Highs and lows of midsummer fortnight
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWhether it was Roger Federer's brilliance, Serena Williams' wit or Melanie Oudin's shining moment, there were plenty of memories -- good and bad -- to be taken from the 2009 Wimbledon Championships.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2009Serena seeks revenge against Azarenka
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe thumping Victoria Azarenka gave Serena Williams in Key Biscayne was humbling. Now, Serena has her shot at revenge in the Wimbledon quarterfinals.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009Federer, Soderling set for rematch
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comGet your DVRs ready: In what is widely dubbed the best tennis day of the year, the Sweet 16 fields grace the All England Club on Monday.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 2009Pressure is finally off Mauresmo
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe French Open invariably fosters spoilers and floaters. So who is it going to be this year? A rejuvenated Ivan Ljubicic? Perhaps a refreshed Amelie Mauresmo?
Story | Conversation | May 19, 2009Aussies anxiously await hometown hero
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe Aussie fans have an unequivocal passion for tennis. But after all these years, they still agonize for a hometown Grand Slam champion. Is a revitalized Lleyton Hewitt the answer?
Story | Conversation | January 09, 2009Venus seeks retribution, title in Moscow
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comSwarming 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, 2008Jankovic hoping to build on Oscar-like performance at U.S. Open
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comAna 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, 2008Time is ripe for Safina to take advantage of ailing tour members
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comA 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, 2008All 32 players left in Wimbledon draw set to do battle on Monday
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe cachet of Wimbledon is unparalleled. But couple in all 16 players left in each of the respective draws battling on the same day and it's pure extravaganza. Ravi Ubha breaks down Monday's matchups.
Story | Conversation | June 28, 2008Ivanovic unable to meet lofty expectations
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comAna Ivanovic never fully recovered from the high of her first major title at the French Open. In the third round of Wimbledon on Friday, the world No. 1 showed little resistance in a 6-1, 6-4 loss to Zheng Jie.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 2008Venus will return to finals, only to find Serena waiting
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comVenus Williams is the defending champion at Wimbledon, and Ravi Ubha writes she'll reach the final once again. However, sister Serena could very well be waiting for her.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2008Devoid of Justine Henin, Williams, Sharapova looking to make their mark
Ravi Ubha, Special ESPN.comFor the first time since 2004, the French Open winning trophy will be hoisted by someone other than Justine Henin. But who steps up and grinds their way through the clay is up in the air.
Story | Conversation | May 23, 2008Don't discount Monaco, Cornet from floating deep in the French draw
Ravi Ubha, Special ESPN.comThis Spaniard has a penchant for clay courts and can be lethal at times. No, not Rafael Nadal but Fernando Verdasco. He's just one of a handful of dark horses clamoring to make noise at the French Open.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2008Henin hopeful clay surface will help her overcome mundane season
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comJustine 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, 2008Federer, Nadal, Roddick all have questions to answer
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comIs this the last season Roger Federer has a legitimate chance to win the elusive French Open title? Why does Rafael Nadal appear to be more vulnerable this year than in the past? It's not too early to shed some light on these burning clay-court questions.
Story | Conversation | April 22, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "amelie mauresmo" make the list?