I know u will say the opposite, but for me actual level of gaming is higher on TOP ranking than last year. I think top guys now would be able to face Sh0case and Fifa Tee way more than before.
My game has improved a lot since i changed my Babb to Rabari, and even with that old level i was able to serve to put Fifa to a 5th setter. Or i had some set points against Sh0, also witrh old rules i had 2 BP in the 3rd on Mutua Madrid open to win against Sh0. I also played Poumadoro and few other old guys i can't remember.
I think actual level is way better than last year, at least in the first positions. We might not practice like before, but we know the game a lot.
Now, kill me.