Federer facing ever-growing challenges

After an emotional 2009 season full of unprecedented highs and gut-wrenching lows, 28-year-old Roger Federer is back on top. But he'll find that the going only gets tougher from here.

Why can't the women serve?

Double faults have become epidemic on the WTA. How did so many of the top women forget how to serve?

Why can't the women serve?

Double faults have become epidemic on the WTA. How did so many of the top women forget how to serve?

Pressure is finally off Mauresmo

The 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?

Isner, Gaudio get French wild-card slots

John Isner of the United States and former French Open champion Gaston Gaudio have received wild cards for the Grand Slam event.

Call Gasquet what you will, but he's not a cheater

...anti-doping cases that involved either a performance-enhancing substance or a masking agent. In 2001, Guillermo Coria tested positive for the steroid nandrolone and served a seven-month sentence. Soon after, Mariano Puerta...

Coria realizes the good days are gone

Guillermo Coria tried to revive his magic on the tennis court. But like so many other players on the precipice of retirement, it was a fruitless quest.

Argentinian Guillermo Coria looks down a... PARIS, France: Argentinian Guillermo Coria looks down after being defeated by Argentinian Gaston...

French Open - Roland Garros 2008 Day Two PARIS - MAY 26: Guillermo Coria of Argentina hits a backhand during the Men's Singles first round match against Tommy Robredo...

Coria retires at 27

Guillermo Coria retired from tennis at age 27.

Guillermo Coria, of Argentina, holds his trophy after being defeated by compatriot Gaston Gaudio during their final of...

2008 tennis season breakdown easy as A-B-C

Is breaking down the 2008 tennis season really that overwhelming? Many of you believe it was rife with volatility, exhilaration and complexity. But in reality, it was as simple as A, B, C.

All signs point to an Argentina romp over Spain

Slick hard courts. A raucous home crowd. No Rafael Nadal. Argentina has an opportunity to collar its maiden Davis Cup title in what will be the five most important points the country has ever played.

Nadal not the only all-star absent from Davis Cup final

Rafael Nadal will be the most conspicuous absence when the Davis Cup final between Spain and Argentina gets under way Friday, but several other fallen stars also won't play this weekend.

Gaston Gaudio of Argentina, right, and compatriot Guillermo Coria, left, frame former Argentinian tennis ace Guillermo Vilas after the final of the French Open tennis...