Biggest Waste Of Talent

[Chris ITST]

Lets find out.

I want to see some good replies not if he had brushed his teeth correctly he would have won this slam bla bla.

Im going to say Safin. Why?? Because hes shown he can mix it with 2 of the greatest players of all time, Pete and Roger (In His 04-05 prime) He has exceptional talent and insane natural power. But the fact he only has 2 slams says enough.

[jayl0ve]

definitely Marat Safin...it's between Nalbandian and Safin for me (the others aren't really as talented as these 2), and I went with Safin because I think that even if Nalbandian were mentally strong, his actual physical build would only let him go so far. He's pretty short and he was never going to be the best mover on the planet. Safin, on the other hand, has an almost perfect body for tennis and more natural talent than basically anybody, ever. So I feel like Safin was given a lot more to work with and wasted it all.

If only he learned how to brush his teeth correctly he might be unstoppable.

[Ir0kuM4t4]

I voted for Nalbandian for had doubts too between him and Safin. Other guys I think that are a waste is Gasquet and Gulbis.

[picachu211]

Safin is too tall to be a perfect tennis player, thus he does not move as well as, say Federer. But in his prime, he definitely is the best mover among the tall guys.
Nalbandian is not that short and he does move well, the way he goes outside the double's alley to hit a backhand and manages to recover says all. He has great hands, and if he is less injury-prone, he should have won at least a couple of slams by now.
I still went with Safin though, he is probably one of the best hardcourt players ever.

[Y Enzo Y]

Gael Monfils, he is extremely Strong, but i dont understand why he always stands so far behind the basline and pushes the ball to the otherside of the court.

[Rob ITST]

Safin for me aswell. To me, he's the only guy (except maybe Nadal) who can beat Federer when Federer is playing his best.

I wouldn't say Monfils, because he's still young enough to make improvements.

I don't think Roddick should even be on the list. He's more of an over-achiever imo.

[Chris ITST]

Good responses.

I kinda agree with you Rob, i simply added him to the list thinking what an extremely high level he was playing at during 03-04 when he was with Gilbert. His game has changed drastically over the years.

Me and IROKMTU guy had a chat in gamespy earlier

And we tried to imagine Marat Safin with Hewitt's head

[Rob ITST]

Me and IROKMTU guy had a chat in gamespy earlier

And we tried to imagine Marat Safin with Hewitt's head

I read a Sampras interview once, where Sampras was asked what you would have if you combined the natural gifts of Philoppousis with the competitiveness of Hewitt. His answer, "Me".

Philipposis should be on the list too. He was just like Safin: spent too much time with the ladies - if that's possible.

[Moralspain]

Carlos Moyà and Tommy Hass
Obviously Safin and Nalbandian could have done a better job but they have won lots of titles, they havent´s wasted their time.

[Gunz Buz n LustBANNED]

Why did you put Marcelo Rios as one of the options mate? Hes hardly a wasted talent, he managed to hit number one spot for 7 weeks, during the time where the competition was really hitting its highest quality. He was the first player in the Open Era to won three clay court Masters Series tournaments, and his record against greats of his era, are nothing but quite impressive! To be fair, I dont think he could have excelled in the competition he was facing, and even despite this he constantly won tournaments so defo not a wasted talent. As to answer the question now, ye Safin is by far the biggest wasted talent Ive seen; an absolutely stunning and talented player when hes on call, but I dont know he seemed to lack the hunger and passion that all the greatest champions possessed, ie. Sampras, Federer, Agassi, Nadal, Borg etc.

[bergkamptheone]

Tommy Haas and Marat Safin.

Btw, Moralspain: It's Haas, not Hass. I just say that because "Hass" means 'hatred' in German and that's confusing for me.

[Moralspain]

Tommy Haas and Marat Safin.

Btw, Moralspain: It's Haas, not Hass. I just say that because "Hass" means 'hatred' in German and that's confusing for me.

Ok, sorry mate

[Q. Reese]

Mr. Safin.

Greatest court game I love, but he is a mental case!!

[Moralspain]

I would also say Guillermo Coria, I believe it wasn´t his fault but it had some kind of psychological problem ( double faults), it was a pity. Great talent there

[Q. Reese]

I would also say Guillermo Coria, I believe it wasn´t his fault but it had some kind of psychological problem ( double faults), it was a pity. Great talent there

I believe that the only thing he is good at is consistancy. He is a grinder, and he runs very fast.