Federer seeks retribution against Safin
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comIf the Roger Federer-Marat Safin clash is in any way tantamount to their epic battle that unfolded in Melbourne Park in 2005, expect nothing less than fireworks.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2009Baghdatis looking to get back on track
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comMarcos Baghdatis looks to end a precipitous fall in the rankings when he takes on hard-hitting Robin Soderling on Wednesday at the Australian Open.
Story | Conversation | January 19, 2009Fresh hope awaits some in 2009
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comRichard Gasquet is just one of several players who underachieved in 2008, writes Ravi Ubha. But expectations were high for a reason, and a new year is a fresh opportunity to meet them.
Story | Conversation | December 31, 2008Venus 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, 2008Will Ivanovic, Sharapova bounce back from Wimbledon?
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comPlaying for the first time since early exits at Wimbledon, Ana Ivanovic and Maria Sharapova have something to prove this week in Montreal.
Story | Conversation | July 25, 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, 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, 2008Sharapova, Venus looking to rebound after protracted time off
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comSharapova, Venus looking to rebound after protracted time off
Story | Conversation | May 11, 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, 2008Jankovic has been upstaged this season by fellow Serbs
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comRichard Gasquet's decision to bow out of his Davis Cup match because of a blister clearly didn't sit well. Justine Henin's roller-coaster season has challenged her stranglehold atop the rankings. These are just a few of the 2008 underachievers.
Story | Conversation | May 02, 2008Blake, coach have worked in concert from the outset
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comIn tennis, the itinerant lifestyles of coaches are often the norm. Just ask Brad Gilbert, who has mentored Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick and Andy Murray for short spurts. But there are rare partnerships that have thrived because of longevity.
Story | Conversation | March 28, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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