32 Results for juan gonzalez

Nadal joins a stellar semifinal group

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Rafael Nadal passed the watery three-day marathon and joins a sparkling group of U.S. Open semifinalists. But has the Spaniard hit the wall?

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2009

Inclement weather raises roof rhetoric

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

The players stay entertained despite the U.S. Open rain, but wouldn't it be great if their attention were on the court -- under a roof?

Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009

Rain wreaks havoc on Nadal-Gonzalez

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

...quarterfinal match. In his quarterfinal match against Fernando Gonzalez, Nadal scuffled and scraped for most of the...before the players were finally sent home. Advantage, Juan Martin del Potro, who won his quarterfinal match...

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Despite loss, Oudin's the real deal

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

Every so often, a young, fearless comet blazes across the broad sky that is the U.S. Open. Three decades ago, it was 16-year-old Tracy Austin...

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Helfant's message: Expect tweaks, but few major changes

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

NEW YORK -- Since becoming ATP World Tour executive chairman and president nearly nine months ago, Adam Helfant has maintained an exceedingly low prof...

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Don't overlook deceiving del Potro

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Juan Martin del Potro is severely underappreciated. But don't let his unassuming demeanor camouflage his massive game.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009

Don't overlook deceiving del Potro

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

...10, one of the most exciting, gifted and ascendant athletes in the sport, is just an ordinary Juan. Through five days, you could not find a single story about him in the voluminous USTA package...

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Court-speed conspiracy theory

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

NEW YORK -- There is a conspiracy theory floating around here on the grounds of the National Tennis Center: The USTA, trying to improve the chan...

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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

Anonymity A-OK for that guy playing Fed

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Juan Martin del Potro is the invisible man. But squashing the dreams of the revered Roger Federer in the French Open semifinals would leave a lasting impression on the tennis world.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2009

Serena hunkers down, focuses, dominates

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

Drawn and quartered PARIS -- The men's draw is a shambles in the wake of stunning departures by Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, the men viewed as m...

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Defending champ Ivanovic off-kilter in lopsided loss

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

The other champ dethroned PARIS -- It was jarring to see the defending ladies champion go down so quickly, so easily, but in the final analysis ...

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Roddick in control of on-court fate

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Remember when Andy Roddick was merely a forehand and a serve? Well, the new A-Rod is leaner, cleaner and a leg up on his foes.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2009

Blake, Fish will put friendship on hiatus

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Friends turn foes NEW YORK -- Like the upper 80s in Manhattan, the third round at the U.S. Open is a pricey piece of real estate. It means y...

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Ivanovic, Nadal remain the favorites to hoist the trophy

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

We're down to the sweet 16, and what better time to assess each player's chances of winning the French Open title?

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2008