Question

Federer's fifth grand slam win prompted a reporter to ask whether he was the best ever. Federer is certainly not lacking in confidence, but he wasn't about to proclaim himself the best ever. "The best player of this generation, yes", he said, "But nowhere close to ever. Just look at the records that some guys have. I'm a minnow."_____

• A. His win against Agassi, a genius from the previous generation, contradicts that
• B. Sampras, the king of an earlier generation, was as humble
• C. He is more than a minnow to his contemporaries
• D. The difference between 'the best of this generation' and 'the best ever' is a matter of perception

Answer 1

The correct option is

B

Sampras, the king of an earlier generation, was as humble.

Solution: Correct Answer Option: (b)

Option (c) is clearly wrong because it contradicts Federer's statement that he is the best player of his generation. Federer made a very humble statement. Going with the flow of the last line, option (b) is the most appropriate answer choice.