15 Results for gael monfils

Coin's win an upset of epic historical proportions

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Coin shocks the world NEW YORK -- When she lost in qualifying at Wimbledon -- Julie Coin almost always loses in qualifying -- the thought first cros...

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Federer loss would disrupt tennis' world order

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

On the eve of his first-round Wimbledon matchup, Roger Federer is on the precipice of facing his tennis mortality.

Story | Conversation | June 22, 2008

Nadal amplifies his clay-court prowess at French Open

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

From a lopsided men's final to the best espresso in town, the French Open had highlights -- and lowlights -- aplenty.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 2008

Federer in need of a monumental effort versus Nadal

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

It didn't come easy but Roger Federer passed the Gael Monfils test, advancing to the French Open final. And like the last two years, when he has failed to capture the elusive French Open title, Federer will be staring history -- and Nadal -- square in the eyes.

Story | Conversation | June 06, 2008

Safina impossibly comes through again

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

PARIS -- Wednesday was Groundhog Day for Dinara Safina. For the second consecutive match, the excitable 22-year-old executed a breathtaking escape aga...

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Ivanovic, Nadal remain the favorites to hoist the trophy

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

We're down to the sweet 16, and what better time to assess each player's chances of winning the French Open title?

Story | Conversation | June 02, 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

Grass will be a welcome sight for Americans

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Grass courts are better suited for Americans than the terre battue at Roland Garros. Greg Garber makes the case for which Americans have the best chance to succeed at Wimbledon because of the faster surface.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2007

Tough to be French at the French Open

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

It's been 24 years since a Frenchman won the French Open. Barring some major upsets in the next two weeks, that drought likely is going to continue for at least one more year, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2007

Remember when the U.S. dominated in tennis?

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Once upon a time, the United States dominated tennis. Sometimes, even on clay. However, those days are long gone, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | May 25, 2007

Federer ends Nadal's win streak

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

A look at each match Rafael Nadal has won during his 79-match, clay-court win streak.

Story | Conversation | March 27, 2007

Patience wasn't Blake's virtue

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

James Blake didn't play his best match Sunday, losing to Gael Monfils in the fourth round. But, as Greg Garber explains, Blake's loss wasn't because he couldn't handle the red clay of Roland Garros.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2006

Roddick failing to move forward

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

An injury forced Andy Roddick to retire in the first round, just another setback in a disappointing season, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2006

Brutal draw awaits Blake in early rounds

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

While James Blake and Roger Federer were all fun and games Saturday at Roland Garros, Greg Garber explains Blake will be all business once the French Open starts.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2006