In an interview to Who, the former world No. 1 revealed who is the player he enjoyed watching the most. The American player picked the 20-time Major winner . He makes it look so easy and effortless, and there is a ballet aspect to the way he moves.
There is a graceful silence to it, said Courier. Asked about who is the toughest player he ever faced, Courier picked : He was the best player of that generation. He was a handful to deal with great serve, huge forehand and just a great athlete.
Pete and I turned pro on the same day. I was 17 and he was 16. Courier also revealed an interesting thing about the 14-time Major winner: Do you know hes a great golfer? Hes also an active poker player.
He gets in some poker games in LA. Pete and I are like people who went to college together who have a shared experience that is very hard to replicate. Courier also explained how it feels like to be in the locker room with other legends: Once youre established on the tour, its not tense at all.
Its very cordial and fun, actually. Its a bit of a fraternity, even though were out there to take each others lunch money. ALSO READ: Rafael Nadal: Worse players than David Ferrer won a Grand Slam title
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