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-5 posts tagged "Roger Federer"
Claire McKenna | Tuesday, September 27, 2022
After more than two decades of play, Roger Federer has finished his legendary tennis career. Announced on September 15, through Twitter, Federer said that he must listen to his body as it tells him that his time as a competitive player is over. Federer played his final match last Friday: a doubles match with friend
Tom Naatz | Friday, November 16, 2018
This Sports Authority was unplanned. On Thursday night, I visited The Observer’s office to grab a pack of fruit snacks on my way to the library when my friend and colleague, Charlotte Edmonds, asked me what my hottest sports take is. And so here I am. Roger Federer is the greatest athlete of all time.
Daniel O'Boyle | Tuesday, January 23, 2018
It’s natural to root for the underdog, especially in a sport you may not pay year-round attention to. And if they’re the last American standing in their competition, well, it would seem obvious for American fans to root for their compatriot. And if they have something else worth liking, even if it’s just a fun
Nick Laureano | Thursday, February 2, 2017
Why do I watch television? That’s perhaps not the best question to ask yourself, especially if you’re a TV studies major like me. Nonetheless, it’s one I’ve grappled with for as long as I can remember, and with heightened intensity in recent months. For obvious reasons, TV is now a source of angst and despair.
Tobias Hoonhout | Monday, January 30, 2017
While it may have been at three in the morning, Roger Federer’s improbable run to the Australian Open final this past weekend culminated in an emphatic five-set victory over Rafael Nadal, giving the 35-year-old Swiss a powerful case for the greatest male tennis player of all time. I’d be dishonest if I said I follow