I just watched part of the Federer v Safin 2005 Australian Open SF. We’re still a solid month away from the 2016 version, but the days are ticking by, Christmas in few days, 2016 a week later and then the new season of professional tennis is here.  The Tennis Channel is playing AO classics. I don’t think I need to explain to you too much this Fed/Safin early aughts conflict, do I?  I actually need to watch more of it.  Couldn’t afford to sit and watch all five sets entirely.  I chose a few spots to eat and digest. Huge turning-point in the 4th set TB, Federer serving MP 6-5.  Safin has to dig an incredible BH diving volley from Fed, with which he lobs Fed, to which the Swiss responds with a between the legs miss. Between the legs at MP?  Brilliant stuff nonetheless.  So much great tennis running through my brain right now:…