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Nadal's knee assessment? Fresh for now

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

...he entered the Open with a new perspective, at No. 3 in the world. Rafa lost to Juan Martin del Potro and Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the quarterfinals and semifinals in Montreal and...

Page | Conversation

Far more to the dynamic world of coaching than meets the eye

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Digesting the full breadth and depth of a tennis coach's role is impossible. Whether it's instilling belief unto their players or dispensing intricate strategies, it remains a nebulous world few have mastered.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2008

Are nights getting too long at the U.S. Open?

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer played until 1:50 a.m ET in the fourth round at the U.S. Open. Is that good for tennis -- or bad? As spectacular as night tennis can be, sometimes it becomes too much.

Story | Conversation | September 05, 2007

Hard-court success continues to elude Rafa

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

He owns the French Open and is a two-time Wimbledon finalist. So why can't Rafael Nadal make that breakthrough on hard courts?

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2007

Teenagers, turnstiles and terrible tops

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

With the first four rounds in the books, what was learned from Week 1 at the U.S. Open?

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2007

Ginepri regaining some of his '05 form

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Not much has gone right for Robby Ginepri since he reached the semifinals at the U.S. Open in 2005. He's not quite there yet but he advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open on Friday.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2007

Perseverance paying off for Michael Russell

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

The Roger Federers and Andy Roddicks win the titles and spend their careers in the international spotlight. However, as Greg Garber writes, their successes would not be possible without players like Michael Russell.

Story | Conversation | August 17, 2007

Gamesmanship is name of the game in tennis

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Cheating is hard to pull off in tennis. However, whether it's coaching from the stands or bathroom breaks, players can -- and do -- get away with various forms of gamesmanship, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | July 31, 2007

Tough to be French at the French Open

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

It's been 24 years since a Frenchman won the French Open. Barring some major upsets in the next two weeks, that drought likely is going to continue for at least one more year, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2007

Beginning of a rivalry? Roddick strikes first

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Rafael Nadal said he had no idea how he was going to return Andy Roddick's serve. After getting routed by Roddick, Nadal still doesn't know.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2004

Qualifiers making major impact at Open

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Even though the odds were stacked against them, late qualifiers made a large impact in the first round of the U.S. Open.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2004

Is doping accidental or purposeful?

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Are ATP players getting nandrolone from tainted supplements, or are they using it? No one knows.

Story | Conversation | June 23, 2004

Argentines make an impression

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

While Spain might currently reign on clay, the future seems to be in Argentina, which has four French Open semifinalists.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2004

Coria charges net to dominate

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

In a match that was supposed to provide compelling drama, Guillermo Coria's speed blinded Carlos Moya.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2004

Nalbandian thrives at all majors

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

David Nalbandian thrives with power on hard courts, aggressive verve on grass and the infinite patience needed on clay.

Story | Conversation | May 31, 2004