14 Results for ernests gulbis

Gutsy Sharapova comes through when it matters

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

On the mend PARIS -- Maria Sharapova has always been among the best-dressed in her field and this year at Roland Garros is no exception. The 22-yea...

Page | Conversation

Barrage of aces not enough for Dr. Ivo

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Despite a mammoth serving performance from Ivo Karlovic, Lleyton Hewitt battled his way into the second round of the French Open.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2009

Olympic fatigue catching up with Federer and the field

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Worn out. Taxed. Battered. Did anyone say the Olympics wouldn't hamper the players? Just ask Roger Federer, who needed five grueling sets to defeat Igor Andreev at the U.S. Open.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2008

Querrey crashes into fourth round of U.S. Open

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Ho-hum & the Williams sisters demolished their opponents Saturday at the U.S. Open. But American Sam Querrey, an unusual suspect, was not to be outdone.

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2008

Roddick overcomes disastrous start to get by Gulbis

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Despite fending off Ernests Gulbis in four sets at the U.S. Open early Saturday morning, Andy Roddick's overtly stressful second-round match was an ominous sign the world has caught up.

Story | Conversation | August 29, 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...

Page

Once No. 1-ranked player on the planet trying to regain form

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

He has a suddenly fragile body and daunting U.S. Open draw. He has the unfortunate timing of playing in the same era as Roger Federer, while his biological tennis clock is ticking. But it's OK being Andy Roddick.

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2008

Tennis not necessarily the game of choice for Wimbledon's competitors

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Soccer a religion WIMBLEDON, England -- The standing-room-only crowd at the Common Room is focused intently on the several flat screens scattered arou...

Page

Far more to the dynamic world of coaching than meets the eye

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Digesting the full breadth and depth of a tennis coach's role is impossible. Whether it's instilling belief unto their players or dispensing intricate strategies, it remains a nebulous world few have mastered.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2008

Nadal amplifies his clay-court prowess at French Open

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

From a lopsided men's final to the best espresso in town, the French Open had highlights -- and lowlights -- aplenty.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 2008

Ivanovic, Nadal remain the favorites to hoist the trophy

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

We're down to the sweet 16, and what better time to assess each player's chances of winning the French Open title?

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2008

Passive-aggressive approach fails to work for Blake

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

He's always done it his way. But Thursday at the French Open, James Blake's blueprint to temper his game and play more conservatively ended in an all-too-familiar way: clay-court disappointment.

Story | Conversation | May 29, 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