Metals scientist Bruce S. Old contributed to the Manhattan Project, helped found the Office of Naval Research and advised several U.S. presidents. In his spare time, he brought a notebook to tennis matches and collected statistics for further analysis — “perhaps the most difficult task I ever undertook,” Old later wrote. Old, an avid player […]
Metals scientist Bruce S. Old contributed to the Manhattan Project, helped found the Office of Naval Research and advised several U.S. presidents. In his spare time, he brought a notebook to tennis matches and collected statistics for further analysis — “perhaps the most difficult task I ever undertook,” Old later wrote. Old, an avid player […]
Earlier this month, Roger Federer said the Davis Cup, which ends Sunday, “is not what it used to be anymore.” Is Federer, the winningest major men’s singles champ, correct about the event that was once the pinnacle of men’s tennis? Yes and no. Yes. Look no further than the quality of opponents Federer and his […]
Earlier this month, Roger Federer said the Davis Cup, which ends Sunday, “is not what it used to be anymore.” Is Federer, the winningest major men’s singles champ, correct about the event that was once the pinnacle of men’s tennis? Yes and no. Yes. Look no further than the quality of opponents Federer and his […]
Roger Federer holds a record 17 Grand Slam titles, but there’s one trophy he’s still itching to lift: the Davis Cup. Starting Friday, he gets his best chance yet. In his first Davis Cup final, the 33-year-old ace and his Swiss teammates will battle the French in Lille, France. Yes, playing away from home significantly […]
