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Simon faces test in Aussie behemoth

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

The most unrecognized player in the top 10, Gilles Simon is trying to validate his status with a deep run Down Under. But first he must get by the altitudinous Aussie, Chris Guccione.

Story | Conversation | January 20, 2009

Medley of injuries have taken their toll

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Imagine being subjected to a two-hour nap for merely hanging up a painting. Such was the case for Taylor Dent, who is among a select few former standouts attempting to come back from injuries.

Story | Conversation | January 13, 2009

Aussies anxiously await hometown hero

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

The Aussie fans have an unequivocal passion for tennis. But after all these years, they still agonize for a hometown Grand Slam champion. Is a revitalized Lleyton Hewitt the answer?

Story | Conversation | January 09, 2009

Time is ripe for Safina to take advantage of ailing tour members

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

A 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, 2008

Jankovic has been upstaged this season by fellow Serbs

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Richard 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, 2008