Tag Archives: tennis

Linkage

Posted on January 7, 2015 by

Paleo Retiree writes: Al Sharpton, shakedown artist? Should female tennis players really be paid the same amount as male tennis players? A great post by Peter Frost about how globalism and antiracism prevent people from accepting the realities of evolution. I’d add … Continue reading →

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Federer/Djokovich in Monte Carlo

Posted on April 19, 2014 by

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. Previous Federer highlight reels: … Continue reading →

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Wawrinka Defeats Nadal

Posted on January 28, 2014 by

Paleo Retiree writes: Rafa may have been playing hurt, but Stan was on fire. That supersolid, ever-dangerous one-handed backhand of his was a special marvel. God bless the tennis (and video-editing) nuts who prepare these highlight clips and upload them … Continue reading →

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Federer And His “Tweener”

Posted on December 22, 2013 by

Paleo Retiree writes: Greatest stunt shot in the history of professional tennis?

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Metaphysics

Posted on October 11, 2013 by

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? For best viewing, put it on 720p and blow it up to full-screen.

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Tennis Highlights

Posted on September 26, 2012 by

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 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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