Federer opens with tough matchup
Whit Sheppard, Special to ESPN.comRoger Federer is looking for his fourth consecutive Wimbledon crown. However, as Whit Sheppard writes, getting out of his section of the draw will be no easy task.
Story | Conversation | June 23, 2006Draw fares well for both Federer, Nadal
Whit Sheppard, Special to ESPN.comWhit Sheppard writes that the men's French Open draw sets up nicely for the final everyone wants to see: Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal.
Story | Conversation | May 26, 2006At 24, Federer already halfway to Sampras
Whit Sheppard, Special to ESPN.comRoger Federer won his third straight and seventh career Grand Slam title. He's only 24, but already he has passed greats like Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg.
Story | Conversation | January 29, 2006Cyprus unlikely place to find sport's next star
Whit Sheppard, Special to ESPN.comWith one more win, Marcos Baghdatis will be the Australian Open champ. As Whit Sheppard writes, Baghdatis has become the face of a nation not exactly known for its athletic prowess.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2006A bad year? Roddick says that's 'a stretch'
Whit Sheppard, Special to ESPN.comMany dubbed 2005 as a bad year for Andy Roddick, but he says he'll take it. It has made him a hungrier player.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2005Federer is Cup's saving grace
Whit Sheppard, Special to ESPN.comWith many of its original stars out of the lineup, the Tennis Masters Series has its work cut out for it, writes Whit Sheppard.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2005TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "ivan ljubicic" make the list?
