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No more holes in Federer's résumé

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

What do you get when combining the feats of Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras? For Roger Federer, 14 majors, a career Grand Slam and a dream fulfilled.

Story | Conversation | June 07, 2009

French Open men's final analysis

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

If you missed a beat of the French Open final between Roger Federer and Robin Soderling, Ravi Ubha is provided instant analysis.

Story | Conversation | June 06, 2009

Federer's dream lives to see another day

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Roger Federer lives dangerously. After another palpitating five-set thriller in the French Open, a date with destiny awaits the 13-time major winner in Sunday's final.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2009

French allegiance squarely with Federer

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

As the feel-good story that is Roger Federer continues to unfold, the French contingent has fully embraced the man who is yet another step closer to history.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009

Wide-open field a burden for Federer?

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

The door is wide open for the venerable Roger Federer to capture the French Open title he has longed for. But will he embrace the challenge or cook under the pressure?

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2009

How Soderling humanized Rafa in Paris

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

If anyone had the gumption to stand in Rafael Nadal's face and mentally challenge him, it was the contentious Robin Soderling. And that's exactly what the Swede did.

Story | Conversation | May 31, 2009

A little change will go a long way for Fed

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

A snap of the finger won't bring back the vintage Roger Federer. But the stubborn champion is finally manifesting more flexibility in his game plan and execution.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2009

Verdasco fit to join inner sanctum

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

No longer satisfied lurking on the edges of the top 10, Fernando Verdasco's decision to follow in the footsteps of one of the all-time greats, Andre Agassi, has him flying high.

Story | Conversation | January 29, 2009

Nadal not the only all-star absent from Davis Cup final

Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.com

Rafael Nadal will be the most conspicuous absence when the Davis Cup final between Spain and Argentina gets under way Friday, but several other fallen stars also won't play this weekend.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008

Argentines to embark on pivotal tennis moment

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

With a depleted Spanish team, the Argentines are heavy favorites heading into their Davis Cup clash. But despite the formidable makeup, it's going to take gumption and hard work to complete the journey.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008

Nadal, Safina ablaze heading into Beijing Olympics

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

From the scorching Rafael Nadal to the glacial Roger Federer, Ravi Ubha looks at who's hot and who's not heading into the Olympics.

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2008

Big-serving Cilic promises to be a viable threat for years to come

Kamakshi Tandon, Tennis.com

Having stunned Andy Roddick at the Toronto Masters, Marin Cilic verified his bombing serve, mental poise and emotional resilience have him leading the new crop of young guns on the ATP Tour.

Story | Conversation | July 25, 2008

Djokovic ready to recharge in Toronto

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

For the first time since Wimbledon, all the top guns are at the same venue and hoping to kick off their hard-court season in style at the Toronto Masters Series.

Story | Conversation | July 21, 2008

Nadal must circumvent fatigue, injuries from grinding clay-court season

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

The salient question surrounding the Hamburg Masters is how Rafael Nadal will respond from a shocking defeat a week ago in Rome. The world No. 2 has shown vulnerability this year -- even on clay.

Story | Conversation | May 11, 2008

Recent powerhouse Serbia looking to tame talented Russian squad

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

In the blink of an eye, Davis Cup competition is back. Can the U.S. avoid a letdown on dirt? How will Aussie Open champ Novak Djokovic respond? Ravi Ubha breaks down the eight first-round matchups.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2008