52 Results for fernando gonzalez

Nadal joins a stellar semifinal group

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Rafael Nadal passed the watery three-day marathon and joins a sparkling group of U.S. Open semifinalists. But has the Spaniard hit the wall?

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2009

Inclement weather raises roof rhetoric

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

The players stay entertained despite the U.S. Open rain, but wouldn't it be great if their attention were on the court -- under a roof?

Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009

Rain wreaks havoc on Nadal-Gonzalez

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

...will have to wait until Friday to complete his quarterfinal match. In his quarterfinal match against Fernando Gonzalez, Nadal scuffled and scraped for most of the 56-minute opening set. Gonzalez, the Chilean who...

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Despite loss, Oudin's the real deal

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

Every so often, a young, fearless comet blazes across the broad sky that is the U.S. Open. Three decades ago, it was 16-year-old Tracy Austin...

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Helfant's message: Expect tweaks, but few major changes

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

NEW YORK -- Since becoming ATP World Tour executive chairman and president nearly nine months ago, Adam Helfant has maintained an exceedingly low prof...

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Safina's greatest challenge? Herself

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

NEW YORK -- Dinara Safina can't catch a break. She's the No. 1 seed at the U.S. Open and her brother Marat, playing his final tournament at ...

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Federer-Sampras timeline

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

A look back at the Grand Slam history of Pete Sampras and Roger Federer.

Story | Conversation | July 05, 2009

Federer's dream lives to see another day

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Roger Federer lives dangerously. After another palpitating five-set thriller in the French Open, a date with destiny awaits the 13-time major winner in Sunday's final.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2009

Anonymity A-OK for that guy playing Fed

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Juan Martin del Potro is the invisible man. But squashing the dreams of the revered Roger Federer in the French Open semifinals would leave a lasting impression on the tennis world.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2009

Cibulkova nearly pitches a shutout

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

Ova the hump PARIS -- There are 20 Ovas in the main draw here at Roland Garros, 10 in each half of the draw. Some of them -- Maria Sharapova, Sv...

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Serena hunkers down, focuses, dominates

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

Drawn and quartered PARIS -- The men's draw is a shambles in the wake of stunning departures by Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, the men viewed as m...

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Federer loosens up, tightens forehand

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Having notoriously dwindled in crucial moments this year, Roger Federer finally embraced the big moment and reserved his place in the French Open quarterfinals.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2009

Defending champ Ivanovic off-kilter in lopsided loss

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

...2007 achievement is Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia. 2. Nikolay Davydenko's got his groove back: He waxed Fernando Verdasco, a pretty great clay-court player, 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 to reach the quarters...

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Roddick in control of on-court fate

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Remember when Andy Roddick was merely a forehand and a serve? Well, the new A-Rod is leaner, cleaner and a leg up on his foes.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2009

History on the line for Rafael Nadal at the U.S. Open

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Evolving from the king of clay to grass master and Olympic gold medalist, a U.S. Open championship for Rafael Nadal would be one of the greatest seasons in tennis history.

Story | Conversation | September 05, 2008