Can Federer stomach another meeting with the magnificent Murray?
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comDon't fret about Roger Federer -- yet. A Masters Cup semifinal berth is attainable. And what's up with those doggone ball kids? Did they really force Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to walk an additional (gasp!) .62 miles?
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008Paris represents last chance to earn a berth at Masters Cup
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe top half of the Masters Cup men's field is set, but a handful of players -- including Juan Martin Del Potro, Gilles Simon and David Ferrer -- are battling for the final two spots.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 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, 2008Roddick, Venus still vying for place in year-end championships
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWith just a few weeks remaining until the year-end championships on the ATP and WTA tours, a handful of players still have work to do to capture the final spots.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2008Big Three looking to master Madrid
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comAfter a brief hiatus, Roger Federer makes his return to tennis at the Madrid Masters, seeking to build on the momentum from his U.S. Open championship. But will an onerous draw hinder his chances? Ravi Ubha breaks down the field.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008Roddick winding his way through a tricky draw
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comSpinning forward Julie Coin won't soon forget the first week of the U.S. Open. The unknown from France pulled off one of the biggest upsets in histor...
PageNadal 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, 2008Can Federer find his form and capture Olympic gold?
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comIt's essentially a Masters Series event without byes. None of the top-tier men appear to have a seamless path toward an Olympic medal.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008Nadal, Safina ablaze heading into Beijing Olympics
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comFrom the scorching Rafael Nadal to the glacial Roger Federer, Ravi Ubha looks at who's hot and who's not heading into the Olympics.
Story | Conversation | August 06, 2008One of the most dominant streaks in tennis history about to conclude
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThough his grip on the No. 1 ranking had been loosening for some time after struggles aplenty in 2008, Roger Federer fortified the sport of tennis by setting the bar to new heights for well more than four years.
Story | Conversation | August 04, 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, 2008Nadal must circumvent fatigue, injuries from grinding clay-court season
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe salient question surrounding the Hamburg Masters is how Rafael Nadal will respond from a shocking defeat a week ago in Rome. The world No. 2 has shown vulnerability this year -- even on clay.
Story | Conversation | May 11, 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, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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