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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

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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Slam careers closed for Safin, Santoro

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

If Marat Safin is the great underachiever, Fabrice Santoro is, well, the anti-Safin. But both leave behind no regrets.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009

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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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

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

Are Levine, Oudin 'next' for the U.S.?

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Venus and Serena: Check. Andy Roddick: Yep. But Jesse Levine and Melanie Oudin? Who are these American non-household names?

Story | Conversation | June 26, 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

Here's hoping for Federer-Nadal IV

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

There's an insatiable hunger for another fierce Federer-Nadal Wimbledon final. Here are five reasons why it just might happen.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009

Bad day at the office for Novak Djokovic

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

...of Djokovic's awkward second-round exit at last year's Wimbledon at the hands of Marat Safin. "I can't really explain why," Djokovic said. "Physically I felt good, but it's just...

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Pumping iron stunts Jankovic's forward progress

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

Bigger not always better PARIS -- Jelena Jankovic came striding into the 2009 season with the No. 1 ranking and a new suit of armor -- in the for...

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Flash of temper a larger issue for Fed?

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Playing some of the most wretched tennis he has ever produced, Roger Federer uncharacteristically smashed his racket. And that might have been the best swing he took all day.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2009

Argentines to embark on pivotal tennis moment

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

With a depleted Spanish team, the Argentines are heavy favorites heading into their Davis Cup clash. But despite the formidable makeup, it's going to take gumption and hard work to complete the journey.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008