $175.00 | 15d 18h 30m |
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HEAD FXP 16 gauge tennis racquet string 660 foot 200M reel Authorized Dealer | |
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US $127.95 | 13d 6h 56m |
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Kirschbaum Tennis String Pro Line No. II & Super Smash Spiky 1.30mm 16 Gauge | |
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US $20.99 | 1d 2h 50m |
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Head ETS Tennis String 16 Gauge Power Multifilament | |
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US $7.99 | 1d 2h 52m |
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Wilson Ultra Synthetic Gut 16 Gauge Tennis String | |
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US $7.99 | 1d 2h 53m |
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Prince Lightning XX with Powerfoil Tennis String 16 Gauge - Two Sets | |
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US $16.99 | 1d 2h 54m |
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TENNIS STRING BABOLAT PRO HURRICANE 200M - 2 GAUGES | |
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US $139.99 | 21d 21h 18m |
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TENNIS STRING SIGNUM PRO HYPERION 200M - 3 GAUGES | |
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US $119.00 | 21d 21h 49m |
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Tour Bite Tennis String 16 Gauge Reel | |
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US $114.99 | 1d 12h 32m |
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TENNIS STRING TOPSPIN CYBER BLUE 220M - 3 GAUGES | |
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US $79.90 | 26d 8h 50m |
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Grey Typhoon Genesis Professional Tennis String 200 m (660 ft) Gauge:16L (1.26G) | |
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US $109.99 | 14d 18h 38m |
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TOPSPIN Cyber Black Tennis String Reel 17/1.23 Gauge (220m)(722ft) | |
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US $84.90 | 8d 5h 44m |
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WILSON SENSATION 16 or 15L gauge 200m string tennis | |
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US $99.01 | 28d 22h 44m |
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Tecnifibre X One Biphase Tennis String 17gauge Natural | |
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US $17.00 | 19d 8h 19m |
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TENNIS STRING KIRSCHBAUM SYNTHETIC PREMIUM BLACK 200M - 2 GAUGES | |
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US $69.00 | 5d 9m |
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Wilson Hollow Core 16 Gauge Tennis String 3 Pack! | |
0 Bid | US $12.00 | 2d 10h 53m |
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Wilson Stamina 16 Gauge 660 Ft. Tennis Racket String Reel Z9094 | |
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US $49.99 | 10d 11h 40m |
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Tourna Tennis Racquet String "Big Hitter Rough" 17 Gauge, 40 FT/12 M-Blue | |
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US $10.95 | 19d 12h 29m |
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Tecnifibre X One Biphase Tennis String 17 Gauge Red | |
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US $17.00 | 7d 11h 33m |
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TENNIS STRING SIGNUM PRO TORNADO 12M - 3 GAUGES | |
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US $12.00 | 10d 1h 59m |
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Forten SWEET 16 Tennis String, 38 Ft Length, 16 Gauge, NIP | |
0 Bid | US $1.99 | 1d 11h 4m |
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Tourna Tennis Racquet String "Big Hitter Rough Black 7" 16 Gauge, 40 FT/12 M-New | |
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US $12.00 | 19d 12h 28m |
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2 PACKS NXT TENNIS STRING 16 GAUGE | |
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US $22.95 | 3d 7h 28m |
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Gauge Tennis
What is the best tennis string for someone with elbow pain?
My friend is 28 and has been playing tennis a lot and says he's a 4.5. He is using a Babolat Pure Drive strung with a 16 gauge polyester. I don't remember the brand or tension, but I think it was fairly low.
Everything Ziel said is very good, but I'd add a few things.
Some multi-filaments are much more durable than others in my experience. I've found Wilson Sensation to be very prone to snapping, while NRG-2 by Technifibre lasts a long time and just shreds like natural gut.
Thin gauge is very important. I've never used a 16 gauge string that I was happy with, even natural gut. While it's true that 17 gauge natural gut is the best string I've used, I'd rather use a thinner NRG-2 synthetic than use a thick gut. I've tried 15 gauge gut (Babolat Tonic with Longevity) and it was rather stiff.
String tension is very important. The lower the tension, the less shock is transmitted.
A light stiff racquet like the Pure Drive can cause elbow paint more readily than a heavy racquet that is flexible because there is less mass to absorb ball shock and a stiffer racquet dissipates less energy, transmitting more into the ball but also into the body.
Your friend can add lead to the handle of the racquet to increase its mass. Physicist Wilmot McCutchen at www.racquetresearch.com has said that putting mass in the handle to make a racquet head-light makes things easier on the elbow. The lower the center of percussion is, the less stress is put on the body. McCutchen said that by tail-weighting (with the weight beyond the butt cap) a stiff light racquet he was able to make it safer for the elbow than any racquet on the market at the time.
A powerful racquet like the Pure Drive, if strong at a low tension with a powerful string like thin natural gut can be hard to control for some people, depending upon how they produce their shots. Some players like a tight string tension. Your friend may have to switch to a less powerful racquet if that's the case. However, some soft strings are less powerful than gut, like polyolefin. Polyolefin is the softest synthetic material available. It's not known for being very durable, though. There are also less stiff racquets available, and Pro Kennex makes a Kinetic series of racquets with lead ball bearings in the frame to absorb ball shock.
This site lists the stiffness of different strings: http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/issues/200809/200809allstrings.html
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BABOLAT PRO HURRICANE TOUR tennis string 200M 3 GAUGES | |
4 Bids | US $56.58 | 7h 20m |
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Kirschbaum Tennis String Pro Line No. II & Super Smash Spiky 1.30mm 16 Gauge | |
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US $20.99 | 1d 2h 50m |
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Head ETS Tennis String 16 Gauge Power Multifilament | |
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US $7.99 | 1d 2h 52m |
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Wilson Ultra Synthetic Gut 16 Gauge Tennis String | |
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US $7.99 | 1d 2h 53m |
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Prince Lightning XX with Powerfoil Tennis String 16 Gauge - Two Sets | |
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US $16.99 | 1d 2h 54m |
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New - Dunlop Black Widow Tennis String Reel - 17 Gauge | |
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US $149.95 | 26d 21h 19m |
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Tour Bite Tennis String 16 Gauge Reel | |
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US $114.99 | 1d 12h 32m |
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BABOLAT RPM BLAST 16, 17 OR 18 GAUGE 660FT / 200M REEL TENNIS STRING BRAND NEW | |
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US $175.00 | 15d 18h 30m |
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Wilson Stamina 16 Gauge 660 Ft. Tennis Racket String Reel Z9094 | |
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US $49.99 | 10d 11h 40m |
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HEAD FXP 16 gauge tennis racquet string 660 foot 200M reel Authorized Dealer | |
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US $127.95 | 13d 6h 56m |
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TENNIS STRING BABOLAT PRO HURRICANE 200M - 2 GAUGES | |
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US $139.99 | 21d 21h 18m |
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Wilson Hollow Core 16 Gauge Tennis String 3 Pack! | |
0 Bid | US $12.00 | 2d 10h 53m |
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TENNIS STRING SIGNUM PRO HYPERION 200M - 3 GAUGES | |
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US $119.00 | 21d 21h 49m |
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TENNIS STRING TOPSPIN CYBER BLUE 220M - 3 GAUGES | |
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US $79.90 | 26d 8h 50m |
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Grey Typhoon Genesis Professional Tennis String 200 m (660 ft) Gauge:16L (1.26G) | |
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US $109.99 | 14d 18h 38m |
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TOPSPIN Cyber Black Tennis String Reel 17/1.23 Gauge (220m)(722ft) | |
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US $84.90 | 8d 5h 44m |
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Forten SWEET 16 Tennis String, 38 Ft Length, 16 Gauge, NIP | |
0 Bid | US $1.99 | 1d 11h 4m |
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WILSON SENSATION 16 or 15L gauge 200m string tennis | |
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US $99.01 | 28d 22h 44m |
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2 PACKS NXT TENNIS STRING 16 GAUGE | |
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US $22.95 | 3d 7h 28m |
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Tecnifibre X One Biphase Tennis String 17gauge Natural | |
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US $17.00 | 19d 8h 18m |
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TENNIS STRING KIRSCHBAUM SYNTHETIC PREMIUM BLACK 200M - 2 GAUGES | |
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US $69.00 | 5d 9m |
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Tourna Tennis Racquet String "Big Hitter Rough" 17 Gauge, 40 FT/12 M-Blue | |
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US $10.95 | 19d 12h 29m |
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Tecnifibre X One Biphase Tennis String 17 Gauge Red | |
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US $17.00 | 7d 11h 33m |
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TENNIS STRING SIGNUM PRO TORNADO 12M - 3 GAUGES | |
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US $12.00 | 10d 1h 59m |
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Tourna Tennis Racquet String "Big Hitter Rough Black 7" 16 Gauge, 40 FT/12 M-New | |
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US $12.00 | 19d 12h 28m |
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TENNIS STRING SIGNUM PRO TORNADO 200M - 3 GAUGES | |
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US $128.49 | 4d 23h 46m |
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TENNIS STRING BABOLAT PRO HURRICANE TOUR 200M 3 GAUGES | |
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US $175.00 | 16d 1h 33m |
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TENNIS STRING SIGNUM PRO POLY PLASMA 200M - 4 GAUGES | |
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US $83.70 | 20d 10h 28m |
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Kirschbaum Spiky Tennis String 18 Gauge(1.20) | |
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US $8.70 | 9d 8h 46m |
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Gamma XL 16 Tennis String, Yellow, NEW, 16 gauge | |
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US $5.00 | 15d 3h 7m |
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HEAD FXP 16 gauge tennis racquet racket string (lot of 10 sets) Auth Dealer | |
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US $72.95 | 12d 9h 50m |
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Babolat RPM Blast 16 Gauge Tennis String - single set | |
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US $16.50 | 1d 8h 58m |
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BABOLAT VS TOUCH NATURAL GUT TENNIS STRING 16 GAUGE NEW | |
26 Bids | US $31.00 | 4d 16h 2m |
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BABOLAT VS TEAM NATURAL GUT TENNIS STRING 17 GAUGE NEW | |
9 Bids | US $33.00 | 4d 16h 10m |
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NEW Luxilon Big Banger ACE Gold 112 (18 gauge Tennis String Reel 726ft/220m) | |
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US $199.99 | 23d 14h 14m |
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Babolat Excel Premium 130/16 Gauge Tennis Racquet String | |
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US $12.00 | 14h 11m |
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Babolat RPM Blast 16 Gauge 660 foot (200 meter) reel tennis string | |
1 Bid | US $89.99 | 4d 17h 21m |
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Pro Supex Big Ace Tennis String 17 Gauge Yellow | |
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US $8.49 | 1d 10h 39m |
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Tecnifibre X One Biphase Tennis String 16 gauge Natural | |
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US $17.00 | 27d 19h 12m |
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ASHAWAY KEVLAR TENNIS STRING 16 ,17, 18 GAUGE 360 FT | |
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US $89.00 | 10d 9h |
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Kenko Soft Tennis Ball Inflator Measure $11.95 One inflator measure/gauge for use with the Kenko Soft Tennis Balls. |
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Tennis $12.99 Santa Tennis - Art Print |
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Kenko Soft Tennis Starter Kit $69.09 New way of playing Tennis. Based on European lawn tennis, it has evolved into one of the most popular sports today in Japan, Korea and Taiwan. Play singles or doubles, the same as regular tennis, but use soft rubber balls. Speed and power is replaced by strategy and skill. Reduced speed of the ball makes it fun to play for the whole family. Unique game maneuvers are possible with soft tennis, with varied rallies and net plays. Set includes one lightweight racquet (which is more flexible than a traditional racquet and with lower string compression), two soft hollow rubber tennis balls, pump kit, rule book and carrying case. Pump kit included to adjust ball air pressure. Balls are the same size as standard tennis balls. Set includes:1 Kenko NKONE Soft Tennis Racquet: 27" long, grip 22 Kenko Soft Tennis Balls (66 mm diameter, 30-31 g)1 Kenko Soft Tennis Pump1 Soft Tennis Air Gauge1 Racquet bag and instructions |
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Tennis Racket with a Tennis Ball $24.99 Tennis Racket with a Tennis Ball - Photographic Print |
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Gage Brymer Practising at Woodbridge Tennis Academy
what does gauge mean in tennis?
guage refers to the thickness in the string, most strings are 16. The higher the number the thinner the string and the more spin you can generate. You obviously lose durability though.
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No. 14 is going down, but 6 straight will stand, sure. Who is still believing Pete played a deeper field,isn't that pure nonsense? Think about this: who is the No 2 to Pete and Roger? my memory tells it's Micheal Chang (or non-existent) and Rafael Nadal. I easily believe that Pete, Roger and Rafa belong to the GOATS, top 3 ever, but none will say Pete, Roger and Chang belong to the same group of GOATs. Pete played a chocolate field of players, but that still doesn't diminish his achievements. It enhances his achievements in the way that he reached the historical levels more lonely without close rivals. Saying that he played a deeper field instead just made Pete look weak compared with Roger, although it's no way to gauge their tennis levels.
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