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Venus survives opening-round scare in New York

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

NEW YORK -- Venus Williams has been more regular than the No. 7 train at the National Tennis Center. In 10 previous runs through the U.S. Ope...

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Pumping iron stunts Jankovic's forward progress

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

Bigger 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...

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Nothing automatic for Serena these days

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

Work to be done PARIS -- In her professional debut, 14-year-old Serena Williams lost to No. 149-ranked Annie Miller 6-1, 6-1 in Quebec City. ...

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Americans appreciably better in Day 2

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

After a rather fallow opening day for the Americans at the French Open, the U.S. armada rebounded on Monday.

Story | Conversation | May 25, 2009

Oudin a welcome addition for U.S. tennis

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Is there a glimmer of hope for American women's tennis aside from stalwarts Serena and Venus Williams? Her name is Melanie Oudin, and at 17 years old, she is already making a splash.

Story | Conversation | February 24, 2009

The "Near Slam" is a can't-miss event

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Step outside in perfect temperatures and apply just a dab of sunscreen. Enjoy the serenity, exceptional food and ubiquitous belief of relaxation. It all adds up to Indian Wells -- perhaps the most pristine event of them all.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2008

Is there a right time to turn pro?

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

American John Isner and Donald Young both won their first career Grand Slam matches in the first round of the U.S. Open. But they took very different paths to get here, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | August 28, 2007

Is Jackson the future of American women's tennis?

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Venus Williams is the only seeded American woman at Wimbledon. But, as Greg Garber writes, the future of U.S. women's tennis is Jamea Jackson.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2006

Sisters' bumpy road could still end with Open win

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Despite a tumultuous year, the Williams sisters both have a chance to win the season's last Slam.

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2005