Roger took the court in a Mr. Rogers style cardigan this year. Patrick McEnroe thought it made him look professorial -- a great compliment to professors. While the sweater did not exactly help Roger's recent reputation for aging, it was another moment in the match that reminded us more forcefully of Roger's developing veteran status. When Hrbaty asked if he could sit next to Roger on the last changeover, it was because Roger is already a legend even as he is at the top of the game. But the fact that he felt comfortable asking, and that Roger clearly enjoyed it so much, reminds us that this is a different, accessible, relatable, lovable sort of legend we are watching. I don't think anyone would have asked Sampras if he was using the other chair.
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