Nighttime pecking order to change
Greg Garber, ESPN.comIn 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, 2009Will Safina finally rise to the occasion?
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWith all eyes on the seemingly invincible Williams sisters, can Dinara Safina wash away the miserable failures of her past Slam experiences or crack under the pressure?
Story | Conversation | June 30, 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, 2009Sisters' 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, 2008Bollettieri had a hand in grooming 10 players who hit No. 1
Greg Garber, ESPN.comNick Bollettieri may not be privy to the latest and greatest technology, but he put together an ecosystem of the world's most celebrated tennis players by simply assimilating players' needs and stern communication.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2008Coin's win an upset of epic historical proportions
Greg Garber, ESPN.com...ranked player, China's Zheng Jie. Kim Clijsters also was ranked No. 133 when she beat Lindsay Davenport at Indian Wells in 2005. But Clijsters had already been the No. 1-ranked player and...
PageLittle 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.
Story | Conversation | August 28, 2008On-court battles won't challenge unassailable sibling bond
Greg Garber, ESPN.comAn intense intra-family competition, coupled with an unabashed friendship, is a conflict the Williams sisters have been battling for years.
Story | Conversation | July 04, 2008Davenport finding perfect balance between motherhood and competition
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWith 51 career titles and a legacy already etched among the greatest who ever competed, Lindsay Davenport still craves competition. But the discernable difference after an 11-month sabbatical to care for her son? There's no time to fret.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2008New hairdo, stellar results, rosy outlook thus far for Sharapova
Greg Garber, ESPN.comAnd then there was one. At 14-0 Maria Sharapova remains the lone undefeated player in 2008. A wily veteran at just 20, the Russian appears to be more focused, passionate and hungry than ever.
Story | Conversation | March 13, 2008No pressure on Kuznetsova in Saturday's final
Greg Garber, ESPN.comJustine Henin beat Serena and Venus Williams in straight sets, and in back-to-back rounds, at the U.S. Open. Does Svetlana Kuznetsova stand a chance against the top seed in Saturday's final?
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2007Sharapova smoothly moves into third round
Greg Garber, ESPN.comMaria Sharapova no longer carries the one-hit wonder monicker, but during a less-than-stellar '07 campaign, a Wimbledon championship would salvage her season.
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