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Draw of Davis Cup still brings out best

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Despite its midmarket venues and scheduling quirks, nothing brings out the national loyalties and exceptional tennis of today's top players like Davis Cup competition.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Oudin ready for Fed Cup pressure

Sandra Harwitt, ESPN.com

...there's a cloud hanging over the Fed Cup final this week in Reggio Calabria, Italy, it...her U.S. Open success story, is undeniably America's most promising female player in a very...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Karlovic hits record 78 aces in loss

Associated Press

In one of the longest matches in tennis history, Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic survived a record 78 aces to beat Ivo Karlovic of Croatia in a Davis Cup semifinal.

Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009

Delpo's ad: Landing a blow for Argentina

Gustavo Goitia, ESPNdeportes.com

A U.S. Open finals conquest of Roger Federer was a stirring personal victory for Juan Martin Del Potro, but the win may have been equally significant to Argentina and, indeed, all of Latin America.

Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009

U.S. taking a more unified approach

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

The U.S. has taken considerable steps to thrust itself back into the forefront of tennis. So how are the early returns looking?

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009

Luring U.S. kids gaining traction?

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Having American standouts isn't absolutely essential to the viability of global tennis -- but it matters. So when will we see the next generation of U.S. stars?

Story | Conversation | August 14, 2009

What is tennis' place in America today?

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

More than 15 years after tennis was left for dead, it has witnessed positive momentum. But while more visible, how relevant is it in the matrix of American sports?

Story | Conversation | August 14, 2009

Nadal returns to singles action

Associated Press

Rafael Nadal won his first match since May when David Ferrer retired with an apparent knee injury in the first set of their match at the Rogers Cup.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009

Love now means everything for Federer

Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.com

If you believe Roger Federer has nothing left to prove, shame on you. Freshly motivated after the birth of his baby girls, the world No. 1 still plays for the love of the game.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009

An exciting time for French contingent

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

After years of futile results at Roland Garros, homegrown Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gael Monfils just might soothe the country's collective aching heart.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2009

Americans appreciably better in Day 2

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

After a rather fallow opening day for the Americans at the French Open, the U.S. armada rebounded on Monday.

Story | Conversation | May 25, 2009

Pressure is finally off Mauresmo

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

The 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, 2009

Coria retires at 27

Associated Press

Guillermo Coria retired from tennis at age 27.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2009

Investing in Querrey: High-risk or safe returns?

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

Calculated risk Finding investors to slap down hard-earned cash to bankroll the future of promising tennis players has long been a big part of the...

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Serena tops Venus in King Cup final

Associated Press

Serena Williams wore down sister Venus to win the Billie Jean King Cup on Monday night, finishing off the return of women's tennis to Madison Square Garden with a 6-4, 6-3 victory.

Story | Conversation | March 02, 2009