11 Results for fernando verdasco

Argentines to embark on pivotal tennis moment

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

With 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, 2008

Federer hoping U.S. Open revitalizes his one-time dominance

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

It 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, 2008

Daunting logistical obstacles between Beijing and the U.S. Open

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Nearly 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, 2008

Bereft of notoriety, Ferrer rife with shot-making

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Despite 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, 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

Young maturing on, and off, the court

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Two 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, 2007

Americans ready for red-hot Nadal

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

The 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, 2007

Like Federer on clay, can Nadal win on grass?

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

On clay, Rafael Nadal has won 60 straight matches. On grass, his streak stands at one. Greg Garber writes about the French Open champion's chances on grass.

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2006

Spaniards rule on clay

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

There are so many Spanish players populating the rackets these days, collisions amongst friends are inevitable.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2004

Ferrero facing tough defense of title

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Unfortunately for Juan Carlos Ferrero, the favorites for the French Open are Roger Federer and Guillermo Coria.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2004

Cooking under pressure

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Paradorn Srichaphan heads into the fourth round serving as a representative for all Asian countries.

Story | August 30, 2003