This current question keeps on coming up in the tennis world. however, the question is a valid one. He is on pace to surpass the great Pete Sampras in grand slams won. Mr. Federer is very aware of tennis record holders and shows respect for the past top players. Some loyal fans are quick to argue, well Federer does not have the same men's talent or competition level that they had in the late 70's, 80's or 90's. with the likes of Connors, Borg, McEnroe, Lendl, Edberg, Becker, Agassi, Courier, Sampras, Rafter, and clay court masters Muster, Bruguera, Kuerten, or the big serve and volley guys.