With Rafia's win in Shanghai, some are already talking about his place in history.  Is he the best men's tennis player of our time?  No, No, No!

He had a great year on the ATP tennis circuit.  I'll even go so far as to say he had an awesome year.  He won just about every men's tennis event out there.  He also has charisma, good look and is a great ambassador for his sport.

BUT....
It was one awesome year.  I personally think that he needs to have a couple of great years to be considered in elite company. 

He also needs to play not necessarily more events but a variety of events.  Tennis seems to be nationalized.  It is a given each and every year that the foreign players are going to stay in Europe and play 'at home'.  They will come to the US to play those events that they are required to play.  To be considered on my list of 'best men's players of our time' - he owes it to the fans of Indianapolis to play the Indy Tennis Championships at least once.  Not every year, just once.  In fact, the fans in Los Angeles, Delray Beach or San Jose deserve to see the world's greatest player (if he is that) at least once every 3-4 years.

So, Rafia - congratulations on an awesome year - please come play tennis in Indianapolis this summer!  Our wonderful tennis fans should have the opportunity to see you play!