Fantasy Match - AKA pointless distraction thread!

[carrieg4]

If you had a time machine and could set up a match between any two players in history who would you pick?

You need to choose the players and stage of their career, the surface and the equipment. For example if you are pitting a 2005 Federer against a 1935 Perry would they use equipment from Perry's era or Federers?

There are many match ups I would love to see. For example I would like to see a 2011 Murray vs. a 2001ish Agassi probably on hard court - maybe US open?

These are two players I have supported over the years and think it would be a great match.

As I say this is a purely pointless distraction thread, there are no right or wrong answers.

If I actually had a time machine I would probably do a lot of other stuff first.

[legendkillar]

Hmmmmm toughie.

From the Womens Side I would like to see 1988 Steffi Graf v 2004 Justine Henin. Just for the FH's on the display. For me this would a great contest given how well they both move on the baseline. I think Graf would be a lot quicker to step into the court, whereas Henin would have the better BH. It would an intriguing contest.

Now on the Mens side it is difficult. I have 2. I would like to see 2004 Roger Federer v 1978 Bjorn Borg. While Borg may be a stamina machine, I think they would put on a good match. I think Federer with a the groundstrokes in his arsenal could bring out a decent baseline game from Borg. I think Borg would test Federer coming into the net which would be an interesting watch. Also I would like 2008 Rafael Nadal v 1981 John McEnroe. Purely because it would be a guts clinic and also McEnroe would try to unsettle Rafa mentally which would be a joy to watch.

[carrieg4]

Both sound good LK, I would pay to watch those matches - what surface would you pick for each match?

[HM Murdock]

I love questions like this! A time machine could settle some great debates. For example 2006 Federer v 2011 Djokovic, Nadal and Murray could settle the 'weak era' debate once and for all.

Another good one would be 1969 Rod Laver v 2006 Federer. Their eras are so far apart that it is hard to compare their talents. This one would need two matches - one in 1969 with 1969 equipment and one in 2006 with 2006 equipment.

And, like legendkillar, just for fun, I would like to see 1981 McEnroe against 2008 Nadal. McEnroe has said that he would knock Rafa's water over, interrupt his serve etc in an attempt to disrupt him. I would love to see what happens if someone did that!

[carrieg4]

And, like legendkillar, just for fun, I would like to see 1981 McEnroe against 2008 Nadal. McEnroe has said that he would knock Rafa's water over, interrupt his serve etc in an attempt to disrupt him. I would love to see what happens if someone did that!

Could lead to

[Tenez]

2006 Federer v 2011 Djokovic?

I'd say not as close as it is now.

[Chazfazzer]

Pete Sampras vs Andy Murray would be interesting. I have a feeling Murray would probably sneak it...

[HM Murdock]

2006 Federer v 2011 Djokovic?

I'd say not as close as it is now.

In what sense? Federer further behind Djokovic? Or comfortably ahead?

[legendkillar]

Both sound good LK, I would pay to watch those matches - what surface would you pick for each match?

Henin v Graf - Clay at RG

Federer v Borg - Wimbledon. 1990's. Imagine the pace on the Groundstrokes.

Nadal v McEnroe - US Open 1980's. Especially with the crowd pulling for Macca

[Tenez]

2006 Federer v 2011 Djokovic?

I'd say not as close as it is now.

In what sense? Federer further behind Djokovic? Or comfortably ahead?

I'd say Federer would have been further behind.

[Josiah Maiestas]

2002 Serena Williams vs 2032 Myla Rose Federer - grass.

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