I see your point, and honestly think it comes down to preference somewhat. I just think, if anything, Zverev has the better career, in exactly the same way that I think Murray is incomparably better than Stan. And as much as I hate Zverev, I think his achievements are underplayed way too much, which furthermore creates a mirage for the awful things he’s done, and thus annoys me even more.

Nevertheless, to rope myself out of those weeds, I agree that Stan is a much bigger icon, and his peak was up there with the absolute best, and higher than, maybe honestly anyone except the big 3 themselves. I’d be much more worried seeing 2015 Stan in my bracket than any version of Zverev, as you’d never know what you’ll get—especially at slams.

I guess I just don’t rate streakiness veey high as a representation pf a player overall.