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Yes, we're handing out more 2009 tennis awards

Peter Bodo

...year in 2010. Most improved male: It was a tight race, with guys like del Potro, Fernando Verdasco, Andy Roddick and even Nikolay Davydenko deserving consideration. But at the end of the day, I...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2009

Dynastic Spaniards the team of the decade

Peter Bodo

...Ferrero -- who's been a sub for the past few years. The nucleus of Rafael Nadal, Fernando Verdasco, David Ferrer and Feliciano Lopez could remain intact for another five, six years. Spain is not...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009

Draw of Davis Cup still brings out best

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Despite its midmarket venues and scheduling quirks, nothing brings out the national loyalties and exceptional tennis of today's top players like Davis Cup competition.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Waxing and waning in the World Tour Finals

Ravi Ubha, ESPN.com

...Finals, and we're not done yet. The Fed Express pulled one out against the frustrating Fernando Verdasco, then crushed nemesis Andy Murray in their final two sets. Rafael Nadal was eliminated early -- without...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 26, 2009

Del Potro looking to re-enact U.S. Open shocker

Ravi Ubha, ESPN.com

LONDON -- Juan Martin del Potro had just fended off Fernando Verdasco in a tense, dramatic encounter at the World Tour Finals in London, needing a third-set...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Soderling maturing before our eyes

Ravi Ubha, ESPN.com

...t suffer an elbow injury, he probably snatches the final qualifying spot for London ahead of Fernando Verdasco, rather than getting in because of Andy Roddick's bad knee. Verdasco and Soderling enjoyed breakthrough...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Eyeing contenders at ATP's year-ender

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Is Roger Federer out of gas as the tour rolls into London for the year-ending ATP World Tour Finals? And if Fed can't get stoked to secure the No. 1 ranking, who might burst through the door he leaves open?

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Prepare for the unpredictable in London

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Who will seize London? Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic had their turns dominating portions of the season. So, logically, Andy Murray will win the ATP World Tour title, right?

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Foursome looking to build on momentum

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Melanie Oudin and John Isner were among a quartet of players who gained new fans and new respect at the U.S. Open. Where do they go from here?

Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009

Assessing the stars' Slam seasons

Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.com

Now that we've had a couple of days to digest the U.S. Open, it's time to take stock of the 2009 Grand Slam men's winners and losers.

Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009

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

Isner finally utilizing massive game

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

John Isner hasn't always understood how to maximize his massive attributes. But to the chagrin of his opponents, Isner's inner beast is finally awakening.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2009

Little spotlight left for rest of men's field

Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.com

A cast of contenders is hoping to grab the spotlight from the Rafael Nadal-Roger Federer duopoly. But only a title in Montreal will make that happen.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009

Tandon's Wimbledon live blog -- Day 7

Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.com

Need the inside scoop on all the latest news, results and gossip during the 2009 Wimbledon Championships? Our fearless blogger Kamakshi Tandon will fill you in on all the happenings every day from noon to 3 p.m. ET.

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009

Federer's sparkling results unmatched

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

For 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, 2009