Bjorkman the last of a dying breed
Sandra Hartwitt, Special to ESPN.comOne of the most charismatic players to ever set foot on a court, Jonas Bjorkman will call it a career following the Masters Cup. He'll leave behind the unique legacy of stardom in singles and doubles.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2008Southpaw Nadal a rarity among his tennis brethren
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com...as the Connors-Vilas-John McEnroe troika gave way to players like Goran Ivanisevic, Thomas Muster, Greg Rusedski and Rios -- but their ranks have thinned definitively since. Thomas Niedermueller/Bongarts/Getty Images Patty Schnyder...
Page | ConversationHow the realization Federer is human boosted his appeal
Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.comFederer's historic career earned him plenty of respect in his native Switzerland, but it took this year's tumultuous summer for them to truly appreciate him. He returns to play his hometown event in Basel this week not just as a tennis champion, but a national hero.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2008Murray beats Simon to win Madrid Masters title, fourth of season
Associated PressFourth-ranked Andy Murray beat Gilles Simon of France 6-4, 7-6 (6) Sunday to win the Madrid Masters.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 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...
PageFor better or worse, Murray rife with drama
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comHis talent level is indisputable despite turbulent results. His season has been replete with ups and downs. Now as Wimbledon approaches, the Brits are hoping Andy Murray can set aside the controversy and focus on a successful run at the All England Club.
Story | Conversation | June 16, 2008'Money' back, guaranteed -- and here's why
Eric Raskin, ESPN.comSports fans love an aging, once-great athlete making a late-career run in the unfamiliar underdog role. Just ask Sugar Ray Leonard. Or Pete Sampras. Would a return to the ring in a few years' time make Floyd "Money" Mayweather a beloved fighter?
Story | Conversation | June 13, 2008Wait, is Tom Brady shirtless again?
Patrick Hruby, Page 2Tom Brady shirtless. Tony and Jessica. T.O. and ... Paris Hilton? Yes, this week's quiz is a must.
Story | Conversation | January 25, 2008Hantuchova, Ivanovic persevere despite growing pains
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comAna Ivanovic grew up in war-ravaged Serbia, while her next opponent, Daniela Hantuchova, has resurrected after years of public dissection. Both players could have easily crumbled, but they didn't.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2008The LTA's roadmap takes yet another turn
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comIn 2007, tennis' upper echelons dealt with match-fixing allegations, a bizarre retirement and a possible poisoning. Meanwhile, Great Britain's Lawn Tennis Association had its own mini-crises.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2007Fantastic finish and farewell for Tim Henman
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comTim Henman never won Wimbledon, but Great Britain's best player over the last decade ended his career a winner at the All England Club.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2007Are nights getting too long at the U.S. Open?
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRafael Nadal and David Ferrer played until 1:50 a.m ET in the fourth round at the U.S. Open. Is that good for tennis -- or bad? As spectacular as night tennis can be, sometimes it becomes too much.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2007Murray ready to shoulder the load by himself
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comWith Tim Henman's pending retirement, Andy Murray will be shouldering the tennis load for Great Britain in the coming years. And that's OK with Murray, writes Bonnie D. Ford.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2007Henman will retire after Davis Cup playoff
Associated PressBritain's Tim Henman announced on Thursday that he intends to retire from the sport after the Davis Cup world group playoff against Croatia next month.
Story | Conversation | August 23, 2007Gamesmanship is name of the game in tennis
Greg Garber, ESPN.comCheating is hard to pull off in tennis. However, whether it's coaching from the stands or bathroom breaks, players can -- and do -- get away with various forms of gamesmanship, writes Greg Garber.
Story | Conversation | July 31, 2007EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
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