The question is pretty much rhetorical. The 35-year-old just won the Australian Open over his biggest rival Rafael Nadal to give him a record 18 grand slam wins. Had he not beaten the 30-year-old, he would only be leading him by two grand slams. Instead, the tally is 18-14. Nadal is tied with Sampras for second all-time.
On a side note, Margaret Court is the all-time women's leader at 24, and Serena Williams is the all-time steroid infused trans leader at 23.
On a side note, Margaret Court is the all-time women's leader at 24, and Serena Williams is the all-time steroid infused trans leader at 23.