![]() Like Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, he possesses a grace of movement that cannot be dulled with age-a near lullaby of body motion-and leads to a stupefying explosion. While one would be a fool to attempt to describe Federer’s game in the wake of David Foster Wallace’s 2006 New York Times essay-in which he declares Federer’s forehand “a great liquid whip”-it is impossible not to be mesmerized by how lithe and regal the former champion still is in person. At the center of it all was King Roger, earning “oohs” and “aahs” with every perfect stroke. ![]() Former player and ESPN commentator Mary Joe Fernández excused her way toward the rails, whispering hellos to members of the Swiss star’s team. ![]() To be fair, Federer’s session had been a bit of a scene. ![]()
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