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Qualifying a nasty business, but rewards are unassailable

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Think a major is grueling? For Scoville Jenkins and Bethanie Mattek, the added dogfight of qualifying is that much more daunting.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2008

Davenport finding perfect balance between motherhood and competition

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

With 51 career titles and a legacy already etched among the greatest who ever competed, Lindsay Davenport still craves competition. But the discernable difference after an 11-month sabbatical to care for her son? There's no time to fret.

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2008

Change for the better helps revitalize doubles game

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

After facing something that resembled extinction two years ago, the new-and-improved doubles game is doing more than just getting by, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | June 30, 2007

Moya the mentor vs. Nadal the student in quarters

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Combined they have three French Open titles and also happen to be longtime friends from the same small Spanish island. But on Wednesday, Carlos Moya and Rafael Nadal will put that friendship aside when the two meet in the quarterfinals.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2007

Bjorkman turns back the clock at Roland Garros

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Is it possible that Jonas Bjorkman is getting better as he gets older? Greg Garber writes how the 35-year-old Swede remains alive in more than just the men's singles draw at the French Open.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2007

Serena sole American left standing

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Last year, Venus Williams was the last American standing -- from either draw -- at the French Open. This year, it's her sister Serena who is the lone American left playing tennis in Paris.Last year, Venus Williams was the last American standing -- from either draw -- at the French Open. This year, it's her sister Serena who is the lone American left playing tennis in Paris.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2007

Perfection for Federer heading into final

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Roger Federer lost just four games en route to reaching his fourth straight Wimbledon final. Greg Garber writes the Swiss is marching toward history.

Story | Conversation | July 07, 2006

Baghdatis awaits Nadal-Nieminen winner

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Marcos Baghdatis is in his second Grand Slam semifinal of 2006. As Greg Garber writes, no one at Wimbledon has had a wilder time getting this far than the 18th-seeded Cypriot.

Story | Conversation | July 05, 2006

Ancic: the last man to beat Federer

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Mario Ancic is the last player to beat Roger Federer on grass. On Wednesday, the Croatian hopes that history will repeat itself.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2006

Twins nearing tennis history

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Bob and Mike Bryan are the No. 1 doubles team in the world and on the cusp of history at the French Open. Greg Garber writes about their quest for history and the future of doubles on the tennis schedule.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2006

All eyes on tennis with use of Hawk-Eye replay

Greg Garber, ESPN.com Senior Writer

Questionable line calls could be a thing of the past with the implementation of instant replay. Despite the cost, Greg Garber explains how Hawk-Eye Officiating will help the game.

Story | Conversation | March 06, 2006

Twins and sisters could win tennis medals

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

The Bryan twins don't always get along, but they're united in their goal to win gold.

Story | Conversation | August 09, 2004

Coaches help players use what they know

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Technically, tennis players don't really need coaches, but they're sure nice to have.

Story | Conversation | June 16, 2004

Agassi has another easy day

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Andre Agassi can't seem to play a healthy opponent. But if Juan Carlos Ferrero holds up, it might be trouble.

Story | September 05, 2003

Nalbandian upsets Federer

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Neither player is quite sure why, but Roger Federer just can't seem to beat David Nalbandian.

Story | September 04, 2003