36 Results for ivan ljubicic

Flat Murray couldn't do anything right

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

History said Andy Murray would beat Marin Cilic at the U.S. Open. History obviously didn't do its homework.

Story | Conversation | September 08, 2009

Martin joins Djokovic entourage

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

One coach isn't always enough. Just ask Novak Djokovic, who sought outside counsel to help him maximize his talent.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009

Tandon's Wimbledon live blog -- Day 1

Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.com

Need the inside scoop on all the latest news, results and gossip during the 2009 Wimbledon Championships? Our fearless blogger, Kamakshi Tandon, will fill you in on all the happenings every day from noon to 3 p.m. ET.

Story | Conversation | June 21, 2009

Federer focused as Wimbledon nears

Matt Wilansky, ESPN.com

He might not say so, but Roger Federer couldn't be giddier with the landscape of a Rafa-less Wimbledon field. However, not all is sunny for the Williams sisters.

Story | Conversation | June 20, 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

The best seat in the house

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

We can all tell our version of the historic, heart-pounding Wimbledon final between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. But this guy had the best seat in the house -- and called the shots.

Story | Conversation | January 26, 2009

Scintillating Tsonga not going anywhere

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's enthralling and powerful play has invoked memories of last year's run to the Australian Open final. Healthy and dominant again, there's something mystical about this giant talent.

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

Politics and tennis a volatile mix

Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.com

The diverse mix of patriotic fans helps to make the Slam Down Under unique, but ethnic tension is becoming a troublesome trend at Melbourne Park.

Story | Conversation | January 23, 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

Which players are destined to have breakout seasons in 2009?

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Last year we had Juan Martin Del Potro and Agnieszka Radwanska. So which players have the deftness, desire and requisite skills to break through in 2009? Ravi Ubha looks at the most likely candidates.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2008

Posing 10 ATP questions for 2009

Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.com

With significant reform coming to the ATP in 2009, many questions have come up. Kamakshi Tandon delves deep into the issues to provide answers.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008

Afflicted Ancic can't seem to catch a break

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

With a relapse of mono adding to an already extended litany of afflictions, Mario Ancic is, again, attempting a comeback. Conversely, teenage sensation Kei Nishikori is captivating fans with his magical play.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008

Nadal, Safina ablaze heading into Beijing Olympics

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

From the scorching Rafael Nadal to the glacial Roger Federer, Ravi Ubha looks at who's hot and who's not heading into the Olympics.

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2008