Nadal's monopoly on clay indefinite
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comTo suggest the likes Andy Murray or David Nalbandian could upset Rafael Nadal on clay is ludicrous. The world No. 1 has undisputed authority on dirt.
Story | Conversation | April 16, 2009Error-strewn Williams ousted in Oz
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comVenus Williams became the first major casualty of the Australian Open after a shocking second-round loss (2-6, 6-3, 7-5) to Carla Suarez Navarro on Thursday.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2009Venus seeks retribution, title in Moscow
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comSwarming with Russians, Venus Williams looks to play spoiler at the Kremlin Cup in Moscow this week and get back into victory lane for the first time since Wimbledon. New world No. 1 Jelena Jankovic and Dinara Safina may have something to say first.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008Jankovic hoping to build on Oscar-like performance at U.S. Open
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comAna Ivanovic and Jelena Jankovic, Serbia's one-two punch, are among the world's elite who have endured their share of tribulations lately, but all have a viable opportunity for redemption in Japan this week.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2008U.S. Open women's final instant analysis
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comFollow all the action as Serena Williams and Jelena Jankovic compete for the U.S. Open title.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2008Time is ripe for Safina to take advantage of ailing tour members
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comA majority of the game's top stars will limp into the U.S. Open, leaving the door wide open for red-hot Dinara Safina to claim her first major.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008Federer, Sharapova looking for a boost at the U.S. Open series
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe U.S. Open Series is the ultimate platform for a handful of players to salvage a less-than-stellar 2008 campaign. It's up to players like Andy Roddick and Maria Sharapova to ratchet up their games.
Story | Conversation | July 16, 2008Devoid of Justine Henin, Williams, Sharapova looking to make their mark
Ravi Ubha, Special ESPN.comFor the first time since 2004, the French Open winning trophy will be hoisted by someone other than Justine Henin. But who steps up and grinds their way through the clay is up in the air.
Story | Conversation | May 23, 2008Henin hopeful clay surface will help her overcome mundane season
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comJustine Henin has ruled the clay surface for the last few years. But a rejuvenated Serena Williams has been dominant thus far in 2008.
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