That most estimable tennis player Rafael Nadal is back, last night winning the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells for the third time.

Highlights:

The hardrooting staff loves Nadal because he’s never eaten his press clippings. Exhibit A is his post-match interview:

Rafa is hands-down the most compelling player on the men’s professional tennis circuit thanks to his roller-coaster career and unlimited potential limited by his roller-coaster physical condition.

But yesterday’s victory was definitely a roller-coaster high.