by Angela L. Lee | May 27, 2020 | Federer Show
The US Open organizers couldn’t have been happier with tonight’s “showtime” feel in Arthur Ashe stadium, what with RF and MJ letting the crowd join their mutual appreciation/marketing society. It really was “good fun” (as Roger described his passing shot prowess after...
by Angela L. Lee | May 24, 2020 | All Timers
Wow, what a week of tennis on display up north. The meaty part of the US Open series has started, with the women in Montreal and the men in Toronto treating us to some intriguing match ups and (re)igniting some fun story lines as we look forward to the last major of...
by Angela L. Lee | May 18, 2020 | Championships
Well, that was quite a final, wasn’t it? Another five set classic on Centre Court, starring Roger Federer and a more than capable opponent in Novak Djokovic. Nole was stirred by the moment, but unshaken in the end, winning it: 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 5-7, 6-4. I’m a bit spent,...
by Angela L. Lee | May 12, 2020 | Racket
We Federer fans have grown to love the slightly sinister, matte black stick Roger’s wielded over the past months – that certain anonymous menace, the shark-like sheen, the much-discussed larger sweet spot (10 percent larger, according to Wilson). But it was also a bit...
by Angela L. Lee | May 2, 2020 | French Open
Um, can we get a do over? After the first few dreary and damp days of Roland Garros, it feels like half the top players decided it just wasn’t worth it. At least Venus Williams tried her best today, not only on the court but in her warm up attire – a bright red puffer...
