All signs point to an Argentina romp over Spain
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comSlick hard courts. A raucous home crowd. No Rafael Nadal. Argentina has an opportunity to collar its maiden Davis Cup title in what will be the five most important points the country has ever played.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Murray seeking third straight Masters Series title
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe big four journey to Paris, the final Masters Series event of the season, in an attempt to fortify their seasons and gain confidence for the Masters Cup. But do they have the goods to wend their way through the draw?
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2008Nadal faces few obstacles en route to semifinals
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comNewly crowned world No. 1 Rafael Nadal and four-time defending champion Roger Federer appear to have gentle quadrants as they embark on a journey to meet in a third straight Grand Slam final.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008Scalding Del Potro has his sights set on U.S. Open
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comA bevy of struggling men and ailing women may allow some dark horses to inflict damage at the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | August 20, 2008Djokovic ready to recharge in Toronto
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comFor the first time since Wimbledon, all the top guns are at the same venue and hoping to kick off their hard-court season in style at the Toronto Masters Series.
Story | Conversation | July 21, 2008Lopez's determination carries him to fourth-round win
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com...easy to accept." Lopez next meets a resurgent Marat Safin in the quarters. His doubles partner, Fernando Verdasco, wasn't as fortunate in his own five-set thriller, blowing a two-set lead and...
PageAll 32 players left in Wimbledon draw set to do battle on Monday
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe cachet of Wimbledon is unparalleled. But couple in all 16 players left in each of the respective draws battling on the same day and it's pure extravaganza. Ravi Ubha breaks down Monday's matchups.
Story | Conversation | June 28, 2008Time running out in Federer's quest for elusive French title
Ravi Ubha, Special ESPN.comRoger Federer and Rafael Nadal appear to have smooth rides in their respective portions of the French Open draw. But the question is whether the world No. 1 will finally discover the winning formula and capture the one Slam missing from his resume.
Story | Conversation | May 23, 2008Don't discount Monaco, Cornet from floating deep in the French draw
Ravi Ubha, Special ESPN.comThis Spaniard has a penchant for clay courts and can be lethal at times. No, not Rafael Nadal but Fernando Verdasco. He's just one of a handful of dark horses clamoring to make noise at the French Open.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2008Nadal prohibitive favorite to claim fourth straight Rome title
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe Rome Masters is upon us, and with it come the world's top two players, who are clearly a cut above the rest. Rafael Nadal is on another protracted clay winning streak, while Roger Federer is again playing with resolve.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2008Recent powerhouse Serbia looking to tame talented Russian squad
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comIn the blink of an eye, Davis Cup competition is back. Can the U.S. avoid a letdown on dirt? How will Aussie Open champ Novak Djokovic respond? Ravi Ubha breaks down the eight first-round matchups.
Story | Conversation | February 06, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "fernando verdasco" make the list?
