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Who is the greatest American tennis player of all time—and what separates a champion from an immortal?
Steve Flink joins John Silk on Talking Tennis to discuss his latest book, The Immortals of American Tennis, and the fascinating debate at its heart: who tops the list?
We explore American tennis greatness, the challenge of comparing players across generations, and how titles, longevity and influence shape a player’s legacy. Do the numbers tell the whole story—or is there more to greatness than trophies?
Who would be your No. 1? Share your pick and join the debate.
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Steve's book is here, available to buy: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Immortals-of-American-Tennis/Steve-Flink/Immortals-of-American-Sport/9781922662323
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"Steve Flink on his latest book: The Immortals of American Tennis - Who tops the list?" is an episode of Talking Tennis. Runtime 1 hr 7 min. Published October 1, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.