Djokovic vs. Federer Wimbledon Final Highlighting the Big 4’s True Greatness

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Published: July 5, 2014

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LONDON—The French had their era and their group. “Les Quatre Mousquetaires” (The Four Musketeers) were tennis champions in the late 1920s and ‘30s. The most famous was Rene LaCoste, nicknamed “The Crocodile,” a logo that went on his clothing line.

Australia took over in the 1950s and ‘60s with Frank Sedgman, John Newcombe, Ken Rosewall, Roy Emerson, Lew Hoad and the man who may have been the finest ever, Rod Laver. That’s four plus two, but a justifiable exception.

Then it was the United States’ turn in the 1980s and ‘90s. Michael Chang, Jim Courier, Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras, another foursome, were all Slam champs. Glory days for America.

Almost always four—like the number of Grand Slams and seasons of the year. It's a tidy, even number that resonates in sports. Aren’t there four golfing majors?

Doesn’t it take four victories to capture a World Series? Or an NBA Championship?



Once more, four is the number in men’s tennis. Now it's the Big Four or, if you choose, the Biggest Four. For the moment, however, we’re focusing on only two, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, and the 2014 Wimbledon final.

They’ll be facing each other Sunday. They are two, across the net and over time, who have been almost inseparable from the group, which includes Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray. Only twice in the past 37 Slams, extending back nine years, has someone other than the Biggest Four won the title—Stan Wawrinka this year at Australia, Juan Martin del Potro at the 2009 U.S. Open.

The funny thing about history is that we're not always aware of it when it’s happening.



Sure, there are Djokovic and Federer. There are so may shots, so many written and spoken words. Joy and agony, celebrations and condolences. "Great game," we say. And t...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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