Federer facing ever-growing challenges
Greg Garber, ESPN.comAfter an emotional 2009 season full of unprecedented highs and gut-wrenching lows, 28-year-old Roger Federer is back on top. But he'll find that the going only gets tougher from here.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Serena destined for Open win
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWhile the top women's players have checked out of their hotels, Serena Williams seems destined for U.S. Open glory -- again.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009No-fear attitude propels Oudin to win
Greg Garber, ESPN.comSo what did it take to bring down one of the tour's hottest players, Elena Dementieva? For Melanie Oudin, the answer was no fear.
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009Serena simply too good on this day
Greg Garber, ESPN.comThere was nothing to suggest Venus Williams wouldn't win a sixth Wimbledon title. That was until ferocious little sis Serena stepped on the court and swept away the title.
Story | Conversation | July 04, 2009Oudin's rise sends Jankovic packing
Greg Garber, ESPN.comAt the tender age of 17, Melanie Oudin is turning heads. After she dismissed No. 6 Jelena Jankovic from Wimbledon on Saturday, her future is brighter than ever.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 2009Bittersweet victory for Kuznetsova
Greg Garber, ESPN.comCredit Svetlana Kuznetsova for her Zen-like performance in winning the French Open. But Dinara Safina's wretched performance left us with yet another dismal final.
Story | Conversation | June 06, 2009Serena succumbs to Sveta
Greg Garber, ESPN.comHow many times have we cringed during a Svetlana Kuznetsova meltdown? But in the French Open quarterfinals, it was her foe, Serena Williams, who cracked.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009Pumping iron stunts Jankovic's forward progress
Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com...and her weight gradually returned to her normal 130 pounds. She and Etcheberry, who has trained Justine Henin, Monica Seles and Martina Hingis, eventually parted ways. "I lost some muscle," Jankovic. "I had maybe...
Page | ConversationSisters' success in Miami unparalleled
Greg Garber, ESPN.comPerhaps we should refer to the Key Biscayne event as the "Williams Open." With the breadth and depth of success the Williams sisters have had, it's not unreasonable.
Story | Conversation | April 01, 2009Oudin a welcome addition for U.S. tennis
Greg Garber, ESPN.comIs there a glimmer of hope for American women's tennis aside from stalwarts Serena and Venus Williams? Her name is Melanie Oudin, and at 17 years old, she is already making a splash.
Story | Conversation | February 24, 2009Don't be fooled, Jankovic earned the No. 1 ranking
Greg Garber, ESPN.comLike it or not, Jelena Jankovic will stroll away from this season as the world's No. 1 player. Despite a glaring title oh-fer during the coveted Grand Slam campaign, rankings simply don't lie, writes Greg Garber.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008Serena ends magical U.S. Open with championship and No. 1 ranking
Greg Garber, ESPN.comSerena Williams has had plenty of ups and downs since dominating tennis five years ago. But after claiming her third U.S. Open title, and the No. 1 ranking to boot, she appears to be stronger than ever.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2008Jankovic, Dementieva aching to win first career Grand Slam title
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWith an opportunity to bolster their résumés, capture a first career Grand Slam title and secure the No. 1 ranking, Jelena Jankovic and Elena Dementieva have plenty on the line when they square off in Friday's U.S. Open semifinals.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2008Serena outplayed Venus during crucial moments
Greg Garber, ESPN.comDramatics were not at a premium Wednesday night. Serena Williams simply played the crucial points smarter, vanquishing sister Venus 7-6 (6), 7-6 (7) in the U.S. Open quarterfinals.
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2008Little sis making big headway on WTA Tour
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRoiling emotions and unadulterated talent run in the family. But Dinara Safina has finally escaped the shadow of older brother Marat and is enjoying a breakthrough season.
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