A dangerous game
Patrick Hruby, Page 2For 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, 2009Federer feels Britton's pain
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRoger 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, 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, 2009Ancic to address Harvard Law School
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWhat 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, 2009Expect U.S. squad to roll
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWith 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, 2009Expect smash-ball tennis in this one
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comJo-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, 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, 2009A watchful eye on the big names
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comEach day at the Australian Open, ESPN.com lends an inside look at the game's brightest stars.
Story | Conversation | January 18, 2009Murray ready to tackle the Big Three
Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.comDon'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, 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, 2008Tennis had its share of off-the-court episodes in 2008
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comBy 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, 2008Afflicted Ancic can't seem to catch a break
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWith 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, 2008Daunting task for defending champion United States
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThey 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, 2008Scalding Del Potro has his sights set on U.S. Open
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comA bevy of struggling men and ailing women may allow some dark horses to inflict damage at the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | August 20, 2008Big-serving Cilic promises to be a viable threat for years to come
Kamakshi Tandon, Tennis.comHaving 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.
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