465 Results for dubai

Neither Fed nor Murray giving ground in rivalry

Ravi Ubha, ESPN.com

...that's the other question." He took much more notice as Murray made it two straight in Dubai, Federer's second home, two years later. By this time, Murray was really on the up, nearing...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Federer denied 4th Basel title in row

Associated Press

Top-ranked Roger Federer has lost his hometown tournament, falling 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to Novak Djokovic in the Swiss Indoors final.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2009

Henin targets more effective first serves

Associated Press

Justine Henin will return to tennis in January ahead of the Australian Open, complete with a new serve in her quest for a Wimbledon title.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009

Henin returns, hopes to win Wimbledon

Associated Press

Justine Henin will return to competitive tennis next year.

Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009

How Rafa made Federer better

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

What 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, 2009

Martin joins Djokovic entourage

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

One coach isn't always enough. Just ask Novak Djokovic, who sought outside counsel to help him maximize his talent.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009

Here's why Roger Federer won't win the U.S. Open

Peter Bodo

I've got news for all you front-runners who think Roger Federer is going to win an unprecedented sixth consecutive U.S. Open. I hate to break it to yo...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 28, 2009

All or nothing for Serena Williams

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Serena Williams' focus is on the majors -- understandably. But will her 2009 non-Slam doldrums carry over into the U.S. Open?

Story | Conversation | August 24, 2009

Sharapova outlasts Radwanska

Associated Press

Samantha Stosur rallied for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 quarterfinal victory over Zheng Jie of China at the LA Women's Tennis Championships on Friday, moving the Aussie doubles specialist into the semifinals for the second consecutive week.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2009

Cornet rallies past Duque Marino

Associated Press

Top-seeded Alize Cornet rallied to beat Mariana Duque Marino of Colombia 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4 in the first round of the Nuernberger Gastein Ladies.

Story | Conversation | July 21, 2009

Unlikely union of Federer-Sampras

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Who would think a suave citizen of the world and a gym rat would form such a strong friendship? But Roger Federer and Pete Sampras are inextricably bound by history.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009

A little change will go a long way for Fed

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

A snap of the finger won't bring back the vintage Roger Federer. But the stubborn champion is finally manifesting more flexibility in his game plan and execution.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2009

Pressure is finally off Mauresmo

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

The French Open invariably fosters spoilers and floaters. So who is it going to be this year? A rejuvenated Ivan Ljubicic? Perhaps a refreshed Amelie Mauresmo?

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2009

Nadal against whom in the final?

ESPN.com

Who will win the French Open? Our experts make their picks.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2009

Dubai event agrees to pay $300K fine

Associated Press

The Dubai Tennis Championships will pay a record $300,000 fine for the United Arab Emirates' refusal to grant a visa to Israeli player Shahar Peer.

Story | Conversation | May 17, 2009