Highs and lows of midsummer fortnight
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWhether it was Roger Federer's brilliance, Serena Williams' wit or Melanie Oudin's shining moment, there were plenty of memories -- good and bad -- to be taken from the 2009 Wimbledon Championships.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2009Serena digs deep in Wimby semifinal
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comSerena Williams earned this one the hard way. She defeated Elena Dementieva 6-7 (4), 7-5, 8-6 to reach the Wimbledon final.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2009Serena in a fistfight until the end
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comVenus and Serena Williams share DNA, but their Wimbledon semifinal matches couldn't have gone any differently. In the end, though, it's another date in the final.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2009Odds squarely with the Williams sisters
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe Williams sisters have been utterly dominant at Wimbledon, and no matter what their Russian opponents bring to the table, will it be enough?
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009Serena seeks revenge against Azarenka
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe thumping Victoria Azarenka gave Serena Williams in Key Biscayne was humbling. Now, Serena has her shot at revenge in the Wimbledon quarterfinals.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009Federer, Soderling set for rematch
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comGet your DVRs ready: In what is widely dubbed the best tennis day of the year, the Sweet 16 fields grace the All England Club on Monday.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 2009No food for you, Serena
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThough it's too little, too late for Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams' hunger is showing on the court -- and off it.
Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009It ain't coming easy for Ana
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comHere are the 10 things we learned on Day 2 at Wimbledon.
Story | Conversation | June 23, 2009Pressure is finally off Mauresmo
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe 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, 2009These players need to turn it around
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWhat ever happened to the hard-hitting James Blake? He's among a bevy of floundering players who have the unenviable task of snapping prolonged slumps.
Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009Nadal's monopoly on clay indefinite
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comTo suggest the likes Andy Murray or David Nalbandian could upset Rafael Nadal on clay is ludicrous. The world No. 1 has undisputed authority on dirt.
Story | Conversation | April 16, 2009Clisters return adds new dynamic
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comKim Clijsters' comeback will add excitement to the chaotic hierarchy on the WTA Tour. But after a two-year hiatus, and the addition of a wriggling toddler, success is no guarantee.
Story | Conversation | March 26, 2009Top players hit stumbling blocks
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe daunting desert of Indian Wells nearly dissolved Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer from the first Masters 1000 event of the year. But they both live on -- for now.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2009The Worm wriggling his way up
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comDon't fret about Maria Sharapova. Tennis might be on the backburner, but a burgeoning career as a tour guide might be her calling.
Story | Conversation | February 25, 2009Australian Open final instant analysis
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comFollow all the action as Serena Williams and Dinara Safina battle for the Australian Open title.
Story | Conversation | January 30, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "elena dementieva" make the list?