A fine-grained analysis of Roger Federer’s return to greatness. Like a matter-of-factly version of David Foster Wallace’s fabled «Roger Federer as religious experience».

From Weekly Filet #245, in September 2017.

Wonder Year – How Roger Federer Upgraded His Game

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