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Federer facing ever-growing challenges
Greg Garber, ESPN.comAfter an emotional 2009 season full of unprecedented highs and gut-wrenching lows, 28-year-old Roger Federer is back on top. But he'll find that the going only gets tougher from here.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Federer, Woods enjoy friendly rivalry
Greg Garber, ESPN.comThe Roger Federer-Tiger Woods friendship runs deeper than Gillette commercials. Figures that they'd drive each other to be better.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009Clijsters' win brings order to chaos
Greg Garber, ESPN.comKim Clijsters' U.S. Open championship came after two years away from the game and the birth of a daughter. Now that's the stuff of legend.
Story | Conversation | September 13, 2009Del Potro ready for Federer test?
Greg Garber, ESPN.comJuan Martin del Potro says his mind-numbing effort versus Rafael Nadal in the U.S. Open semifinals produced the best moment of his life. Can he surpass it Monday?
Story | Conversation | September 13, 2009Serena's tirade abruptly ends match
Greg Garber, ESPN.comA profanity-laced tirade by Serena Williams toward a lineswoman cost her a chance at defending her title at the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | September 12, 2009Nadal joins a stellar semifinal group
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRafael Nadal passed the watery three-day marathon and joins a sparkling group of U.S. Open semifinalists. But has the Spaniard hit the wall?
Story | Conversation | September 12, 2009Inclement weather raises roof rhetoric
Greg Garber, ESPN.comThe players stay entertained despite the U.S. Open rain, but wouldn't it be great if their attention were on the court -- under a roof?
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009How Rafa made Federer better
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWhat didn't Rafael Nadal know when he demoralized Roger Federer in three Slam finals? That he was pushing the Swiss back over the top.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009Serena destined for Open win
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWhile the top women's players have checked out of their hotels, Serena Williams seems destined for U.S. Open glory -- again.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009Federer's semis streak among greatest
Greg Garber, ESPN.comHow do you put Roger Federer's 22 straight Grand Slam semifinal appearances in perspective? How about … ridiculous?
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009Despite loss, Oudin's the real deal
Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.comEvery so often, a young, fearless comet blazes across the broad sky that is the U.S. Open. Three decades ago, it was 16-year-old Tracy Austin, who appropriated the title -- and the hearts...
Page | ConversationExpect tweaks, but few major changes
Greg Garber, ESPN.comATP CEO Adam Helfant is "excited" about the current state of tennis. But it's not a product that will go without a few refinements.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2009Helfant's message: Expect tweaks, but few major changes
Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.comNEW YORK -- Since becoming ATP World Tour executive chairman and president nearly nine months ago, Adam Helfant has maintained an exceedingly low prof...
Page | ConversationWho's who of women's tennis?
Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.comAs the men's round of 16 stepped off on Monday, the top quarter was simply loaded from top to bottom, with No. 1 seed Roger Federer versus No. 14 Tomm...
Page | ConversationLaver's season Slam stands test of time
Greg Garber, ESPN.comNot even Roger Federer's greatest accomplishments come close to rivaling Rod Laver's season Slam of 40 years ago.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2009EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
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