These 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, 2009Nadal's monopoly on clay indefinite
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comTo suggest the likes Andy Murray or David Nalbandian could upset Rafael Nadal on clay is ludicrous. The world No. 1 has undisputed authority on dirt.
Story | Conversation | April 16, 2009Nadal 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, 2008Time running out in Federer's quest for elusive French title
Ravi Ubha, Special ESPN.comRoger Federer and Rafael Nadal appear to have smooth rides in their respective portions of the French Open draw. But the question is whether the world No. 1 will finally discover the winning formula and capture the one Slam missing from his resume.
Story | Conversation | May 23, 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, 2008U.S.-France likely to come down to the wire; Spain, Argentina should cruise
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe defending champion Americans are oozing with bravado. The French squad is overflowing with talent. Sprinkle in some bad blood, and we've got a Davis Cup spectacle on our hands. But who wins? Ravi Ubha provides a tie-by-tie breakdown.
Story | Conversation | April 07, 2008A little aplomb would go a long way for Baghdatis
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comHe has a high-risk game and big-time talent but has yielded subpar results. Marcos Baghdatis has all the tools in the world with one exception: He's missing a little between the ears.
Story | Conversation | March 07, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "guillermo canas" make the list?