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Federer, Soderling set for rematch

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Get 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, 2009

Pressure is finally off Mauresmo

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

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?

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2009

Top players hit stumbling blocks

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

The 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, 2009

Top dogs have stern quarterfinal tests

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Will 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, 2009

Expect smash-ball tennis in this one

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Jo-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, 2009

Price not always right for Venus' mom

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

As if Oracene Price wasn't nervous enough already, Venus Williams didn't do her mother any favors by becoming the first big casualty of this year's Australian Open.

Story | Conversation | January 23, 2009

Murray seeking third straight Masters Series title

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

The big four journey to Paris, the final Masters Series event of the season, in an attempt to fortify their seasons and gain confidence for the Masters Cup. But do they have the goods to wend their way through the draw?

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2008

Big Three looking to master Madrid

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

After a brief hiatus, Roger Federer makes his return to tennis at the Madrid Masters, seeking to build on the momentum from his U.S. Open championship. But will an onerous draw hinder his chances? Ravi Ubha breaks down the field.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008

Daunting task for defending champion United States

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

They are the defending champions but a win over Spain in the Davis Cup semifinals -- in Madrid and on red clay -- would be no less than a monumental upset for the United States.

Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008

Five things we learned from the Big Five matches

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

What happened at Tuesday's Big Five matches? Ravi Ubha is here to tell you.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2008

Five things we learned from the long weekend

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

What happened at the U.S. Open while you were away for the last long weekend of the summer? Ravi Ubha is here to tell you.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2008

Time running out in Federer's quest for elusive French title

Ravi Ubha, Special ESPN.com

Roger 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, 2008

Don't discount Monaco, Cornet from floating deep in the French draw

Ravi Ubha, Special ESPN.com

This Spaniard has a penchant for clay courts and can be lethal at times. No, not Rafael Nadal but Fernando Verdasco. He's just one of a handful of dark horses clamoring to make noise at the French Open.

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2008

Nadal must circumvent fatigue, injuries from grinding clay-court season

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

The 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, 2008

Nadal prohibitive favorite to claim fourth straight Rome title

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

The 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, 2008