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Federer facing ever-growing challenges

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

After 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, 2009

Del Potro stands tall in U.S. Open win

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

The U.S. Open final came down to nerves. That why it's shocking that first-time finalist Juan Martin del Potro was more composed than Roger Federer.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009

Del Potro ready for Federer test?

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Juan Martin del Potro says his mind-numbing effort versus Rafael Nadal in the U.S. Open semifinals produced the best moment of his life. Can he surpass it Monday?

Story | Conversation | September 13, 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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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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Venus survives opening-round scare in New York

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

NEW YORK -- Venus Williams has been more regular than the No. 7 train at the National Tennis Center. In 10 previous runs through the U.S. Ope...

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Federer-Sampras timeline

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

A look back at the Grand Slam history of Pete Sampras and Roger Federer.

Story | Conversation | July 05, 2009

Experts weigh in on Federer's 15th

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Roger Federer's journey began at the All England Club six years ago. Now he owns a record 15 Slams. The experts put it in perspective.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009

Roddick edges Hewitt in four-hour battle

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Andy Roddick and Lleyton Hewitt left nothing in the locker room in their five-set battle. But the American finally triumphed to advance to the Wimbledon semifinals.

Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009

England has caught Andy Murray fever

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

When the queen of England and Sean Connery personally phone Andy Murray, it's a clear indicator that the country is finally embracing its star pupil.

Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009

These old men anything but grumpy

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Cranky knees and ice packs are a small price to pay for "ancient" Wimbledon quarterfinalists Lleyton Hewitt, Tommy Haas and Juan Carlos Ferrero.

Story | Conversation | June 30, 2009

Ho-hum, a quiet first week at Wimbledon

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

No news is good news. In this case, a fairly mundane first week of Wimbledon means the tantalizing storylines are very much intact.

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2009

Roddick remains a model of consistency

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Let's appreciate Andy Roddick for who he is, not who he isn't. A top-10 staple for years, the American has sparkled through two rounds at the All England Club.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2009

Personal woes affecting Rafa?

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Aching knees were blamed for Rafael Nadal's early departure at Roland Garros. But there might be more to the story.

Story | Conversation | June 23, 2009