Bittersweet victory for Kuznetsova
Greg Garber, ESPN.comCredit Svetlana Kuznetsova for her Zen-like performance in winning the French Open. But Dinara Safina's wretched performance left us with yet another dismal final.
Story | Conversation | June 06, 2009Serena succumbs to Sveta
Greg Garber, ESPN.comHow many times have we cringed during a Svetlana Kuznetsova meltdown? But in the French Open quarterfinals, it was her foe, Serena Williams, who cracked.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009Bad day at the office for Novak Djokovic
Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.comDjoker drubbed PARIS -- Rarely has a defeat been as galvanizing as Novak Djokovic's 3-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (9) loss to Rafael Nadal two weeks ago in th...
Page | ConversationWilliams sisters appear to be on collision course to meet in final
Greg Garber, ESPN.comHaving devoured opponents thus far, and with dodgy semifinalists waiting, a Williams sisters final appears imminent.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2008Ivanovic, Jankovic have propelled each other to the top
Greg Garber, ESPN.comThe odds a city like Belgrade could germinate two dominating players seem remote. But Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Jankovic are on the precipice of a world No. 1 ranking -- because of each other.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2008Ivanovic, Nadal remain the favorites to hoist the trophy
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWe're down to the sweet 16, and what better time to assess each player's chances of winning the French Open title?
Story | Conversation | June 02, 2008Fine 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, 2007Low points helped Jankovic reach semis
Greg Garber, ESPN.comJelena Jankovic's career has seen the lowest lows and highest highs -- all during the 2006 season. Greg Garber details the Serbian's roller coaster season.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2006The Russians aren't coming; they're here
Greg Garber, ESPN.comFor the first time the host nation does not have the most women in the U.S. Open draw. Greg Garber says call it the Moscow Invitational.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2006Young guns climbing the charts
Greg Garber, ESPN.comAndy Murray owes his rise up in part to the addition of his new coach. Murray isn't the only player 21 and under moving up in the rankings, Greg Garber writes.
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2006Mauresmo feels right at home ... at Wimbledon
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWhile the French Open is her personal house of demons, France's Amelie Mauresmo feels right at home on the grass at Wimbledon. Greg Garber explains.
Story | Conversation | July 04, 2006Home away from home for Henin-Hardenne
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWith her second straight French Open title and third in the last four years, Justine Henin-Hardenne has proven that Roland Garros is her favorite place to play tennis. Greg Garber explains.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2006It's a clay-court world outside the United States
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWhat is it about the French Open -- particularly on the men's side -- that creates so many one-hit wonders? Greg Garber explains.
Story | Conversation | June 02, 2006Parity dominating women's tennis
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWomen's tennis is in unfamiliar territory. The days when one or two players dominated are gone. Greg Garber writes a wide-open draw has brought plenty of excitement.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2006Slam streaks are harder to come by
Greg Garber, ESPN.comIt's becoming more difficult to put together a string of Grand Slams, and the window of opportunity is shrinking.
Story | Conversation | June 14, 2005TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "anastasia myskina" make the list?