History on the line for Rafael Nadal at the U.S. Open
Greg Garber, ESPN.comEvolving from the king of clay to grass master and Olympic gold medalist, a U.S. Open championship for Rafael Nadal would be one of the greatest seasons in tennis history.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2008Olympic fatigue catching up with Federer and the field
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWorn out. Taxed. Battered. Did anyone say the Olympics wouldn't hamper the players? Just ask Roger Federer, who needed five grueling sets to defeat Igor Andreev at the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2008Querrey crashes into fourth round of U.S. Open
Greg Garber, ESPN.comHo-hum & the Williams sisters demolished their opponents Saturday at the U.S. Open. But American Sam Querrey, an unusual suspect, was not to be outdone.
Story | Conversation | August 30, 2008Blake, Fish will put friendship on hiatus
Greg Garber, ESPN.com...of 16 at a Grand Slam -- breathing more life into all of the dizzying possibilities beyond. Mardy Fish's third-round match represents a first. In eight previous U.S. Open appearances, he has...
PageCoin's win an upset of epic historical proportions
Greg Garber, ESPN.comCoin shocks the world NEW YORK -- When she lost in qualifying at Wimbledon -- Julie Coin almost always loses in qualifying -- the thought first cros...
PageFederer hoping U.S. Open revitalizes his one-time dominance
Greg Garber, ESPN.comIt was supposed to be his coronation as the all-time Grand Slam champion. Yet after a distressing season, this U.S. Open may determine whether Roger Federer is still a present-day star or past tennis legend.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2008Nadal looking to conquer the final chapter in a memorable season
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRafael Nadal sits alone at the sports' pinnacle. The new world No. 1 evolved from a dirt specialist to a grass master, pulling off the arduous European Grand Slam double. But does he have enough left to surmount the daunting U.S. Open hard courts?
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008Determined Levine steadfast in making a name for himself
Greg Garber, ESPN.comJesse Levine's mantra is simple: Just do better than last year. Though he's not your household name, Levine has vaulted up the ATP ladder with heart, determination and unadulterated ball striking.
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2008Daunting logistical obstacles between Beijing and the U.S. Open
Greg Garber, ESPN.comNearly every top-echelon player will make the pilgrimage to the Beijing Olympics. But with the quadrennial event crunched into an already taxing tennis calendar, it could spell doom for many at the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2008Despite humiliation, Federer confident moving forward
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRoger Federer was on the wrong side of one of the most lopsided finals in Grand Slam history. And though it's inevitable that his stranglehold atop the game eventually will end, perhaps it will come sooner than later.
Story | Conversation | June 08, 2008Nadal amplifies his clay-court prowess at French Open
Greg Garber, ESPN.comFrom a lopsided men's final to the best espresso in town, the French Open had highlights -- and lowlights -- aplenty.
Story | Conversation | June 08, 2008Teenagers, turnstiles and terrible tops
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWith the first four rounds in the books, what was learned from Week 1 at the U.S. Open?
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2007Education to be continued on tour for Isner, Young
Greg Garber, ESPN.comOne week ago, John Isner and Donald Young were wild-card entries at the U.S. Open. Both served notice they can play at the highest level, and at the same time know they still have a lot to learn.
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2007Ginepri regaining some of his '05 form
Greg Garber, ESPN.comNot much has gone right for Robby Ginepri since he reached the semifinals at the U.S. Open in 2005. He's not quite there yet but he advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open on Friday.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2007Nadal adds to latest frustrations for Fish
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRafael Nadal continues to get better on a surface other than clay. His latest win showed how his game is evolving, while his opponent, American Mardy Fish, suffered a seventh straight loss.
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