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Federer facing ever-growing challenges

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

After 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, 2009

Fatigue finally sets in for Nadal

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Juan Martin del Potro and Rafael Nadal battled courageously for nearly three hours in the Sony Ericsson Open quarterfinals. But in the end, the world No. 1 simply hit the wall.

Story | Conversation | April 02, 2009

Argentines to embark on pivotal tennis moment

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

With a depleted Spanish team, the Argentines are heavy favorites heading into their Davis Cup clash. But despite the formidable makeup, it's going to take gumption and hard work to complete the journey.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008

Coin's win an upset of epic historical proportions

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Coin shocks the world NEW YORK -- When she lost in qualifying at Wimbledon -- Julie Coin almost always loses in qualifying -- the thought first cros...

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New blood in women's tennis manifesting at the All England Club

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Some might say it's fragile and unpredictable, but the depth in the women's game has reached new heights.

Story | Conversation | June 30, 2008

Bereft of notoriety, Ferrer rife with shot-making

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Despite being one of the fiercest players on tour, David Ferrer is relatively nondescript. But a low Q rating hasn't stopped him one bit.

Story | Conversation | May 31, 2008

Keeping a watchful eye on the big three

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

The obvious consensus is that the French title is Rafael Nadal's to lose. However, it's clear Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic won't be afraid to battle the Spaniard, if and when the time comes.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2008

Teenagers, turnstiles and terrible tops

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

With the first four rounds in the books, what was learned from Week 1 at the U.S. Open?

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2007

Despite rain, Wimbledon sticks to tradition, beliefs

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

The rain has helped some players (Serena) and hurt others (bottom of the men's draw) at Wimbledon. Greg Garber writes about the biggest -- and continuing -- story line of the fortnight.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2007

Forecast calls for precipitation and patience

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

The first round at Wimbledon is scheduled to start on Monday. That is, of course, if the weather cooperates. Greg Garber writes about precipitation, patience and the top players on the eve of The Championships.

Story | Conversation | June 24, 2007

Moya the mentor vs. Nadal the student in quarters

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Combined they have three French Open titles and also happen to be longtime friends from the same small Spanish island. But on Wednesday, Carlos Moya and Rafael Nadal will put that friendship aside when the two meet in the quarterfinals.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2007

Fine line between great player and greatness

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

For better or for worse, Grand Slam titles are almost solely the currency by which greatness is measured, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2007

History looms for Federer ... again

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Roger Federer, once again, is staring at a piece of tennis history. This time, however -- on the eve of the French Open final -- Federer says things are different.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2007

Federer's focus on the French

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Roger Federer has the game to win the French Open, the one Slam without his name on the trophy. Other than beat Rafael Nadal, what does the world's No. 1 player have to do win at Roland Garros?

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2007

Baghdatis awaits Nadal-Nieminen winner

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Marcos Baghdatis is in his second Grand Slam semifinal of 2006. As Greg Garber writes, no one at Wimbledon has had a wilder time getting this far than the 18th-seeded Cypriot.

Story | Conversation | July 05, 2006