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Federer's dramatic win an ominous sign for the field
Luke Jensen, ESPN.comOn the precipice of defeat, Roger Federer proved his physical condition and mental toughness are second to none.
Story | Conversation | January 19, 2008Federer has an answer for every question
Luke Jensen, Special to ESPN.comRoger Federer won his 10th Grand Slam, and did so without dropping a set. Simply put, the world's No. 1 player had an answer for everything his opponents threw at him, Luke Jensen writes.
Story | Conversation | January 28, 2007Roddick again has no answers for Federer
Luke Jensen, ESPN.comRoger Federer neutralized Andy Roddick's serve. Then he won 10 straight games and left the American in search of answers in the semifinals.
Story | Conversation | January 25, 2007Witnessing greatness in Baghdatis
Luke Jensen, Special to ESPN.comDespite being down two sets to No. 4 David Nalbandian in the semis of the Aussie Open, Marcos Baghdatis battled back to win. As Luke Jensen writes, his comeback was no fluke.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2006Fitness a factor in loss to Clijsters
Luke Jensen, Special to ESPN.comThe Australian Open proved that Martina Hingis can still play. And as the season gets longer, Luke Jensen writes, Hingis will only get better.
Story | Conversation | January 25, 2006Fifth set displayed Federer's greatness
Luke Jensen, Special to ESPN.comRoger Federer blew a two-set lead in the fourth round. But, as Luke Jensen writes, the fifth set told you all you need to know about the world's No. 1 player.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2006American men exit early, but no need to worry
Luke Jensen, Special to ESPN.comDespite early-round exits at the Australian Open, Luke Jensen writes that Americans Robby Ginepri and James Blake can play with almost anyone.
Story | Conversation | January 21, 2006Did hometown pressures do in Hewitt?
Luke Jensen, Special to ESPN.comNo. 3 seed Lleyton Hewitt failed to advance beyond the second round at the Australian Open. ESPN analyst Luke Jensen explains why.
Story | Conversation | January 19, 2006Men's field is deeper than most think
Luke Jensen, Special to ESPN.comLleyton Hewitt was pushed to five sets in the first round because there's more depth in the men's field than most people think.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "australian open" make the list?