Re: Ajla Tomljanović vs America
Reply #31 –
I pretty much agree. The GOAT discussion across different eras is kind of silly, but that hasn't stopped people in the past and it won't stop them in the future. There are advantages and disadvantages for players then as now. Both Court and Serena achieved amazing things on court. I personally think it's hard to split them - both physically strong, powerful women who were top practitioners of their craft and who dominated whatever was in front of them. Their slam records are nearly identical. I'd call it even.
Spot on Pauly. Lots of factors across eras. racket technology, ball technology, sports science, strength and conditioning technology, diet/hydration. The list goes on.