2011 Fashion

one of the simple joys of being at roland garros is the opportunity to observe how players move on the terre battue.

you finally understand it demands more strength to get one's footing, and exquisite balance to glide and change direction. it brings out the natural gracefulness of players like monfils and nadal, schiavone and dolgopolov.

they--and the sun and the shadows and the burnt orange clay-- conspire toward unforgettable images (even if you can't quite capture them with a camera).

i tried, anyway, with my best zoom.

here are some of monfils, in court philippe chatrier, from one corner of the court. (first set is my favorite...)