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These players need to turn it around

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

What ever happened to the hard-hitting James Blake? He's among a bevy of floundering players who have the unenviable task of snapping prolonged slumps.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009

Fed and Serena face revived foes

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Even at the pinnacle of his game, can Andy Roddick surmount Roger Federer? Will Serena Williams shake off the rust versus her intrepid Russian opponent? The Down Under final four matchups promise to be nothing short of sensational.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2009

Expect fervent atmosphere on Day 7

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

A rejuvenated Marcos Baghdatis tests his wits versus defending champion Novak Djokovic on Day 7 at the Australian Open.

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2009

Which players are destined to have breakout seasons in 2009?

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Last year we had Juan Martin Del Potro and Agnieszka Radwanska. So which players have the deftness, desire and requisite skills to break through in 2009? Ravi Ubha looks at the most likely candidates.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2008

Venus seeks retribution, title in Moscow

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Swarming with Russians, Venus Williams looks to play spoiler at the Kremlin Cup in Moscow this week and get back into victory lane for the first time since Wimbledon. New world No. 1 Jelena Jankovic and Dinara Safina may have something to say first.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008

Jankovic hoping to build on Oscar-like performance at U.S. Open

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Jankovic, Serbia's one-two punch, are among the world's elite who have endured their share of tribulations lately, but all have a viable opportunity for redemption in Japan this week.

Story | Conversation | September 15, 2008

Time is ripe for Safina to take advantage of ailing tour members

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

A majority of the game's top stars will limp into the U.S. Open, leaving the door wide open for red-hot Dinara Safina to claim her first major.

Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008

Battle of attrition may determine women's gold medalist

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

The Serbs are struggling, while the Williams sisters, beset by injuries, have seen little action since Wimbledon. The Beijing winner might be the player who stays the healthiest.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008

Henin hopeful clay surface will help her overcome mundane season

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Justine Henin has ruled the clay surface for the last few years. But a rejuvenated Serena Williams has been dominant thus far in 2008.

Story | Conversation | May 04, 2008