How does he do it?

Hard to believe, but Roger Federer is in another Grand Slam semifinal.  And given who he's slated to play, and who he might face in the final if he gets there, he's favored to win.

Federer has gone from being an extraordinary champion tennis player into the realm of legends.  To keep playing at this level, to continue contending and winning, in this taxing sport, is truly remarkable.  Meanwhile, his main competition is either hurt (Nadal and Murray both) or inexplicably off form (Djokovic).

Roger has had injuries recently too, and made a smart decision to skip the French Open last year.  And he just keeps right on going.  I used to be sick of him winning everything year after year (even though his exceptional skill was undeniable).  But now -- we are watching an icon of sport in action.


At 36, Roger Federer the oldest Australian Open semifinalist in 41 years