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Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009These players need to turn it around
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWhat ever happened to the hard-hitting James Blake? He's among a bevy of floundering players who have the unenviable task of snapping prolonged slumps.
Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009Top players hit stumbling blocks
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe daunting desert of Indian Wells nearly dissolved Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer from the first Masters 1000 event of the year. But they both live on -- for now.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2009Expect U.S. squad to roll
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWith no Roger Federer, render the first round of the Davis Cup a feeding frenzy for Andy Roddick and the U.S. team in Birmingham, Ala.
Story | Conversation | March 05, 2009Fed and Serena face revived foes
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comEven at the pinnacle of his game, can Andy Roddick surmount Roger Federer? Will Serena Williams shake off the rust versus her intrepid Russian opponent? The Down Under final four matchups promise to be nothing short of sensational.
Story | Conversation | January 28, 2009Roddick fresh as a daisy in extreme heat
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comAndy Roddick's fitness and fleet feet were the difference Tuesday as he was too much for defending Aussie champion Novak Djokovic, who retired down two sets to one amid record temperatures.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2009The best seat in the house
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWe can all tell our version of the historic, heart-pounding Wimbledon final between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. But this guy had the best seat in the house -- and called the shots.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2009Expect smash-ball tennis in this one
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comJo-Wilfried Tsonga and James Blake are two of the most unassailable power hitters in tennis. Expect a taut, in-your-face battle when these two meet on Day 8 Down Under.
Story | Conversation | January 25, 2009Expect fervent atmosphere on Day 7
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comA rejuvenated Marcos Baghdatis tests his wits versus defending champion Novak Djokovic on Day 7 at the Australian Open.
Story | Conversation | January 24, 2009Baghdatis looking to get back on track
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comMarcos Baghdatis looks to end a precipitous fall in the rankings when he takes on hard-hitting Robin Soderling on Wednesday at the Australian Open.
Story | Conversation | January 19, 2009A watchful eye on the big names
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comEach day at the Australian Open, ESPN.com lends an inside look at the game's brightest stars.
Story | Conversation | January 18, 2009Fresh hope awaits some in 2009
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comRichard Gasquet is just one of several players who underachieved in 2008, writes Ravi Ubha. But expectations were high for a reason, and a new year is a fresh opportunity to meet them.
Story | Conversation | December 31, 20082008 tennis season breakdown easy as A-B-C
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comIs breaking down the 2008 tennis season really that overwhelming? Many of you believe it was rife with volatility, exhilaration and complexity. But in reality, it was as simple as A, B, C.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 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, 2008Grueling display paying dividends for Simon
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe stealth Gilles Simon wasn't even a forethought in his home country, never mind a contender for the Masters Cup in Shanghai. But after a dogged display in Madrid, Simon is making his move.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "gael monfils" make the list?
