Roddick overcomes disastrous start to get by Gulbis
Greg Garber, ESPN.comDespite fending off Ernests Gulbis in four sets at the U.S. Open early Saturday morning, Andy Roddick's overtly stressful second-round match was an ominous sign the world has caught up.
Story | Conversation | August 29, 2008Once No. 1-ranked player on the planet trying to regain form
Greg Garber, ESPN.comHe has a suddenly fragile body and daunting U.S. Open draw. He has the unfortunate timing of playing in the same era as Roger Federer, while his biological tennis clock is ticking. But it's OK being Andy Roddick.
Story | Conversation | August 26, 2008Determined Levine steadfast in making a name for himself
Greg Garber, ESPN.comJesse Levine's mantra is simple: Just do better than last year. Though he's not your household name, Levine has vaulted up the ATP ladder with heart, determination and unadulterated ball striking.
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2008Nadal amplifies his clay-court prowess at French Open
Greg Garber, ESPN.comFrom a lopsided men's final to the best espresso in town, the French Open had highlights -- and lowlights -- aplenty.
Story | Conversation | June 08, 2008Keeping a watchful eye on the big three
Greg Garber, ESPN.comThe obvious consensus is that the French title is Rafael Nadal's to lose. However, it's clear Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic won't be afraid to battle the Spaniard, if and when the time comes.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2008Unblemished Nadal aiming to build on historical French run
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWax all you want about Rafael Nadal's patience, perseverance and moxie. With a perfect 21-0 record at the French Open and the pursuit of a fourth straight championship approaching, we're witnessing a feat that may never again be duplicated.
Story | Conversation | May 22, 2008Young maturing on, and off, the court
Greg Garber, ESPN.comTwo weeks ago, Donald Young was winless on the ATP Tour. Now, he's one win from reaching the second week at the U.S. Open. The ascent so many predicted for him has finally begun, writes Greg Garber.
Story | Conversation | August 30, 2007Is there a right time to turn pro?
Greg Garber, ESPN.comAmerican John Isner and Donald Young both won their first career Grand Slam matches in the first round of the U.S. Open. But they took very different paths to get here, writes Greg Garber.
Story | Conversation | August 28, 2007Clay continues to confound Roddick
Greg Garber, ESPN.comIt's not that Andy Roddick doesn't like getting dirty. He's won six tournaments on clay, including four of the first six of his career. Rather, clay just doesn't seem to like Roddick, writes Greg Garber.
Story | Conversation | May 29, 2007Tough to be French at the French Open
Greg Garber, ESPN.comIt's been 24 years since a Frenchman won the French Open. Barring some major upsets in the next two weeks, that drought likely is going to continue for at least one more year, writes Greg Garber.
Story | Conversation | May 28, 2007Fine line between great player and greatness
Greg Garber, ESPN.comFor better or for worse, Grand Slam titles are almost solely the currency by which greatness is measured, writes Greg Garber.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2007When will Nadal's clay-court streak end?
Greg Garber, ESPN.comNext week, Rafael Nadal gets a chance to extend his 62-match win streak on clay. Greg Garber writes how the Spaniard has been able to keep his streak alive.
Story | Conversation | March 30, 2007Americans ready for red-hot Nadal
Greg Garber, ESPN.comThe U.S. has two players ranked in the top eight and the No. 1 doubles team. So why is there a queasiness in the air for the Davis Cup quarterfinal tie with Spain? Greg Garber explains.
Story | Conversation | March 21, 2007Draper's tale of two sports is one for the movies
Greg Garber, ESPN.comScott Draper has already lived and lost enough to be a screenwriter's dream. This is his story of tennis and golf, of triumph and tragedy.
Story | Conversation | February 26, 2007Williams' Super Bowl start opened door to dreams
Greg Garber, ESPN.comIn retrospect, it seems preposterous, but in the first 40 Super Bowls there wasn't a single black head coach, Greg Garber writes. On Sunday, there will be two.
Story | Conversation | January 31, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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