It was not until I was given this assignment that I realized the embarrassing truth: I am actually trying to be Roger Federer. This would be fine if I were still a child; back then I tried to be Julius Erving. But, really, I should be past this.
On Tuesday, I wrote about Roger Federer’s new strategy on second-serve returns. It is a bold approach. He runs in on a second serve, stands about a foot behind the service line, and hits a little half-volley back. It seems as dangerous as it is risky.