Nadal joins a stellar semifinal group
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRafael 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, 2009Despite loss, Oudin's the real deal
Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.comEvery 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...
Page | ConversationWho's who of women's tennis?
Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.comAs the men's round of 16 stepped off on Monday, the top quarter was simply loaded from top to bottom, with No. 1 seed Roger Federer versus No. 14 Tomm...
Page | ConversationFederer's sparkling results unmatched
Greg Garber, ESPN.comFor the chorus of cynics who question Roger Federer's status, he's been irrefutably dominant in Grand Slams -- and isn't afraid to remind you.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009Knees cost Nadal a Wimby defense
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWe should have seen it coming: All those grinding, action-packed matches that make Rafael Nadal the world's most relentless player have taken a toll on his knees -- and cost him a title defense at Wimbledon.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2009Defending champ Ivanovic off-kilter in lopsided loss
Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com...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...
Page | ConversationThe sounds, screeches, squalls and shrieks of Larcher de Brito
Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com"Ennhheeee!" PARIS -- The whistles and boos cascaded down on the burnt sienna floor of Court Philippe Chatrier and Aravane Rezai waved her hand i...
Page | ConversationMen's tennis rife with predictability
Greg Garber, ESPN.comHo-hum, the same mugs have reached the latter stages of men's tennis all year. A far cry from yesteryear when a deep ATP field cultivated interlopers on a regular basis.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009Argentines to embark on pivotal tennis moment
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWith 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, 2008Federer hoping U.S. Open revitalizes his one-time dominance
Greg Garber, ESPN.comIt was supposed to be his coronation as the all-time Grand Slam champion. Yet after a distressing season, this U.S. Open may determine whether Roger Federer is still a present-day star or past tennis legend.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2008Daunting logistical obstacles between Beijing and the U.S. Open
Greg Garber, ESPN.comNearly every top-echelon player will make the pilgrimage to the Beijing Olympics. But with the quadrennial event crunched into an already taxing tennis calendar, it could spell doom for many at the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2008Bereft of notoriety, Ferrer rife with shot-making
Greg Garber, ESPN.comDespite 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, 2008Keeping a watchful eye on the big three
Greg Garber, ESPN.comThe 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, 2008Young maturing on, and off, the court
Greg Garber, ESPN.comTwo weeks ago, Donald Young was winless on the ATP Tour. Now, he's one win from reaching the second week at the U.S. Open. The ascent so many predicted for him has finally begun, writes Greg Garber.
Story | Conversation | August 30, 2007Americans ready for red-hot Nadal
Greg Garber, ESPN.comThe U.S. has two players ranked in the top eight and the No. 1 doubles team. So why is there a queasiness in the air for the Davis Cup quarterfinal tie with Spain? Greg Garber explains.
Story | Conversation | March 21, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "fernando verdasco" make the list?
