Chat with Greg Garber

...the world, including 2008 2008 Australian Open champions Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova, Australian Open finalists Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Ana Ivanovic, and semifinalists Roger Federer, Nadal, Hantuchova and Jelena Jankovic. In addition, some of...

Chat | March 11, 2008

Chat with Greg Garber

...the world, including 2008 2008 Australian Open champions Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova, Australian Open finalists Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Ana Ivanovic, and semifinalists Roger Federer, Nadal, Hantuchova and Jelena Jankovic. In addition, some of...

Chat | March 11, 2008

Ascension of Djokovic, Murray creates new dynamic in men's game

From Novak Djokovic's WWE lashing to Roger Federer's creepy cult ritual, the 2008 tennis season had wild and wacky moments aplenty. And that Nadal guy -- he did a few things, too.

Davis Cup to have more drama in store next year

Spain's unexpected victory over Argentina showed once again that anything can happen in Davis Cup play. With blockbuster clashes like the U.S. vs. Switzerland and Spain vs. Serbia to kick things off, what lies in store next year?

Esoteric round-robin format has its share of flaws

...knew going into their last matches they were already guaranteed semifinal berths. Djokovic's loss to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the final group match was nothing more than an exhibition. China is crazy for tennis...

Djokovic re-establishes himself as a force

...had won it with a run reminiscent of David Nalbandian a few years back, or if Jo-Wilfried Tsonga -- perhaps the freshest player in the field, owing to all the time he missed this year...

Masters Cup title underscores Djokovic's determination

The sprightly Novak Djokovic was not joking around at the year-end Masters Cup, closing out the season the way it began -- with a meaningful title and the rest of the field fearing the Serbian sensation.

Lost in the spotlight fine with Djokovic

His ballyhooed impersonations earned him instant fame a year ago. But after a mundane 2008 summer, a more subdued Novak Djokovic has tabled his pugnacious persona, and it's working out just nifty.

Davydenko beats Del Potro to reach Masters Cup semifinals

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France ended his Masters Cup drought with a 1-6, 7-5, 6-1 victory Thursday over Serbia's Novak Djokovic, who already had clinched a spot in the semifinals.

Can Federer stomach another meeting with the magnificent Murray?

Don't fret about Roger Federer -- yet. A Masters Cup semifinal berth is attainable. And what's up with those doggone ball kids? Did they really force Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to walk an additional (gasp!) .62 miles?

...CHINA - NOVEMBER 13: Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns a shot during his round robin match against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France in the Tennis Masters Cup held at Qin Zhong Stadium on November 13, 2008...

Federer beats late replacement Stepanek; Murray reaches semis

Andy Murray claimed a place in the semifinals of the Masters Cup with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Gilles Simon on Wednesday.

Djokovic beats Davedenko in three sets; Del Potro wins

Novak Djokovic reached the semifinals of the season-ending Masters Cup on Tuesday by beating Nikolay Davydenko of Russia 7-6 (3), 0-6, 7-5.

Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina reacts after winning against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France during the 2008 Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai, China, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008. Del...

Masters Cup debutants out to prove themselves

...Tennis Masters Cup regulars -- are not surprised to see newcomers Andy Murray, Juan Martin Del Potro, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gilles Simon join their ranks. In Federer's words, "I definitely think the younger players...