Roger Federer is one of those rare, preternatural athletes who appear to be exempt from certain physical laws.
Parallel's include Michael Jordan, who could not only jump inhumanly high but hang there a beat or two longer than gravity allows, and Muhammad Ali, who really could float across the ring and land two or three jabs in the clock-time required for one.
There are probably a half-dozen other examples since 1900. Federer is in this class of metaphysical wonder — a 'class' that one could call genius, mutant, or avatar. Ask me anything Submit
Parallel's include Michael Jordan, who could not only jump inhumanly high but hang there a beat or two longer than gravity allows, and Muhammad Ali, who really could float across the ring and land two or three jabs in the clock-time required for one.
There are probably a half-dozen other examples since 1900. Federer is in this class of metaphysical wonder — a 'class' that one could call genius, mutant, or avatar. Ask me anything Submit
January 10, 2013
January 10, 2013
November 3, 2012
The world’s top eight tennis players (Without Ferrer) arrive at the Royal Court’s of Justice for the official Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Gala.
Djokovic sporting glasses for the occasion.
(Source: iloveandymurray, via tannalin)
October 4, 2012
September 24, 2012
September 2, 2012
September 1, 2012
August 31, 2012
Federer asked about denying Roddick two Wimbledon Crowns:
“In my mind, he is a Wimbledon Champion”
On his 30th birthday, Thursday, August 30, the former world No. 1, 2003 US Open titlist, 2007 Davis Cup champion and winner of a tour-level title in 12 straight seasons announced he would retire after the US Open.
Ryan Harrison (@ryanharrison92): “Incredible career Andy. Thanks so much for everything you have done for me and all of American tennis. Can’t thank you enough #HallOfFame”
James Blake: “His career has been incredible. He’s been such a stalwart in Davis Cup. I can never repay him for winning me a Davis Cup, for being the anchor on that team, clinching every match that year, just about. It’s a great friendship. That will continue, but we’ll miss his career, his charisma on the court, his excitement, what he brought to the game. Like he was talking about, the mentorship, he was a leader in the locker room, leader hanging out at Davis Cup, playing cards, doing whatever. He’s definitely just a great leader.”
(Source: federerroger, via baselboys)
August 30, 2012
Roger def. Bjorn Phau 6/2 6/3 6/2 and will play Fernando Verdasco in R3 at US Open 2012.
(Source: baselboys)
August 29, 2012
US Open 2012 R1/7: Roger Federer def. Donald Young 6-3, 6-2, 6-4
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