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, 2009New frame of mind propelling Djokovic
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comHe's got the game, the attitude and the confidence. Novak Djokovic poses the most serious threat to Rafael Nadal's dynasty.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2009Murky outlook for Ivanovic, Sharapova
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThough Ana Ivanovic and Maria Sharapova are blessed with gift-wrapped talent, various injuries have muted this burgeoning rivalry of glamour girls.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2009Roddick in control of on-court fate
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRemember when Andy Roddick was merely a forehand and a serve? Well, the new A-Rod is leaner, cleaner and a leg up on his foes.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2009Nadal may have something up his sleeve
Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.comLet's not forget about world No. 1 Roger Federer at Melbourne. If he wasn't playing himself, says Roger Federer, the Spaniard would be his pick for the title.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009Verbal volleys: Most memorable quotes of 2008
Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.comTennis players didn't let only their rackets do the talking in 2008. From the fierce to the funny, we take a look back at some of the year's memorable zingers and verbal swipes.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2008Swiss Missed
Lindsay BerraWhat does Roger Federer-maybe the greatest tennis player of all time-have to do to get a little hometown love?
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008Scott Free
Lindsay BerraAndy Murray may be the tennis hero Great Britain wants. And Dunblane needs
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2008Nadal not the only all-star absent from Davis Cup final
Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.comRafael Nadal will be the most conspicuous absence when the Davis Cup final between Spain and Argentina gets under way Friday, but several other fallen stars also won't play this weekend.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008Don't be fooled -- Querrey has the tools to win on clay
Peter Bodo, TENNIS.comLed by Rafael Nadal, a highly motivated Spanish armada appears to have everything in its favor when it tackles the Americans in the Davis Cup semifinals -- on clay and in Madrid. Throw in rookie Sam Querrey and one has to wonder if the U.S. is on a suicide mission.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2008Nadal's ascension to world No. 1 ranking just the beginning
Greg Garber, ESPN.comNo one was ever fully prepared for the precocious, indefatigable Rafael Nadal. But after 160 weeks as the No. 2 player in the world, the Spanish sensation has officially displaced Roger Federer as the best in the game.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2008Nadal, Safina ablaze heading into Beijing Olympics
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comFrom the scorching Rafael Nadal to the glacial Roger Federer, Ravi Ubha looks at who's hot and who's not heading into the Olympics.
Story | Conversation | August 06, 2008Aussies nurtured some of tennis' greatest champions
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comIt laid the foundation for much of today's circuit, fostered the all-time men's Grand Slam champ and defied conventional wisdom, but the U.S. is not the greatest tennis country of all time.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008The distress of a root canal easier than facing Santoro
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comA wily 20-year veteran, Fabrice Santoro has the same passion and determination he had as a 16-year-old neophyte. Wielding a textured mix of spin and tactics, the Frenchman is still more than capable of putting his opponents through agony.
Story | Conversation | July 23, 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.
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