Players of the decade: 16. Gustavo Kuerten
Clive Brunskill /Getty ImagesColorful and much loved, Gustavo Kuerten was forced to retire early because of a hip injury. Before then, however, the Brazilian racked...
Photo | December 21, 2009Karlovic hits record 78 aces in loss
Associated PressIn one of the longest matches in tennis history, Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic survived a record 78 aces to beat Ivo Karlovic of Croatia in a Davis Cup semifinal.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009A dangerous game
Patrick Hruby, Page 2For many tennis players, too much sweat is a serious issue. Which explains the bottles of pickle juice, the extra shirts and all those wet towels.
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009Federer hungry to add to records
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRoger Federer's accomplishments are unparalleled. But the world No. 1 still burns for a sixth straight U.S. Open title.
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009Federer's sparkling results unmatched
Greg Garber, ESPN.comFor the chorus of cynics who question Roger Federer's status, he's been irrefutably dominant in Grand Slams -- and isn't afraid to remind you.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009Thankfully, Hewitt isn't ready to act his age
James Martin, TENNIS.com...off the kind of major hip surgery that was enough to send other fading stars, like Gustavo Kuerten, into retirement. In the second round, Hewitt defeated the No. 5 player in the world, Juan...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 29, 2009Federer's dream lives to see another day
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRoger Federer lives dangerously. After another palpitating five-set thriller in the French Open, a date with destiny awaits the 13-time major winner in Sunday's final.
Story | Conversation | June 05, 2009Don't blame Federer for Rafa's success
LZ Granderson, Page 2Roger Federer is a legend on clay, regardless of whether he ever beats Rafael Nadal at the French Open.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2009Pumping iron stunts Jankovic's forward progress
Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.comBigger not always better PARIS -- Jelena Jankovic came striding into the 2009 season with the No. 1 ranking and a new suit of armor -- in the for...
Page | ConversationNadal wins 30th straight at French Open
ESPN.com news servicesRafael Nadal stretched his French Open record to 30-0, beating Teimuraz Gabashvili of Russia 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 in the second round.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009One for the thumb for King Nadal
Greg Garber, ESPN.comAs dynasties go, this one's pretty darn good. Rafael Nadal is a once-in-a-lifetime, state-of-the-art athlete who's primed for a historic fifth French Open title.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2009What is your French Open IQ?
Patrick Hruby, ESPN.comIt takes certitude and stamina to surmount the daunting French Open grind. Are you ready? Take our quiz and find out.
Story | Conversation | May 19, 2009Isner, Gaudio get French wild-card slots
Associated PressJohn Isner of the United States and former French Open champion Gaston Gaudio have received wild cards for the Grand Slam event.
Story | Conversation | May 15, 2009Robredo breaks title drought
Associated PressTommy Robredo of Spain earned his eighth career title when he overcame Thomaz Bellucci 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 at the Brazil Open final on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | February 14, 2009Sanchez Vicario to help Brazilian tennis
Associated PressFormer Spain Davis Cup captain Emilio Sanchez Vicario was picked to reinvigorate tennis in Brazil, which only has two players ranked in the top 100.
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