French Open men's final analysis
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comIf you missed a beat of the French Open final between Roger Federer and Robin Soderling, Ravi Ubha is provided instant analysis.
Story | Conversation | June 06, 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, 2009Top dogs have stern quarterfinal tests
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWill Roger Federer's five-set comeback in the last round hinder his performance versus Juan Martin del Potro? Recent history says probably not.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2009Expect fervent atmosphere on Day 7
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comA rejuvenated Marcos Baghdatis tests his wits versus defending champion Novak Djokovic on Day 7 at the Australian Open.
Story | Conversation | January 24, 2009Price not always right for Venus' mom
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comAs if Oracene Price wasn't nervous enough already, Venus Williams didn't do her mother any favors by becoming the first big casualty of this year's Australian Open.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2009Federer seeks retribution against Safin
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comIf the Roger Federer-Marat Safin clash is in any way tantamount to their epic battle that unfolded in Melbourne Park in 2005, expect nothing less than fireworks.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2009Baghdatis looking to get back on track
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comMarcos Baghdatis looks to end a precipitous fall in the rankings when he takes on hard-hitting Robin Soderling on Wednesday at the Australian Open.
Story | Conversation | January 19, 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, 2009Fresh hope awaits some in 2009
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comRichard Gasquet is just one of several players who underachieved in 2008, writes Ravi Ubha. But expectations were high for a reason, and a new year is a fresh opportunity to meet them.
Story | Conversation | December 31, 2008Which 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, 20082008 tennis season breakdown easy as A-B-C
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comIs breaking down the 2008 tennis season really that overwhelming? Many of you believe it was rife with volatility, exhilaration and complexity. But in reality, it was as simple as A, B, C.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "marcos baghdatis" make the list?
