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2024 Commencement Address by Roger Federer at Dartmouth
youtube.comThe metaphysical explanation is that Roger Federer is one of those rare, preternatural athletes who appear to be exempt, at least in part, from certain physical laws.
David Foster Wallace • Both Flesh and Not: Essays
Those in the know about tennis, know about Morgan Riddle. Riddle and Fritz are the fashion-forward, head-turning, pap-stealing new Posh ‘n’ Becks of tennis. The golden couple of the game. Plus, she’s, frankly, unforgettable – if Margot Robbie had a younger sister, it would be Morgan or ‘Tennis Barbie’ as she’s been dubbed. A preppy Grand Slam stalw... See more
Annabel Sampson • Meet Morgan Riddle: how this Bright Young Thing became ‘The Most Famous Woman in Men’s Tennis’
"Perfection is impossible.
In the 1,526 singles matches I played in my career, I won almost 80% of those matches.
But what percentage of points did I win?
54%
In other words, even top ranked tennis players win barely more than half the points they play.
When you lose ever second point on average, you learn not to dwell on every shot.
You t... See more
Dylan Jardonx.comPete wakes me from my fantasy. Unreturnable serve. Unreturnable serve. Blur. Ace. Game, Sampras.