Tag Archives: Roger Federer

Federer/Djokovich in Monte Carlo

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Lots of clay court magic to be enjoyed in this recent Roger/Novak battle, with Roger showing almost as much sparkle, wit and athletic resourcefulness as he routinely did when he was in his middle 20s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEarU9k8uZc Previous Federer highlight … Continue reading →

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Federer And His “Tweener”

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Greatest stunt shot in the history of professional tennis? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Le6vlSLuaM

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Federer Du Jour

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: I don’t know how Federer dreams up these shots, let alone executes them. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y1ITZelkig Incidentally: a big tip of the hat to YouTube user (and major Federer fan) MrSeba1670. I’m very grateful to the tennis fans who … Continue reading →

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Metaphysics

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Some answers to one of life’s greatest Eternal Questions: How do you turn a half-volley into a weapon of war? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zyj4lvDMqtk For best viewing, put it on 720p and blow it up to full-screen.

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Linkage

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: HBD*Chick enjoys a book by two of the Chicago Boyz, but has a few quibbles too. Dennis Mangan wonders why so many MSM sites are cutting back on comments. Are big cruise ships helping to destroy Venice? … Continue reading →

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Linkathon

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: JayMan attempts an answer to this question: How much do inbreeding and outbreeding have to do with a society’s cohesiveness? Some bliss of recent vintage for Roger Federer fans. How does he make some of those shots? … Continue reading →

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Tennis Highlights

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: One of my favorite video forms of the YouTube era is the cutdown tennis match. Real-life tennis matches are just too damn long, you know? I played high school tennis; I’ve hung out with some excellent players; … Continue reading →

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Linkathon

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: The Bank of England admits that its policies have benefited the rich and punished savers. More. I’m convinced that this says much about our era. Galz & guyz & fat: Mark Sisson offers a Primal/Paleo take on … Continue reading →

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