Biggest hurdle ahead for Roddick
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comAndy Roddick bounced Wimbledon favorite Andy Murray, but now faces a tougher challenge.
Story | Conversation | July 04, 2009This Dr. Ivo is no one-trick pony
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe big-bombing, 6-foot-10 Ivo Karlovic is confident. And that's not necessarily a good sign for his quarterfinal opponent, Roger Federer.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2009Federer, Soderling set for rematch
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comGet your DVRs ready: In what is widely dubbed the best tennis day of the year, the Sweet 16 fields grace the All England Club on Monday.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 2009No food for you, Serena
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThough it's too little, too late for Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams' hunger is showing on the court -- and off it.
Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009It ain't coming easy for Ana
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comHere are the 10 things we learned on Day 2 at Wimbledon.
Story | Conversation | June 23, 2009Nadal'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, 2009Top players hit stumbling blocks
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe daunting desert of Indian Wells nearly dissolved Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer from the first Masters 1000 event of the year. But they both live on -- for now.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2009The Worm wriggling his way up
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comDon't fret about Maria Sharapova. Tennis might be on the backburner, but a burgeoning career as a tour guide might be her calling.
Story | Conversation | February 25, 2009Roddick fresh as a daisy in extreme heat
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comAndy Roddick's fitness and fleet feet were the difference Tuesday as he was too much for defending Aussie champion Novak Djokovic, who retired down two sets to one amid record temperatures.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2009Murray firing on all cylinders
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThough Andy Murray is the lofty favorite, Jurgen Melzer has elevated his game and is ready for his Grand Slam breakthrough.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2009Simon faces test in Aussie behemoth
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe most unrecognized player in the top 10, Gilles Simon is trying to validate his status with a deep run Down Under. But first he must get by the altitudinous Aussie, Chris Guccione.
Story | Conversation | January 20, 2009Hewitt-Gonzo headline Day 2
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comIf Lleyton Hewitt has any hopes of going deep in Australia, he is going to have to fend off the thunderous groundstrokes of Fernando Gonzalez.
Story | Conversation | January 18, 2009Medley of injuries have taken their toll
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comImagine being subjected to a two-hour nap for merely hanging up a painting. Such was the case for Taylor Dent, who is among a select few former standouts attempting to come back from injuries.
Story | Conversation | January 13, 2009Aussies anxiously await hometown hero
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe Aussie fans have an unequivocal passion for tennis. But after all these years, they still agonize for a hometown Grand Slam champion. Is a revitalized Lleyton Hewitt the answer?
Story | Conversation | January 09, 2009Which players are destined to have breakout seasons in 2009?
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comLast year we had Juan Martin Del Potro and Agnieszka Radwanska. So which players have the deftness, desire and requisite skills to break through in 2009? Ravi Ubha looks at the most likely candidates.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "lleyton hewitt" make the list?