Federer, Soderling set for rematch
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comGet your DVRs ready: In what is widely dubbed the best tennis day of the year, the Sweet 16 fields grace the All England Club on Monday.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 2009Pressure is finally off Mauresmo
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe French Open invariably fosters spoilers and floaters. So who is it going to be this year? A rejuvenated Ivan Ljubicic? Perhaps a refreshed Amelie Mauresmo?
Story | Conversation | May 19, 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, 2009The Worm wriggling his way up
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comDon't fret about Maria Sharapova. Tennis might be on the backburner, but a burgeoning career as a tour guide might be her calling.
Story | Conversation | February 25, 2009Top dogs have stern quarterfinal tests
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWill Roger Federer's five-set comeback in the last round hinder his performance versus Juan Martin del Potro? Recent history says probably not.
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, 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, 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, 2009Murray firing on all cylinders
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThough Andy Murray is the lofty favorite, Jurgen Melzer has elevated his game and is ready for his Grand Slam breakthrough.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2009Simon faces test in Aussie behemoth
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe most unrecognized player in the top 10, Gilles Simon is trying to validate his status with a deep run Down Under. But first he must get by the altitudinous Aussie, Chris Guccione.
Story | Conversation | January 20, 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, 2008Can 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, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "gilles simon" make the list?