The year's most memorable quotes
Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.comAs usual, tennis players didn't just let their rackets do the talking this season. Here's a look back at some of the funniest quips, fighting words and foot-in-mouth moments of 2009.
Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009Pristine form will take time for Rafa
Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.comRafael Nadal's knee ailments may have subsided, but the on-court aches and pains from a prolonged absence still persist.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2009Molding French Open seeds for clay
Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.comWho are the biggest movers and losers when we apply the equivalent of Wimbledon's seeding formula to the French Open?
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009Tag-team effort levels Nadal on clay
Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.comWe have intrigue MADRID -- Rafael Nadal remains the unshakeable favorite going into the French Open, but there's some extra intrigue after this wee...
Page | ConversationFrench foursome remains fearsome
Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.comThe latest generation of Frenchmen on the ATP Tour is unassailably gifted, but wildly unpredictable. While each has a tragic flaw, together they pack quite a collective punch.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2009Murray ready to tackle the Big Three
Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.comDon't impulsively mark down the Big Four to reach the Australian open semifinals. There are plenty of dangerous floaters just waiting for their opportunity.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009Nadal may have something up his sleeve
Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.comLet's not forget about world No. 1 Roger Federer at Melbourne. If he wasn't playing himself, says Roger Federer, the Spaniard would be his pick for the title.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009What's your tennis IQ? Take your 2008 holiday quiz
Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.comHow closely did you really follow tennis in 2008? Take our holiday quiz and see -- then test your friends and family.
Story | Conversation | December 24, 2008What's your tennis IQ? Take your 2008 holiday quiz
Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.comSure, you remember who won the Grand Slams and finished No. 1 this year. But how closely did you really follow tennis in 2008? Take our holiday quiz and see -- then test your friends and family.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2008Davis Cup to have more drama in store next year
Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.comSpain's unexpected victory over Argentina showed once again that anything can happen in Davis Cup play. With blockbuster clashes like the U.S. vs. Switzerland and Spain vs. Serbia to kick things off, what lies in store next year?
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2008Big-serving Cilic promises to be a viable threat for years to come
Kamakshi Tandon, Tennis.comHaving stunned Andy Roddick at the Toronto Masters, Marin Cilic verified his bombing serve, mental poise and emotional resilience have him leading the new crop of young guns on the ATP Tour.
Story | Conversation | July 25, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "gael monfils" make the list?