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Clijsters' win brings order to chaos

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Kim Clijsters' U.S. Open championship came after two years away from the game and the birth of a daughter. Now that's the stuff of legend.

Story | Conversation | September 13, 2009

Serena's tirade abruptly ends match

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

A profanity-laced tirade by Serena Williams toward a lineswoman cost her a chance at defending her title at the U.S. Open.

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

NEW YORK -- Coming into the U.S. Open, Rafael Nadal's knees were the subject of much scrutiny. As he has advanced somewhat tentatively throu...

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Serena destined for Open win

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

While 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, 2009

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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Who's who of women's tennis?

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

As the men's round of 16 stepped off on Monday, the top quarter was simply loaded from top to bottom, with No. 1 seed Roger Federer versus No. 14 Tomm...

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Don't overlook deceiving del Potro

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

The beautiful (talented) people at this U.S. Open are identified by a single name: Venus, Rafa, Serena, Roger, Novak, Maria, etc. The younges...

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Nadal's knee assessment? Fresh for now

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

NEW YORK -- The awkward little backhand from Richard Gasquet carved its way through the air and, for a split second, Rafael Nadal hesitated. The...

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Nighttime pecking order to change

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

In a day of equal prize money and gender equity, the men have invariably played until the early-morning hours at the U.S. Open. Now, it's the women's turn.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2009

Safina's greatest challenge? Herself

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

...is getting the majority of the family's headlines. Talk about a lack of respect. Even Kim Clijsters -- who isn't seeded here after a two-year sabbatical -- is getting more ink. Before the...

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Venus survives opening-round scare in New York

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

...appropriate that Williams finished the match with 53 winners and 54 unforced errors. Unseeded wild card Kim Clijsters, who dropped only two games in her first-round match, looms as a possible opponent in...

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Nadal draws tough opener in New York

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

If coming off wonky knees isn't enough to derail Rafael Nadal, his path through the U.S. Open field is littered with obstacles.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2009

The sounds, screeches, squalls and shrieks of Larcher de Brito

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

"Ennhheeee!" PARIS -- The whistles and boos cascaded down on the burnt sienna floor of Court Philippe Chatrier and Aravane Rezai waved her hand i...

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