My mom keeps on insisting that Roger’s my favorite tennis player.  He isn’t. Really. I just happen to not  be into anyone in particular this season.  So rooting for Federer just turns out to be rooting for him by default, in the same way people default-ly root for the underdog.  And he has definitely been the guy who’s won everybody’s pity vote this year . I mean, number one becomes underdog? That’s just weird.

Today, though, I made like an actual fan, even just for a bit. I am guilty of having let out an actual yelp (however little) when he won the Gold for doubles at Beijing.

Finally! Thank you Roger for giving us the faith back.  Go grab that top spot again.