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All signs point to an Argentina romp over Spain
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comSlick hard courts. A raucous home crowd. No Rafael Nadal. Argentina has an opportunity to collar its maiden Davis Cup title in what will be the five most important points the country has ever played.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Can Federer stomach another meeting with the magnificent Murray?
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comDon't fret about Roger Federer -- yet. A Masters Cup semifinal berth is attainable. And what's up with those doggone ball kids? Did they really force Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to walk an additional (gasp!) .62 miles?
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008Paris represents last chance to earn a berth at Masters Cup
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe top half of the Masters Cup men's field is set, but a handful of players -- including Juan Martin Del Potro, Gilles Simon and David Ferrer -- are battling for the final two spots.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2008Grueling display paying dividends for Simon
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe stealth Gilles Simon wasn't even a forethought in his home country, never mind a contender for the Masters Cup in Shanghai. But after a dogged display in Madrid, Simon is making his move.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008Some still jockeying for position to qualify for the year-end championships
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe ATP and WTA championships will harness the top eight players in each field, respectively, for an opportunity to conquer the lucrative year-end events.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008Daunting task for defending champion United States
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThey are the defending champions but a win over Spain in the Davis Cup semifinals -- in Madrid and on red clay -- would be no less than a monumental upset for the United States.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWhile Novak Djokovic didn't win many fans Thursday at the U.S. Open, he's not tennis' only bad boy. Meet the few who have a penchant for ball abuse, crowd taunting and all-around aggravated behavior.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2008Roddick winding his way through a tricky draw
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comSpinning forward Julie Coin won't soon forget the first week of the U.S. Open. The unknown from France pulled off one of the biggest upsets in histor...
PageTours still feeling the effect of Seles stabbing 15 years later
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWhat appeared to be another day on the tennis court was anything but when a crazed fan plunged a knife into the back of Monica Seles. Now, 15 years later, the aftermath is still felt.
Story | Conversation | April 30, 2008Ljubicic: Gambling punishments don't necessarily fit the crime
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comIvan Ljubicic, president of the ATP's player council, sheds light on today's hot topics.
Story | Conversation | February 29, 2008Clear focus, judicious schedule part of Ljubicic's plan to resurrect career
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comIvan Ljubicic, once an inextricable face in the top 10, now finds himself in unfamiliar territory. Hampered by fatigue and other various maladies, he has painfully slipped down the rankings latter.
Story | Conversation | February 29, 2008Little star power, waning interest attribute to plight of Swedish tennis
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThey've germinated dozens of world-class performers through the years. But with no players etched in the top 50, Sweden is pining for the days of Bjorn Borg, Mats Wilander and Stefan Edberg.
Story | Conversation | February 15, 2008Recent powerhouse Serbia looking to tame talented Russian squad
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comIn the blink of an eye, Davis Cup competition is back. Can the U.S. avoid a letdown on dirt? How will Aussie Open champ Novak Djokovic respond? Ravi Ubha breaks down the eight first-round matchups.
Story | Conversation | February 06, 2008Will injuries, illness allow Ancic to regain top-10 form?
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comLast season, Mario Ancic was a top-10 player and, at 22 years old, only getting better. But an injury followed by a serious illness nearly ended his career altogether.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "atp" make the list?
