30 Results for mario ancic

A dangerous game

Patrick Hruby, Page 2

For many tennis players, too much sweat is a serious issue. Which explains the bottles of pickle juice, the extra shirts and all those wet towels.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009

Federer feels Britton's pain

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Roger Federer was once in Devin Britton's shoes. But after Monday's opening-day schooling at the U.S. Open, the world No. 1 is elated that era has passed.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009

Top players hit stumbling blocks

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

The 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, 2009

Ancic to address Harvard Law School

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

What could pose a bigger thrill for Mario Ancic than strolling onto Wimbledon's Centre Court? Try addressing a Harvard Law School class on hot-button issues like doping and gambling.

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009

Expect U.S. squad to roll

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

With no Roger Federer, render the first round of the Davis Cup a feeding frenzy for Andy Roddick and the U.S. team in Birmingham, Ala.

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2009

Expect smash-ball tennis in this one

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and James Blake are two of the most unassailable power hitters in tennis. Expect a taut, in-your-face battle when these two meet on Day 8 Down Under.

Story | Conversation | January 25, 2009

Simon faces test in Aussie behemoth

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

The 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, 2009

A watchful eye on the big names

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Each day at the Australian Open, ESPN.com lends an inside look at the game's brightest stars.

Story | Conversation | January 18, 2009

Murray ready to tackle the Big Three

Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.com

Don't impulsively mark down the Big Four to reach the Australian open semifinals. There are plenty of dangerous floaters just waiting for their opportunity.

Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009

Which players are destined to have breakout seasons in 2009?

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Last 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, 2008

Tennis had its share of off-the-court episodes in 2008

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

By this time, we're acutely aware of tennis' on-court transpirations in 2008. But there were also plenty of reasons to both toast and lament the marriages, births and deaths off of it.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2008

Afflicted Ancic can't seem to catch a break

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

With a relapse of mono adding to an already extended litany of afflictions, Mario Ancic is, again, attempting a comeback. Conversely, teenage sensation Kei Nishikori is captivating fans with his magical play.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008

Daunting task for defending champion United States

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

They are the defending champions but a win over Spain in the Davis Cup semifinals -- in Madrid and on red clay -- would be no less than a monumental upset for the United States.

Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008

Scalding Del Potro has his sights set on U.S. Open

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

A bevy of struggling men and ailing women may allow some dark horses to inflict damage at the U.S. Open.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2008

Big-serving Cilic promises to be a viable threat for years to come

Kamakshi Tandon, Tennis.com

Having stunned Andy Roddick at the Toronto Masters, Marin Cilic verified his bombing serve, mental poise and emotional resilience have him leading the new crop of young guns on the ATP Tour.

Story | Conversation | July 25, 2008