Qualifying a nasty business, but rewards are unassailable
Greg Garber, ESPN.comThink a major is grueling? For Scoville Jenkins and Bethanie Mattek, the added dogfight of qualifying is that much more daunting.
Story | Conversation | May 28, 2008Davenport finding perfect balance between motherhood and competition
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWith 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, 2008Change for the better helps revitalize doubles game
Greg Garber, ESPN.comAfter 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, 2007Moya the mentor vs. Nadal the student in quarters
Greg Garber, ESPN.comCombined 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, 2007Bjorkman turns back the clock at Roland Garros
Greg Garber, ESPN.comIs 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, 2007Serena sole American left standing
Greg Garber, ESPN.comLast 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, 2007Perfection for Federer heading into final
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRoger 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, 2006Baghdatis awaits Nadal-Nieminen winner
Greg Garber, ESPN.comMarcos 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, 2006Ancic: the last man to beat Federer
Greg Garber, ESPN.comMario 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, 2006Twins nearing tennis history
Greg Garber, ESPN.comBob 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, 2006All eyes on tennis with use of Hawk-Eye replay
Greg Garber, ESPN.com Senior WriterQuestionable 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, 2006Twins and sisters could win tennis medals
Greg Garber, ESPN.comThe Bryan twins don't always get along, but they're united in their goal to win gold.
Story | Conversation | August 09, 2004Coaches help players use what they know
Greg Garber, ESPN.comTechnically, tennis players don't really need coaches, but they're sure nice to have.
Story | Conversation | June 16, 2004Agassi has another easy day
Greg Garber, ESPN.comAndre Agassi can't seem to play a healthy opponent. But if Juan Carlos Ferrero holds up, it might be trouble.
Story | September 05, 2003Nalbandian upsets Federer
Greg Garber, ESPN.comNeither player is quite sure why, but Roger Federer just can't seem to beat David Nalbandian.
Story | September 04, 2003TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "jonas bjorkman" make the list?
