Some interesting openers in store
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comAustralian Open first round matches to watch
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2005Federer faces tough opener against Costa
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comNo. 1 seed Roger Federer and Andre Agassi drew tough first-round matchups in the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2004Expect Venus and Serena to move on
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comWith Justine Henin-Hardenne out, Venus and Serena have to be encouraged about winning the title.
Story | Conversation | May 26, 2004Roddick faces Martin in first round
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comThe French Open starts with the defending champ Juan Carlos Ferrero taking on former No. 2 player Tommy Haas.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2004It's tough early for Agassi, Capriati
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comAmong the players with difficult draws are Andre Agassi and Jennifer Capriati, who meet tough foes early.
Story | May 23, 2003Beat-up vets take on youngsters
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comDangerous floaters like Greg Rusedski, Mark Philippoussis, Todd Martin and Richard Krajicek are capable of scoring early surprises.
Story | August 22, 2002Hewitt drew tough opening opponent
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comLleyton Hewitt is the first Australian to be the top seed at Wimbledon since John Newcombe, so expectations are pretty high.
Story | June 18, 2002Wimbledon semifinal matchup resurfaces early
Howie Schwab, ESPN.comThe first Grand Slam event of the tennis season has a number of intriguing first-round matchups. Several seeds could be challenged early.
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2001TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "jonas bjorkman" make the list?